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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.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/fewer-larger-healthcare-data-breaches-reported-h1-2023-hackers-often-targeting-third to view the full article online.

 
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.

Visit https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/podiatry/case-study/artificial-intelligence-future-wound-care to view the full article online.

 
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.

Visit https://lermagazine.com/article/the-struggle-to-stay-physically-active-with-persistent-plantar-fasciopathy to view the full article online.

 
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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.

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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.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/5-ways-to-get-the-best-physician-employment-contract to view the full article online.

 
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.

Visit https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/authenticity-of-brand-messaging-for-retaining-and-recruiting-staff-viewpoint to view the full article online.

 
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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.

Visit https://www.npr.org/2023/08/29/1195984752/medicare-drug-price-negotiations to view the full article online.

 
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

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/3-top-reasons-why-doctors-are-selling-their-practices to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Huffpost
Toe spacers can help relieve pain, swelling and inflammation, but they don’t reverse structural changes in toes or joints.

Visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/podiatrist-toe-separators-spacers_l_64e3b2fde4b0a04c2ed78cfd to view the full article online.

 
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.

Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g44803883/best-running-shoes-for-beginners/ to view the full article online.

 
Naylor Association Solutions
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.

Visit https://www.parkview.com/blog/what-do-compression-socks-and-stockings-do to view the full article online.

 
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