Yesterday, the Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Public Health met to hear testimony from podiatric physicians and other allies in support of the Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society’s (MFAS) legislation that would modernize the state podiatric scope of practice. Massachusetts is one of only two remaining states that do not permit podiatrists to treat the ankle in the state statue. Senate Bill 1542 / House Bill 2407 would ensure that Massachusetts would be aligned with nearly every other state, and appropriately reflect the current education, training and practice standards of today’s podiatrists. APMA submitted written testimony and APMA Trustee David Alper, DPM, gave testimony during the hearing.