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APMA was largely supportive of the proposed improvements, suggesting a number of recommendations and qualifications.

APMA submitted to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workgroup its Principles of Sound Local Coverage Policies and consensus answers to questions raised by CMS and the Workgroup. APMA has been working with its Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Engagement Coalition to reach these consensus positions.

The team shared information and consulted with subject matter experts (including APMA’s Clinical Practice Advisory Committee [CPAC]) and partners outside the profession to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.

In our ongoing collaboration with MGMA, we are delighted to announce that MGMA launched two new surveys.

APMA is pleased to announce that podiatric physicians will soon be included in the list of covered providers for Wyoming Medicaid patients.

APMA members now have exclusive access to a new complimentary on-demand CECH course (1.0 CECH), “The Role of Podiatrists in Geriatric Falls Prevention.”

APMA’s trusted partner, PatientPop, has put together a checklist of online marketing strategies to help streamline office work and give APMA members more time to focus on their patients.

CPT codes should be selected based only upon choosing the code(s) that most accurately reflect the service(s) provided.

APMA members can earn 1.0 CECH by attending the webinar, "Coding for Biopsies," on March 9.

APMA submitted comments to CMS on February 13, expressing our significant concerns about the limitations of MIPS measures available to podiatrists.

APMA submitted two comment letters on behalf of members on February 13. The first was to the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee, at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the FDA, advocating that it reduce the burden in acquiring naloxone. The second comment letter was to CMS, largely supporting CMS’ proposals related to addressing MAOs abuse of utilization management tools.

APMA representatives participated in the CPT® Editorial Panel meeting February 1-3, in San Diego, CA.

APMA is saddened by the passing of former ACFAS Executive Director Chris Mahaffey, MS, CAE, FASAE. APMA worked with Mahaffey during his nearly two decades of service to the college and appreciates the impact he has made on our mutual members and the profession as a whole.

The summit will take place on March 20, and is open to all interested parties within the profession. Lunch will be served. Space is limited; register no later than March 1.

Be sure to read APMA's important MIPS updates and access our latest resources for members, including a webinar on February 7.

Check out the latest updates and resources regarding surgical treatment of nails.

Check out this update and get pointers on common yet important DME related items.

Be sure to read APMA's important MIPS updates and access our latest resources for members, including a webinar on February 7.

APMA is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Physician Suicide Prevention Writing Competition.

CMS as well as the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury are amending the 2023 guidance for the federal independent dispute resolution process.