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Many smaller and independent practices remain underinformed about impending federal information blocking requirements, according to a number of health-care organizations.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/compliance-oct-6-data-blocking-regulations-will-suffer-without-more-clarity to view the full article online.

 

New research suggests that hackers are focusing more attention on physician groups and other, smaller targets in health-care.

 

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Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/hackers-shifting-focus-small-hospitals-clinics-and-tech-companies-siphon-patient-data to view the full article online.

 
Because of the difficulty in recruiting revenue-cycle talent, some practices are turning more toward automation and outsourcing.

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/medical-practices-are-struggling-to-recruit-revenue-cycle-talent to view the full article online.

 
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Inflation is expected to increase health-care costs for U.S. employers next year, according to a new forecast.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/us-employer-healthcare-costs-projected-increase-65-2023 to view the full article online.

 
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency could result in a widespread loss of coverage among enrollees in Medicare and CHIP.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/Medicaid-lose-coverage-hhs-aspe-public-health-emergency/630266/ to view the full article online.

 

Among the potential benefits of offering telehealth services are increased accessibility for patients and increased patient satisfaction.

 

Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/7-reasons-to-implement-telemedicine-in-2022 to view the full article online.

 
Last year, a majority of patient bad debt for hospitals came from self-pay-after-insurance accounts, according to new research.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/patients-often-can-t-afford-to-pay-off-what-their-insurance-leaves-behind to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Supportive shoes with a low heel can help reduce the discomfort of sciatica.

 

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients. 

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/best-shoes-for-sciatica/ to view the full article online.

 
Blisters and foot pain are among the clearest signs that it's time to replace an aging pair of shoes.

Visit https://www.thehealthy.com/foot-care/signs-shoes-are-ruining-your-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
Hair on one's toes can be a positive sign of good circulation.

Visit https://www.fatherly.com/health/why-hairy-toes-podiatrist-explains to view the full article online.

 
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