2024
Congratulations to 2024 Abstract Competition Winners
APMA is pleased to announce the winners of the APMA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract Competition.
Run, Walk, or Sleep in from Afar for Students!
The 14th Annual Team APMA 5K Fun Run will take place on Saturday, August 10, at 6 a.m. at The National. If you have not yet registered, do so by visiting the APMA booth (#411). Don’t like to get up early or want to participate from off site? Register to “sleep in” for the 5K.
Attend Listening Session to Share Your Input with APMA Leaders
APMA is launching a series of listening sessions for members to share input, questions, and concerns with the APMA Board of Trustees and staff leadership. The first of these listening sessions takes place at The National in Washington, DC, on Friday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m.!
Could Falls Prevention Be Podiatry's 'Next Big Thing'?
During a plenary lecture at The National, Rachel Albright, DPM, MPH, and Adam Fleischer, DPM, MPH, will explore the topic of falls prevention, a major focus of public health efforts and an expensive problem for America’s health-care system.
New Treatments Show Promise for Disease Modification in Painful DPN
It’s an exciting time to work in pain management, according to Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, one of the speakers at the breakfast symposium on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy at The National. With new data coming out regularly and new technologies and treatment modalities growing in use, patients who once were forced to turn to opioids have a wealth of new—and better—options.
APMA to Meet with CMS Directly Regarding Non-Pressure Ulcer Episode-Based Cost Measure
APMA is meeting with CMS on August 6 to discuss ongoing concerns related to the development of the Non-Pressure Ulcer Episode-Based Cost Measure.
Save The Dates! APMA's Upcoming Coding Webinar Series
APMA is happy to announce a new Coding Webinar Series beginning in September.
CPA Mini Summit Series: "Navigating Contract Negotiations" Recording Now Available!
This summit is just one part of APMA’s overall work to support podiatric physicians like you in your professional development.
State Leadership: Support a Young Physician in Your State
Support a young physician leader in your state with a nomination to participate in the APMA Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)! The application cycle for the second iteration of this leadership intensive program is now open.
Were You Scored on a MIPS Cost Measure For 2023? If So, We Want to Hear From You
APMA wants to ensure that its members were not inappropriately attributed a MIPS cost measure for 2023.
CMS Releases CY2025 MPFS Proposed Rule
The MPFS proposed rule includes proposed policies for the Quality Payment Program (QPP). APMA staff is reviewing the 2,000-plus page proposal.
Significant Changes to Steroid HCPCS Coding
Effective April 1, HCPCS J1020, J1030, and J1040 have been deleted from the HCPCS code set, which is managed by CMS. A new code has replaced these deleted codes.
Help Us Help You to Update Medicare Clinician Payment! APMA Members Encouraged to Participate in the Clinician Information Survey
The Clinician Practice Information (CPI) Survey, a partner survey to the Physician Information Survey (PPI) will soon be underway, and APMA members are encouraged to engage in this effort.
APMA Raises Concerns with CMS Directly Regarding Non-Pressure Ulcer Episode-Based Cost Measure Development
On June 28, APMA communicated directly to CMS its ongoing concerns related to the development of the Non-Pressure Ulcer Episode-Based Cost Measure.
2023 MIPS Final Score Preview Now Available
CMS has announced that the 2023 MIPS Final Score Preview is now available to all authorized representatives of practices, virtual groups, and Alternative Payment Model (APM) Entities that can sign into the Quality Payment Program (QPP) website to preview the MIPS final scores for the 2023 performance period.
In Memoriam: William F. Munsey, DPM
APMA is saddened to report that William F. Munsey, DPM, past president, has passed away. He was elected president of APMA in 1979. He was the recipient of many honors and awards culminating in the APMA Distinguished Service Citation in 2009. Dr. Munsey will be deeply missed by a grateful profession.
Students and Residents: Travel Free to The National!
The APMA Educational Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 Travel Scholarship Video Contest, open to students and residents! Ten winners will receive a $500 travel scholarship to attend the APMA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National).
APMA Defends Podiatrists Against AMA
In a recent social media post, the AMA noted that "Most patients wrongly believe that podiatrists are physicians." APMA swiftly corrected the post via X and Facebook, and the Board of Trustees is considering further action in response.
2024 Spring Coding Seminar Now Available On Demand
APMA members can now earn CECH for the 2024 Spring Coding Seminar on demand, featuring APMA coding expert Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, CPC. Originally recorded on April 27 as a part of the APMA 2024 Coding and Clinical Education Seminar, the on-demand version offers four continuing education contact hours.
Using CPT® 11305 Correctly?
CPT® 11305–Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less