Biden Signs Bill Delaying Medicare Sequester Cuts Through End of 2021
President Joe Biden has signed into law legislation that will delay resumption of Medicare sequestration cuts through 2021.
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Dr. Reittinger Awarded SAWC Wound Care Podiatry Scholarship
Congratulations to Beth Reittinger, DPM, PGY-1 on being selected by APMA as the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring Virtual 2021 “Wound Care Podiatrist Scholarship” winner.
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Clarify VA MISSION Act
APMA’s ambitious legislative efforts continue with the introduction of HR 2545, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Read MoreLooking for Practice Cost and Revenue Data? Request an Extension to Respond to MGMA’s Survey
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is allowing an extension to respond to its Cost and Revenue Operations Survey.
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Information Blocking Requirements - What Your Practice Needs to Know and Do Now
May 4, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. EDT
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On May 4, 2021, APMA will host the webinar, "Information Blocking Requirements - What Your Practice Needs to Know and Do Now." Rachel Groman, MPH, Vice President, Clinical Affairs and Quality Improvement at Hart Health Strategies, will present.
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APMA Executive Director and CEO James R. Christina, DPM, shares the latest news from APMA.
APMA 2021 Virtual Legislative Conference
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The APMA 2021 Virtual Legislative Conference will provide attendees an opportunity to advocate for, promote, protect, and defend the profession before policymakers in the US Congress, May 12, 2021.
21st Century Cures Act and Information Blocking
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Earlier this year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued two final rules implementing provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act. These two related final rules (21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program; CMS Interoperability and Patient Access) impact health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers and include significant financial penalties and other disincentivizes to discourage stakeholders from engaging in information blocking that interferes with access, exchange or use of electronic health information.