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Expenses rose among hospitals and health systems in May, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/hospitals-continue-to-struggle to view the full article online.

 
Good arch support is a key feature to look for in shoes for those with flat feet.
 
Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients. 

Visit https://www.today.com/shop/best-shoes-flat-feet-t246896 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.

 

On Tuesday, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law.

 

Editor’s note: APMA membership has its benefits. Are you maximizing your membership?

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/biden-signs-inflation-reduction-act-aca-subsidies-payers-hospitals/629865/ to view the full article online.

 
Threats to private practice success include an increase in administrative burdens and IT costs.
 
Editor’s note: Check out the digital edition of APMA News for expert advice on how to minimize your risk of a ransomware attack, as well as cyber liability policy options. 

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/8-threats-facing-physician-private-practices to view the full article online.

 
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A number of factors can lead to toe cramps, including dehydration and poor circulation.

Visit https://parade.com/1339453/emily-laurence/toe-cramps/ to view the full article online.

 

Choosing the right footwear can help to ease the discomfort of heel spurs.

 

Editor's note: Find APMA Seal products at www.apma.org/seal, and direct your patients to APMA's heel pain web page at www.apma.org/heelpain.

Visit https://www.livestrong.com/article/13772366-best-shoes-for-heel-spurs/ to view the full article online.

 
Deadlines are now in place for health-care workers to be vaccinated following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
 
Editor's note: Read more about the vaccination mandate on APMA's COVID-19 Resource page at www.apma.org/covid19.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cms-sets-march-15-deadline-healthcare-workers-get-vaccinated to view the full article online.

 
A number of factors are important to consider when negotiating a non-compete agreement.

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/understanding-and-managing-a-non-compete-covenant/ to view the full article online.

 

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would eliminate the upcoming Medicare physician payment cut.

 

Editor’s note: APMA submitted comments to CMS in response to proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program in 2023. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/house-bill-aims-get-rid-2023-medicare-cuts-physicians to view the full article online.

 
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