Gebauer Company

APMA News Brief

American Podiatric Medical Association

National News

Healthcare Finance News

Last year, more than one third of physicians received income from a source other than their practice, according to new data.

 

Editor’s note: Members can create and post a CV; review practice survey results; and more on the APMA Career Center.  

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/physicians-finding-ways-earn-secondary-income to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Adopting automation for certain process can help practices reduce administrative burdens.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-doctors-and-practices-can-rein-in-administrative-burden to view the full article online.

 

American Medical Association

Communication is key for organizations seeking to promote physician wellbeing.

 

Editor's note: APMA has a wide range of physician well-being resources for members at www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/promoting-physician-well-being-takes-more-words to view the full article online.

 
Salicylic Acid... In a Penetrating Glycolic Acid Vehicle
The Tetra Corporation®
GlyCylic®’s vehicle (glycolic acid) works to break the bonds between the outer layers of the wart, including dead skin cells, and open pathways for the Salicylic Acid to achieve deep penetration.

GlyCylic® - is the first wart remover formulated with salicylic acid (a beta-hydroxy acid), glycolic acid (an alpha-hydroxyl acid), and immunomodulatory, virucidal, anti-scarring, and antiseptic ingredients that condition the emerging skin and promote healing while minimizing swelling, irritation, inflammation, and scarring.

Watch Doctor Video
Advertisement

HealthLeaders

New research suggests that many health-care consumers are either unaware of or indifferent to how their personal health information is protected.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/technology/do-consumers-care-about-healthcare-privacy-and-security to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

In a recent survey of physicians and health-care consumers, nearly 90 percent of respondents said they believe telemedicine has increase access to health-care.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-state-of-telemedicine-today to view the full article online.

 
Secure and Affordable All-in-One EHR Software
Power Diary®
Get your evenings back and simplify admin with Power Diary, ISO 27001 and HIPAA-certified practice management software. Save time with synced calendars, online bookings, two-way SMS messaging, SOAP notes, and more! Switch effortlessly with free data migration. Plans start at just $9.50 per month for the first six months and include the full suite of services – over 100 in-app features.
Claim your two-week free trial, no credit card required!
Advertisement
BINAR S.r.l.

JD Supra

It's important for practices to be aware of the potential legal and regulatory risks of responding to a negative online review in the wrong way.

 

Editor's note: For more articles about communications skills, visit www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/tips-for-healthcare-organizations-3679119/ to view the full article online.

 

Fierce Healthcare

Feelings of being dismissed or not respected by their physician have contributed to LGBTQ+ patients avoiding or delaying health screenings and other care, according to a recent poll.

 

Editor's note: APMA DEI Consultant Sharonda Simmons presented the webinar "Implicit Bias" earlier this year.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/lgbtq-adults-more-likely-delay-avoid-care-healthgrades-outcare-health-survey-finds to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

A mid-year checkup can help practices adjust their financial strategies.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/5-ways-to-achieve-your-business-goals-this-year to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

HuffPost

Running in shoes that aren't intended for that activity and going barefoot in public spaces are among the practices to avoid, according to some experts.

Visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/podiatrists-foot-care-mistakes-avoid_l_64c07821e4b0dcb4cabaa750 to view the full article online.

 
Naylor Association Solutions
Mahoning Matters

When selecting shoes, it's best to try them on before buying, preferably later in the day, when feet tend to swell.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s sports shoes guidelines with your patients. 

Visit https://www.mahoningmatters.com/news/local/article277965448.html to view the full article online.

 
MindBodyGreen

Selecting shoes with a wide toe box is especially important for those with hammer toes.

 

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s hammer toe information with your patients. 

Visit https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/best-shoes-for-hammer-toes to view the full article online.

 
American Podiatric Medical Association, Inc.
11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852
PH: 301-581-9200
info@apma.org | www.apma.org