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Physicians Practice
Maintaing a positive patient experience is essential for loyalty, reputation, and financial stability. Elements like empathy, efficiency, and technology play crucial roles.

 

Editor’s note: APMA has a suite of articles about soft skills in health care at www.apma.org/softskills

Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/a-modern-practice-s-guide-to-the-patient-experience to view the full article online.

 
Fierce Healthcare
The Biden administration is increasing tariffs on medical supplies from China to support domestic manufacturing.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/white-house-raises-tariffs-medical-supplies-china to view the full article online.

 
Becker's Physician Leadership
Physicians can use social media for patient engagement, networking, and brand building but must carefully navigate privacy challenges and legal risks.

Visit https://www.beckersphysicianleadership.com/physician-workforce/the-dos-and-donts-of-social-media-a-physicians-guide.html to view the full article online.

 
Medical Economics
Medical care prices increased slightly in April, contributing to a 0.3-percent national inflation rate.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/medical-care-prices-creep-up-contribute-to-inflation-in-april to view the full article online.

 
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Healthcare Dive
A new HHS initiative aims to protect hospitals from cyber threats with a program that automatically scans vulnerabilities and deploys fixes to safeguard patient care.

 

Editor’s note: APMA advocacy win: Change Healthcare 2024 MIPS exception application is now available!

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-cybersecurity-arpa-h-upgrade-program/716609/ to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Dive
The Senate Finance Committee is considering Medicare payment reforms, proposing adjustments for inflation and exploring incentives for alternative payment models.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/senate-finance-committee-medicare-doctor-pay-reform/716555/ to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association
While intended for cost control, prior authorization often disrupts patient care and increases physicians' administrative burdens.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/prior-authorization/fixing-prior-auth-we-must-ensure-continuity-care to view the full article online.

 
HealthLeaders Media
Stalled negotiations over reimbursement changes for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services could hinder the expansion of health-care programs relying on Medicare support.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/has-remote-patient-monitoring-hit-roadblock to view the full article online.

 
What Patients are Reading
Travel + Leisure
These sneakers are recommended for those with knee pain, arthritis, plantar fasciitis and other conditions, enhancing comfort during walking-intensive trips.

 

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

Visit https://www.travelandleisure.com/orthofeet-knit-kita-hands-free-sneakers-amazon-8650333 to view the full article online.

 
CNN Health
Feet can serve as a significant indicator of overall health and wellness. Various conditions manifesting in the feet can reveal underlying health issues.

 

Editor’s note: Share APMA’s foot health information pages on common foot conditions and treatments with your patients.

Visit https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/10/health/feet-health-indicator-wellness-partner/index.html to view the full article online.

 
Muscle and Fitness
Prioritizing foot health can lead to better balance, stability and overall physical and mental well-being.

Visit https://www.muscleandfitness.com/anti-aging/recovery/focus-on-your-foot-health-with-these-tips-to-keep-you-stable-page-sep-sitename/ to view the full article online.

 
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