• APMA Registry Ready for MIPS 2018 Reporting Year
  April 16, 2018

  The APMA Registry is now ready to accept 2018 MIPS reporting data. If you have not used the registry before, get started at the APMA Registry Sign Up Portal. The registry is free to use and allows all APMA members to complete their ACI and CPIA attestations for the MIPS 2018 reporting year.

• 2018 MIPS Eligibility Tool Released

  The low-volume threshold for MIPS participation changed for the 2018 reporting period. CMS released a MIPS Participation Lookup Tool on April 6 that allows you to easily check your 2018 eligibility.

• Palmetto to Fix Service Edits for Routine Foot Care Claims

  Palmetto GBA, the Medicare Administrative Contractor for Jurisdictions J and M, issued a notice that the “routine foot care service edit, based on the Routine Foot Care Local Coverage Determination (LCD), L37643, has been editing incorrectly and only allowing one CPT/HPCPS code identified in the LCD per patient, per claim.”

• Scope-of-Practice Legislation to Allow Ankle Privileges Moves Forward in South Carolina

  The South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association (SCPMA) scored a major victory on April 4 when its legislation to expand the scope of practice within the state to include the ankle (H 3622) received a second reading in the state House of Representatives. During the second reading, it was voted forward by a vote of 71–42.

• New Medicare Card Transition Began on April 1

  APMA members should be alert to CMS rolling out its new Medicare card program. Patients began receiving these cards with the new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) on April 1.

• Wisconsin to Allow Podiatrists to Supervise Physician Assistants

  APMA congratulates the Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association (WPMA) on its recent legislative success.

• Latest Update on VA Provider Equity Act

  As Congress works to avert a government shutdown, APMA continues its efforts to move its legislation forward.

• A5513 and K0903 Victory!

  APMA is very pleased to announce that after much advocacy by APMA and the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), diabetic shoe inserts fabricated using scanning devices will be reimbursed the same as those inserts made over a positive model of the patient’s foot, effective April 1, using a temporary HCPCS code, K0903.

• Awards Presented at 2018 APMA House of Delegates
  March 20, 2018

  Many awards were presented at the APMA House of Delegates meeting in Washington, DC.

• Dennis R. Frisch, DPM, Installed as APMA President
  March 19, 2018

  On Sunday, March 18, Dennis R. Frisch, DPM, was installed as president of APMA by Ross A. Taubman, DPM. Dr. Frisch addressed the house, outlining APMA’s accomplishments and his goals for the coming year. He promised to devote his energy toward moving forward together as well as the importance of APMA membership.

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Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• 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

• Dr. Christina to Assume Office of APMA Executive Director and CEO October 24
  September 22, 2015

  James R. Christina, DPM, will assume the office of APMA executive director and CEO on October 24 at the fall meeting of the APMA Board of Trustees.

• APMA Again Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post
  June 22, 2015

  The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) today announced it has been selected for the second year in a row as one of The Washington Post’s Top Workplaces.

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