PM&R State Society Information

• Tools to Help Organize State Societies
  Sample Bylaws (PDF Download)
  Sample Membership Application (PDF Download)
  Suggested Executive Director Duties (PDF Download)
  Sample Year-at-a-Glance Summary (PDF Download)
• State PM&R Society Presidents
  Listing of state society presidents
• State Society News
  Academy Comments on North Carolina Physical Therapy Legislation
  (PDF Download)
  PM&R Societies Needed in 14 States

• Directory of State & Specialty Society Legislative Contacts (PDF Download)

• Advocacy Tips

	Introduction to Advocacy - A How-To Guide
	Ten Things Physiatrists Can Do to Make a Difference in the Political Process
	Organize a "Doctor for a Day" Program
	Scheduling Meetings with Legislators
	Sample Meeting Request Letter (Word doc)
	Suggested Issues for Discussion With Your State Legislators (PDF Download)
	Academy Member Stresses Ease, Necessity of Advocacy

• Scope of Practice Issues

	Physician Employment of Physical Therapists
	Call-to-Action for South Carolina Physiatrists Only
	Summary of 2009 Report on Physical Therapy Utilization in Medicare (PDF Download)
	Physical Therapy (PT) Direct Access
	Suggested Talking Points for State Senate/House Testimony (Word doc)
		- Constituent Letter Opposing PT Direct Access (Word doc)
	Constituent Letter Opposing the Use of the Title “Dr.” for a Non-Physician Health Care Provider (Word doc)
	Background Information on State Physical Therapy Direct Access Initiatives
		- "How to Enhance Your State Society's Lobbying Effort to Effectively Oppose PT Direct Access" - Model State Society Letter Opposing PT Direct Access - Model Coalition Letter Opposing PT Direct Access - Model Testimony Opposing PT Direct Access - Model Talking Points Opposing PT Direct Access Legislation
		MedPAC December 2004 Report to Congress: Eliminating Physician Referrals to Physical Therapy (PDF Download)
	EMG Issues
		-  Model EMG Legislation Incorporating EMG as the Practice of Medicine - Model Talking Points Opposing PTs Performing EMGs - Model Constituent Letter on the EMG Issue - Overview of EMG Issues

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Advocacy Center

	Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS and the 75% Rule (PDF Download)
	Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Development Process (PDF Download)
	Overview of Local Medical Review Policies (LMRPs)/Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) (PDF Download)
	Legal Counsel Memorandum: Local Medical Review Policies (LMRPs) (PDF Download)
	Legal Counsel Analysis of Medicare Fiscal Intermediaries' Use of the "Less Intensive Setting" Concept in Local Coverage Determinations for Inpatient Rehabilitation (PDF Download)
	Link to Chart of FIs with Contact Information and LCDs/Status
	Moran Report – September 2006 (PDF Download)
	Fact Sheet on the 75% Rule (PDF Download)
	Inpatient Rehabilitation Criteria and Current 75% Rule Thresholds (PDF Download)
	Tool Kit for Physicians Challenging Denials in IRFs

• State Society Presidents Listserv Information

• Presidents Council Contact Information

• AAPM&R State Society Management Program
  The AAPM&R Board of Governors is committed to providing quality management services to state PM&R societies with a level of personal attention and professionalism that will keep members happy and ensure the success of your group and ours.

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