• APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship Announcement—Call for Applicants

  APMA is pleased to announce the opening of the APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship application process for 2020–22 (two-year online academic program). The deadline for applications is September 27. Applications must be submitted by email to Dyane E. Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, director of Clinical Affairs.

• APMA Advocates for Podiatrists on Falls Prevention to the US Senate Committee

  APMA submitted comments on falls and fall-related injuries to the US Senate Special Committee on Aging on June 26. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults, as the committee mentioned in its call for comments.

• APMA Voices Support for Foot Exam IA Measure

  APMA submitted its recommendation for CMS to include “Comprehensive Lower Extremity Exam” as a future Improvement Activity (IA) measure for use in the 2021 MIPS performance year and beyond on July 1.

• The National: Online Registration Deadline Extended
  June 12, 2019

  Hurry! Register online for the must-attend meeting for every podiatrist now through July 3.

• APMA Urges CMS, ONC to Move Cautiously on Interoperability Proposed Rule

  APMA submitted supportive, but cautionary, comments to CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on June 3 related to proposed changes to interoperability requirements.

• CMS Responds to APMA’s Concerns on LCD, CAC Process Changes, TSD Requirements

  APMA met with CMS on June 6 to voice concerns about changes to Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC) processes. APMA also continued to lobby for administrative simplification of the Medicare Therapeutic Shoes for Patients with Diabetes (TSDs) program, as it aligns with CMS' Patients over Paperwork and provider burden reduction initiatives.

• Recruiting Young Talent at The National
  May 28, 2019

  APMA will host its second annual “Step into Podiatry” recruitment event for prospective high school and pre-health students at The National 2019 in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 12, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Pre-health advisors are encouraged to attend. Outreach is ongoing for this event. Help spread the word!

• APMA Advocates for Parity in TRICARE

  APMA submitted comments last week to the Department of Defense (DoD) supporting its proposed rule to allow DPMs and allied health providers to refer TRICARE beneficiaries to physical therapy and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services.

• Help Stop the Bleed
  May 23, 2019

  During the 2019 House of Delegates meeting, the delegates passed Resolution 7-19, which directed APMA to contact the American College of Surgeons (ACS) about its Stop the Bleed campaign. This important campaign is designed to educate the public about the use and application of tourniquets as a lifesaving measure in a bleeding emergency.

• Critical CEHRT Requirements for 2019 PI Program to Avoid Payment Adjustment

  Beginning this year, all Promoting Interoperability Programs (PI) participants must use 2015 Edition certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to avoid a downward Medicare payment adjustment.

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Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• 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.

• APMA Lauds Passage of VA MISSION Act
  May 17, 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 House of Representatives May 16 and will head to the Senate for consideration next week.

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