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National News

Gender Pay Gap Narrowing Among Physicians, Particularly in Primary Care, New Medscape Survey Finds

Fierce Healthcare

Male physicians continue to have significantly higher pay than female physicians, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/gender-pay-gap-narrowing-among-physicians-medscape-finds to view the full article online.

Experts Say Addressing Physician Burnout Must Start with Improving the Workplace

Urology Times

Organizational solutions, rather than merely individual ones, are necessary to effectively address the problem of physician burnout.

Visit https://www.urologytimes.com/view/expert-says-addressing-physician-burnout-must-start-with-improving-the-workplace to view the full article online.

Technology and the Doctor Shortage

Physicians Practice

By helping to reduce no-shows and cancellations, technology has the potential to address health-care capacity problems.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/technology-and-the-doctor-shortage to view the full article online.

No Surprises Act Largely Successful in Protecting Consumers, Though Gaps Remain, Stakeholders Say

Fierce Healthcare

A new report suggests that the No Surprises Act has had a positive effect in reducing the number of surprise billing complaints.

Editor’s note: Members can see all APMA’s information related to the No Surprises Act at www.apma.org/surprisebilling.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/no-surprises-act-largely-successful-protecting-consumers-though-gaps-remain-regulators to view the full article online.

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Cybersecurity Now a Strategic Imperative, Experts Say

Healthcare Finance News

The potential cost of a successful cyberattack has made cybersecurity more important than ever for health-care organizations.

Editor’s note: APMA members get competitive rate options on PICA’s ProAssurance Agency cybersecurity policy.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/himss23-cybersecurity-now-strategic-imperative-experts-say to view the full article online.

Medical Liability Insurance Premiums on the Rise

Medical Economics

The cost of medical liability insurance has increased for the fourth straight year, according to a new analysis.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/medical-liability-insurance-premiums-on-the-rise to view the full article online.

Building Staff Buy-in for Your Physician Private Practice Vision

American Medical Association

Encouraging employees to participate in one's vision for the practice can aid in retaining and recruiting staff.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/building-staff-buy-your-physician-private-practice-vision to view the full article online.

Telemedicine Is OK, But Doctors and Patients Prefer In-Person Care

Medical Economics

Physicians and patients who responded to a recent survey both indicated a preference for in-person visits over virtual care.

Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/telemedicine-is-ok-but-doctors-and-patients-prefer-in-person-care to view the full article online.

What Patients are Reading

Health Matters: Don't Forget to Take Care of Your Feet

The Willits News

April, which is National Foot Health Month, is a good time to consider the importance of having healthy feet.

Visit https://www.willitsnews.com/2023/04/17/health-matters-dont-forget-to-take-care-of-your-feet/ to view the full article online.

The 12 Best Shoes for Back Pain + What Shoes to Avoid

mindbodygreen.com

For those with back pain, it's especially important to make sure that one's shoes offer the proper level of support.

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients.

Visit https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/best-shoes-back-pain to view the full article online.

Ten Best Cushioned Running Shoes for Comfort and Support

Prevention

When deciding on a running shoe, it can help to try out several options on the road before committing to one.

Visit https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g43576769/best-cushioned-running-shoes/ to view the full article online.

American Podiatric Medical Association