October 21-23, 2016Quincy Marriott Hotel • Quincy, MA

APMA Region One Podiatry Institute Conference

Earn up to 20 Continuing Education Contact Hours!

Preliminary program subject to change.#APMARegionOne

Doctors’ Program & AgendaFriday, October 21

7:00 am - 6:30 pm

Registration Desk Open

7:00 - 8:00 am

Breakfast & Exhibits

8:00 - 8:05 am

Welcome to the 2016 Region One Podiatry Institute Conference

8:05 - 10:15 am

Topics of Interest

» Corticosteroid Injec-tions: How Much is too Much?

» Plantar Neuroma Surgery

» Neurilemoma in the Calcaneal Tunnel

» Controversies in Management of Jones Fracture

» Podiatric Dermatology

» Question & Answer

10:15 - 11:00 am

Break & Visit Exhibits

11:00 - 11:55 am

Workshops (Rotation One)

» Essential Wound Care Products & Protocols for Your Practice: In Office Pearls to Stream-line ICD-10 Coding & Compliance

» First MPJ Arthrodesis with Two Different Approaches (staples, plates)

» Practical Applications of Therapeutic Lasers

12:05 - 1:00 pm

Workshops (Rotation Two)

» Essential Wound Care Products & Protocols for Your Practice: In Office Pearls to Stream-line ICD-10 Coding & Compliance

» First MPJ Arthrodesis with Two Different Approaches (staples, plates)

» Practical Applications of Therapeutic Lasers

1:00 - 1:45 pm

Lunch & Visit Exhibits

1:45 - 3:50 pm

Hallux Valgus and Associated Deformities

» HAV Decision Making

» Juvenile HAV

» Lapidus Arthrodesis in Advanced Hallux Abducto Valgus De-formity

» Interesting Case Studies in Podiatric Medicine: 2016 Update

» Question & Answer

3:30 - 6:00 pm

Optional CPR/AED Re-Certification Course

Certified CPR/AED instructors will offer an optional refresher course for doctors and assistants. Pre-registra-tion and an additional payment of $75 is required.

3:50 - 4:35 pm

Break & Visit Exhibits

4:35 - 6:45 pm

Miscellaneous Topics of Interest

» Pedicle Flaps for Foot and Ankle Surgeons

» Flexor Plate Repair - Poor Man’s Approach

» Transverse Incision for Panmetatarsal Surgery

» Intramedullary Implant vs K-wire for PIPJ Fusion: A Randomized Controlled Trial

» Surgical Management of Chronic Achilles Ten-dinopathy

» Question & Answer

Saturday, October 227:00 am - 6:30 pm

Registration Desk Open

7:00 - 8:00 am

Breakfast & Exhibits

8:00 - 10:15 am

Diabetes

» Epidemiology of the Diabetic Foot

» Diabetic Ulcer Work Up

» Diabetic Prophylactic Surgery

» Limb Salvage

» Diabetic Foot Infec-tions

» Getting Closure: Trends in Diabetic Wound Management / Are We Getting Them Closed Quicker

» Question & Answer

10:15 - 11:00 am

Break & Visit Exhibits

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Pearls, Techniques and Case Presentations

» Interventional Car-diology Role in the Diabetic Foot

» Complications Panel

12:30 - 2:00 pm

APMA & MPMS Annual Meeting Lunch & Visit Exhibits

Doctors’ Program & Agenda (Continued)Saturday, October 22

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Track One: Podiatric Medicine

» New Insights into Pe-ripheral Neuropathy

» Heel Pain – Different Thought Process

» Update Onychomyco-sis Treatment

» Tinea Imposters

» Question & Answer

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Track Two: Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery

» Medial Double Ar-throdesis

» Triple Arthrodesis: The Gold Standard for Re-constructive Hindfoot Surgery

» Lauge Hansen

» Overview of lateral Ankle Pathology

» Ankle Arthroscopy

» Question & Answer

4:00 - 4:30 pm

Break & Visit Exhibits

4:30 - 6:30 pm

PICA Risk Management Session

» Meritless Cases: Why Do Patients Sue

» Current Malpractice and Compliance Issues Facing Today’s Podiatrist

6:30 - 8:00 pm

Networking Reception (sponsored by Strata Dx for attendees & guests)

Sunday, October 237:00 am - 12:30 pm

Registration Desk Open

7:00 - 8:00 am

Breakfast

8:00 - 10:00 am

Perioperative/ Medical Management

» Tendon Orthobiologics

» Gout and the Surgical Patient

» Antibiotic Prophylaxis

» The Management of Post-Operative Pain with Opioids

10:00 - 10:15 am

Break

10:15 am - 12:30 pm

» The Pregnant Podiatric Patient

» Rheumatologic Surgi-cal Management

» Popliteal Block: Intraop and Postop

» Anesthesia - Popliteal Block

» Question & Answer

The Podiatry Institute is an authorized provider of continuing education contact hours. This conference is eligible for up to 20 CEs including one of CMW Opioid Education and Pain Management in accordance with M.G.L c.94c Section 1.

