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Cyberattack Affecting Prescriptions Reveals Weakness in Health-Care System

Axios

Recent cyberattacks suggest the need for better contingency planning for system outages, according to some experts.

 

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

Visit https://www.axios.com/2024/02/27/cyberattack-prescriptions-health-care to view the full article online.

 
93 Percent of Physicians Feeling Burned Out, Overburdened, and Hopeful for AI Solutions

HIT Consultant

Results of a new physician survey reveal widespread regular burnout, long hours, and concerns over the financial stability of practices.

 

Editor's note: APMA encourages members to take advantage of our physician well-being resources.

Visit https://hitconsultant.net/2024/02/22/physicians-feeling-burned-out-overburdened-and-hopeful-for-ai-solutions/ to view the full article online.

 
Big Jump Seen in EHR Secure Messaging. Is That a Good Thing?

American Medical Association

A new study suggests that the use of EHR secure messaging jumped sharply during the second half of 2022.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/big-jump-seen-ehr-secure-messaging-good-thing to view the full article online.

 
Assessing Competition in Your Market

Physicians Practice

Conducting an effective competitive analysis can help physician practices assess where they stand in their market.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/assessing-competition-in-your-market to view the full article online.

 
Texting: The Underused Staff Recruitment and Retention Solution

Medical Economics

Effective use of text messages can help both in identifying potential staff members and in retaining current staff.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/texting-the-underutilized-staff-recruitment-and-retention-solution to view the full article online.

 
Racial, Ethnic Discrimination Against Patients Is Impacting Care, Health-Care Workers Say

Fierce Healthcare

In a recent poll of 3,000 health-care workers, 47 percent of respondents indicated that they had witnessed racial or ethnic discrimination against patients in their workplace.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/racial-ethnic-discrimination-against-patients-impacting-care-healthcare-workers-say to view the full article online.

 
75 Percent of Health-Care Professionals Foresee Widespread AI Adoption

Becker's Health IT

A recent survey of health-care professionals found widespread support for the belief that artificial intelligence will achieve widespread adoption within the next three years.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/75-of-healthcare-professional-foresee-widespread-ai-adoption.html to view the full article online.

 
Seven Things Physicians Say Will Improve Their Workplace Well-Being

Physicians Practice

Among the recommendation for improving physician well-being were reducing the need to work unscheduled hours and improving the usability of EHRs.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/7-things-physicians-say-will-improve-their-workplace-well-being to view the full article online.

 
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The Eight Best Shoes for Nurses of 2024, According to a Podiatrist

Shape

Good traction and shock absorption are two things to look for in shoes for nurses.

 

Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients.

Visit https://www.shape.com/best-shoes-for-nurses-7497318 to view the full article online.

 
The 10 Best Compression Socks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Health

Compression socks can benefit those who spend a lot of time on their feet and those who travel by plane, among others.

Visit https://www.health.com/best-compression-socks-7255588 to view the full article online.

 
The Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis, According to Podiatrists

CBS Sports

Good arch support is key for those dealing with plantar fasciitis.

 

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s past public education campaign on plantar fasciitis. The suite of member materials includes a tip-sheet and much more.

Visit https://www.cbssports.com/essentials/news/the-best-shoes-for-plantar-fasciitis-according-to-podiatrists/ to view the full article online.

 
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