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Mayo Clinic
As artificial intelligence continues to grow in popularity among the health-care industry, researchers are emphasizing the importance of human decision-making in safeguarding patients.

Visit https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/physicians-role-crucial-in-using-ai-in-patient-care/ to view the full article online.

 
American Hospital Association
A survey found that 24 percent of physicians have had a patient adversely affected by prior authorization and over nine in 10 reported a negative impact on patient outcomes.

Visit https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-06-20-ama-survey-shows-physicians-patients-heavily-burdened-prior-authorization to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Association
Young doctors applying for jobs early in their career need to feel comfortable asking potential employers hard questions to spot potential trouble spots.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-residents/transition-resident-attending/red-flags-must-haves-young-doctors-contract to view the full article online.

 
Health Leaders Media
New technology regarding health-care data makes it easier to gather critical information about a patient’s medical history without having to rely solely on their testimony.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/technology/real-time-data-reshaping-physician-and-patient-experience to view the full article online.

 
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MedCity News
While value-based health-care produces better outcomes at lower costs, it increases the administrative burden on physicians.

Visit https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/value-based-care-physician-burden/ to view the full article online.

 
Medical Economics
Succession planning requires extensive work from the retiring physician to ensure their medical practice transitions into the desired future.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/navigating-ownership-transitions-a-guide-for-private-medical-practices to view the full article online.

 
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CBS News
Concierge medicine, which requires patients to pay an annual fee to see a doctor, leaves the most vulnerable communities without access to health-care.

Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/concierge-medicine-better-access-disrupts-care/ to view the full article online.

 
NBC Select
Bunions are a common toe deformity, but treatments like toe separators, specialized walking shoes and bunion correctors can help patients manage the condition at home.

Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free “Beat Bunion Blues” materials with your patients and download APMA’s digital brochure on bunions for your practice—you can even customize it with your practice information.

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

 
BestLife
To choose the best shoes for them, patients with flat feet need to identify whether they have the flexible or rigid version of the condition.

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

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

 
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