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CMS has issued a new ABN form that is effective immediately.

Do you see patients in a nursing facility? If so, it is important to include the correct place of service on claim forms.

Last week, APMA submitted comments to CMS in response to its proposed rules related to the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HHPPS) and Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET).

APMA has created two new workgroups to address significant issues facing APMA’s membership and to further APMA’s commitment to member education.

Leaders from across the country came together this past weekend for the 2023 APMA State Advocacy Forum, held August 25–26 in Albuquerque, NM.

The US Department of Education’s COVID-19 relief for student loans is ending. Interest will begin to accrue on September 1, and payments will be due starting in October.

APMA members now have access to another complimentary CECH lecture through the APMA Online Learning Center. Check out “Flatfoot Surgery: Flatfoot Correction Sparing the Talonavicular Joint,” providing 1.0 CECH.

The fellowship curriculum is designed to provide the fellow with the fundamental skills, knowledge base, and philosophical foundation in health policy and clinical practice, with specific attention paid to public health, clinical/health services research, and health-care leadership. The application deadline is September 22.

APMA created this new resource to equip members with the necessary tools and knowledge to make informed decisions in their practice.

On August 3, Novitas, First Coast Service Options, and CGS Part B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) finalized skin substitute policies for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers that become effective September 17.

The latest issue of JAPMA is the first of three installments dedicated to the opioid crisis. This first issue focuses on opioid problems within the profession. The next issue will focus on opioid solutions, and the third will present opioid prescribing pearls.

Last week, the APMA Center for Professional Advocacy (CPA) hosted the first-ever Mini Summit, addressing DPM supervision of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs).

A recording for the March 9 webinar, "Coding for Biopsies," part of the Coding for Basics Webinar Series, is now available exclusively to APMA members at the Online Learning Center (OLC) storefront. Coding experts Barbara Aung, DPM; Jonathan Huey, DPM; and Lawrence Santi, DPM, presented.

APMA and the APMA Educational Foundation are pleased to announce Valentina Clinton, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2025, as the winner of the 2023–2024 APMA–PICA full-tuition scholarship.

The biennial APMA State Advocacy Forum will be held later this week, August 25–26, in Albuquerque, NM. This event brings together component leaders from across the country for two days of learning and collaboration.

Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) sent a letter to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on July 13, reaffirming congressional intent and asking that SAMHSA use its authority to approve additional training organizations for new or renewing DEA registrants. SAMHSA responded this week, confirming its refusal to act in spite of this reaffirmed congressional intent.

Members and non-members can now purchase the recording to earn up to 4.0 credit hours towards DPM state licensure.

Aetna has informed APMA that effective July 23, it will drop its external review program regarding use of the -25 Modifier when submitted with CPT® 11719-11721, G0127, and 11055-11057.

APMA is pleased to announce Joseph Coppola, DPM, of Medford, MA, is this year’s Center for Professional Advocacy Young Physician Advocate Scholarship recipient.

Last week, APMA welcomed well over 1,400 podiatric physicians and surgeons, sponsors, exhibitors, and guests to its Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) in Nashville, TN.