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Sharing accurate information and not engaging with what is false are among the ways physicians can help to combat medical misinformation.

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/why-how-physicians-must-combat-misinformation to view the full article online.

 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that in 2023 it will discontinue two currently required forms.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/cms-discontinues-medical-device-forms-ease-physician-administrative-burdens to view the full article online.

 

On Tuesday, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law.

 

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Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/biden-signs-inflation-reduction-act-aca-subsidies-payers-hospitals/629865/ to view the full article online.

 
Areas to focus on when cleaning include bathrooms, exam rooms, and the reception area.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/5-best-practices-for-cleaning-a-medical-office to view the full article online.

 
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Some experts regard telehealth as a potential resource in reducing physician burnout.

 

Editor's note: APMA well-being resources are always available for members at www.apma.org/wellbeing. 

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/how-telemedicine-can-leverage-shrinking-number-physicians to view the full article online.

 
Time and attention are among the most important resources for physicians going into private practice, according to an expert.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/what-physicians-need-excel-their-private-practices to view the full article online.

 
Cutting back on one's marketing budget can be a misstep during an economic downturn.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/top-recession-proofing-strategies-for-independent-practices to view the full article online.

 
A new study of health-care information technology professionals reveals widespread concern about the potential for financial and reputational losses resulting from a data breach.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/one-third-of-companies-report-workers-responsible-for-health-data-leaks to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Factors such as arch stability and motion control can affect whether a shoe is good for one's knees.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/best-sneakers-for-knee-pain/ to view the full article online.

 
Persistent tingling in one's feet can be a sign of any of a number of medical conditions.

Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a40850808/tingling-in-feet-causes/ to view the full article online.

 

Choosing wider styles of footwear is often a good idea for those dealing with bunions.

 

Editor’s note: Point your patients to www.apma.org/bunions for more information on treatment and prevention.  

Visit https://www.today.com/shop/best-shoes-bunions-t258201 to view the full article online.

 
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