• APMA Meeting with CMS on Changes to Neuromuscular Ultrasound Codes

  On December 6, APMA’s RUC team joined with representatives of other societies in a meeting with CMS to discuss unilateral changes to Neuromuscular (NM) Ultrasound (US) codes CPT® 78881-3.

• Earn On-Demand CECH at a Special Holiday Price

  For a limited time, APMA members can purchase this bundle for the discounted price of $98!

• Member Benefits: Plan Your Fall Road Trip with Avis and Budget

  Enjoy the change in seasons and plan your fall getaway with savings from your APMA Avis and Budget Car Rental Savings Program.

• View Recording of APMA's DME Update Webinar for CAC and PIAC Representatives

  On November 29, APMA hosted a webinar on Durable Medical Equipment (DME) presented by APMA DME Workgroup Chair Paul Kesselman, DPM, for Carrier Advisory (CAC) and Private Insurance Advisory (PIAC) representatives, as an extension of the CAC-PIAC meeting on November 11.

• Attend the Coding and Clinical Education Seminar This Weekend!
  December 1, 2022

  Earn up to 8.0 CECH this weekend, and 20.25 total over the next 12 months, when you register for the APMA Coding and Clinical Education Seminar, December 3 and 4.

• Final Month to Apply for MIPS Exceptions!
  November 28, 2022

  If you are MIPS-eligible for 2022 or are unsure about your MIPS status, now would be a good time to check as the deadline to get any of the MIPS exceptions is only a month away (December 31).

• It's Giving Tuesday; Donate to the Educational Foundation
  November 28, 2022

  It’s Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving created to celebrate generosity and the causes we care most about. We know that dozens, if not hundreds, of organizations are asking you for donations today. Our ask is simple—support the APMA Educational Foundation’s efforts to support others.

• Preview Your 2021 QPP Performance Now; Review Before December 20
  November 28, 2022

  The Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period is officially open as of November 21. Clinicians can now preview their 2021 Quality Payment Program (QPP) performance information before it becomes public.

• Support the NOPAIN Act
  November 28, 2022

  The APMA Legislative Committee has identified the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act, HR 3259/S 586, as a bill of interest for our members.

• APMA Expresses Significant Concerns in Response to Advanced EOB RFI
  November 21, 2022

  On November 15, APMA submitted comments to the HHS, the Department of Labor, and Treasury (collectively, the Departments), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), in response to its Request for Information (RFI): "Advanced Explanation of Benefits (AEOB) and Good Faith Estimate (GFE) for Covered Individuals."

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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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