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Kaiser Health News

A number of advocacy groups are urging the federal government to take action regarding how medical debt is reported.

Visit https://khn.org/news/article/advocates-urging-biden-medical-debt-health-costs/ to view the full article online.

 

RevCycleIntelligence

Changes made to evaluation and management payment policies in 2021 by CMS led to a general increase in physician reimbursement, according to a new study.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/how-e-m-payment-policy-changes-impacted-physician-reimbursement to view the full article online.

 

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly 10 percent of physicians who responded to a recent survey reported having had thoughts of suicide.

 

Editor's note: APMA provides suicide prevention resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/physicians-are-twice-likely-general-population-attempt-suicide-medscape-survey-found to view the full article online.

 

Healio

While electronic health records can result in lower costs for physician practices, they also can place an increased administrative burden on physicians.

 

Editor’s Note: See APMA’s EHR Decision Guide for DPMs on APMA.org. 

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/nephrology/20230305/electronic-health-records-can-offer-benefits-along-with-burnout to view the full article online.

 
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Security Magazine

The possibility of patient violence topped the list of safety concerns in a recent survey of physicians and other health-care professionals.

Visit https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99033-report-72-of-healthcare-workers-concerned-with-patient-violence to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Patients increasingly are turning to online reviews when choosing a health-care provider, according to a new survey of health-care consumers.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/want-to-find-new-patients-get-set-up-in-cyberspace to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

Hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ransomware attacks, according to cybersecurity experts.

 

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Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-cybersecurity-still-has-room-to-improve-safety/644006/ to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Allowing remote work can lead to increases in productivity and revenue for physician practices, according to a new study.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/want-to-boost-practice-morale-and-productivity-allow-remote-work- to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Runner's World

While choosing the right footwear is important, runners also should make it a point to see a podiatrist regularly.

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a43217195/common-questions-runners-ask-about-feet/ to view the full article online.

 

Travel + Leisure

Protection from hot sand and sharp objects is one thing to look for when choosing footwear for the beach.

 

Editor’s note: Filter your search to find APMA seal approved and accepted sandals at www.apma.org/seal.

Visit https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-beach-sandals-7187321 to view the full article online.

 

Verywell Health

Left untreated, gout can result in pain, swelling, and other symptoms.

 

Editor’s note: May 22 is Gout Awareness Day. Take advantage of APMA’s resources at www.apma.org/gout to promote your expertise and educate current and prospective patients. 

Visit https://www.verywellhealth.com/gout-7105787 to view the full article online.

 
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