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APMA is the only organization lobbying for podiatrists and their patients on Capitol Hill. As the voice of podiatric medicine to your legislators and regulators, APMA is active on a variety of critical issues affecting podiatry and the entire health-care system.
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On May 17, at 8 p.m. EDT, APMA will present another installment of its Surgical Coding webinar series, "Coding for Amputations." Sarah Abshier, DPM, and Barbara Aung, DPM, will present.
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On April 19 at 8 p.m. EDT, APMA will present the next installment in its Surgical Coding webinar series, "Coding for Flatfoot Reconstruction." Jon Goldsmith, DPM, will present.
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On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, APMA hosted the seventh webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Tendon Surgery." Larry Santi, DPM, and Alex Dellinger, DPM, present.
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The latest draft of the proposed modifications to the APMA Bylaws is now available. This draft includes modifications based upon comments received and further deliberations of the Bylaws and Procedures Committee. In keeping with previously stated plans of the committee to enable interested parties to learn more about the proposed bylaws and be able to interact with the committee prior to the March House of Delegates, the committee has scheduled two webinars for the purpose of reviewing the proposed changes and offering an opportunity for Q&A. The webinars will cover different topics.
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On Thursday, February 15, 2018, APMA hosted the sixth webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Lesser Metatarsal Surgery." Phill Ward, DPM,presented.
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On Thursday, February 8, APMA hosted the webinar—"What to Know When Purchasing or Selling a Podiatry Practice." Sean Saari, CPA/ABV, CVA, MBA presented. (1:04:47)
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The latest draft of the proposed modifications to the APMA Bylaws is now available. This draft includes modifications based upon comments received and further deliberations of the Bylaws and Procedures Committee. In keeping with previously stated plans of the committee to enable interested parties to learn more about the proposed bylaws and be able to interact with the committee prior to the March House of Delegates, the committee has scheduled two webinars for the purpose of reviewing the proposed changes and offering an opportunity for Q&A. The webinars will cover different topics.
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This special briefing featured APMA's CEO and Executive Director, James R. Christina, DPM, as well as other APMA leadership. Dr. Christina provided an overview of APMA's current advocacy efforts as well as addressing the ways in which APMA Young Physician members can get involved. (43:44)
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On Thursday, January 18, 2018, APMA hosted the fifth webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Proximal HAV Surgery." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (00:53:41)
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On Thursday, December 14, APMA hosted the fourth webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Hammertoe Surgery." Presented by Phill Ward, DPM.(00:59:54)
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On Wednesday, December 13, APMA hosted the CAC/PIAC Webinar—"CPT Guidelines, Payer Policies and Issues; ICD-10 Guidelines." Presented by Paul Kinberg, DPM; Edward Prikaszczikow, DPM; and Jeff Lehrman, DPM. (01:00:11)
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On Thursday, November 30, APMA hosted the seventh webinar in its 2016–2018 MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series—"MIPS Year 2 Final Rule." Presented by Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, and Jeff Lehrman, DPM. (00:48:37)
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On Tuesday, November 14, APMA hosted the third webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Plantar Plate Repair." Presented by Larry Santi, DPM. (00:30:58)
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On Thursday, October 26, APMA hosted the second webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"The Pitfalls of Radiological Ordering and Documentation." Presented by David Freedman, DPM, and Laura Pickard, DPM. (00:29:22)
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On Tuesday, September 26, APMA hosted the fifth webinar in its 2016–2017 MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series—"MIPS Nuts and Bolts." Presented by Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS.(01:06:33)
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On Wednesday, September 20, APMA hosted the first webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Distal HAV Surgery." Presented by Jeff Lehrman, DPM. (00:54:29)
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On Tuesday, August 1, APMA hosted the fourth webinar in its 2016–2017 MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series—"MIPS Year 2." John Wyand, JD, of Squire Patton Boggs, presented. (01:00:33)
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On Thursday, June 15, APMA hosted the 14th webinar in its 2016–2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." The APMA Coding Committee presented a Coding Hot Topics Panel Discussion. (00:42:18)
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On Thursday, April 20, APMA hosted the 13th webinar in its 2016–2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Members of the APMA Coding Committee and the MACRA Task Force presented a MIPS panel discussion. (00:58:41)
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On Thursday, March 23, APMA hosted the 12th webinar in its 2016–2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Jeff Lehrman, DPM, presented a webinar on Coding for Biopsies. (00:51:08)
