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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.


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.


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.”


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.


Introducing the APMA Student Membership Scholarship to the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
February 12, 2024

Introducing the APMA Student Membership Scholarship to the American Diabetes Association (ADA)

APMA is proud to recognize the recipients of the APMA student membership scholarship to the American Diabetes Association (ADA).


APMA Makes Recommendations for the MIPS 2025 PY Podiatry Specialty Measure Set
February 5, 2024

APMA Makes Recommendations for the MIPS 2025 PY Podiatry Specialty Measure Set

APMA recommended removing Measure #219: Functional Status Change for Patients with Lower Leg, Foot or Ankle Impairment from the Podiatry Specialty Measure Set for 2025.


APMA Wants YOU to Participate in Upcoming Social Media Campaigns
January 22, 2024

APMA Wants YOU to Participate in Upcoming Social Media Campaigns

APMA is looking for members to share their stories and perspectives on our social media channels for Black History Month and Women's History Month.


Make a Resolution to Save with Group Purchasing in 2024
January 16, 2024

Make a Resolution to Save with Group Purchasing in 2024

Start the new year on the right foot with APMA and Talar Medical. We are excited to announce that Talar Medical is APMA’s chosen preferred group purchasing organization (GPO), bringing new value to your practice. Talar Medical brings together more than 4,000 podiatric physicians and surgeons and more than 30 of the top vendors in the field to deliver exceptional savings for podiatric practices.


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