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The proposed rule for the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule would result in a decline in Medicare payments to physicians.

 

Editor's note: APMA is reviewing the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule and will provide members with more information soon.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/cms-proposes-slight-doc-pay-cut-2023-and-several-reforms-acos-dental-service-coverage to view the full article online.

 

Malpractice insurance rates have been on the increase since 2020, according to the results of a new survey.

 

Editor's note: A podiatrist's failure to obtain informed consent may lead to malpractice. APMA provides members with informed consent resources, including a sample informed consent form.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/malpractice-rates-on-the-rise to view the full article online.

 
There are a number of things for physicians to look out for when negotiating a billing service agreement.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/billing-agreements-practices-must-take-steps-to-avoid-painful-expensive-mistakes to view the full article online.

 

Despite recent legislative efforts, many Americans continue to report receiving surprise medical bills.

 

Editor’s note: Members have access to APMA’s resources and updates on the No Surprises Act at www.apma.org/surprisebilling. Listen to a recording of APMA's webinar on the topic.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/one-fifth-adults-have-received-surprise-medical-bill-survey-shows to view the full article online.

 
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Music therapy has been shown to have positive effects with regard to improving sleep and reducing depression.

 

Editor's note: If you are struggling, please take advantage of APMA's physician well-being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2022/july/combatting-physician-burnout-and-stress-with-music to view the full article online.

 
Job gains increased in the health-care sector in June, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-june-job-gains-BLS-hospitals-ambulatory/626858/ to view the full article online.

 

The federal government recovered a record amount in health-care fraud cases last year, according to a new report.

 

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Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/feds-recovered-5-billion-healthcare-fraud-cases-2021 to view the full article online.

 
Health-care literacy remains relatively low in the United States, according to new data.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/2-in-5-americans-don-t-understand-common-health-insurance-terminology to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Overuse isn't the only potential cause of chronic heel pain.

 

Editor’s note: Members can access APMA’s past public education campaign materials on plantar fasciitis year-round. 

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/heel-pain/ to view the full article online.

 

Slip-ons can be a good option for those with arthritis or trouble bending down.

 

Editor's note: See the latest list of products that have been given the APMA Seal of Approval and Seal of Acceptance at www.apma.org/seal.

Visit https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/10-best-slip-on-sneakers-for-women-according-to-podiatrists/ar-AAZuPrV?ocid=a2hs to view the full article online.

 
Good support and a deep heel cup are among the things to look for in summer sandals.

Visit https://www.suggest.com/podiatrist-recommended-supportive-comfortable-sandals/2660235/ to view the full article online.

 
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