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Standardizing processes and reviewing real estate agreements are among the tips for reducing costs at physician practices.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/how-cut-costs-your-medical-group to view the full article online.

 
Reducing workplace violence against physicians requires an organizational approach.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/protecting-physicians-violence-requires-all-hands-deck to view the full article online.

 
Since 2017, complaints regarding HIPAA violations and health-care data breaches increased significantly, according to new reports from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights.

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Personalized communication and clarity regarding pricing can help to improve patient satisfaction.

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Members of Congress are considering possible legislation to address the shortage of health-care workers and high rates of burnout among health-care professionals.

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/02/22/1158026497/fixing-the-health-care-worker-shortage-may-be-something-congress-can-agree-on to view the full article online.

 
Health-care trends for 2023 include the emergence of a broader range of payment options at physician practices.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/medical-practices-are-embracing-patient-centric-technologies to view the full article online.

 
Tips for boosting employee well-being include promoting trust among team members and making expectations clear.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/02/22/15-ways-to-create-a-dynamic-workplace-and-support-employee-well-being/?sh=508bde73746e to view the full article online.

 
Patients are more likely to pay their bills if they believe the physicians and staff at a practice care about them, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/patient-engagement-is-the-first-step-in-getting-paid to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Taking good care of one's toenails can help to head off problems such as ingrown toenails.

Visit https://www.consumerreports.org/health/pain/how-to-find-relief-for-your-aching-toes-a1032214479/ to view the full article online.

 
Spending long periods of time barefoot or with unsupportive footwear can lead to foot pain.

Visit https://www.fox4now.com/brand-spotlight/your-healthy-family/your-healthy-family-work-from-home-leading-to-more-reports-of-foot-pain to view the full article online.

 
Making sure that not all of one's weight is on the ball of the foot can help to reduce the discomfort of high heels.

Visit https://www.seventeen.com/fashion/style-advice/a42866664/how-to-walk-in-high-heels-pumps/ to view the full article online.

 
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