• CMS Policy to Reduce Burden on MIPS Eligible Clinicians Impacted by Wildfires, Hurricanes
  November 29, 2018

  CMS established an automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy for the 2018 performance period for MIPS to reduce the burden on clinicians affected by California wildfires and Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate.

• Center for Professional Advocacy Awards Innovation Grants for 2018

  The APMA Center for Professional Advocacy (CPA) is delighted to announce that 10 state components will receive 2018 Innovation Grants.

• Video: Four E/M Documentation Updates for 2019
  November 19, 2018

  APMA consultant Jeff Lehrman, DPM, highlights four changes to E/M documentation that will go into effect on January 1, 2019.

• APMA Hosts Successful CAC-PIAC Meeting

  The 18th Annual Joint National Podiatric Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC)-Private Insurance Advisory Committee (PIAC) meeting was held on Friday, November 2, in Baltimore.

• MIPS Year 3 Changes Finalized

  CMS released the Final Rule for the Quality Payment Program for 2019, including changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in Year 3. While APMA is still reviewing the final rule, members should be aware of critical changes.

• Members to Discuss Reimbursement Issues at CAC-PIAC Meeting

  The 18th Annual Joint National Podiatric Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC)-Private Insurance Advisory Committee (PIAC) Representatives’ Meeting will be held this Friday, November 2, in Baltimore.

• APMA Continues Advocacy to Thwart CMS E/M Proposal

  APMA has not let up its advocacy efforts in the weeks since we submitted formal written comments opposing the CMS E/M proposal in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule.

• Medicare Updates—New Order Requirements, Noridian DME Resource Page

  CMS has recently released a new MLN Matters Article (MM10984) on order requirements for certain DMEPOS, when the prescribing practitioner is also the supplier.

• New ICD-10 Codes October 1

  The new ICD-10 codes go into effect October 1. This year, there are a total of 473 code changes.

• Critical MIPS Deadline Approaching—Our New App Can Help!

  There’s just one week left before the final 90-day period of 2018. Have you begun fulfilling MIPS requirements for 2018? If you haven’t, you’ll need to begin October 1.

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Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• 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.

• APMA Reiterates its Commitment to 10 Principles of Health-Care Reform
  June 23, 2017

  Association advocates these principles in any legislation to reform America’s health-care system

• Diabetes: A Path to Poor Circulation?
  November 1, 2016
• Today's Podiatrist Keeps America Walking
  April 1, 2016
• Reflect On Your Feet Today To Save A Limb Tomorrow
  November 1, 2015

  For people with diabetes, a daily foot exam can make a difference in preventing amputation

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