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APMA Joins Forces with Alira Health to Advance APMA Registry
April 1, 2024

APMA Joins Forces with Alira Health to Advance APMA Registry

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.


Important Information About MIPS 2023 and 2024 for Members
April 1, 2024

Important Information About MIPS 2023 and 2024 for Members

APMA provides members with important reminders and updates about MIPS 2023 and 2024 performance year submissions.


Houses of Delegates Supports and Advances Profession
March 20, 2024

Houses of Delegates Supports and Advances Profession

Delegates from across the country gathered this weekend for the 2024 House of Delegates meeting. The assembled leaders discussed, debated, and voted upon issues ranging from unification of certifying boards to supervision of physician extenders.


Non-Pressure Ulcers Episode-Based Cost Measure
March 18, 2024

Non-Pressure Ulcers Episode-Based Cost Measure

Although APMA is supportive of a potential episode-based cost measure related to podiatric practice, APMA would like to have more clarity and understanding of this cost measure before it is considered any further for use in the cost performance category of MIPS.


Change to Palmetto Routine Foot Care Policy
March 18, 2024

Change to Palmetto Routine Foot Care Policy

Last week, Palmetto removed “NPP” from the list of providers who can serve as the active provider of a qualifying condition which is designated with an asterisk in their Local Coverage Article.


New Change Healthcare Cyberattack Resource Page for Members
March 18, 2024

New Change Healthcare Cyberattack Resource Page for Members

APMA has created a new resource page to assist members who have been impacted by the ransomware cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which took place on February 21.


PY 2023 MIPS Exception Application Reopened Due to Change Healthcare Cyberattack, Following APMA Advocacy!
March 18, 2024

PY 2023 MIPS Exception Application Reopened Due to Change Healthcare Cyberattack, Following APMA Advocacy!

APMA is thrilled that following advocacy by APMA, AMA, and other stakeholders, in response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack, CMS has reopened the 2023 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) Exception Application, to provide relief to MIPS-eligible clinicians impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack.


APMA Collaborating with NGS CAC Representatives to Address At-Risk Foot Care LCA Changes
March 11, 2024

APMA Collaborating with NGS CAC Representatives to Address At-Risk Foot Care LCA Changes

APMA will contest policies that allow RNs to provide nail care under the supervision of physicians or other practitioners to protect podiatrists and the safety of their patients.


Insights from APMA's Licensing Board Consolidation Summit
March 4, 2024

Insights from APMA's Licensing Board Consolidation Summit

Last week, the APMA Center for Professional Advocacy (CPA) held its second Mini Summit, “Licensing Board Consolidation: Pros and Cons.”


URGENT: Field Testing for Episode-Based Cost Measure under Development: Non-Pressure Ulcers
March 4, 2024

URGENT: Field Testing for Episode-Based Cost Measure under Development: Non-Pressure Ulcers

CMS is conducting field testing for the Non-Pressure Ulcers episode-based cost measure and your input is needed by March 14!


Purchase The Fall 2023 Virtual Coding Seminar Now
March 4, 2024

Purchase The Fall 2023 Virtual Coding Seminar Now

The highly successful Fall 2023 Virtual Coding Seminar is now available for purchase on-demand! Viewers are treated to in-depth information related to foot- and ankle-specific topics.


Upcoming Membership Research Opportunity: Your Feedback Matters!
March 4, 2024

Upcoming Membership Research Opportunity: Your Feedback Matters!

As part of APMA’s ongoing commitment to the Empowered Community pillar of the organization’s strategic plan, your association is kicking off a research initiative this month surrounding access to APMA membership.


CMS DMEPOS Site Inspection Tracking Form
March 4, 2024

CMS DMEPOS Site Inspection Tracking Form

If you have had a recent site visit issue(s), access the site inspection tracking form as soon as possible so that the DME Jurisdictional Councils can share some recent examples with CMS.


New CECH Courses Available in the Online Learning Center
February 26, 2024

New CECH Courses Available in the Online Learning Center

APMA is excited to announce the addition of several new courses to the APMA Online Learning Center, many of which are free and exclusively available to APMA members.


Earn Up to 8.0 CECH from the Coding and Clinical Education Seminar
February 26, 2024

Earn Up to 8.0 CECH from the Coding and Clinical Education Seminar

Registration is now open for the APMA 2024 Coding and Clinical Education Seminar, April 27 and 28.


Are You the Next APMA CEO?
February 26, 2024

Are You the Next APMA CEO?

In the wake of the announcement by James R. Christina, DPM, APMA executive director and CEO, that he will retire March 31, APMA has launched a nationwide search for its next chief executive. Are you a visionary leader with a passion for advancing medicine in America? APMA is seeking a dynamic and innovative CEO to lead our esteemed organization into the future. Join us in shaping the future of podiatric medicine and making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of millions of Americans. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply today!


Sponsored Non-CECH Webinar by NextGen Healthcare: Leverage Clinical Workflow Blueprints for Improved Practice Efficiency
February 20, 2024

Sponsored Non-CECH Webinar by NextGen Healthcare: Leverage Clinical Workflow Blueprints for Improved Practice Efficiency

Blueprints in your EHR, specifically designed for podiatry and the way you practice, can provide podiatric clinical workflows, content, and guides for an enhanced EHR experience for today’s podiatrist.


APMA Met with CMS to Revise Surgical Treatment of Nails Policy for CPT® 11730
February 20, 2024

APMA Met with CMS to Revise Surgical Treatment of Nails Policy for CPT® 11730

APMA met with CMS again on February 6 to revisit its policy on the surgical treatment of nails that establishes use parameters for CPT®11730 and 11732.


APMA Defends Mississippi Members Against AMA
February 20, 2024

APMA Defends Mississippi Members Against AMA

For the past several years, the Center for Professional Advocacy at APMA has collaborated closely with the Mississippi Podiatric Medical Association to modernize the state’s scope of practice to permit podiatric physicians to treat the ankle. Most recently, the CPA submitted a letter to the Mississippi State Legislature supporting MsPMA and refuting a letter from the AMA.


Attend Webinar for A Chance to Have Your APMA Dues Covered!
February 20, 2024

Attend Webinar for A Chance to Have Your APMA Dues Covered!

Learn about an exciting new APMA member benefit that will optimize the financial operations of your business.


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