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Administrative spending accounts for a significant percentage of overall health-care spending, according to new research.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/administrative-waste-comprises-15-20-healthcare-spending-health-affairs-shows to view the full article online.

 

An increase in infections in Europe has some experts concerned about the possibility of an impending surge in COVID cases in the U.S.

 

Editor's note: APMA has an entire suite of COVID-19 resources at www.apma.org/covid19 to help members navigate ever aspect of the health crisis.

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/10/07/1127017062/early-signs-a-new-u-s-covid-surge-could-be-on-its-way to view the full article online.

 

A new report on physician turnover shows that a high percentage of physicians have considered making changes in their employment status in the past year.

 

Editor’s note: Retiring? List items for sale on APMA’s Buyers’ Guide. Let APMA’s Closing a Practice guide help you through the retirement process. 

Visit https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/1-in-3-physicians-have-considered-early-retirement-report.html to view the full article online.

 

The additional responsibilities of physicians at smaller practices can lead to an increased risk of burnout.

 

Editor’s note: APMA members, take charge of your career and your finances with the APMA Career Center and APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/private-practice-doctors-can-make-changes-cut-their-burnout to view the full article online.

 
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Avoiding negotiating employment contracts and not being careful with one's online presence are among the common mistakes physicians make.

 

Editor’s note: Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more member resources in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.  

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/the-biggest-career-mistakes-doctors-make/4ATDUjD6eBpmVx5jXkgkiF to view the full article online.

 
Holiday parties and the upcoming midterm elections both represent sources of risk in a business setting.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/two-threats-your-practice-may-face-in-the-next-30-days to view the full article online.

 

Telehealth diagnoses have a relatively high accuracy rate, according to a new study.

 

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

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/telehealth-person-diagnoses-match-nearly-90-time to view the full article online.

 
Keeping one's office clean not only protects patients and staff, but it makes the office more inviting.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-clean-your-medical-office to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

While many running shoes are fine for walking, those designed for a fast running gait might not be the best choice for walkers.

 

Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s past public education campaign materials on walking at www.apma.org/walking, and share APMA’s guide to choosing running shoes with your patients. 

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a41573712/are-running-shoes-good-for-walking/ to view the full article online.

 

Proper fit and arch support are among the important considerations for sneakers meant to be worn all day.

 

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

Visit https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/best-work-sneakers/ to view the full article online.

 

As with any athletic activity, if foot pain arises during a golf game, one should stop so as not to make matters worse.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s sports shoes guidelines with your patients. 

Visit https://www.chicagogolfreport.com/keeping-your-feet-healthy-as-a-golfer/ to view the full article online.

 
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