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Several letters to the editor are presented that highlight the rejections on all claims submitted to Wisconsin Physician Service Medicare for current procedural technology on patients who fully meet the guidelines of U.S. social health insurance Medicare for the service.

The article provides details of how podiatrists in the U.S. can adjust to the changing medical policies. Topics discussed include the Medicare Fraud Strike Force created by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify Medicare fraud, the need for podiatrists to be knowledgeable about the medical policies, and the Comparative Billing Report (CBR) provided by CMS to Medicare providers.

A letter to the editor is presented asking about the issues related to increased competition for the foot care that threatens podiatric practices.

The author offers outlook on the future of the podiatric profession. He discusses the importance of making electronic health record (EHR) software and computer hardware upgrades to comply with the Meaningful Use requirements. He comments on the implications of government regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountablity Act (HIPAA), International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 coding requirements and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for physicians and insurance companies.

The article presents answers to the question of does the law allow physicians to be involved in operating a compounding pharmacy.

Several letters to the editor are presented which are concerned with paperwork that patients are required to fill out before meeting for appointments at podiatry practices.

A letter to the editor is presented which discusses requirements for podiatry hospital privileges. Multiple responses to the letter are also presented.

A letter to the editor is presented asking for the physician recourse needed for a minor dependent patient who is non-compliant with physician instructions regarding aftercare for a surgical procedure performed or a cast application.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to an article in the November 19, 2015 issue concerning a lawsuit challenging Coordinated Health's fees for foot care.

A letter to the editor is presented in which it discusses the assumed lower compensation received by podiatrists compared to foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons.

The article provides answers to questions on proper code for a pre-molded brace for Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) drop foot and its coverage under Medicare.

A letter to the editor is presented wanting to verify if billing for a nail biopsy procedure and using the CPT 11755 code for suspected and documented nail pathology along with the CPT 11730 or CPT 11750 is possible.

A letter to the editor is presented asking to what lengths U.S. podiatric practices must go to collect the routine waiver of co-pays and deductibles from health insurance providers.

Several letters are presented to the editor from readers discussing the case of a 36-year-old female patient who may have Acral lentiginous melanoma, and her possible treatments.

The article provides an answer to a question of whether a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 28285 and CPT 28270 can be billed for a hammertoe correction.

The article provides an answer to a question of whether heel stabilizers can be billed by a Medicare Part B Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider.

The article provides answers to a question of how to treat a painful cicatrix due to an inelastic scar caused by a graft performed on a partial foot amputation decades ago.

Several letters to the editor are presented from readers discussing the use of lidocaine and marcaine for relieving post-operative or post-operative pain.

A letter to the editor is presented which inquires about the possibility of billing for toenail reduction, callus trimming, and nail avulsion procedures.

The article presents a question and answers related to preemptively protecting oneself as a physician from a medical liability issue by having one's patient sign an arbitration agreement before obtaining medical or surgical care.

A letter to the editor is presented asking whether there is a possible breach of U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules if an individual requests for an on-line appointment through the practice's website even if the individual is not yet a patient.

A letter to the editor about the Stage II of the Medicare and Medicaid electronic medical record (EMR) Incentive Programs in the U.S. as well as a response to the letter are presented.

Several letters to the editor are presented concerning how others handle weather-related cancellation, or snow days, in podiatric offices in regard to paying employees.

The article provides an answer to a question of whether a patient can view their medical records online with the electronic health record (EHR) being used by podiatrists in the U.S.

A letter to the editor about what code to use for plaster supplies and for reimbursement is presented.