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Thoughts from the CEO
Why Do Membership Organizations Exist?
APMA is a membership organization. We frequently must answer questions from podiatric physicians as to why they
should join and maintain membership in APMA. There is great information on APMA.org explaining the value proposition
APMA presents for members, but the broader question is why a membership organization is necessary at all.
APMA exists to serve you, our members.
There is a need for someone to stand up for podiatry with federal legislators and to understand and convey how laws impact
the practice of podiatry and medical practice in general. Once federal legislation is passed, the regulations promulgated by government
agencies such as Medicare are often lengthy and burdensome. For example, every year CMS publishes a proposed
physician fee schedule for the next year. This year's proposal included 804 pages. APMA, in collaboration with our consultants,
reviews this rule each year and then supplies comments to CMS on sections of the rule applicable to our profession.
There is a need for someone to represent you in struggles with insurers-both public and private payers. Insurers regularly
put out guidance and rules that are not in the best interests of patient care and that impact your ability to provide care for your
patients. APMA regularly participates in meetings with these insurers on your behalf to ensure rules and guidelines are fair and
do not limit patient care or members' ability to make a living.
APMA handles scope-of-practice issues at the federal level, but on the state level, state component societies handle them with
APMA's assistance when appropriate. The ability to practice to the full level of your education and training directly impacts your
bottom line, and APMA, in conjunction with our state component societies, works to make sure you can treat patients to the full
extent of your education and training.
There are worthy and practical reasons why membership organizations exist, and specific to APMA, we are here to serve you,
our members. Make sure you interact with your state component associations and your national leaders to make certain we are
meeting your needs.
James R. Christina, DPM
Executive Director and CEO
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