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For nearly 100 years, the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association has been the leading voice for podiatric physicians and surgeons, representing over 70% of licensed DPMs in Georgia. The GPMA is the most influential organization in the state promoting, supporting, and protecting the practice of podiatric medicine. 

Wherever you are in your career, the APMA and GPMA are for you!

Membership with GPMA includes membership with American Podiatric Medical Association. Both national and state membership dues are determined on a sliding scale in relation to your practice status and number of years in practice, along with other factors.  The APMA and GPMA membership year runs from June 1 to May 31. Memberships are approved at the state level by GPMA.

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Dues Payment Plans

GPMA offers the convenience of monthly or annual dues payment plans. Auto-payment by credit card is required for the monthly dues payment plan. Members paying yearly can pay by credit card or check. 

Benefits of Membership

Georgia Podiatric Medical Association

• Assistance with private payer, Medicare and Medicaid billing issues
• Advocacy at the Georgia legislature to protect and expand DPMs scope of practice and monitor regulatory changes affecting your practice
• Access to member forums discussing billing, coding, practice management, and much more
• Access to important legislative information and alerts affecting podiatrists, their practice, and patients
• Attendance at the Annual Georgia Summit (25 CECHs) at a special discounted rate
• Subscription to the GPMA's digital newsletter
• Listing in GPMA's statewide public Find a Podiatrist directory so patients can find you
• Attendance at GPMA and industry led events throughout the year
• Free advertising on GPMA's website and in the newsletter
• And more!

American Podiatric Medical Association

• Complimentary educational resources including practice management webinars and JAPMA—the leading foot and ankle journal
• Ongoing advocacy support to convey the value of your profession
• On-demand coding and reimbursement assistance
• Discounts on event registration, including The National
• Promotional tools for growing a practice
• Exclusive savings on Seal-holding products
• Special discounts on selected tools and resources for your business
• Listing in the Find a Podiatrist directory so new patients can find you
• Practice management tools designed specifically for podiatrists
• And more!

Practice Management

• Coding Education Program
• Coding Resource Center
• Compliance Materials
• DME Resources
• Electronic Medical Record Decision Guide
• Health Information Technology
• MACRA Resources
• Practice Promotion Tools
• Private Insurance Resource Guide
• Reimbursement Resources
• State Law and Regulation Reference Manual

Advocacy

• APMAPAC
• CAC-PIAC Representative Resources
• Center for Professional Advocacy
• Comment Letters
• eAdvocacy
• Federal Advocacy
• Parity Toolkit
• Scope-of-Practice Resource Center
• State Advocacy Handbook

Education

• APMA News
• Disease-Specific Studies and Reports
• Foot Health Survey Data
• Guide to Certification and Membership Organizations
• Health Policy Emergent Issues
• JAPMA
• News Brief
• Practice Survey Data
• Public Insurance Resources—Medicare
• Public Insurance Resources—Medicaid
• The National
• Webinars—Archived
• Webinars—Upcoming
• Weekly Focus

For Young Physicians

• Career Center
• Young Physician Transition Series
• Young Physicians’ Institute
• Young Physicians' Program
• Your APMA

Special Services

• Affinity Programs
• APMA Seal Program
• APMA Buyers' Guide
• Professional Purchase Programs/Discounts

Patient Education

• Article Library
• Find a Podiatrist Directory
• Footprints Newsletter
• Multimedia Library
  
  

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Contact

We look forward to welcoming you as a GPMA member. To learn more about GPMA membership or if you have any questions regarding membership, contact GPMA at 404-410-0018 or email [email protected].