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Continued movement toward value-based care and an increased focus on patient-centric care are among the expected trends for 2023.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/strategy/5-healthcare-trends-watch-2023 to view the full article online.

 

Results from a new survey suggest that social media is having an effect on the treatment and prescribing behavior of some physicians.

 

Editor's note: Learn Five Ways to Enhance Your Impact and Produce Valuable Content on Social Media in the latest issue of APMA News.

Visit https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2023/02/28/social-media to view the full article online.

 

Types of insurance for practices to consider include disability insurance and overhead expense insurance.

 

Editor's note: As an APMA member, you have easy access to a suite of financial solutions just for health-care professionals.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/career-development/insuring-your-physician-practice to view the full article online.

 

An effective employee appreciation program can help practices retain quality staff members.

 

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

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/showing-appreciation-to-support-staff to view the full article online.

 
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Since 2019, the cost of medical malpractice premiums has increased significantly, according to a report.

 

Editor’s note: APMA provides its members with valuable medical liability and malpractice reform resources

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/the-art-of-navigating-increasing-malpractice-premiums/ to view the full article online.

 

When offering telehealth services, it's important to become familiar with all relevant laws and regulations, and to choose right platform that best fits one's needs.

 

Editor’s note: Read APMA’s issue brief and more information on telehealth.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/it-may-be-time-rethink-how-your-practice-does-telehealth to view the full article online.

 
Early preparation can help to ease the transition to retirement.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/physician-practice-exit-considerations to view the full article online.

 

Meeting all HIPAA requirements and educating staff on best practices are necessary steps in protecting one's practice from a cyberattack.

 

Editor’s note: Get expert advice on how to minimize your risk of a ransomware attack, as well as cyber liability policy options through PICA, a ProAssurance Company.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/are-you-prepared-for-a-cyberattack- to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Whether from the wrong sizing or flawed support, walking in the wrong sneakers can cause a host of foot health problems.

 

Editor's note: Tell your patients about APMA's list of athletic shoes given the APMA Seal of Acceptance

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/keen-wk400-sneaker-review/ to view the full article online.

 

It's important not to neglect one's feet while bathing or showering.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information on sweaty feet and its symptoms with your patients. 

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/wash-feet-shower/ to view the full article online.

 
Affecting millions of Americans, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.

Visit https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/plantar-fasciitis to view the full article online.

 
Wearing supporting shoes is especially important for those over 50.

Visit https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2023/body-parts-you-should-not-ignore-after-50.html to view the full article online.

 
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