• Are You Ready for MIPS in 2019?

  The MIPS 2019 performance year started on January 1. APMA is continuing its MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series and has scheduled several webinars to ensure you are on track and successful in your 2019 MIPS participation. Mark your calendars and register today!

• Medicaid Managed Care Proposed Rule Comments Submitted to CMS

  APMA submitted comments to CMS on its proposed changes to the Medicaid Managed Care program on January 11. Comments focused on ensuring that states continued to meet network adequacy requirements and ensuring ease of beneficiary appeals.

• Same or Similar AFO Denials Explained, What to Do About It

  The DME MACs have recently begun strictly enforcing a long-existing policy, “Same or Similar.” This situation has resulted in suppliers more frequently receiving denials for DME, indicated on EOBs with reason code “M3.”

• It’s MIPS Submission Time

  Register to use the APMA MIPS app! This member-exclusive benefit allows you to complete your 2018 MIPS performance year reporting through the APMA Registry for free, but your reporting must be done by March 22.

• Proposed APMA Bylaws Ready for Your Review

  The Bylaws and Procedures Committee has completed the proposed APMA Bylaws, APMA Administrative Procedures, and House of Delegates Operations Manual, available for review in advance of their consideration by the 2019 House of Delegates.

• Year in Review: APMA Saves Members Thousands in 2018

  APMA provides incredible value to members, far exceeding the cost of dues. Read on for more of what your association accomplished in 2018 on your behalf.

• Call for Abstracts at The National 2019 Now Open
  January 2, 2019

  APMA is pleased to announce that the call for oral/poster abstracts for the APMA 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) is now open!

• Coding Alert—Dispensing Bilateral DME Items

  The coding guidance that exists when dispensing bilateral DME items is changing, effective March 1, 2019. This change applies to ankle-foot orthoses, knee-ankle-foot orthoses, lower limb prostheses, surgical dressings, orthopedic footwear, and therapeutic shoes for persons with diabetes.

• CPME Official Notice—Call For Comment
  December 17, 2018

  CPME publications 220 and 230 are scheduled for review and possible revision by the Joint Committee on the Recognition of Specialty Boards (JCRSB) in February 2019 and the Council on Podiatric Medical Education in April 2019.

• How to Avoid a Penalty in 2021 and Other 2019 MIPS Resources

  The 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance period will start on January 1, 2019. to ensure members successfully participate, APMA has created a new resource page, www.apma.org/MIPS2019, to house all 2019 performance period information and resources.

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

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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