Sign In SheetsSpecial opportunity for attendees: Representatives from BC/BS, Fallon Community Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, Neighborhood Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan, Anthem, and NGS/Medicare have been invited to attend to meet with attendees for one-on-one half hour consultations on Friday to resolve specific unpaid claim issues. Members must pre-register for one or more of these consultations when registering for the meeting. Members will be notified of their time slot prior to the meeting. Members will need to bring supporting paperwork with them. Claims consultations available to APMA members and their staff only.

Claims ConsultationsDoctors will be awarded Continuing Education Contact Credit Hours only for those days for which they have signed in. There will be two daily sign-in sheets, available during the morning and afternoon breaks, to verify attendance for credit. Sign-ins will be located in the Dorothy Quincy Ballroom. There will be two sign-ins on Sunday and those sign-ins will be at the registration desk.

Morning & Afternoon Break Times

Friday (10/21) Saturday (10/22) Sunday (10/23)

10:15 - 11:00 am 10:15 - 11:00 am 9:00 am - 12:00 pm3:50 - 4:35 pm 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Assistants’ Program & Agenda* MorningFriday, October 21 (7 AM - 5 PM)

Registration Desk Open

Breakfast & Exhibits Welcome to the 2016 Region One Assistant’s Program

HIPAA Privacy and Security Training Privacy Rule 164.530 (b)(1)

This seminar will present a morning of HIPAA Privacy and Security training to fulfill the requirements of Privacy rule 164.530 (b)(1) . This course, presented by Raymond Posa of the Manta Group, will cover all relevant privacy and security issues and participants will be asked to complete a test to demonstrate their comprehension of the material. A certification of completion will be awarded.

Break & Visit Exhibits HIPAA Privacy and Security Training Privacy Rule 164.308(a)(5)

This seminar will present a morning of HIPAA Privacy and Security training to fulfill the requirements of Privacy rule 164.308 (a)(5) . This course, presented by Raymond Posa of the Manta Group, will cover all relevant privacy and security issues and participants will be asked to complete a test to demonstrate their comprehension of the material. A certification of completion will be awarded.

Lunch & Visit Exhibits

Triage Techniques, Pearls

Understanding the difference between rou-tine (non-urgent) and urgent patient visits. Attendees will learn the correct questions to ask patients when schedul-ing various types of ap-pointments. This session will be interactive with case presentations.

Proper Patient Evaluation and History Taking

Getting accurate information from your patient including PMH, MEDS, ALL, ROS and current condition. Learn to focus on the important information and be able to give your doctor a quick synopsis of the current patient/condition. Learn how to save time, energy and improve office flow when you know what to ask and how to redirect patients that may be easily distracted.

Websites, Social Media, Local Marketing

Learn how Social networking can allow your practice to reach significantly higher numbers of prospective patients at a very low cost through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & blogging.

Break & Visit Exhibits In-Office Dispensing/DME: Added Value to Patients and your Practice

Discuss physician only and medical grade products that are available for sale in the convenience of your office and the ways in which team members can be the best asset to improving compliance, outcome and patient satisfaction. Discussion will also include reim-bursable and non-reim-bursable DME devices available for increasing patient satisfaction and outcomes.

3:30 - 6:00 pm

Optional CPR/AED Recertification Course

Certified CPR/AED instructors will offer an optional refresher course for doctors and assistants. Pre-registra-tion and an additional payment of $75 is required.

Surgical Scheduling Program Recap & Open Questions/ Answers Session

*Specific lecture times will be alignedwith the Doctors’ Program.

