Gebauer Company

APMA News Brief

American Podiatric Medical Association

National News

American Medical Association

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when usage took off, telehealth has continued to be an important component of patient care.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/7-ways-telehealth-reshaping-medicine-better to view the full article online.

 

Managed Healthcare Executive

While an increasing number of Medicare beneficiaries are communicating with their physician via a patient portal, few of those messages result in a bill to Medicare.

Visit https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/patient-portal-use-is-growing-but-physician-billing-in-medicare-hasn-t-caught-up to view the full article online.

 
Medical Economics

With physician burnout rates remaining high, it's more important than ever to implement initiatives to increase work-life balance.

 

Editor's note: Struggling with physician burnout? APMA has many resources that can help you at www.apma.org/wellbeing

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/combatting-burnout-5-steps-to-improve-employee-satisfaction-in-a-medical-practice to view the full article online.

 

American Medical Association

The difficulty involved in covering clinical responsibilities and responding to the EHR inbox can make it difficult for physicians to take vacation time.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/3-ways-help-physicians-get-time-they-need to view the full article online.

 
Salicylic Acid... In a Penetrating Glycolic Acid Vehicle
The Tetra Corporation®
GlyCylic®’s vehicle (glycolic acid) works to break the bonds between the outer layers of the wart, including dead skin cells, and open pathways for the Salicylic Acid to achieve deep penetration.

GlyCylic® - is the first wart remover formulated with salicylic acid (a beta-hydroxy acid), glycolic acid (an alpha-hydroxyl acid), and immunomodulatory, virucidal, anti-scarring, and antiseptic ingredients that condition the emerging skin and promote healing while minimizing swelling, irritation, inflammation, and scarring.

Watch Doctor Video
Advertisement
Secure and Affordable All-in-One EHR Software
Power Diary®
Get your evenings back and simplify admin with Power Diary, ISO 27001 and HIPAA-certified practice management software. Save time with synced calendars, online bookings, two-way SMS messaging, SOAP notes, and more! Switch effortlessly with free data migration. Plans start at just $9.50 per month for the first six months and include the full suite of services – over 100 in-app features.
Claim your two-week free trial, no credit card required!
Advertisement
Healthcare Dive

The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare underscores the need for improved cybersecurity efforts across all health-care settings, experts say.

 

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.healthcaredive.com/news/change-healthcare-cyberattack-cybersecurity-resilience-planning/711650/ to view the full article online.

 

Medical Economics

Practices that fail to address patient loyalty and don't adapt to new technology risk losing market share to competitors, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/5-signs-your-patients-are-going-to-leave-you to view the full article online.

 

Axios

Members of Congress have increased their scrutiny of private equity ownership in health care.

Visit https://www.axios.com/2024/04/10/private-equity-hospitals-doctors-congress to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Among the collections tips for physician practices are offering a payment plan and deciding whether to require upfront collections.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/9-tips-for-collecting-from-patients?slide=1 to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Time

Shoes that feature effective arch support and cushioning are a must for those with flat feet.

 

Editor’s note: Recommend APMA’s running shoe guide for different arch types and APMA Seal-Accepted products to your patients.

Visit https://time.com/shopping/article/best-shoes-for-flat-feet/ to view the full article online.

 
NBC News

Certain products may help in reducing the pain caused by bunions.

 

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free “Beat Bunion Blues” materials with your patients.

Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-bunion-treatment-at-home-rcna147011 to view the full article online.

 

Prevention

Standing all day on shoes that don't provide the proper level of support can lead to several foot problems.

Visit https://www.prevention.com/health/a19608765/best-shoes-for-nurses/ to view the full article online.

 
American Podiatric Medical Association, Inc.
11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852
PH: 301-581-9200
info@apma.org | www.apma.org