• Resident Wellness Survey Study Results Published in JAPMA
  May 11, 2021

  Podiatric medical residents could benefit from wellness programs to improve their well-being according to a study published in JAPMA.

• APMA Expresses Concerns to HHS on Proposed Updates to the HIPAA Privacy Rule

  APMA submitted comments to HHS last week, raising significant concerns with its proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.

• APMA Meets with GAO to Discuss Ongoing Concerns with the MIPS Program
  May 3, 2021

  APMA is hopeful its feedback will result in a shift toward patient-focused versus provider-centric, and burden reduction.

• APMA, DME Stakeholders Meet, Discuss Common Issues and Set Strategy
  May 3, 2021

  APMA held its annual DME Stakeholder meeting virtually in conjunction with APMA’s Health Policy and Practice Committee meetings on April 30.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Update
  May 3, 2021

  Read about APMA's efforts to be more diverse and inclusive.

• New Surgical Dressings Guidance Available
  May 3, 2021

  Your APMA DME Work Group published guidance for APMA members regarding documentation requirements related to surgical dressings.

• Biden Signs Bill Delaying Medicare Sequester Cuts Through End of 2021

  President Joe Biden has signed into law legislation that will delay resumption of Medicare sequestration cuts through 2021.

• Dr. Reittinger Awarded SAWC Wound Care Podiatry Scholarship

  Congratulations to Beth Reittinger, DPM, PGY-1 on being selected by APMA as the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring Virtual 2021 “Wound Care Podiatrist Scholarship” winner.

• Legislation Introduced to Clarify VA MISSION Act
  April 19, 2021

  APMA’s ambitious legislative efforts continue with the introduction of HR 2545, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

• Looking for Practice Cost and Revenue Data? Request an Extension to Respond to MGMA’s Survey
  April 19, 2021

  The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is allowing an extension to respond to its Cost and Revenue Operations Survey.

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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 APMA Communications and Marketing Director Peggy S. Tresky, MA, (phone 301-581-9200) for questions or interview requests.

Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• Podiatrists Caution Patients with Diabetes Not to Avoid Care Due to Fear of COVID-19
  November 2, 2020

  Foot and ankle physicians and surgeons witness parallel public health crisis as pandemic continues

• APMA Selects BHG as Member Benefits Preferred Financing Partner
  May 20, 2020
• NextGen Healthcare, APMA, and Darena Solutions Partner to Advance Foot and Ankle Health
  November 6, 2019

  APMA is partnering with NextGen Healthcare, Inc., and Darena Solutions to provide expanded options for MIPS reporting and data analytics to podiatrists. The partnership enables the exchange of crucial patient data, simplifies MIPS reporting, and provides APMA with data to advocate on behalf of members.

• 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.

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