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04/24/2026

In addition to National Foot Health Awareness Month, April is National Minority Health Month. These two observances are closely related as we recognize the importance of equitable care and the role podiatrists play in supporting communities of color, who are disproportionately affected by diabetes. From early detection to ongoing treatment, foot and ankle physicians help prevent complications and protect quality of life.

That is why APMA is championing the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act, which would reduce delays in care for therapeutic shoes under Medicare and help ensure Medicaid coverage parity for podiatrists.

APMA members and the public are encouraged to explore our new resource page to get involved and help move this important legislation forward here: https://www.apma.org/diabetesfootbill

04/23/2026

Spring adventures start now! Shake off the winter chill and hit the road with exclusive member savings from Avis and Budget. Enjoy up to 35% off base rates and explore all the beauty this season brings. Book your April getaway today at www.avis.com/apma.

04/23/2026

APMA is hosting a legislative briefing today asking Congress to advance the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act. Thank you to APMA President Patrick DeHeer, DPM, Edward V. Hickey III, Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, and Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, CAE for participating in this important event!

04/22/2026

APMA's new legislative priority is the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act, which would modernize outdated Medicare documentation requirements, which cause significant delays in care for therapeutic shoes, and establish Medicaid coverage parity for podiatrists.

To help support the advancement of this legislation and facilitate member advocacy, APMA created a new web page with information on bill co-leads, endorsing organizations, press releases, and bill text.

The page also includes a toolkit with materials members can easily use to advocate for this legislation with lawmakers. Get started today and urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the bill!

Click here to visit the new page: https://www.apma.org/diabetesfootbill

04/22/2026

Whether you’re running your own practice or supporting your institution’s coding staff, accuracy plays a big role in protecting revenue and keeping compliant. With frequent updates to LCDs and coverage policies for foot and ankle treatment, it can be difficult to keep up. Even small coding mistakes can lead to denied claims and lost revenue.

The APMA Coding Resource Center brings everything together in one reliable, always up-to-date place so you can feel more confident in your coding.

✔ Stay current with policy changes
✔ Reduce the risk of errors
✔ Support better outcomes for your practice

Take the guesswork out of coding. Start your free trial today with code CRCFREE at: https://www.apmacodingrc.org/helpabout.asp

04/20/2026

For many people living with gout, the hardest part is not just the pain, it is the journey to getting the right diagnosis.

In this powerful story, one patient shares how years of misdiagnosis delayed proper treatment. APMA Trustee David Schweibish, DPM, also highlights the important role podiatrists play in recognizing symptoms to guide patients toward relief. It is a good reminder that awareness is not just a buzzword. It can genuinely change outcomes.

Take a moment to read and share here: https://gouteducation.org/misdiagnosis-relief-one-mans-story-how-gout-awareness-helps/

04/19/2026

There’s something different about being in a room full of people who get it.

The challenges.
The decisions.
The reality of practice in 2026.
The National is where those conversations happen face-to-face.

Register for the National today:
https://www.apma.org/education-events/events/the-national/

04/18/2026

How confident are you in your coding right now?

With so many recent changes to LCDs and coverage policies, even small errors can impact your bottom line. The APMA Coding Resource Center helps remove the guesswork by giving you a single, reliable, always updated resource.

Less stress. Fewer errors. Better results for your practice.

Start your free trial today with code CRCFREE. Check out the Coding Resource Center here: https://www.apmacodingrc.org/helpabout.asp

04/18/2026

Happy National Exercise Day! April is also Foot Health Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to take a closer look at what you are putting on your feet and how it supports your overall health.

When you see the APMA Seal of Acceptance or Seal of Approval, it means that product has been carefully reviewed by a panel of APMA member podiatrists who evaluate the product for quality, safety, and effectiveness allowing normal foot function and promoting good foot health.

So what is the difference?

The Seal of Acceptance is awarded to footwear, socks, insoles, materials, and equipment that support healthy feet.

The Seal of Approval is given to therapeutic products such as lotions, deodorizers, wound care treatments, medical devices, and medications. Some of these may be available over the counter, while others require a prescription.

Small choices add up. The products you use every day can have a real impact on your comfort, mobility, and long-term foot health.

Find footwear and accessories podiatrists recommend here: https://www.apma.org/seal-db/

04/17/2026

Harry S. Truman depended on podiatrists to alleviate chronic foot pain, especially after his presidency. The late Robert R. Shemwell was a lifelong APMA member who treated the Trumans from 1958 until their deaths. His son, also an APMA member, Dr. Shemwell, spoke to APMA News about his father’s love of podiatry and the role he played in former President Truman’s care. Read the full article in the January/February 2026 issue of the APMA News:
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/apma/news_20260102/index.php #/p/16

04/16/2026

In observance of Foot Health Awareness Month, APMA is hosting a Capitol Hill congressional briefing on April 23 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET, highlighting the need to pass H.R. 7905/S. 4070, the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act. To strengthen event attendance and congressional support for the legislation, we need YOU to use APMA's eAdvocacy Call Alert to call the offices of your representatives to recruit staffers to attend the event.

It only takes a couple of minutes to ensure that the staff of your representatives are better educated on APMA's priority legislation!

Take action now: https://apma.quorum.us/campaign/160663/

04/16/2026

Need CE before the end of the year? The Wound Care Curriculum Online Module gives podiatrists immediate access to 27 short, on-demand videos focused on evidence-based wound care.

Register now: https://vascular.org/vascular-specialists/education-and-meetings/wound-care-curriculum

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