• Call for Speakers at The National 2025 is Now Open
  September 9, 2024

  The Call for Speakers for the APMA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) in Dallas, July 24–27, is now open! Submit your proposal by the October 4 deadline to be a part of the can’t-miss event for every podiatrist.

• CMS Notifies Individuals Potentially Impacted by Data Breach
  September 9, 2024

  CMS and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation are informing the public of a possible data breach involving their health information or any other personally identifiable information in relation to Medicare that was provided by WPS.

• NCOA Falls Prevention Summit, Reminder for Tonight’s Webinar (1.0 CECH)
  September 9, 2024

  As APMA celebrates Falls Prevention Awareness Month this September, Dyane E. Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, CAE, is representing APMA and the podiatric profession at the National Council on Aging (NCOA) Falls Prevention Summit.

• New ICD-10 Code Set Takes Effect October 1
  September 9, 2024

  All providers must use the new code set for services provided on or after October 1. There are changes in the new code set pertinent to to foot and ankle coders, including diabetes, Sever’s disease, dermatologic conditions, and more.

• APMA Educational Foundation Names Elijah C. Goeglein APMA $45,000 Scholar
  September 3, 2024

  APMA and the APMA Educational Foundation are pleased to announce Elijah C. Goeglein, Midwestern University, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2025, as the winner of the 2024–2025 APMA $45,000 scholarship award.

• APMA Submits Comments on the Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information
  August 26, 2024

  APMA submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to express concerns regarding a proposed rule prohibiting creditors from using medical debt to determine credit eligibility.

• Have You Voted?
  August 26, 2024

  Have you voted in the 2024 APMA Member Referendum? The 2024 House of Delegates adopted Budgetary Action Item 2-24, which enjoyed broad support from the assembled delegations. It created an updated definition of podiatric medicine and surgery, which would be put forth to the membership as a referendum.

• 2023 MIPS Final Scores Released, Targeted Review Available
  August 19, 2024

  If you believe there is an error in the calculation of your MIPS payment adjustment factor(s), you can request a targeted review through October 11, at 8 p.m. EDT.

• DC Council Visits APMA’s Annual Scientific Meeting
  August 19, 2024

  On opening day of The National, APMA’s Center for Professional Advocacy (CPA), in conjunction with the DC Podiatric Medical Association (DCPMA) welcomed staff from the DC City Council’s Heath Committee.

• Learn More About APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship at August 29 Q&A

  Whether you’re planning to apply for the fellowship this year or just looking to learn more, you are invited to join us for an information session and Q&A on August 29 at 8 p.m. EDT.

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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 Senior Director of Communications, Marketing, and Membership Peggy S. Tresky, MA, (phone 301-581-9200) for questions or interview requests.

Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• Meghan McClelland Joins APMA as Executive Director and CEO
  July 15, 2024

  After an exhaustive nationwide search, the American Podiatric Medical Association is delighted to announce that it has hired association executive Meghan McClelland, MBA, to serve as its next executive director and CEO.

• APMA Introduces Exclusive APMA Business Mastercard® to Deliver on Member Physicians’ Practice Needs
  February 7, 2024
• 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
• 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.

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