• Application Deadline Extended for CPA Financial Assistance Grant

  The APMA Center for Professional Advocacy is extending the deadline for applications for the CPA Financial Assistance Grant to October 19.

• APMA Addresses CAC Engagement and Cross Agency Issues with CMS
  October 3, 2022

  On September 30, APMA and its CAC engagement coalition held a call with CMS in furtherance of their Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC) engagement efforts to address cross-agency issues with CMS.

• APMA Expresses Concerns to HHS Related to 1557 Proposals

  On October 3, APMA submitted comments to HHS and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in response to proposals related to Section 1557 and nondiscrimination in health programs and activities.

• Emerging Leaders Program Launches at YPI

  APMA's Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) kicked off this weekend in Chicago at the Young Physicians’ Institute (YPI).

• Information Blocking Requirements Effective October 6, No Penalty or Enforcement Yet
  October 3, 2022

  Members should be aware that effective October 6, health-care providers, health IT developers, and health information exchanges and networks must share all electronic health information, with some exceptions for security and privacy.

• Call for Comment—Take Brief Survey on CPME 220 and 230
  September 27, 2022

  As part of the document review process, CPME surveys the community of interest to obtain the opinions of the podiatric community of interest regarding crucial elements of specialty certification. CPME requests your assistance in completing its brief survey by November 1.

• New ICD-10 Code Set Takes Effect October 1; Register for APMA’s Related Webinar
  September 26, 2022

  Many upcoming ICD-10 changes are relevant to podiatry. Register now for APMA's upcoming webinar on these changes.

• APMA Educational Foundation Names Andrew Attia 2022 APMA–PICA Full-Tuition Scholar
  September 19, 2022

  APMA and the APMA Educational Foundation are pleased to announce Andrew Attia, California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University Class of 2024, as the winner of the 2022 APMA-PICA full-tuition scholarship.

• One Week Left to Apply for the APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship!

  This is your last chance to apply for the APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship for the 2023-2024 academic year! The deadline to submit your application is this Friday, September 23.

• The Call for Speakers is Now Open for The National 2023 in Nashville
  September 16, 2022

  The Call for Speakers for the APMA 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National), July 13–16, in Nashville, TN, is now open! Learn more and submit your proposal to be a part of the can’t-miss event for every podiatrist.

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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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