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Fierce Healthcare

A significant majority of physician practices reported an increase in their regulatory burden over the past 12 months, according to the results of a new survey.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/practices-say-prior-authorization-and-other-regulatory-burdens-have-increased-last-year to view the full article online.

 

MDLinx

The increase in physician compensation from 2021 to 2022 trailed the increase in the inflation rate during that time.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/exclusive/physician-compensation-2023-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/36UMf3X8pd1B1ztuJBEM0V to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

At a subcommittee meeting on health-care, senators from both parties expressed support for making permanent some of the accommodations made regarding telehealth during the public health emergency.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/medicare-telehealth-flexibilities-permanent-senate-finance-subcommittee/699830/ to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

A majority of patients who responded to a recent survey indicated their support for increased interoperability in health-care.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-patients-really-think-about-the-use-of-their-private-data to view the full article online.

 
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Physicians Practice

Tips for creating a successful job ad include clearly defining the responsibilities and expectations for the position and describing the mission and vision of your practice.

 

Editor’s Note: Interested in placing an ad for a new position? Visit www.apma.org/careercenter to place your ad and enjoy visibility to our 12,000-plus members.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/5-tips-for-crafting-a-compelling-and-informative-job-ad to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

While the COVID pandemic led to a rise in the use of online patient portals, the increase was less pronounced among minority populations.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/patient-portal-access-increases-pandemic-jama-electronic-health-records/699575/ to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

A new report indicates significant shortfalls in knowledge about HIPAA requirements among health-care staff.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/more-than-half-of-employees-don-t-understand-hipaa-rules to view the full article online.

 

American Medical Association

Among the recommendations for reducing burnout are improving physician workflows and making better use of technology to reduce administrative burdens.

 

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is experiencing burnout, visit our well-being materials at www.apma.org/wellbeing.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/solving-physician-burnout-calls-reimagining-care-delivery to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

Men's Health

Sneakers with support at the heel and arch as well as adequate cushioning can reduce foot strain.

Visit https://www.menshealth.com/style/g45805704/most-comfortable-sneakers/ to view the full article online.

 

Livestrong

Those with diabetes should see a podiatrist to address the removal of any calluses.

Visit https://www.livestrong.com/article/13778737-how-to-get-rid-of-calluses-on-feet/ to view the full article online.

 

Woman's World

Adequately supporting the bottom of the foot can reduce the likelihood of pain on the top of the foot.

Visit https://www.womansworld.com/posts/health/top-of-foot-pain to view the full article online.

 
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