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Top 10 APMA Stories of 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, APMA wishes its members, partners and other podiatric medical professionals a safe and happy holiday season. We hope you enjoy this special "year in review" issue of APMA News Brief, with a look at the most-clicked content from 2020. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 7, 2020.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/apm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=653345&issueID=66773 to view the full article online.

Here Are Doctors' Offices, Hospitals That Got COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Loans Over $150K

Data is emerging on the health-care organizations that received funding as part of the Paycheck Protection Program.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/here-are-doctors-offices-hospitals-that-got-covid-19-paycheck-protection/581094/ to view the full article online.

CMS Finalizes 2021 Physician Fee Schedule, Including E/M Changes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final rule for 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/em2021 for more information and keep an eye out for more details on the final rule in APMA's digital publications.

Visit https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/cms-finalizes-2021-physician-fee-schedule-including-e-m-changes to view the full article online.

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E/M Changes Improve Outlook for Podiatrists

APMA is reviewing the CY 2021 MPFS Final Rule CMS released December 1. We are pleased to confirm that the changes to office/other outpatient E/M coding APMA advocated for will indeed take effect in 2021.

Visit https://www.apma.org/News/NewsDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=43177 to view the full article online.

Eight Ways Doctors Can Protect Themselves from COVID-19

Educating patients about COVID-19 precautions before their visit and managing visitor access are among the tips for physician practices.

Editor’s note: Take advantage of APMA’s resources on what to do if staff or a patient tests positive for COVID-19.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/coronavirus-8-ways-doctors-can-protect-themselves to view the full article online.

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Bipartisan House Majority Backs Move to Avert Possible E/M Cuts

More than 200 U.S. Representatives have weighed in to support legislation that would address proposed evaluation and management code changes.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/medicare/bipartisan-house-majority-backs-move-avert-possible-em-cuts to view the full article online.

Burnout Isn't Due to Resiliency Deficit. It's Still a System Issue.

A new study suggests that burnout is not the result of a lack of resilience among physicians.

Editor's note: Need relief during the COVID-19 crisis? Visit www.apma.org/wellbeing for new resources to help you in managing physician burnout during this troubling time.

Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/burnout-isn-t-due-resiliency-deficit-it-s-still-system-issue to view the full article online.

New Nail and Callus Care Coding Guidance from Noridian

Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC, has issued a new Local Coverage Article, “Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care,” with coding guidance for clinicians who provide foot care services to Noridian beneficiaries. Practice in a Noridian state or territory? Review this document to ensure correct coding and compliance when providing nail care and callus care.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/apm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=653391&issueID=66773 to view the full article online.

40% of Providers at Risk of Closure Due to Financial Implications of COVID-19

A new survey suggests that practices with 10 or fewer physicians are more at risk of closure than other practices.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/40-providers-risk-closure-due-financial-implications-covid-19 to view the full article online.

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