• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
  March 26, 2020

  The WHO has declared the outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus a pandemic. As organizations, including APMA, cancel events and governments take steps to flatten the curve of the outbreak, many podiatrists are searching for answers about how to address COVID-19 in their practices. APMA is here to help.

• COVID-19 Update: Podiatrists Can Provide E/M Services Remotely
  March 25, 2020

  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced major changes to services that podiatrists can furnish remotely under the 1135 waiver authority and Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. This waiver allows Medicare to pay for office, hospital, and other visits furnished via telehealth.

• CMS Provides Enrollment Relief Update
  March 23, 2020

  CMS released its “Frequently Asked Questions on Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief related to COVID-19” on March 22, which includes the toll-free hotlines available to provide expedited enrollment and answer questions about COVID-19 enrollment requirements.

• CPME Guidance on COVID-19
  March 23, 2020

  For the latest COVID-19 guidance and updates from CPME, visit www.cpme.org.

• The Coding Seminar Canceled; Virtual Event Planned
  March 16, 2020

  In consideration of the current COVID-19 pandemic, APMA has made the decision to cancel The Coding Seminar, scheduled for March 28 in Dallas.

• APMA House of Delegates Meeting, The Coding Seminar Canceled
  March 11, 2020

  APMA places the highest value on the health and wellbeing of its members and staff. In light of new developments in the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, the APMA Board of Trustees has voted to cancel the 2020 House of Delegates meeting scheduled for March 13–16 in Washington, DC, and The Coding Seminar, scheduled for March 28 in Dallas.

• APMA Comments on CMS’ Advance Notice on Medicare Part C

  APMA submitted its comments to CMS on March 6 in response to CMS’ Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2021 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies.

• New MGMA Survey—Benchmark and Improve Practice Financials!

  MGMA has launched a second survey, its Cost and Revenue Operations Survey, which will close on April 10.

• APMA Talks to CMS about AUC—Give Us Your Feedback About CDSM Experience

  APMA held a conference call with representatives from CMS on February 11 to further discuss our members’ ongoing issues with CMS’ Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Imaging Requirements program. Read on and take our Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM) survey.

• RIPMA Awarded Advocacy Grant

  RIPMA was recently awarded an APMA CPA Assistance Grant to help obtain a legal opinion related to a hospital discrimination issue.

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Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• 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.

• 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.

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