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AI for Executive Leadership
Chris Porter of Innovation Profs led this session for ASPE on September 11, 2026. The presentation covers an AI overview,
In Memoriam: Dr. Lowell Scott Weil, Sr.
The Illinois Association of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Lowell Scott Weil, Sr.,
Member benefit for belong to APMA !
Your advocacy efforts have paid off! Four Part B MACs have finalized LCDs for “Peripheral Nerve Injections and Procedures for Chronic Pain”:
Welcome to the Innovation Sandbox
Welcome to the Innovation SandboxRFU’s new VHS will transform how students learn and create a shared regional collaboration environment. DisconnectedFor
August Recap from APMA: Education, Advocacy, and the Road Ahead
Colleagues, August was an important month for APMA and our profession. We gathered in Nashville for our Annual Scientific Meeting,
Urgent: Comment by Sept. 14 on CMS Proposed Modifier 25 Payment Cut
Comments are due Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Dr. Mattiacci has asked us to circulate his comments
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Why Advocacy Matters to Every Illinois Podiatrist, and How Membership Supports Your Practice
A change to Illinois law or regulation can affect scope of practice, reimbursement, licensing requirements, prescribing authority, documentation, and access
Podiatry Coding Tips
Coding Information Procedure codes may be subject to NCCI edits or OPPS packaging edits. Refer to CCI and OPPS requirements prior to billing Medicare. For services

When AI Impersonates Clinicians: What Private Practice Providers Need to Know
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering everyday workflows—from documentation support and patient messaging to clinical decision support and triage tools. While