Afternoon

Register online at www.masspodiatrists.org/event/2016RegionOneConference

Faculty

David Sipala, DPMBrockton, MA

Scientific Chair

Scott Aronson, DPM Stoughton, MAScientific Chair

Jay Phillips, DPM Brighton, MA

Scientific Chair

Peter Blume New Haven, CTKeynote Speaker

David J. Caldarella, DPMProvidence, RI

Douglas Glod, DPM Providence, RI

Louis Jimenez, DPM Snellville, GA

Sara Lewis, DPM Decatur, GA

Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE Philadelphia, PA

Jonathan M. Moore, DPM Somerset, KY

Aprajita Nakra, DPM, PC Phoenix, AZ

Jasmine Neal, DPM Decatur, GA

John Ruch, DPM Atlanta, GA

Harry P. Schneider Cambridge, MA

Mickey D. Stapp, DPM Augusta, GA

Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM Somerville, MA

Register online at www.masspodiatrists.org/event/2016RegionOneConference

Accommodations

Elegant, contemporary, and environmentally friendly, the Boston Marriott Quincy provides a home away from home for all guests. Their picture-perfect hotel location in central Quincy places the best of the city at your doorstep and enables easy ac-cess to Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, and other nearby areas. Their sophisticated rooms and suites are filled with thoughtful amenities, including 300 thread-count linens and luxury bath-room products. Guests can also enjoy their fitness center, pool, and on-site dining options.

Local AttractionsAdams National Historical Park, Quincy

John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Boston

New England Aquarium

Children’s Museum and Museum Wharf, Boston

USS Constitution, Navy Yard, Boston

Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth

Harvard University

Bunker Hill Monument, Charlestown

Boston Common and Public Gardens

F1 Indoor Go Kart Racing

The Quincy Marriott is offering a discounted rate of $139 per night that must be booked by September 29, 2016. You can make a reser-vation by calling 866-449-7387 and be sure to mention you are with APMA Region One Confer-ence. You may also make your reservation online, http://goo.gl/2d4nBD.

MPMS has negotiated free park-ing for all participants of the Region One Conference.

Quincy Marriott Hotel1000 Marriott DriveQuincy, MA 02169

Thank You to Our Reception Sponsor!

Contact Information

Name of Registrant: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Practice: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________ State/ZIP: ________________________ APMA #: __________________

Phone:___________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________

If you have more registrants, please use an additional form, register online, or contact us at 978-256-0935.

Personal Information Check here if you have a disability and may require accommodations to fully participate. You will be contacted by the

Region One office.

Check here if you have any dietary restrictions, which are: ____________________________________________________________

Registration Information. Please select from the following:Doctors’ Program Early (by 9/29) Regular (9/30 - 10/10) Late (after 10/10)

APMA Member $450 $550 $600Non-APMA Member $600 $695 $750Resident $210 $235 $235APMA Lifetime / Federal Services Member $265 $265 $265

Assistants’ ProgramAssistant $125 $175 $200

Optional SessionCPR/AED Re-Certification Course $75/person

Saturday Networking ReceptionAttending? Yes No

Claims Consultations* Do you want to schedule a claims consultation? Yes No

If yes, please indicate which specific health insurance payers you wish to meet with below.

Anthem BC/BS of MA Fallon Community Health Plan Harvard Pilgrim Neighborhood Health Plan NGS Medicare Tufts Health Plan

Total Amount to be Charged $ ________________________

Payment Information A check made payable to APMA Region One Conference is included. Before October 1, 2016 please mail completed form with check to:

APMA Region One Conference, 6 Boston Road, Suite 202, Chelmsford, MA 01824. After October 1, 2016 checks go here: APMA Region One Conference, 4 Lan Drive, Suite 310, Westford, MA 01886

Please charge my credit card: MC Visa AmEx for a total of $ _________________________________________________________

CC #: ______________________________________________________________________Exp: ____________________CVV: ________________

Name as it appears on card: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be in writing. No cancellations will be accepted or refunds given after September 29, 2016. Refunds before this date will incur a $50 processing fee.

PHOTO RELEASE: By registering for this program, you are giving APMA Region One and MPMS permission to take your photograph and use it with or without your knowledge and permission on APMA Region One and MPMS promotional materials including but not limited to our newsletters and conference materials, social media, publications, and our web site.

2016 APMA Region One Podiatry Institute Registration Form

*Each claim consultation will be a maximum of 30 minutes. Please check off appointments you would like to make with specific health insurance payers. You will be notified of your appointment time(s) prior to the meeting. You will be asked to bring appropriate paperwork related to your claim issue (with patient information eradicated). Claims consultations available to APMA members and their staff only.

2015 APMA Region One/Podiatry Institute Conference

More than 300 podiatrists, residents, assistants, andexhibitors assembled last year at the annual APMA

Region One/Podiatry Institute Conference at theQuincy Marriott in Quincy, MA.

We’re pleased to share photos from the event here and on our website.

Please mark your calendar for thedates of October 21-23, 2016 so you can be

sure to join us this year at the Quincy Marriott!