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Gallup News

Only 17 percent of adults in the U.S. know the cost of their health-care before they receive it, according to a new survey.

Visit https://news.gallup.com/poll/609434/few-americans-know-healthcare-costs.aspx to view the full article online.

 
Medical Economics

As information technology has evolved, so have patients' expectations for their health-care providers.

 

Editor’s note: Learn how to get your practice online and cultivate content, and check out sample letter and tips to help you communicate with patients about out-of-network status and more. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/doctors-must-have-robust-online-presence-to-meet-today-s-patients-expectations to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association

Asking physicians for their feedback should be an important part of any organizational plan to reduce burnout.

 

Editor's note: For resources to help you with physician burnout, visit www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/want-reduce-burnout-among-physicians-ask-them-how to view the full article online.

 

MDLinx

Having the right type of insurance can help physicians dealing with an illness or disability that prevents them from working.

Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/article/what-physicians-need-to-know-about-stopping-work-due-to-an-illness-or-disability/5gGvTqqljqSU1OgZUhTkIv to view the full article online.

 
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HealthLeaders Media

Providing increased access to capital is one way management services organizations can help physician practices remain independent, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/can-private-equity-firms-help-independent-physician-practices-keep-their-independence to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association

Professional judgment and peer-review restrictions are among the issues to consider in private practice employment contracts.

 

Editor’s note: Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/3-things-put-private-practice-contracts-boost-recruiting to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Effective use of operations software can be one way to address a shortage of staff.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/optimizing-your-practice-to-solve-staffing-problems to view the full article online.

 
Medical Economics

The increased ability of organizations to recover from cyberattacks may be one reason that ransomware payments decreased at the end of last year.

 

Editor’s note: APMA members get competitive rate options on PICA’s ProAssurance Agency cybersecurity policy.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/just-say-no-only-29-of-ransomware-victims-paid-the-ransom-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-last-year to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

What to Expect

Good arch support and cushioning are among the factors to consider when choosing shoes for pregnancy.

Visit https://www.whattoexpect.com/baby-products/maternity/shoes-for-swollen-feet/ to view the full article online.

 

Women's Health

Even slippers intended for indoor use should provide stability and support for one's feet.

Visit https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g42559146/best-womens-slippers/ to view the full article online.

 

MindBodyGreen

Choosing walking shoes designed for that activity can help to reduce the likelihood of injuries or discomfort.

Visit https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/walking-shoes-for-women to view the full article online.

 
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