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Advocating for Diabetic Podiatry Patients

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JAPMA Is Now Open Access

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In Memoriam: Arthur E. Helfand, DPM

It is with deep sadness that APMA announces the passing of Past President Arthur E. Helfand, DPM. Dr. Helfand was integrally involved in the work of the American Public Health Association Foot and Ankle Health section and a devoted advocate for public health and aging Americans. APMA extends its deepest sympathy to Dr. Helfand’s family.

APMA Endorses Patients First Act

APMA proudly endorses the bipartisan Patients First Act (HR 9693), introduced by Representatives John Joyce, MD (R-PA); Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA); and Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC). The legislation represents an important step toward modernizing the Medicare physician payment system and strengthening access to physician-led care.

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Payment Policies

APMA submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the proposed rule, Medicaid Program; Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments.

Federal Grant Policies

APMA submitted comments to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on proposed changes to federal grant regulations, urging the agency to preserve predictable, transparent, and merit-based policies that support medical research, professional education, and patient care.

Prior Authorization Reform Bill Progress

One of APMA’s key priorities, HR 3514, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (Seniors’ Act), was marked up by the House Ways & Means Committee and passed with unanimous bipartisan support.

Regence's Modifier 25 Policy

As part of APMA’s efforts to ensure fair reimbursement and financial security for podiatric physicians, the association sent a letter to Regence opposing a new reimbursement policy affecting both commercial and Medicare Advantage plans that would impact members in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah.

Medicare Payment Update

APMA has released a comprehensive update on the recently released CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.

APMA Applauds Introduction of the Patients First Act

Landmark legislation is an important step toward modernizing the Medicare physician payment system and strengthening access to physician-led care.

CY 2027 Medicare PFS Proposed Rule

APMA is reviewing the calendar year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule and will prepare comments by the September 14 deadline.

MIPS 2026 Webinar

APMA members can now access the recording of our recent webinar, MIPS 2026 & The Key to Being MIPS-Aware: Reduce the Burden, Protect Revenue, and Improve MIPS Performance, presented in partnership with Darena Health.

CY 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule

Last week, CMS released the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System proposed rule. The proposal includes updates to Medicare payment policies, quality reporting programs, and other policies affecting hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers.

FDA Seeks Patient Input

On August 25, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a Patient-Focused Drug Development meeting on nonhealing chronic wounds. The purpose of the meeting is to help FDA and other stakeholders better understand the patient experience, including how chronic wounds affect daily life, challenges with current treatments, and factors that influence participation in clinical trials.

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In Memoriam: Arthur E. Helfand, DPM

APMA Endorses Patients First Act

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Payment Policies

Federal Grant Policies

Prior Authorization Reform Bill Progress

Regence's Modifier 25 Policy

Medicare Payment Update

APMA Applauds Introduction of the Patients First Act

CY 2027 Medicare PFS Proposed Rule

MIPS 2026 Webinar

CY 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule

FDA Seeks Patient Input

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