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Politico

The American Medical Association's decision to oppose noncompete agreements imposed by hospitals could make a ban on such agreements by the Federal Trade Commission more likely.

Visit https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2023/06/amas-stand-against-noncompetes-could-affect-ftc-debate-00103004 to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Finance News

Factors such as a continuing labor shortage and increased pharmaceutical prices could lead to a rise in health-care costs next year, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/payers-could-see-7-spike-healthcare-costs-2024 to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

New survey data suggests that patients may be slow to accept the use of AI in certain health-care settings.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/patients-accept-healthcare-ai-but-dont-prefer-it/684964/ to view the full article online.

 
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MDLinx

Burnout and bureaucracy are among the reasons cited by the small percentage of physicians who opt out of Medicare participation.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/why-are-some-physicians-opting-out-of-medicare/6FeMUD0w7Ne3ZFW0wUqce0 to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Changes in patterns of behavior, such as irritability or withdrawal, can be signs that a colleague is in emotional distress.

 

Editor's note: Take advantage of APMA's physician well-being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/how-to-help-a-physician-colleague-in-distress to view the full article online.

 
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Becker's Health IT

Most patients would prefer to be able to pay all their medical bills at a single digital location, according to a new study.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-health/79-of-patients-want-a-unified-platform-to-pay-medical-bills.html to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Having a backup plan in case internet access goes down can help to keep physician practices functioning.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/why-your-practice-needs-an-internet-contingency-plan to view the full article online.

 

HealthLeaders Media

Before partnering with a private equity firm, physician practice owners should audit their workflow processes and address key performance indicators.

 

Editor's note: Your APMA's membership includes access to our practice management and reimbursement resources

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/5-steps-private-practice-owners-should-take-when-considering-ma to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

MindBodyGreen

Good stability and support are important factors to look for in a cushioned running shoe.

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

 

BestLife

Cleaning and protecting the blistered area and wearing the right socks are among the tips for those dealing with a foot blister.

Visit https://bestlifeonline.com/how-to-make-shoes-comfortable-if-you-have-blisters/ to view the full article online.

 

OSF HealthCare

For those with diabetes, seeing a podiatrist every one to three months for a foot check can help to reduce the risk of foot ulcers.

Visit https://newsroom.osfhealthcare.org/diabetic-foot-ulcers-should-be-treated-early/ to view the full article online.

 
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