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On Thursday, February 23, APMA hosted the third webinar in its 2016-2017 MACRA Webinar Series—"MACRA Made Easy: Advancing Care Information." Scott Hughes, DPM and Barbara Aung, DPM, presented a webinar on Advancing Care Information. (00:58:34)
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On Thursday, February 16, APMA hosted the 11th webinar in its 2016-2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Jeff Lehrman, DPM, and Jon Goldsmith, DPM, presented a webinar on Evaluation and Management (E/M) Codes. (01:02:15)
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On Thursday, January 19, APMA hosted the tenth webinar in its 2016-2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Rick Horsman, DPM, presented a webinar on Correct Coding Initiatives, Edits/Bundling. (01:00:30)
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On Wednesday, January 11, APMA hosted the second webinar in its 2016-2017 MACRA Webinar Series—"MACRA Made Easy: Improvement Activities Performance Category." Jeff Lehrman, DPM, and Mitch Hilsen, DPM, presented a webinar on the Improvement Activities Performance Category. (00:54:15)
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On Thursday, December 15, APMA hosted the ninth webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Barbara Aung, DPM, and William Harris IV, DPM, presented a webinar on Wound Care. (00:55:41)
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On Tuesday, December 13, APMA hosted the webinar—"MACRA Made Easy: Quality Performance Category." Presented by Jeff Lehrman, DPM; Seth Rubenstein, DPM; and Dyane Tower, DPM. (01:03:30)
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On Tuesday, December 6, Kelli Back, Esq., presented a webinar on Dual Eligibles. (00:34:53)
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On Thursday, November 17, APMA hosted the eighth webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Paul Kesselman, DPM, and Andy Bhatia, DPM, presented a webinar on Durable Medical Equipment (DME). (01:02:23)
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On Wednesday, November 2, APMA Executive Director and CEO James R. Christina, DPM, presented "Update on MIPS in 2017." This webinar reviewed the recently released final rule from CMS regarding the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and advised doctors how to avoid the potential payment penalty and potentially qualify for the incentive payment. (00:26:28)
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On Thursday, October 20, APMA hosted the seventh webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Harry Goldsmith, DPM, and Jon Goldsmith, DPM, presented a webinar on CPT Updates and Bunionectomy Codes. (00:59:55)
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This webinar reviewed participation in PQRS and Meaningful Use in 2016 to avoid payment penalties in 2018. Presented by APMA Executive Director and CEO James R. Christina, DPM. (00:41:08)
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On Thursday, September 15, APMA hosted the sixth webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." David Freedman, DPM, and Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented a webinar on ICD-10 updates. (00:58:50)
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On Wednesday, August 17, the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders offered a free compliance webinar that focused on the risks and risk management tools for the health-care industry related to the federal or state False Claims Acts. Only a PDF is available.
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On Thursday, July 21, APMA hosted the fourth webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Ira Kraus, DPM; Mitch Hilsen, DPM; and Lawrence Santi, DPM, presented the webinar titled "In-Office Ancillary Service Opportunities." (00:39:05)
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On Thursday, June 16, APMA hosted the third webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Lawrence Santi, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, presented a webinar on modifiers. (1:04:19)
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This webinar looked at the recently released CMS proposed rule. It examined the proposed requirements for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). (00:32:46)
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On Wednesday, May 18, Paul Kim, JD, MPH, presented a webinar on Medicare audits and appeals, a topic of concern for many of APMA's members. (1:00:55)
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On Wednesday, May 4, APMA hosted the second webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented a follow-up webinar on At-Risk Foot Care/Mycotic Nails. (1:15:09)
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With ICD-10 implementation behind us, APMA’s Coding Committee is returning its focus to ensuring podiatrists and their staff understand coding basics: CPT guidelines, E/M service coding and documentation, Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, surgical and wound care coding, qualified routine foot care coding and documentation, PQRS and other quality measures, therapeutic shoes for patients with diabetes rules and documentation, and more. (1:02:16)
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This webinar reviewed efforts to develop relationships and programs to reduce falls within various communities. (00:55:02)
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APMA's 2016 Reimbursement webinar series continued on March 23 with a presentation on how Medicare payment is changing with the repeal of the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and adoption of Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs). Marjorie Kanof, MD, of Health Policy Alternatives presented. (01:02:24)
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A panel with NGS DME MAC Jurisdiction B representatives and APMA coding experts discussed therapeutic shoes for persons with diabetes (TSD) as a part of our reimbursement webinar series. The discussion covered an overview as well as ongoing issues and problems. Although this webinar was not recorded, a PDF of the presentation is available.
