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The Senate parliamentarian ruled that Democrats’ plan to pass drug price controls could not pass the chamber with fewer than 60 votes, making it certain the bill with fail due to a Republican filibuster.

Visit https://www.politico.com/news/2022/08/06/dems-health-agenda-spending-bill-00047520 to view the full article online.

 
New data highlights the complex challenges posed by physician burnout.

 

Editor’s Note: Check out APMA’s physician well-being materials at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/addressing-physician-burnout-three-physician-leaders-discuss-solutions to view the full article online.

 
How telehealth is provided and consumed is likely to continue to evolve well after the pandemic.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/telehealth-more-than-a-pandemic-trend to view the full article online.

 
The healthcare staff shortage has been partially spurred by burnout, but practice owners can take steps to make the work environment more conducive to employee health.

Visit https://healthcareexecutive.org/archives/july-august-2022/designed-to-care to view the full article online.

 
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The American Rescue Plan Act allocated $90 million for almost 1,400 community health centers to improve data collection while another $60 million was allocated for workforce growth in rural communities.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/-150m-coming-for-community-health-centers-rural-physicians to view the full article online.

 
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced that monkeypox is a public health emergency in the U.S. as the country faces over 7,000 confirmed cases.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hhs-declares-monkeypox-public-health-emergency to view the full article online.

 
For independent practices to continue to thrive and avoid being acquired by corporate-owned entities, they must adapt technology that lets the practice make the best use of its time.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/technology-empowers-private-practices-to-sustain-their-role-in-the-healthcare-ecosystem to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
A third of American adults have bunions, which can make finding comfortable and stylish footwear difficult.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/health/body/best-shoes-for-bunions/ to view the full article online.

 
Getting a pedicure at an unsafe location could lead to more instances of ingrown toenails, fungal nails, and warts.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/pedicure-red-flags/ to view the full article online.

 
For those with flat feet, choosing shoes with good stability is key.

Visit https://www.oprahdaily.com/style/g40776211/best-running-shoes-for-women-with-flat-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
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