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Healthcare Finance News

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hospitals-physicians-submit-opposing-views-ftc-ruling-noncompetes to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare IT News

The effects of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare have hit smaller practices especially hard.

 

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.healthcareitnews.com/news/small-medical-practices-will-close-because-change-cyberattack-says-ama to view the full article online.

 
Physicians Practice

When considering a merger with another physician group, it's important to work out issues of compatibility and leadership.

 

Editor's note: APMA's Career Center and Soft Skills resources can help you with career transitions.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/considering-a-merger-ensure-it-s-right-for-you to view the full article online.

 

Healthcare Dive

New findings suggest that telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries has led to quality improvements.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/telehealth-medicare-cost-quality-utilization-health-affairs/713610/ to view the full article online.

 
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Physicians Weekly

Before hiring a financial advisor, it's important for physicians to assess what level of help they need.

Visit https://www.physiciansweekly.com/how-physicians-can-successfully-find-a-financial-advisor/ to view the full article online.

 
Medical Economics

Coaching from colleagues can be as effective as coaching from outside professionals in reducing physician burnout, according to a new study.

 

Editor’s note: Feeling burned out? Our Physician Well-Being resources at www.apma.org/wellbeing can help

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/is-peer-coaching-the-solution-to-physician-burnout- to view the full article online.

 

Physicians Practice

Tips for success under value-based care include negotiating favorable contracts and increasing efficiency.

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/7-tips-for-making-the-most-of-value-based-care to view the full article online.

 

RevCycle Intelligence

When practices owned by private equity firms are resold, it is usually to other private equity firms.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/half-of-private-equity-owned-physician-practices-are-resold-within-3-years to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Who What Wear

Shoes that are too tight, extremely high heels, and shoes with thin soles are among the trends to avoid.

Visit https://www.whowhatwear.com/podiatrist-shopping-tips to view the full article online.

 

PureWow

Slip-on sneakers can be a good choice for quick errands, if they feature adequate support.

Visit https://www.purewow.com/fashion/best-slip-on-sneakers-according-to-a-podiatrist to view the full article online.

 
Time

For some people dealing with bunions, a surgical solution can be the right choice.

 

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

Visit https://time.com/6970347/bunions-treatment-stigma/ to view the full article online.

 
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