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APMA's 2016 Reimbursement webinar series kicked off on January 11 with a review of the requirements and methods to successfully participate in PQRS in 2016 from APMA Executive Director and CEO James R. Christina, DPM. (00:59:24)
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On Thursday, December 10, Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented the last 2015 ICD-10 InSight webinar,"Post ICD-10 Transition Issues and Update." While the transition was relatively smooth for most of our members, APMA has heard of some issues, and these concerns were discussed during this presentation. (01:03:15)
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On Thursday, October 29, APMA's HCPAC Advisor Tim Tillo, DPM, presented information about the Relative Value-Based Update Committee (RUC) Survey Basics and explained how to successfully complete a survey. (00:20:32)
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On Thursday, October 15, James Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, highlighted the important updates to the final rule on Meaningful Use for 2015 and how it will affect your practice. (00:33:34)
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On Tuesday, September 29, APMA's Coding Committee held the 21st webinar of the ICD-10 series. Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented, "Just Days Until ICD-10." (01:02:06)
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On Thursday, August 20, APMA's Coding Committee held the 20th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented, "Final Preparation for ICD-10". (00:55:02)
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On Thursday, June 18, APMA's Coding Committee held the 19th webinar of the ICD-10 series. David Freedman, DPM, presented "ICD-10 Ready or Not."(00:57:41)
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On Thursday, May 21, APMA's Coding Committee held the 18th webinar of the ICD-10 series. David Freedman, DPM, and Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented "Where We Are Today: ICD-10 Town Hall Forum." An ICD-10 update was presented, and the rest of the time was allotted for ICD-10 questions from the audience. (01:02:47)
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On Tuesday, May 12, APMA presented the fourth webinar of the 2015 Reimbursement Webinar Series. James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, reviewed the recently released CMS proposed rule that will modify the requirements for successfully reporting meaningful use of an EHR for 2015 through 2017. (00:48:16)
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On Thursday, April 16, APMA's Coding Committee held the 17th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Lawrence Santi, DPM, and Ira Kraus, DPM, presented "Front and Back Office Preparation for ICD-10." (00:51:34)
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On Wednesday, April 15, APMA presented the third webinar of the 2015 Reimbursement Webinar Series. Henry Desmarais, MD, MPA, of Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., discussed the next steps for SGR, accountable payment models, value-based modifier, stage 3 meaningful use, and other podiatric regulatory issues. (1:00:09)
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During this webinar, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, discussed PQRS measures 154 and 155 (Falls Risk Assessment and Falls Plan of Care) and reviewed the components of the Falls Risk Assessment and the development of a plan of care to avoid falls. (00:53:02)
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On Wednesday, February 25, APMA presented the second webinar of the 2015 Reimbursement Webinar Series. Harry Goldsmith, DPM, discussed Modifier 59 and the new X- modifiers, CMS' planned 0-day global transition, and other topical coding and reimbursement issues. (01:10:49)
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On Thursday, February 19, APMA's Coding Committee held the 16th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Paul Kinberg, DPM, discussed the ICD-10 coding chapter "External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99)." (Note: Due to technical difficulties, an audio/video recording is not available. APMA apologizes for this inconvenience. A PDF of the presentation is available.)
