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Wave scheduling can help practices adapt to variations in patient visit times.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/7-steps-improve-scheduling-your-outpatient-practice to view the full article online.

 

Despite some level of recovery, health-care job growth continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels.

 

Editor's note: APMA provides a suite of COVID-19 resources for you at www.apma.org/covid19

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-job-growth-rates-not-returned-to-predicted-pre-pandemic-levels/640934/ to view the full article online.

 
Recommendations for protecting assets include making sure all legal documents are in place and up to date.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/2023-medical-practice-asset-protection-resolutions to view the full article online.

 

Withdrawing from others and changes in behavior can be signs that a colleague is in emotional distress.

 

Editor's note: Members have access to more articles like this one at www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-to-recognize-and-help-a-physician-colleague-in-emotional-distress to view the full article online.

 
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A record number of Americans signed up for marketplace health plans through the Affordable Care Act this year.

Visit https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/record-16-3-million-seek-health-coverage-through-affordable-care-act to view the full article online.

 
Americans' perceptions of health-care quality are the lowest they've been in at least 20 years, according to a new Gallup poll.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/american-health-care-getting-lower-ratings-for-quality to view the full article online.

 

A new study showed little difference in the amount of private insurance payments between in-person visits and telehealth visits during 2020.

 

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

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/study-throws-claims-telehealth-savings-into-doubt-kaiser-family-foundation/640666/ to view the full article online.

 
Strategies for attracting and retaining talented staff include looking into new ways to recognize and incentivize top performers.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/2023-the-year-of-the-employee-in-healthcare to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Shoes with good support and stability can help to ease the pain of plantar fasciitis.

Visit https://www.verywellhealth.com/best-sneakers-for-plantar-fasciitis-7095126 to view the full article online.

 

Supportive, cushioned shoes can aid in shock absorption and reduce stress on the knees.

 

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

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

 
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