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Forbes

Levels of support staff in physician practices remain low compared to levels in 2019, according to a new report.

 

Editor’s note: Create and post a job opening, review practice survey results, and more on the APMA Career Center.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2023/09/01/doctor-practices-still-reeling-from-loss-of-support-staff-since-pandemics-beginning/?sh=6ba9ae246a5e to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association

Key performance indicators of burnout include job satisfaction and whether one feels valued by one's organization.

 

Editor's note: For more resources on physician well-being, visit www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/6-ways-take-your-organization-s-physician-burnout-temperature to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Finance News

A new study found widespread impacts of cybersecurity incidents in health-care in the past year.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/almost-80-healthcare-organizations-experienced-cyber-incidents-past-year to view the full article online.

 
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Physicians Practice

Carefully evaluating which type of malpractice insurance is right for one's practice can save money in the long run.

 

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

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/6-tips-for-malpractice-protection to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Physician practices added more than 14,000 workers in August, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/health-care-job-market-expands-in-august to view the full article online.

 
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Becker's Physician Leadership

A majority of employed physicians reported feeling either satisfied or very satisfied with their level of work-life balance, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.beckersphysicianleadership.com/physician-workforce/work-life-balance-among-physicians-5-numbers-to-know.html to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

A new report outlines the extent of the problem of medical debt in the U.S.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/one-in-six-patients-face-collections-over-medical-debt to view the full article online.

 

HealthLeaders Media

While outpatient revenue declined by eight percent in July, it is expected to increase in the autumn months.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/patient-volume-expected-rebound-fall-following-summer-dip to view the full article online.

 
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Extra cushioning and arch support are among the things to look for in shoes for pregnancy.

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MindBodyGreen

For long-distance runners, it's especially important to choose footwear that is appropriate to their foot type.

 

Editor's note: Share the latest list of APMA Seal-Approved products with your patients. Visit www.apma.org/seal

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

 

Runner's World

Runners who rotate two or more different models of shoes had fewer injuries, according to a study.

Visit https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/gear/shoes/a44810439/should-you-train-in-the-same-shoes-you-race-in/ to view the full article online.

 
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