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Almost Half of Americans Have Inadequate Health-Care Coverage, Survey Finds

A significant percentage of Americans have either no insurance or recent gaps in coverage, according to the results of a new survey.

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Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/americans-healthcare-insurance-unaffordable-inadequate-commonwealth-fund/632911/ to view the full article online.

Value-Based Care Catching Up to Fee-for-Service

Some experts contend that the pandemic helped to boost interest in value-based care.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/value-based-care-catching-up-to-fee-for-service to view the full article online.

Closing Your Health-Care Practice: What You Need to Know

Sending the appropriate notifications and retaining records are among the important steps to take when closing a practice.

Editor’s note: APMA has resources to help members through the process of closing a practice at www.apma.org/CareerCenter.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/closing-your-health-care-practice-what-you-need-to-know to view the full article online.

Telehealth Use Rose Overall in July, Report Finds

New data shows that telehealth use has remained relatively steady in 2022.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/telehealth-use-varies-nationally-july-2022-fair-health/633172/ to view the full article online.

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Drug Prices Soaring Beyond Inflation Rate, Necessitating Action, Says HHS

Two new reports from the Department of Health and Human Services highlight the problem of escalating prescription drug costs.

Editor's note: Get tips on how to talk to your patients about costs at www.apma.org/softskills.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/drug-prices-soaring-beyond-inflation-rate-necessitating-action-says-hhs to view the full article online.

How Physicians Can Pick the Best Financial Advisor

When selecting a financial advisor, it can help to consider one with experience working with physicians.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-physicians-can-pick-the-best-financial-adviser to view the full article online.

Patient and Coworker Mistreatment of Physicians with Disabilities

Physicians with disabilities are much more likely to be mistreated by patients and peers than other physicians, according to a new report.

Editor's note: APMA provides physician well-being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.2022.00502 to view the full article online.

Challenges Physicians Usually Face with the Medical Billing Process

Common billing challenges include tracking claims and keeping up with confidentiality laws.

Editor’s note: See APMA’s resources on coding and reimbursement basics as well as balance billing at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/challenges-physicians-usually-face-with-the-medical-billing-processes to view the full article online.

What Patients are Reading

Seven Ways to Care for Your Feet (and Why It Matters)

Tips for maintaining foot health include finding footwear that is appropriate to one's activities.

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Winter Foot Care Tips with your patients.

Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a41175420/take-care-of-your-feet/ to view the full article online.

Do You Really Need to Throw Out Your Sneakers After 300–500 Miles?

Failing to replace worn-out footwear can lead to injuries.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/replace-running-shoes-after-300-500-miles/ to view the full article online.

The Seven Best Shoes for People with Diabetes, According to Podiatrists

Choosing the right footwear can ease some of the symptoms that diabetes can cause in one's feet.

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Visit https://www.livestrong.com/article/13773614-best-shoes-for-diabetes/ to view the full article online.

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