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Fierce Healthcare

Some physician groups are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Surveys to reconsider proposed cuts under the Medicare physician payment schedule.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/provider-groups-warn-proposed-medicare-payment-cuts-will-pinch-docs-hamper-access-care to view the full article online.

 
Healio

Getting financial records in order and setting specific goals are among the tips for those considering a change in one's practice.

 

Editor’s note: As a member, you have exclusive access to APMA’s resources on starting, selling, or closing a practice on the APMA Career Center.

Visit https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20230907/three-key-steps-to-take-when-considering-a-practice-sale-or-merger to view the full article online.

 

American Medical Association

With patients increasingly looking online for health-care information, it's important for practices to have an effective digital presence.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/draw-patients-your-practice-right-digital-footprint to view the full article online.

 
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Health-care providers are increasing their investments in information technology, according to the results of a new survey.

 

Editor’s Note: Take advantage of APMA’s Health IT resources for members

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-providers-increase-it-artificial-intelligence-spending-bain-klas/693534/ to view the full article online.

 
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Physicians Practice

Considering less familiar locations and talking to people who know the area are among the tips for deciding where to practice.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/7-tips-to-help-you-decide-where-to-practice to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Finance News

EHR systems that were difficult to use performed worse in safety tests, according to new research.

 

Editor’s Note: See APMA’s EHR Decision Guide for DPMs on APMA.org. 

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hard-use-ehrs-may-result-patient-harm to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Effective use of digital tools can help practices improve patient satisfaction and other metrics.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-digital-tools-can-help-practices-succeed-in-value-based-care to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Self

When choosing running shoes, it's important to take into account that vigorous activity can cause feet to expand.

Visit https://www.self.com/story/running-shoe-size to view the full article online.

 

Today

Proper shoe hygiene can help to protect feet from fungal infections.

Visit https://www.today.com/shop/how-often-to-clean-shoes-rcna100487 to view the full article online.

 
CNN

Good cushioning and arch support are among the things to look for when shopping for ankle boots.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s Tips on Choosing Boots with your patients. 

Visit https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/fashion/best-ankle-boots to view the full article online.

 
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