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MedPage Today

Evaluators in a recent study gave higher marks to an artificial intelligence program than to physicians in providing answers to patient questions.

Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/informationtechnology/104255 to view the full article online.

 

STAT

Recent studies show that wait times for patient appointments continue to increase.

Visit https://www.statnews.com/2023/05/02/doctor-appointment-wait-times-solutions/ to view the full article online.

 

American Medical Association

The COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on physicians' sense of professional fulfillment, according to the results of a new survey.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/pandemic-s-wake-over-40-doctors-regret-career-choice to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Tips for streamlining workflow in one's practice include consulting with the practice manager and setting clear performance expectations.

 

Editor’s note: Members have exclusive access to all of APMA’s practice management and reimbursement resources.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/managing-practice-workflow to view the full article online.

 
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Lack of adequate transportation is a major factor in some U.S. adults skipping necessary medical care, according to a new study.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/one-five-adults-without-car-transit-access-report-deferring-care-survey-finds to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Finance News

CMS is accepting applications for its 2023 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception as well as for the MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception.

 

Editor's note: Members may contact APMA Registry Manager Richard Schwarz at registry@apma.org or 301-581-9281 with MIPS questions.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/providers-may-submit-2023-mips-exception-applications-cms to view the full article online.

 
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Healthcare Dive

The White House has announced that it will end the two-year-old COVID-19 vaccine requirement for federally funded health-care facilities and other groups.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/ending-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-healthcare-facilities/649138/ to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Cultural competency on the part of physicians can lead to increased patient satisfaction and trust.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/providing-culturally-competent-care to view the full article online.

 
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Washington Post

Taking care of one's toenails can help to prevent painful foot problems.

Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/05/01/toenail-pain-treatments/ to view the full article online.

 
Today

Chunky, supportive shoes with good cushioning have become trendy, and not just with dads.

 

Editor's note: See the latest list of products that have been given the APMA Seal of Approval and Seal of Acceptance at www.apma.org/seal

Visit https://www.today.com/shop/best-chunky-dad-shoes-t284802 to view the full article online.

 
Footwear News

Choosing the right footwear is especially important for those dealing with the pain of plantar fasciitis.

 

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

Visit https://footwearnews.com/feature/walking-shoes-plantar-fasciitis-1203216292/ to view the full article online.

 
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