• Biden Signs Bill Delaying Medicare Sequester Cuts Through End of 2021

  President Joe Biden has signed into law legislation that will delay resumption of Medicare sequestration cuts through 2021.

• Dr. Reittinger Awarded SAWC Wound Care Podiatry Scholarship

  Congratulations to Beth Reittinger, DPM, PGY-1 on being selected by APMA as the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring Virtual 2021 “Wound Care Podiatrist Scholarship” winner.

• Legislation Introduced to Clarify VA MISSION Act
  April 19, 2021

  APMA’s ambitious legislative efforts continue with the introduction of HR 2545, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

• Looking for Practice Cost and Revenue Data? Request an Extension to Respond to MGMA’s Survey
  April 19, 2021

  The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is allowing an extension to respond to its Cost and Revenue Operations Survey.

• APMA Meets with Novitas and FCSO to Address Ongoing 3051F/3052F Denials

  Novitas and FCSO acknowledged the ongoing issue and the mystery behind the codes not being accepted while the same codes are noted in the measure specifications for 2021.

• APMA Submits Same or Similar Letter to CMS, Following March Meeting

  APMA provided an overview of the issues with the Same or Similar policy in practical implementation and made several recommendations to reduce burden on clinicians.

• Successful Coding Seminar—CECH Recording Opportunity Coming Soon!
  April 12, 2021

  APMA held another successful virtual Coding Seminar this past Saturday, April 10. Attendees should be able to access recordings of the presentations in the next few weeks.

• Register Now: State Advocacy Forum, August 20–21

  The 2021 State Advocacy Forum will be held August 20–21 at the Whitley Hotel in Atlanta.

• Take Part in APMA’s April Sports Medicine Campaign
  April 5, 2021

  Last week, APMA kicked off its 2021 Foot Health Awareness Month campaign, Today’s Podiatrist Keeps America Active. The campaign is designed to speak to the athlete in everyone with information about proper foot health for athletes and the role podiatrists play in sports medicine.

• Victory! Palmetto to Reimburse DPMs for RPM Services

  As a result of the efforts of APMA, DME Workgroup, and podiatric CAC representatives for Palmetto Jurisdictions, Palmetto will now reimburse DPMs for performing remote physiological monitoring (RPM) services.

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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 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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