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Many of the physicians who responded to a recent survey indicated that prior authorization had led to serious adverse events.

 

Editor’s note: In our comment letter to CMS, APMA expressed strong support for CMS’ proposed updated rules surrounding utilization management—particularly around prior authorization. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/ninety-four-percent-physicians-report-care-delays-due-prior-authorization-ama-says to view the full article online.

 

Kaiser Health News

Hospitals are among the groups of employers opposed to the Federal Trade Commission's proposal to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts.

Visit https://khn.org/news/article/banning-noncompete-contracts-for-medical-staff-riles-hospitals/ to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association

Effectively addressing physician burnout requires an organization-wide commitment to making physicians feel safe in seeking help.

 

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for mental health resources especially for physicians. 

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/ease-physician-burnout-ditch-stigma-against-getting-help to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Finance News

A new report on physician compensation found that the pay gap between male and female physicians remains significant.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/average-pay-doctors-dipped-24-2022-finds-doximity to view the full article online.

 
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Physicians Practice

Defining requirements and being creative in recruiting can help practices find the right manager for the job.

 

Editor's note: For more information about this topic and resources to help you with your hiring process, visit the APMA Career Center and Soft Skills page.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/hiring-the-right-practice-manager to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Hospital-related technological problems often lead to increased costs for physicians, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/physicians-suffer-when-hospitals-struggle-to-find-digital-health-solutions to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

Many sectors health-care have fully recovered in terms of their employment level since the start of the pandemic, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/pandemic-healthcare-staffing-shortages-ease-ambulatory/646037/ to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Communicating effectively with prospective patients can require both digital and traditional approaches.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/attract-new-customers-with-hybrid-communication to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

HuffPost

Choosing supportive footwear can be especially important for older people.

Visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-walking-shoes-older-adults_l_641d1f99e4b0bc5cb655dcac to view the full article online.

 

Well+Good

Proper foot hygiene, including changing one's socks at least daily, can help to reduce the risk of fungal infections.

Visit https://www.wellandgood.com/changing-socks-midday/ to view the full article online.

 
Men's Health

Wearing running shoes that are too narrow for one's feet can lead to a range of foot problems.

 

Editor's note: Recommend APMA Seal products to your patients; visit www.apma.org/seal to see the latest items.

Visit https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/g43351194/best-running-shoes-for-wide-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
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