• APMA, MPMA Host State Legislator at APMA HQ

  APMA’s Center for Professional Advocacy (CPA) and the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) hosted Maryland Delegate Ariana Kelly (District 16) at APMA headquarters on October 10 to discuss important issues affecting the podiatric medical profession that are before her subcommittee.

• Future of Podiatry on Display at Young Physicians' Institute

  Dozens of young physicians came to Nashville, TN, last weekend for leadership training and networking at the 2019 Young Physicians’ Institute (YPI).

• APMA Comments on CMS’ Proposed Rules

  APMA submitted three formal comment letters to CMS on September 27 in response to its CY 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), and the End-Stage Renal Disease/Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Supplies (ESRD/DMEPOS) Proposed Rules.

• New ICD-10 Codes—Are You Ready?

  The new ICD-10 code set takes effect October 1, with 273 additions, 21 deletions, and 30 revisions. APMA has lists and a coding webinar to help members with this transition.

• APMA Comments on CMS’ Medicaid Access Proposed Rule

  APMA submitted comments to CMS on September 13 in response to its proposed changes to the Medicaid program.

• APMA Announces Member-Exclusive Health Insurance Solutions
  September 16, 2019

  Are the costs of health insurance draining your wallet? APMA has a brand new, member-exclusive benefit designed for you. APMA’s health insurance solutions can help cut your practice’s health-care costs by a whopping 15 to 30 percent, and there are options available for practices of any size.

• APMA Comments on 2020 MPFS Proposed Rule, Signs on to Surgical Coalition Letter

  CMS released its 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule on July 29. In response, APMA submitted initial comments on September 9, and signed on to the Surgical Coalition's joint letter submitted on August 15.

• Earn Your MPH from Dartmouth: Two-Year, Online Program

  Hurry! The deadline to apply for the APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship for 2020–22 (two-year online academic program) is September 27. Applications must be submitted by email to Dyane E. Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, director of Clinical Affairs.

• Blue Ribbon Panel on Special Areas of Practice and Certifying Boards: Update

  In support of a recommendation from the APMA Board of Trustees and CPME, the 2019 APMA House of Delegates approved a resolution directing APMA to convene a Blue Ribbon Panel to review and study the history, traditions, and current circumstances associated with the recognition of special areas of practice and recognition of certifying boards.

• 2020 QPP Fact Sheet, Tonight's MIPS Year 4 Webinar
  August 20, 2019

  Be sure to read CMS' 2020 Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule Overview Fact Sheet and register for APMA's webinar, tonight, August 20, at 8 p.m. EDT: "Proposed Changes for MIPS: Year 4 (2020 Performance Year)." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, will present and discuss how the MPFS proposed rule may affect the 2020 performance year.

View News Archives

APMA welcomes inquiries from the media! The Media Room provides journalists with information on podiatric medicine, educational campaigns, and national surveys related to podiatry and foot health. More information and fact sheets can also be found in our Patients & the Public section.

Please reach out to PR Specialist Kevin Hess (phone 301-581-9221) for questions or interview requests.

Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• APMA Lauds Introduction of the HELLPP Act in the 116th Congress
  April 11, 2019

  After the passage of the VA Provider Equity Act in the 115th Congress resolved podiatrist-access issues in the Veterans Health Administration, APMA is hopeful Congress will take long overdue action to address these issues for Medicaid patients.

• Utah Podiatrist Named President of American Podiatric Medical Association
  April 3, 2019

  David G. Edwards, DPM, of Logan, UT, was installed as president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) during the organization’s 99th House of Delegates meeting in March.

• Operate Like a DPM with Today’s Podiatrist
  April 1, 2019

  Today’s Podiatrist is your highly trained foot and ankle surgical expert.

• Today's Podiatrist is a Critical Member Of the Diabetes Care Team
  November 1, 2018

  An annual exam can help prevent serious complications of diabetes.

• APMA Celebrates Passage of VA MISSION Act
  May 23, 2018

  The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) applauds the approval of critically important legislation to support America’s veterans. S 2372, the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, or VA MISSION Act, passed the Senate today and will now to go President Donald J. Trump for his signature.

• APMA Lauds Passage of VA MISSION Act
  May 17, 2018

  The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) applauds the approval of critically important legislation to support America’s veterans. S 2372, the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, or VA MISSION Act, passed the House of Representatives May 16 and will head to the Senate for consideration next week.

View all Press Releases Archives

Subscribe to APMA Press Alerts

Name: *

E-mail: *

*Enter the word:



 

* indicates a required field