As 2025 comes to a close, APMA wishes its members, partners, and other podiatric medical professionals a safe and happy new year. We hope you enjoy this special "year in review" issue of APMA News Brief, with a look at the most-clicked content from 2025. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, January 8.

Healthcare Dive
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson has warned major healthcare employers and staffing firms to review and potentially eliminate restrictive noncompete clauses, signaling a shift toward targeted enforcement rather than a blanket ban.

Healthcare Dive
Regulators finalized an interoperability and technology rule that aims to lessen administrative burden on providers, including through updates to prior authorization processes.

Health Affairs
Private equity ownership in healthcare has grown, prioritizing profits over medical training.

Medical Economics
Physician compensation climbed sharply in 2025, according to a new report, prompting some practices to rethink their approach to compensation.

Becker's Physician Leadership
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Drug Enforcement Administration have issued warnings to physicians about targeted scams designed to gain access to medical records and payments.

Becker's Physician Leadership
Financing options, less traditional practice models and organizational support are among the important factors for physicians considering a change to independent practice.

MedCentral
Recent federal healthcare policies, including executive orders and Medicaid changes, are significantly impacting clinical practice.

Medical Economics
Saving and investing are among the money activities necessary for financial success as a physician.

American Hospital Association
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a proposed physician fee schedule for 2026.