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Medscape

While most medical and pharmacy claims are processing again, some physicians are still feeling the effects of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare.

 

Editor's note: APMA members are encouraged to take advantage of our new resource page to assist you if you have been impacted by the ransomware cyberattack on Change Healthcare.

Visit https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/clinicians-still-grappling-aftermath-change-healthcare-2024a10005ns?src=&form=fpf to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Finance News

More expensive treatments were more likely to result in payment denials, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/private-payers-deny-15-claims-survey-finds to view the full article online.

 

Axios

A new analysis of arbitration decisions regarding out-of-network care found that arbitrators have been more likely to favor providers than insurers.

Visit https://www.axios.com/2024/03/27/surprise-bill-health-insurance-premiums to view the full article online.

 
Renal and Urology News

Recent data suggests that most health-care consumers prefer digital payments.

 

Editor’s Note: As a podiatrist, you deserve to be paid properly for the services you provide. APMA has created resources to guide you through the payment and reimbursement process for public and private plans. 

Visit https://www.renalandurologynews.com/practice-management/why-medical-providers-need-to-embrace-digital-payments/ to view the full article online.

 
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HealthCareExecIntelligence

Improvements in health-care technology have the potential to reduce the problem of physician burnout.

 

Editor’s note: Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for many resources to help you manage physician burnout.

Visit https://healthcareexecintelligence.healthitanalytics.com/news/how-healthcare-technology-can-improve-worsen-provider-burnout to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Finance News

The potential impact of artificial intelligence on health-care costs remains unclear, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/usefulness-ai-healthcare-mixed-says-cbo to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

Consumers are more willing to share their health data with their physician than with a health technology company, according to a new survey.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/consumer-health-data-sharing-survey-rock-health/710774/ to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Cybersecurity best practices include enabling two-factor authentication and using encryption.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/best-practices-for-mitigating-evolving-health-care-cyberattacks to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading

NBC News

Making sure that one's walking shoes fit properly can reduce the possibility of blisters or other negative effects.

Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-walking-shoes-women-ncna982351 to view the full article online.

 

Prevention

For those with certain foot conditions, it can be important to consider how well one's shoes will accommodate custom orthotics.

Visit https://www.prevention.com/beauty/style/g60177045/best-shoes-for-orthotics/ to view the full article online.

 
People

Sandals that are supportive as well as stylish are a better choice than going barefoot.

 

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

Visit https://people.com/most-comfortable-sandals-7566738 to view the full article online.

 
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