Reps. John Joyce, MD (R-PA); Diana DeGette (D-CO); Mike Rulli (R-OH); Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA); Mike Kennedy, MD (R-UT); and Darren Soto (D-FL) along with Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced H.R. 7905/S. 4070, the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act. It would strengthen podiatrists’ authority in the Medicare therapeutic shoe documentation process, replacing burdensome manual paperwork requirements with a simple, attestation framework. It also recognizes podiatrists as covered physicians under the federal Medicaid program, aligning podiatrist's physician designation at parity with Medicare.

Take action today. Ask your member of Congress to support this critical legislation that would prevent complications like amputations, reduce administrative burden, and decrease long-term healthcare spending. For greater impact, please personalize your message by adding your perspective on the impact of these issues on young podiatric physicians entering the profession.