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Lower Extremity Review
One-third of all treadmill injuries treated in U.S. Emergency Departments involve the lower extremity.

Visit https://lermagazine.com/article/treadmill-related-lower-extremity-injuries-treated-at-united-states-emergency-departments to view the full article online.

 
Axios
Facing grueling work conditions and debilitating student debt, new doctors are considering unionizing to protect themselves.

Visit https://www.axios.com/2024/04/15/doctors-union-gen-z-millennial to view the full article online.

 
Medscape
In studies comparing AI diagnoses to those from human doctors, chatbots like ChatGPT made the correct diagnosis 97% of the time compared to 87% from humans.

Visit https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/are-you-ready-ai-be-better-doctor-than-you-2024a100070q?form=fpf to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare IT News
The widespread adaptation of electronic health records has drastically increased the number of patient-physician inbox messages.

Visit https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/digital-messaging-surge-between-doctors-and-patients-requires-ehr-management to view the full article online.

 
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Medical Economics
Following the Change Healthcare cyberattack, the House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee held its “Examining Health Sector Cybersecurity In The Wake Of The Change Healthcare Attack” hearing.

 

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.naylornetwork.com/apm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=826843&issueID=93336 to view the full article online.

 
Podiatry Today
When considering a new job opportunity, it’s vital to thoroughly review the benefits of the contact before signing.

 

Editor’s note: Check out our contract negotiation presentation and more in APMA’s Young Physician Transition Series.  

Visit https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/podiatry/case-study/pertinent-pearls-contract-review to view the full article online.

 
Revcycle Intelligence
Consolidation in healthcare has led to hospitals, health systems and other corporate entities hiring more physicians than private practices.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/nearly-4-of-5-physicians-employed-by-hospitals-corporations to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association
An overabundance of unnecessary regulatory policies is contributing to physician burnout.

 

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

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/5-steps-cutting-red-tape-adds-doctor-burnout to view the full article online.

 
CBS Sports
So-called super shoes, which use specialized materials to make running more comfortable, have dominated the marathon scene.

 

Editor's note: Tell your patients about APMA's list of athletic shoes given the APMA Seal of Acceptance

Visit https://www.cbssports.com/essentials/news/the-best-super-shoes-for-marathon-running-in-2024-nike-adidas-hoka-and-more/ to view the full article online.

 
TRAVEL + LEISURE
When planning for a vacation, a great pair of sneakers are an essential item on the packing list.

Visit https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/shoes/cute-arch-support-shoes-for-women to view the full article online.

 
Cleveland Clinic
Problems with the feet can indicate a wide range of health issues, from diabetes to poor circulation to nerve damage.

Visit https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2024/04/16/what-your-feet-tell-you-about-your-health to view the full article online.

 
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