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Analyzing where one's practice stands compared to the competition can help in planning for the future.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/planning-your-2023-strategy to view the full article online.

 
The cost of health-care has led a significant number of Americans to delay care or leave a prescription unfilled, according to new data. ­­

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/top-reason-delaying-care-now-cost-not-covid-19-patients-say to view the full article online.

 
Duplicated text in electronic medical records remains a common practice, according to a ­­­­­­new study.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/half-words-clinical-notes-copied-pasted-prior-visits to view the full article online.

 
The type of practice one envisions and the number of other physicians in an area are among the factors to consider when choosing a location.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-to-select-a-practice-location to view the full article online.

 
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A responsible approach to saving and investing can help physicians cope with financial downturns.

 

Editor’s note: Take charge of your career with the APMA Career Center and APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/optimizing-your-financial-situation-to-avoid-financial-problems to view the full article online.

 

Thoughtful estate planning can make things easier for loved ones.

 

Editor’s note: Did you know you can include the APMA Educational Foundation in your estate plan? To learn more, email mcarter@apma.org.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/physician-estate-planning-guide to view the full article online.

 

One-on-one coaching has shown some benefits in decreasing physician burnout.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has physician well-being resources for you at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/unlocking-your-potential/202211/help-burnout-3-lifelines-you-can-use to view the full article online.

 

Open communication with staff and colleagues is an important part of avoiding a toxic work environment.

 

Editor’s note: For more articles like this one, visit www.apma.org/softskills.

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/recognizing-and-rehabilitating-a-toxic-workplace to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
More than a tenth of the population experiences plantar fasciitis at some point in their lives.

Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/30/well/planter-fasciitis-symptoms-treatment-prevention.html to view the full article online.

 

For those dealing with metatarsalgia, supportive footwear with good shock absorption is important.

 

Editor’s note: See the latest products that have received APMA's Seal of Approval and Seal of Acceptance at www.apma.org/seal.

Visit https://www.bustle.com/style/best-walking-shoes-for-metatarsalgia to view the full article online.

 

Regardless of the activity once is planning to engage in, it's important to select shoes that work best for one's foot type.

 

Editor’s note: Direct your patients to APMA’s tip sheets and information about how to keep feet healthy, including how to select the perfect shoes for a variety of activities.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/walking-vs-running-shoes/ to view the full article online.

 
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