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CMS Rolls Out Provider Flexibilities Amid Fallout from Change Healthcare Cyberattack

Healthcare Dive

CMS has announced steps the agency is taking to assist providers affected by the recent cybersecurity incident impacting Change Healthcare.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/change-healthcare-cyberattack-cms-provider-flexibilities/709391/ to view the full article online.

 
Setting a Baseline on Burnout Paves Way for Well-Being Work
American Medical Association

Determining where one's organization stands in terms of the current level of burnout is an important first step in addressing the problem.

 

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

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/setting-baseline-burnout-paves-way-well-being-work to view the full article online.

 
How Hospitals Are Fighting to Keep Their Former Doctors from Seeing Patients

NBC News

Physicians are increasingly pushing back against non-compete agreements, according to a new report.

Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/economics/hospitals-are-fighting-keep-former-doctors-seeing-patients-rcna134341 to view the full article online.

 
Eight Strategies for Improving Employee Loyalty and Commitment
Physicians Practice

Tips for increasing employee loyalty include effectively articulating the practice's values and rewarding excellence.

 

Editor's note: For more articles like this one, visit www.apma.org/softskills. 

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/8-strategies-for-improving-employee-loyalty-and-commitment to view the full article online.

 
Private Equity-Backed Physician Practices Jump 600 Percent

Becker's Physician Leadership

Practice ownership by private equity groups has increased sharply since 2012, according to new data.

Visit https://www.beckersphysicianleadership.com/private-equity/private-equity-backed-physician-practices-jump-600.html to view the full article online.

 
Trends in Buying and Selling Medical Practices
Medical Economics

Common challenges when it comes to selling a physician practice include state reporting requirements and assessing potential buyers.

 

Editor’s note: As an APMA member, you can get information about starting, selling, or closing a practice on the APMA Career Center. 

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/trends-in-buying-and-selling-medical-practices to view the full article online.

 
Four Ways AI Will Help Physicians, Patients

Physicians Practice

Used responsibly, artificial intelligence has the potential to help physician practices in a number of ways.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/4-ways-ai-will-help-physicians-patients to view the full article online.

 
Seven Trends in Health-Care Recruiting You Can't Ignore

Medical Economics

Health-care hiring did not keep pace with the number of job openings last year, according to new data.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/7-trends-in-health-care-recruiting-you-can-t-ignore to view the full article online.

 
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Ten Most Comfortable Sandals for Men, Reviewed by a Podiatrist and Tested by Style Editors
Men's Health

Adequate support and cushioning are important factors to consider when choosing sandals.

 

Editor’s note: Filter your search to find APMA seal approved and accepted sandals at www.apma.org/seal.

Visit https://www.menshealth.com/style/g46859052/most-comfortable-sandals-for-men/ to view the full article online.

 
The 10 Best Shoes for Wide Feet That Don't Sacrifice Style or Comfort
Woman's Day

For those with wide feet, shoes with adequate room in the toe box are essential.

 

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

Visit https://www.womansday.com/style/g46584032/best-shoes-for-wide-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
Nine Best Rocker Bottom Shoes of 2024, Plus Who Should Wear Them, According to Podiatrists

MindBodyGreen

Rocker bottom shoes with good cushioning can help to reduce impact when running or walking.

Visit https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/best-rocker-bottom-shoes to view the full article online.

 
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