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Playing the Long Game with Diabetes

Whether you're living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you have a higher risk of serious complications in your feet. You're playing the long game with diabetes, so it's important to establish healthy habits early in your journey.

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APMA Online CECH

APMA is pleased to offer its members on-demand CECH on a variety of topics, including several FREE courses.

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Foot Pain is Never Normal

If you are one of the millions of Americans experiencing foot pain, see a podiatrist today and get back to a healthy, mobile life.

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Check out these two exciting writing competitions for podiatric students, residents, and fellows—one focusing on physician well-being and financial literacy, the other on general podiatric topics—that offer great prizes and recognition. Don’t miss out!

CMS has announced that an automatic MIPS exception will be applied to MIPS eligible clinicians in designated counties of California in response to recent wildfires.

Are you a student or resident interested in learning more about APMA’s governance? The APMA DEI Committee is offering three HOD Observer scholarships for students and residents to attend the APMA House of Delegates (HOD) in Washington, DC, March 14–16.

APMA submitted three comment letters in January. Two addressed potential changes in future MIPS performance years, and one was in response to the proposed rule for the 2026 CY Medicare Advantage Part D Policy.

All seven Part B MACs have delayed the effective date of their new skin substitute local coverage determinations (LCDs) until April 13 without changing any of the content of those policies.

Podiatric physicians, so long as they meet the requirements to participate in the settlement, are eligible to receive funds from the settlement. APMA is reviewing the settlement terms and will update members as appropriate.

Accurate coding is crucial for practices to ensure proper reimbursements and reduce the risk of claim denials. This seminar equips viewers with the knowledge to navigate coding complexities with confidence.

APMA’s Center for Professional Advocacy (CPA) awarded six grants in the amount of $1,000 each for the 2025 CPA Innovation Grant cycle. Components awarded include the District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Ohio, and South Carolina.

In December 2024, APMA submitted comments to both the Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM) and CMS Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review Committee providing feedback regarding the Non-Pressure Ulcers episode-based cost measure currently under development.

APMA acknowledges the importance of the recently passed continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. However, we are profoundly disappointed that the resolution failed to address the imminent physician fee cuts under the Medicare program—a decision that leaves health-care providers across the country feeling disheartened, undervalued, and deeply concerned about their ability to sustain care for patients.

Take action on key items you should consider in closing out your practice in anticipation of 2025.

Providers impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack may apply for a hardship exception from MIPS participation in 2024. Additionally, CMS is applying an automatic 2024 MIPS exception to certain MIPS-eligible clinicians impacted by Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Francine.

For Podiatrists

No matter where you are on your podiatry journey, APMA has the tools and resources you need to grow your career.

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For Patients

Your feet are your foundation for a healthy and happy life. Learn more about conditions affecting the feet and ankle, and when you need to see a podiatrist.

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