Fierce Healthcare Data shows a 15-percent decline in health-care industry cybersecurity breaches from 2022 to 2023, but the number of people affected by breaches that did occur increased. Editor’s note: APMA members get competitive rate options on PICA’s ProAssurance Agency cybersecurity policy.
Podiatry Today Artificial Intelligence’s adoption in health care has lagged due to ethical and safety concerns, but experts predict that its eventual adoption will improve the quality of care and health outcomes for patients.
Lower Extremity Review While plantar fasciopathy is the most common cause of heel pain, there is little research into the effect it has on patient’s quality of life, both mentally and physically.
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.
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Medical Economics New physicians often undervalue themselves when negotiating their employment contract, but by adjusting their mindset, they can be compensated as they deserve. Editor’s note:Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.
Chief Healthcare Executive Recent studies found that authenticity in culture, respect and trust in leadership are vital in health-care organizations when it comes to retaining personnel. Editor’s note: For more articles like this one, visit www.apma.org/softskills.
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NPR The Biden Administration has published its list of the first 10 drugs Medicare will target for price cuts—reductions the government plans to achieve by negotiating the prices with drugmakers.
American Medical Association The number of private practices in the United States has decreased from 60.1 percent in 2012 to 46.7 percent in 2022, as many have been sold off to hospital or health care systems. Editor’s note: Get information about starting, selling, or closing a practice on the APMA Career Center.
Women’s Health When considering the best shoes to buy when beginning running, shoppers should prioritize cushioning, shock absorption and comfort rather than style. Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients.
Parkview Health Compression socks and stockings are useful for athletes because they help improve blood flow movement and velocity to prevent the pooling of blood in the legs. Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients.
