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Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidelines related to COVID-19 for health-care facilities.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/cdc-offers-updated-advice-healthcare-facilities-masking-policies-post-public-health to view the full article online.

 

CNN

New data from the Health Resources & Services Administration suggests that the United States is already dealing with a significant shortage of physicians in a number of areas.

Visit https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/16/health/health-care-worker-shortage/index.html to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Patients and physicians both expressed optimism about the potential uses for artificial intelligence in health-care, according to the results of a new survey.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-patients-and-doctors-really-think-about-ai-in-health-care to view the full article online.

 

MDLinx

Some health systems now charge patients under certain conditions for messaging their physician.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/should-patients-have-to-pay-for-messaging-their-doctors-online/4q5S9TLn2r6z05v2ooNvpj to view the full article online.

 
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Fierce Healthcare

New survey data shows demographic differences with regard to the prevalence of medical liability lawsuits.

 

Editor’s note: APMA provides Medical Liability/Malpractice Reform resources for members. 

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/about-1-3-physicians-report-being-sued-least-once-their-career-ama-finds to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Paying attention to subtle cues and remaining calm are among the recommendations for heading off a difficult situation.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/the-keys-to-reducing-violence-in-health-care-settings to view the full article online.

 
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Medical Economics

Before bringing in a business partner, it's important to be clear about your motivations as well as your expectations.

 

Editor’s note: Create and post a CV; review practice survey results; and get information about starting, selling, or closing a practice on the APMA Career Center.  

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/is-your-physician-partnership-working-out- to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Building a professional-looking website and using search engine optimization are among the tips for improving the online presence of one's practice.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/top-7-ways-to-increase-your-organization-s-online-presence to view the full article online.

 
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For nurses who spend much of the day on their feet, good cushioning and grip are important factors to consider when choosing shoes for work.

 

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

Visit https://www.shape.com/best-shoes-for-nurses-7497318 to view the full article online.

 

Prevention

Moisture-wicking socks can help those prone to sweaty feet reduce the risk of fungal infections.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information on sweaty feet and its symptoms with your patients. 

Visit https://www.prevention.com/fitness/g43895588/best-socks-for-sweaty-feet/ to view the full article online.

 

Yahoo

Finding shoes that fit properly is one way to reduce the risk of foot blisters.

Visit https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/blisters-running-worst-prevent-treat-050000949.html to view the full article online.

 
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