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APMA’s popular Reimbursement Webinar Series returned on Wednesday, January 28, with “Hot Topics in Medicare Advantage,” presented by APMA private insurance consultant Kelli Back, Esq., with the Law Offices of Mark S. Joffe. The presentation touched on several topics related to Medicare Advantage, including network strategy as well as coverage issues and appeals. (00:57:05)
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On Thursday, January 15, APMA's Coding Committee held the 15th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Mitchell Hilsen, DPM, discussed the ICD-10 chapter "Factors Influencing Health (Z00-Z99)." (00:40:50)
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On Thursday, December 18, APMA's Coding Committee held the 14th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Mitchell Hilsen, DPM, discussed the ICD-10 coding chapter "Signs & Symptoms (R00-R99)." (00:36:39)
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On Tuesday, December 9, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, reviewed the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) for 2015 and looked at methods to report, quality measures available, and penalties for non-participation. (00:59:36)
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On Thursday, November 20, APMA's Coding Committee held the 13th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Lawrence Santi, DPM, discussed the ICD-10 coding chapter "Endocrine (EOO-E89)." (00:51:31)
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On Thursday, October 16, the APMA Coding Committee held the 12th webinar in the ICD-10 series. APMA Coding Committee member Richard Horsman, DPM, discussed "Neoplasms (C00-D49)." (00:48:00)
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On Thursday, September 18, the APMA Coding Committee provided the 11th webinar in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Paul Kingberg, DPM, and David Freedman, DPM, provided an update on the state of ICD-10 and following, Jon Goldsmith, DPM, discussed "Infectious Diseases & Disorders (A00-B99)." (00:51:02)
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On Thursday, June 19, the APMA Coding Committee provided the 10th webinar in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Michael Warshaw, DPM, presented the "Nervous System Diseases/Disorders (G00-G99)" webinar. Dr. Warshaw also addressed the new CMS 1500 Health Insurance Claim Form. (00:58:29)
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During the second reimbursement webinar, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, reviewed the "Menu Set Objectives and Clinical Quality Measure Reporting" requirements for Stage 2 of meaningful use. (00:48:41)
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On Thursday, May 8, the APMA Coding Committee provided the ninth webinar in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Richard Horsman, DPM, presented "Webinar 7: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99)." (01:03:54)
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During the first of the two planned reimbursement webinars, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, reviewed the core objective requirements for Stage 2 of meaningful use. (01:00:20)
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On Thursday, April 17, the APMA Coding Committee provided the eighth webinar in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Andy Bhatia, DPM, presented "Webinar 6: Injuries (S00-T88)." (00:57:08)
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APMA's Reimbursement webinar series continued with Donna J. Senft, Esq., a principal with Ober | Kaler Health Law Group. Senft discussed common provider enrollment issues including applying for initial Medicare billing privileges, revalidations, and deactivations, among other issues. (01:05:32)
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On Thursday, April 3, the APMA Coding Committee presented the seventh webinar (webinar 5b) in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. David Freedman, DPM, discussed "Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M51-M99) (Part 2)." (01:01:14)
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On Thursday, March 20, the APMA Coding Committee presented the sixth webinar (webinar 5a) in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. David Freedman, DPM, discussed "Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue M51-M99 (Part 1)." (00:53:52)
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On Thursday, March 6, the APMA Coding Committee presented the fifth webinar (webinar 4b) in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Lawrence Santi, DPM, discussed "Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue M00-M50 (Part 2)." (01:01:50)
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APMA’s Reimbursement Webinar Series Part III: Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans was held on March 4, 2014. The presentation was led by Kelli Back, Esq., Law Office of Mark Joffe, and Kristen Valdes, XL Health, A United Healthcare Company. (01:04:18)
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On Thursday, February 20, the APMA Coding Committee presented the fourth webinar (webinar 4a) in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Lawrence Santi, DPM, discussed "Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue M00-M50." (00:59:55)
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On Thursday, February 6, the APMA Coding Committee presented the third webinar in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Paul Kinberg, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, discussed "Skin and Subcutaneous Disorders—L00-L51; L-51-L99 Guidelines and Examples." (01:01:25)
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The APMA Coding Committee presented the last offering in APMA's Reimbursement webinar series. During this event, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, covered the many changes that have been made to Medicare incentive programs for 2014. (00:59:41)
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On Thursday, January 23, the APMA Coding Committee presented the second webinar in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. The APMA Coding Committee Panel discussed "Documentation Requirements—Fact or Fiction?" (0:56:05)
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On Thursday, January 16, APMA Health Policy Consultant Henry Desmarais, MD, MPH, provided an update on Medicare payment issues for physicians and what to expect in 2014. (00:59:47)
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On Thursday, January 9, the APMA Coding Committee presented the first webinar in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. The APMA Coding Committee Panel discussed some basics, including the preparation timeline and where you should be, some rules of ICD-10, basic ICD-10 coding, and more. (01:05:08)
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On Tuesday, November 19, APMA presented a webinar on the necessary steps to take to ensure your EHR, practice management, billing, and coding vendors give you the support you need in 2014. (00:28:28)
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Two attorneys in Ober | Kaler’s Government Investigations and White Collar Defense Group presented this webinar. It was designed for health-care professionals who face the challenge of conducting an internal investigation when there is a complaint or suspicion that an employee or contractor has engaged in misconduct. (01:32:27)
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This hour-long webinar provided attendees with an update on stakeholder preparation for ICD-10 implementation, which will take place October 1, 2014. (00:44:01)
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This webinar updated podiatrists on the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. (01:00:41)
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This webinar updated podiatrists on ACO-related information including the current ACO landscape. (01:00:13)
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Owen Dahl, MBA, Medical Practice Management Consultant, presented an hour-long webinar on the basics of Relative Value Units. (01:00:04)
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