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Tips for improving physician well-being include finding ways to reduce administrative burdens and making small changes first.

 

Editor’s Note: Take stock of your personal health and well-being. APMA has many resources to help you.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/3-steps-make-meaningful-lasting-physician-well-being-changes to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Finance News

Telehealth usage increased in the U.S. at the end of 2023, especially in the West, according to new data.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/telehealth-utilization-rise-nationally to view the full article online.

 
Medical Economics

Nearly half of physicians earn income unrelated to their practice, while gender-based salary disparities persist, according to a recent physician compensation report.

 

Editor’s note: See APMA’s resources on coding and reimbursement basics as well as balance billing at APMA.org.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/9-physician-salary-trends-that-may-surprise-you to view the full article online.

 

Physician's Weekly

Giving patients sufficient notice, being direct, and helping patients find a new physician are among the tips when ending a relationship with a patient.

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/time-to-say-goodbye-the-art-of-terminating-the-doctor-patient-relationship/ to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

The percentage of physicians in private practice has declined steadily since 2012, according to a new study.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-consequences-of-administrative-burdens-doctors-in-private-practice-continues-to-dwindle to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Finance News

While much attention has been paid to the development and deployment of artificial intelligence in health-care, more focus is needed on monitoring the ongoing performance of AI systems, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-ai-requires-rigorous-monitoring-says-data-scientist to view the full article online.

 
Physicians Practice

To attract and retain top talent, some practices are offering a range of non-traditional benefits.

 

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

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/6-trends-in-employee-benefits-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2024?slide=1 to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

Employment in health-care grew by more than 650,000 jobs last year, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-job-growth-three-decade-high-2023-altarum/706552/ to view the full article online.

 
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Health

For those with sweaty feet, moisture-wicking socks can help to keep feet dry.

 

 Editor’s note: Share APMA’s information on sweaty feet and its symptoms with your patients.

Visit https://www.health.com/best-socks-for-sweaty-feet-7106400 to view the full article online.

 
Shape

Shoes with good arch support that can accommodate the natural swelling of the feet over the course of a day can be a good choice for those who spend much of their time standing.

Visit https://www.shape.com/fitness/clothes/shoes/best-sneakers-for-standing-all-day to view the full article online.

 

Self

Running shoes are often not the best choice for weightlifting, an activity in which stability is key.

Visit https://www.self.com/gallery/best-weightlifting-shoes to view the full article online.

 
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