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The APMA 2026 Mid-Year Advocacy Report is here. Discover how APMA works daily to represent more than 12,000 podiatric ph...
09/04/2026

The APMA 2026 Mid-Year Advocacy Report is here. Discover how APMA works daily to represent more than 12,000 podiatric physicians across federal, state, and regulatory landscapes. Read the full report to see your membership in action: apma.org/advocacy/advocacy-policy/apma-advocacy-impact-reports/

09/03/2026

Advocacy gets results! Thanks to the relentless efforts of APMA, the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association and engaged WSPMA members, and Oregon Podiatric Medical Association, Regence has officially decided not to move forward with their proposed Modifier 25 payment cuts.
Now, we need to bring this same momentum to the federal level. Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, CPC, break down this major win, then visit apma.org/eAdvocacy to send your comment letter urging CMS to rescind their proposed Modifier 25 cuts nationwide.

Podiatric grassroots advocacy efforts have been front and center during this year's August Congressional Recess! New Yor...
09/03/2026

Podiatric grassroots advocacy efforts have been front and center during this year's August Congressional Recess! New York podiatrist, Stephanie Hook, DPM, recently met with the office of Congressman John Mannion (D-NY). Discussions focused on the disastrous implications of CMS's proposed 50% payment reduction to same-day services, the need for a permanent inflationary update to Medicare physician payment, and the importance of reforming outdated administrative burdens that limit timely access to foot and ankle care.

These opportunities help lawmakers and their staff understand how federal policies impact podiatric practices and their constituents receiving care there. Interested in sharing your expertise with elected officials? Reach out to APMA's advocacy team at [email protected]!

Gout is frequently misdiagnosed as infection, injury, or general joint pain. Join APMA on Thursday, September 10, at 8:0...
09/02/2026

Gout is frequently misdiagnosed as infection, injury, or general joint pain. Join APMA on Thursday, September 10, at 8:00 p.m. EDT for a 1-hour CME webinar: "Gout Unmasked: Early Recognition, Accurate Diagnosis, and Multidisciplinary Management."
APMA Board of Trustees member David M. Schweibish, DPM, rheumatologist Thomas Rennie, MD, and Gout Support Group of America Executive Director Gary Ho will explore differentiating gout from common mimics, applying evidence-based treat-to-target therapies, and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
Register today to earn CME credit: apma.org/webinars

Foot health and heart health are deeply intertwined. At the APMA 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting last month in Nashville,...
09/01/2026

Foot health and heart health are deeply intertwined. At the APMA 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting last month in Nashville, we were pleased to host representatives of the Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Collaborative for important conversations to move stakeholder efforts from the awareness outreach phase to direct action. This PAD Awareness Month, we recognize the more than 10 million Americans living with this disease and reiterate our commitment to the patients we serve.

For a third time this week, APMA returned to the White House complex to press our advocacy against CMS’s proposed cuts t...
08/28/2026

For a third time this week, APMA returned to the White House complex to press our advocacy against CMS’s proposed cuts to same-day care.
Joined by a coalition of more than 20 national medical specialty societies, APMA met with White House Domestic Policy Council staff to underscore the real-world consequences these cuts could have for physicians, practices, and patients.

APMA Chief Medical Officer Dyane Tower, DPM, was one of just three physicians selected to present directly to White House staff, ensuring the podiatric perspective was represented at the table.

APMA will continue to stand with other physician partners and advocate for policies that protect patient access to care and support the physicians who provide it.

Make your voice heard at: www.apma.org/eAdvocacy

08/28/2026

CMS’s proposed same-day care payment cuts threaten patient access and the viability of podiatric practices.

APMA’s Health Policy & Coding Advisor Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, shares a critical message on why every podiatrist must take action to protect patient care and practice viability. Watch the video and add your voice at https://ow.ly/x2lk50ZGynO.

New school year, same mission: keeping growing feet healthy! Before you head to the store, make sure you’re looking for ...
08/26/2026

New school year, same mission: keeping growing feet healthy! Before you head to the store, make sure you’re looking for the APMA Seal of Acceptance. Every approved shoe is evaluated by podiatric physicians to ensure it provides proper support, flexibility, and durability for active kids.
Browse podiatrist approved kids' brands at https://ow.ly/JG1x50ZFJuH

08/25/2026

APMA leadership continues to advocate for podiatric physicians at the highest levels of government. APMA President Patrick DeHeer, DPM, was at the White House meeting with administration officials and congressional staff to oppose CMS’s proposed Modifier 25 payment cuts. Watch Dr. DeHeer’s brief address from Washington, DC, and add your voice to the campaign at apma.org/eAdvocacy.

Today, APMA President Patrick DeHeer, DPM, Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, CEO Meghan McClelland, and members of APMA’s advocacy t...
08/25/2026

Today, APMA President Patrick DeHeer, DPM, Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, CEO Meghan McClelland, and members of APMA’s advocacy team are in Washington, DC, meeting with White House officials and key Congressional staff to oppose CMS’s proposed Modifier 25 payment cuts.
From protecting your practice to safeguarding patient care, APMA is making sure the voice of podiatric medicine is heard at the highest levels of government.
Take Action today! https://ow.ly/Ey1350ZFn7T

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