• APMA Supports DOD Expansion of Audio-Only Telehealth Coverage
  May 26, 2020

  APMA submitted comments on May 25 in support of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Interim Final Rule: TRICARE Coverage and Payment for Certain Services in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. APMA supported the two major changes the DOD finalized.

• New JAPMA Website Password Change Required: A How-To Guide
  May 26, 2020

  The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) website got a facelift! You are required to reset your password to access the journal now that the new site is live.

• Webinar: Learn About Common Employment Issues
  May 26, 2020

  Are you readying to reopen or expand your practice hours as COVID-19 restrictions ease? Have questions about obligations to your employees? Reserve your spot now for APMA’s upcoming member-exclusive webinar, “Employee Issues in the Time of COVID-19.”

• Why Your Participation in AAD COVID-19 Registry Matters
  May 26, 2020

  APMA is working closely with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) on its established COVID-19 registry, www.aad.org/covidregistry. APMA encourages its members to report cases of lesions on the feet associated with COVID-19 through this HIPAA-compliant, IRB-approved registry because it could have strategic benefits for our profession.

• APMA Comment on CMS’ COVID-19 Interim Final Rule
  May 18, 2020

  APMA submitted comments to CMS in response to CMS’ interim final rule on flexibilities for physicians and other providers during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

• Grassroots Advocacy: Raise Your Voice on Next Relief Package
  May 18, 2020

  Did you know there is a simple way for you to help reinforce APMA’s initiatives? Visit www.apma.org/eAdvocacy and voice your support for APMA's legislative priorities.

• HHS Updates Guidance to Provider Relief Funds
  May 18, 2020

  HHS released new guidance in the past week addressing continued questions about the provider relief fund general distribution. These updates addressed a number of topics relevant to podiatrists.

• CPME Offers Petition for Residents Who Won't Meet MAV Requirements
  May 11, 2020

  CPME has developed a petition form to be completed and submitted by the residency director by May 31 for residents who will not meet the MAV/rotation requirements, but who have demonstrated competence through alternative means, as referenced in the CPME Statement on COVID-19 and Minimum Activity Volume (MAV) published on March 30.

• Now Available: Purchase a Recording of The Virtual Coding Seminar
  May 11, 2020

  If you missed it live on April 25, you can now purchase a recording of the four-hour Virtual Coding Seminar. Topics covered include upcoming E/M coding changes, telemedicine coding, and ICD-10 updates.

• Register Now for Upcoming Online CECH Webinars
  May 11, 2020

  The APMA Online CECH series continues this week with “Juvenile Hallux Valgus.” Members can earn up to 1.0 CECH for attending. APMA Trustee Patrick DeHeer, DPM, will lecture on juvenile hallux valgus. Registration is also open for week 4.

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

Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• 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.

• 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.

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