• APMA Comments on Healthy People 2030 Objectives
  November 27, 2023

  Last week, APMA submitted comments providing feedback on the current Healthy People 2030 objectives set by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

• New Codes For Lymphedema Compression
  November 27, 2023

  APMA previously shared that effective January 1, 2024, ready-to-wear, gradient compression garments will be covered for the treatment of lymphedema, including in the absence of an open ulcer.

• APMA is Moving!
  November 20, 2023

  APMA Executive Director and CEO, James R. Christina, DPM, has an important update for members about APMA headquarters.

• APMA Provides Comments at the Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordination Committee Meeting

  On November 16, Paul Kesselman, DPM, Health Policy and Practice Committee member and chair of APMA’s DME Workgroup, presented remarks representing the American Podiatric Medical Association during the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordination Committee (DMICC) meeting.

• Update Medicare Clinician Payment: APMA Members Encouraged to Participate in the Clinician Information Survey
  November 20, 2023

  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 Responds to HHS and OCR on Proposed Updates to Accessibility Standards and Requirements
  November 13, 2023

  APMA recently submitted comments to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in response to its proposed rule, “Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities.”

• Major Advocacy Win: AUC Rescinded!
  November 13, 2023

  Following APMA advocacy, CMS rescinded the regulations regarding appropriate use criteria for advanced diagnostic imaging in the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final?Rule.

• Reimbursement Concerns Discussed at CAC-PIAC Meeting
  November 13, 2023

  The 23rd Annual CAC-PIAC Representatives Meeting was held in Alexandria, VA, on Friday, November 10. More than 50 volunteer member leaders from across the country gathered for education and collaboration.

• Have You Seen These FREE CECH Courses?
  November 10, 2023

  As an APMA member, you have access to several complimentary CECH courses through the APMA Online Learning Center. Check out these recent additions.

• 2024 MIPS Webinar Series Launching December 5
  November 6, 2023

  APMA is pleased to once again offer its educational webinar series covering changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for the upcoming 2024 performance year.

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

Today’s Podiatrist in the News

• 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
• NextGen Healthcare, APMA, and Darena Solutions Partner to Advance Foot and Ankle Health
  November 6, 2019

  APMA is partnering with NextGen Healthcare, Inc., and Darena Solutions to provide expanded options for MIPS reporting and data analytics to podiatrists. The partnership enables the exchange of crucial patient data, simplifies MIPS reporting, and provides APMA with data to advocate on behalf of members.

• 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.

• Operate Like a DPM with Today’s Podiatrist
  April 1, 2019

  Today’s Podiatrist is your highly trained foot and ankle surgical expert.

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