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Medical Economics

Addressing employee turnover and maintaining adequate cash reserves are among the current issues physician practice owners are coping with.

 

Editor's note: For more articles about the human side of health care, visit www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-s-scaring-practice-owners-this-halloween-season- to view the full article online.

 
Staffing Industry Analysts

The amount of time new physicians are spending in their first place of employment has decreased in recent years, according to a new report.

Visit https://www2.staffingindustry.com/Editorial/Daily-News/Early-career-physicians-spend-less-than-two-years-on-average-in-their-first-jobs-67228?cookies=disabled to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association

Building relationships with administrators and assessing one's work environment are among the tips for physicians in advocating for better work-life balance in their organization.

 

Editor's note: You will find many work-life balance resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/8-ways-individual-doctors-can-advocate-work-life-balance-needs to view the full article online.

 
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Medical Economics

Sharing office space through a medical coworking model is one potential way to reduce operational burdens.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-medical-coworking-can-support-independent-practice to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

Physicians choose to leave a practice for reasons that go beyond simply pay or burnout, according to a new study.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/physician-turnover-complex-burnout-journal-american-board-family-medicine/697312/ to view the full article online.

 
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Healthcare Finance News

A new report suggests that physician cash compensation will continue to rise, in part because of workforce demand.

 

Editor’s note: Be sure to see the APMA Career Center and practice management and reimbursement resources for your career needs.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/physician-cash-compensation-increasing-and-projected-rise to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Dive

New survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a higher rate of burnout among health-care workers than those in other industries.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/calling-healthcare-burnout-a-crisis-is-an-understatement-cdc-officials-w/697747/ to view the full article online.

 

Becker's Hospital Review

In a new survey of female physicians, the top three job challenges cited were long hours, regulations, and difficult patients.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/the-most-challenging-parts-of-the-job-for-female-physicians.html to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Oprah Daily

From specialty shoes designed for those with flat or wide feet to high-fashion footwear, a multitude of sneaker options are available for women.

Visit https://www.oprahdaily.com/style/a45531021/best-sneakers-for-women/ to view the full article online.

 

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A good pair of toenail clippers and Epsom salts are among the foot-care recommendations.

Visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/podiatrist-recommended-products-walking-goog_l_65282a24e4b03ea0c0045421 to view the full article online.

 
Self

Understanding footwear terminology can help in deciding which running shoes are best for one's feet.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s guide to choosing running shoes with your patients. 

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

 
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