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Despite an uptick in patient volume, physician practices continue to take a financial hit from high expenses.

 

Editor’s note: APMA members have access to many practice management and reimbursement resources on APMA.org.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/medical-groups-physician-practices-hit-high-expenses to view the full article online.

 

Taking a strong stand against bullying at the organizational level is an important part of preventing a negative work environment from taking root.

 

Editor's note: Please take advantage of APMA's physician well-being resources as well as articles about soft skills in health care.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/bullying-driving-more-physician-burnout-3-key-steps-take to view the full article online.

 

CMS is examining its approach to handling data as a way to increase health equity.

 

Editor’s note: For more information on APMA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, visit www.apma.org/dei

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cms-aims-improve-health-equity-data-reduce-disparities to view the full article online.

 

Setting and enforcing boundaries is among the tips for having a healthier work-life balance.

 

Editor's note: APMA has a suite of resources to help you manage work-life balance at www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/7-ways-to-find-more-work-life-balance-as-a-physician to view the full article online.

 
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Nearly all the physicians surveyed in a recent study noted a recent rise in medical misinformation online.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/physicians-patients-starkly-disconnected-on-medical-misinformation-study.html to view the full article online.

 
Over the next decade, health-care employment is expected to rise at a faster rate than in other fields, according to new projections.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/healthcare-employment-in-20-numbers.html to view the full article online.

 

With all the advances in digital technology, it remains important to focus on the patient as a person.

 

Editor's note: For more stories about empathy in practice, visit www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/getting-closer-to-a-people-always-strategy-unlocking-empathy-at-scale to view the full article online.

 
Economic insecurities have many Americans delaying certain types of health care, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/70-million-americans-feel-unprepared-to-pay-for-health-care-costs-next-year to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Catching signs of foot ulcers or infections early can lead to better outcomes.

 

Editor's note: November is Diabetes Awareness month. APMA has new campaign materials for patients, members, and state components at www.apma.org/diabetes

Visit https://www.cityofhope.org/ways-prevent-diabetic-foot-complications to view the full article online.

 
One's shoe size doesn't always remain the same over time, so getting refitted from time to time is important.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/shoes-dont-fit/ to view the full article online.

 

Support and breathability are among the things to look for when shoe-shopping over the age of 65.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s Falls Prevention resources and share our Balance-Boosting Footwear Tips with your senior patients. 

Visit https://bestlifeonline.com/sneakers-over-65-news/ to view the full article online.

 
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