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Telehealth Use Rose for Third Straight Month in January Among Privately Insured

Healthcare Dive

Virtual visits continue to rise in popularity, while audio-only telehealth utilization has tapered off, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/fair-health-monthly-telehealth-use-pandemic/646855/ to view the full article online.

How One Physician Group Cut Its Primary Care In-Basket by 25 Percent

American Medical Association

Reducing the volume of inbox messages can significantly reduce physicians' administrative burden.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/how-one-physician-group-cut-its-primary-care-basket-25 to view the full article online.

CMS Finalizes Changes to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, Prior Authorization Reforms

Fierce Healthcare

A new final rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D in 2024 includes new requirements regarding prior authorization.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-finalizes-changes-medicare-advantage-star-ratings-prior-authorization-reforms to view the full article online.

Making Your Practice Senior Friendly

Physicians Practice

Not assuming that someone else is making the health-care decisions is one of the tips for making sure seniors feel respected in the practice setting.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/making-your-practice-senior-friendly to view the full article online.

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Burnout and High Labor Costs Taking a Toll on Physicians

Medical Economics

Nearly half of all physicians reported feeling burned out, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/burnout-and-high-labor-costs-taking-a-toll-on-physicians to view the full article online.

Why Physician Private Practice Should Be on Your Radar

American Medical Association

For some physicians, the prospect of increased autonomy is one of the most appealing qualities of independent practice.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/why-physician-private-practice-should-be-your-radar to view the full article online.

The Downfall of Casual Patient-Physician Interactions

Becker's Hospital Review

Telehealth billing has put a damper on more casual messages between physicians and their patients, according to some experts.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/the-downfall-of-casual-patient-physician-interactions.html to view the full article online.

Size Matters When It Comes to Cybersecurity

Physicians Practice

Some simple steps, such as avoiding shared passwords, can help to improve cybersecurity.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/size-matters-when-it-comes-to-cybersecurity to view the full article online.

What Patients are Reading

The 14 Comfiest Sandals for Women, According to Podiatrists and Fashion Experts

CNN

Good cushioning and support are among the keys to comfortable sandals.

Visit https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/fashion/best-womens-sandals?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer to view the full article online.

What Happens If You Don't Cut Your Toenails for a Month, According to Podiatrists

BestLife

Ingrown toenails are among the possible consequences of not regularly trimming one's toenails.

Visit https://bestlifeonline.com/what-happens-not-cut-toenails-news/ to view the full article online.

The Eight Best Shoes for Walking on Concrete, According to a Podiatrist

Bustle

For walking on hard surfaces, shoes with good shock absorption and a tough outsole can help to reduce impact

Visit https://www.bustle.com/style/best-shoes-for-walking-on-concrete to view the full article online.

American Podiatric Medical Association