2025

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.