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Login Join About APMA Career Center News Events Benefits Industry Find a Podiatrist Today’s Podiatrist: Physician, Surgeon, Specialist Practicing DPMs Young Physicians Practice Management & Reimbursement Educational Resources Public Health Media Hub Everything You Need to Practice APMA has the resources you need to help you through every step of your career. With detailed information about MIPS and recent coding trends along with compliance guidelines and practice marketing materials, APMA has you covered whether you are just getting started in practice, preparing for retirement, or anywhere in between. Learn More Students & Residents A Career in Podiatry Student Resources Resident Resources Physician. Surgeon. Specialist. Today’s podiatrist has the necessary education and training to treat all conditions of the foot and ankle and plays a key role in keeping America healthy and mobile while helping combat diabetes and other chronic diseases. Learn More Patients & the Public APMA Seal Program Footwear & Products Find a Podiatrist What is a Podiatrist? Prepare for Your Appointment Conditions Affecting the Foot and Ankle Tips for Healthy Feet Foot Health Awareness Month Diabetes Awareness Your Feet Are Your Foundation Your feet are excellent barometers for your overall health. Healthy feet keep you moving and active. They are quite literally your foundation. In this section, learn more about APMA Seal-approved and accepted products, proper foot care, common foot and ankle conditions, and how your podiatrist can help keep you and your feet healthy. Learn More Advocacy What We Are Doing Get Involved APMAPAC Advocacy & Policy eAdvocacy Working on Your Behalf, Every Day APMA is the only organization lobbying for podiatrists and their patients on Capitol Hill. As the voice of podiatric medicine to your legislators and regulators, APMA is active on a variety of critical issues affecting podiatry and the entire health-care system. 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Prepare for Your Appointment Conditions Affecting the Foot and Ankle Tips for Healthy Feet Foot Health Awareness Month Diabetes Awareness Advocacy What We Are Doing Get Involved APMAPAC Advocacy & Policy Federal Advocacy Center for Professional Advocacy/State Advocacy Issue and Policy Briefs Value of Podiatry For Policymakers Vision 21st Century/Path to Parity eAdvocacy APMA Online CECH — APMA is pleased to offer its members on-demand CECH on a variety of topics, including several FREE courses. View the Catalog APMA Health-Care Solutions: Small Group Plans Available — APMA can save big on health-care plans. Find out how much your practice can save today. Learn More 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. Find a Podiatrist 1 2 3 RECENT NEWS See All Update: Change to Palmetto Routine Foot Care Policy On May 6, APMA and Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) representatives from Palmetto Jurisdiction states met with Palmetto GBA to discuss recent changes to their Local Coverage Article (LCA) related to at-risk foot care. Read More APMA 2025 CPA Grant Application Cycle Opens on June 1! APMA’s Center for Professional Advocacy (CPA) invites state component leaders to apply for 2025 grants via the CPA Financial Assistance Grant and Innovation Grant programs. The deadline for both applications is September 15. Read More Ask Your Most Pressing 2024 MIPS Performance Year Questions on May 7—Register Today Register now for APMA’s webinar, MIPS PY 2024: Townhall & Open Q&A," taking place on May 7. Read More Significant Changes to Steroid HCPCS Coding Effective April 1, HCPCS J1020, J1030, and J1040 have been deleted from the HCPCS code set, which is managed by CMS. A new code has replaced these deleted codes. Read More See All FEATURED Webinar CECH Webinar: Implicit Bias May 15, 2024 — This member-exclusive FREE 1.0 CECH webinar is designed to give participants a clearer understanding of various types of unconscious bias and the affects these biases have on patient care and overall quality of services within the podiatric field. Register Featured Resources See AllAPMA Monday Minute — APMA leadership shares the latest news from APMA in quick, convenient video messages. About APMA Strategic Plan: Lead APMA Monday Minute — APMA leadership shares the latest news from APMA in quick, convenient video messages. About APMA Strategic Plan: Lead APMA Monday Minute — APMA leadership shares the latest news from APMA in quick, convenient video messages. About APMA Strategic Plan: LeadAPMA Member Top Resources Learn About APMA’s Affiliate and Related Organizations Coding Resources APMA is the gold standard in foot and ankle coding education and resources. 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