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Staff recruitment and retention will be among the top challenges in health-care this year, according to some experts.

Visit https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2023/01/04/healthcare-2023 to view the full article online.

 
A review of administrative challenges facing physicians in the coming year placed prior authorizations at the top of the list.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/top-administrative-challenges-of-2023-prior-authorizations to view the full article online.

 

Recent research shows that many female physicians felt a lack of support from peers and administrators regarding their plans to have children.

 

Editor's note:  For more stories like this, check out APMA's resources on soft skills and DEI.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/why-women-physicians-are-putting-off-having-children/6pU5RKPrz7xy5fIonSZc2r to view the full article online.

 
A new rule from the HHS Office for Civil Rights would change the way religious conscience and discrimination complaints are handled.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hhs-issues-proposed-rule-conscience-and-religious-nondiscrimination-partially-rescind-trump-era to view the full article online.

 
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A more cooperative approach to sharing threat data could help improve cybersecurity in health-care, according to two experts.

 

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Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healing-healthcare-cybersecurity-with-a-whole-of-health-approach/639513/ to view the full article online.

 

While entering into a physician partnership can offer many benefits, it's not for everyone.

 

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/is-partnering-with-a-practice-right-for-you/ to view the full article online.

 
The Joint Commission has cut 168 standards, with more cuts expected within the coming year.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/joint-commission-cuts-14-accreditation-requirements-2023-freezes-fees to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

When choosing footwear, it's important to consider one's foot type and expected activities.

 

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

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/podiatrist-approved-shoes-2022/ to view the full article online.

 
Good support and balance are among the things to look for in a shoe intended for weightlifting.

Visit https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/best-weightlifting-shoes to view the full article online.

 
Foot peels can help deal with calluses and thickening of the skin on the feet.

Visit https://www.glam.com/1150605/whats-really-happening-when-you-do-an-exfoliating-foot-peel/ to view the full article online.

 
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