• APMA Submits Comments on the Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information
  August 26, 2024

  APMA submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to express concerns regarding a proposed rule prohibiting creditors from using medical debt to determine credit eligibility.

• Have You Voted?
  August 26, 2024

  Have you voted in the 2024 APMA Member Referendum? The 2024 House of Delegates adopted Budgetary Action Item 2-24, which enjoyed broad support from the assembled delegations. It created an updated definition of podiatric medicine and surgery, which would be put forth to the membership as a referendum.

• 2023 MIPS Final Scores Released, Targeted Review Available
  August 19, 2024

  If you believe there is an error in the calculation of your MIPS payment adjustment factor(s), you can request a targeted review through October 11, at 8 p.m. EDT.

• DC Council Visits APMA’s Annual Scientific Meeting
  August 19, 2024

  On opening day of The National, APMA’s Center for Professional Advocacy (CPA), in conjunction with the DC Podiatric Medical Association (DCPMA) welcomed staff from the DC City Council’s Heath Committee.

• Learn More About APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship at August 29 Q&A

  Whether you’re planning to apply for the fellowship this year or just looking to learn more, you are invited to join us for an information session and Q&A on August 29 at 8 p.m. EDT.

• APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship–Call for Applicants

  APMA is pleased to announce the opening of the APMA/TDI Public Health Fellowship application process for the 2025–26 academic year!

• Balancing Benefit and Risk with Artificial Intelligence
  August 11, 2024

  Whether your experience with artificial intelligence (AI) is limited to your interactions with Siri or you’re reviewing predictive analytics for your practice while your smart car drives you to the surgery center, odds are you have questions about AI and how it may come into play in the practice of medicine. Don’t miss Sunday’s breakfast symposium at The National, which will cover AI and the ethical implications that may arise from its use.

• Harry Goldsmith, DPM, Memorial Coding Seminar Returns to The National
  August 11, 2024

  On Sunday, August 11, attendees at The National will have access to the gold standard in coding education at the Harry Goldsmith, DPM, Memorial Coding Seminar. The seminar is named in memory of the late Dr. Goldsmith, a former APMA health policy consultant and coding expert who made immeasurable contributions to coding education.

• Podiatry School Student Quiz Bowl Returns to The National!
  August 11, 2024

  The Podiatry Student Quiz Bowl returned to The National on Saturday, August 10, with fourth-year students from the nine accredited colleges of podiatric medicine competing for bragging rights, prizes, and the coveted Quiz Bowl trophy! Rambod Aznaveleh took home the win ...

• Congratulations to 2024 Abstract Competition Winners
  August 10, 2024

  APMA is pleased to announce the winners of the APMA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract Competition.

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Please reach out to APMA Senior Director of Communications, Marketing, and Membership Peggy S. Tresky, MA, (phone 301-581-9200) for questions or interview requests.

Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• Meghan McClelland Joins APMA as Executive Director and CEO
  July 15, 2024

  After an exhaustive nationwide search, the American Podiatric Medical Association is delighted to announce that it has hired association executive Meghan McClelland, MBA, to serve as its next executive director and CEO.

• APMA Introduces Exclusive APMA Business Mastercard® to Deliver on Member Physicians’ Practice Needs
  February 7, 2024
• Podiatrists Caution Patients with Diabetes Not to Avoid Care Due to Fear of COVID-19
  November 2, 2020

  Foot and ankle physicians and surgeons witness parallel public health crisis as pandemic continues

• APMA Selects BHG as Member Benefits Preferred Financing Partner
  May 20, 2020
• APMA Lauds Introduction of the HELLPP Act in the 116th Congress
  April 11, 2019

  After the passage of the VA Provider Equity Act in the 115th Congress resolved podiatrist-access issues in the Veterans Health Administration, APMA is hopeful Congress will take long overdue action to address these issues for Medicaid patients.

• Utah Podiatrist Named President of American Podiatric Medical Association
  April 3, 2019

  David G. Edwards, DPM, of Logan, UT, was installed as president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) during the organization’s 99th House of Delegates meeting in March.

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