Health Policy Issues

How Policy Impacts Foot and Ankle Surgeons

State and federal laws and rules can impact the foot and ankle surgeon's practice. ACFAS is dedicated to share the latest on how members may be affected by changes related to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), state laws and regulations, Congressional action and key court cases. 

ACFAS Call to Action on Skin Substitute Local Coverage Determinations

Medicaid: The Definition of Podiatrist as Physician

Key Regulatory Judicial Cases
ACFAS actively monitors key regulatory court cases of interest to foot and ankle surgeons. Please continue to check back for the latest updates. 

Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Regulations Briefing

ACFAS' Comments to CMS on ACOs 2011

Comments to CMS on Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs)

Federal Legislative and Regulatory Issues

State Legislation and Regulation of Interest
ACFAS monitors state legislation and regulation of interest to foot and ankle surgeons. Please continue to check back for the latest updates.

Additional Policy Resources