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Today's podiatrist has the necessary education and training to treat all conditions of the foot and ankle and plays a key role in keeping America healthy and mobile while helping combat diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Your feet are excellent barometers for your overall health. Healthy feet keep you moving and active. They are quite literally your foundation. In this section, learn more about APMA Seal-approved and accepted products, proper foot care, common foot and ankle conditions, and how your podiatrist can help keep you and your feet healthy.
APMA is the only organization lobbying for podiatrists and their patients on Capitol Hill. As the voice of podiatric medicine to your legislators and regulators, APMA is active on a variety of critical issues affecting podiatry and the entire health-care system.
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The CAC Engagement Coalition has arranged a face-to-face meeting with CMS on May 17 to express its ongoing frustrations and concerns regarding the current implementation of local coverage policies.
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On April 19, APMA leadership met with Acumen, LLC to discuss our ongoing and significant concerns with the non-pressure ulcer cost measure under development, previously shared with Acumen via comment letter.
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On Tuesday, April 16, APMA and NYSPMA met with NGS to address their concerns about policy changes to allow reimbursement for Registered Nurses performing at-risk foot care under the supervision of a physician.
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APMA’s April Foot Health Awareness Month campaign is now live! This public education campaign is designed to educate the public, particularly younger consumers, about the importance of understanding their foot type, gait, and any underlying conditions before they purchase expensive shoes or orthotics.
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APMA is pleased to announce that we have joined forces with Alira Health, a global advisory and clinical research firm to help advance the APMA Registry.
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Paul K. Kesselman, DPM, chair of APMA’s DME Advisory Group and DME Subcommittee, recently attended Medtrade 2024, an essential meeting of the medical equipment industry. He also regularly represents APMA at DME Council meetings.
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APMA President Lawrence Santi, DPM, and Senior Medical Director Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, CAE, participated in a recent Clinician Expert Workgroup meeting with Acumen, LLC, a third-party entity contracted by CMS to develop episode-based cost measures for potential use in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
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APMA provides members with important reminders and updates about MIPS 2023 and 2024 performance year submissions.
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The Foot and Ankle Health (FAH) Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA) put together an exciting week of activities for members!
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New findings published in JAMA suggest that, for individuals with kidney failure on dialysis, receiving foot and ankle care by podiatrists before the onset of diabetic foot ulcers may be associated with improved outcomes.
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