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Weekly Headlines from July 6, 2016

 

Academy News 


Dues Renewal for Members-in-Training and Recent Graduates is Open

Dues renewal for in-training members is now open until September 30, 2016. You are eligible for renewal if you meet 1 of the following criteria:

  • You are a resident.
  • You are in a fellowship (fellowship application must be submitted to AAPM&R).
  • You graduated from your residency program in 2015 or 2016.
  • You are a medical student with a PM&R Journal subscription.

Whether you’re a PGY1 or PGY4, your Academy has the resources to help you throughout residency, as well as your transition to full-time practice. Receive career advice, educational resources to help you prepare for the board exams, fellowship training advice, leadership opportunities, and more by renewing your membership.

All eligible members will receive an AAPM&R dues invoice. You can renew your dues by submitting your payment with the invoice, renewing online or by calling (847) 737-6000. Thank you in advance for your support in helping move the specialty forward!

An Update on AAPM&R's Spine Patient Registry—An Interview with Member Volunteers Spearheading the Initiative

Health care is moving into an era of value-based medicine. Medical specialties are under increasing pressure to provide justification for services, both in terms of the cost benefit and methods to measure quality. Physiatry is no different and must find ways to demonstrate the value of the patterns of care that lead to better outcomes. To align with this shift, AAPM&R and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) are working together to create a spine patient registry, which will support the collection and submission of quality data specific to spine patients and track these patients’ outcomes over time.

We connected with our member volunteers who are leading this initiative to get their insights on the vision of the spine registry, why it’s different from others out there, and the role of data in the future of medicine. View the July issue of The Physiatrist for the full interview.

Look for Your July Issue of The Physiatrist

Keep an eye on your mailbox for the latest issue of The Physiatrist. The July issue features:

  • Moving Physiatry Forward with Your Peers in New Orleans
  • Your PM&R Resource—www.aapmr.org—Meet the Advocacy Tab
  • An Update on AAPM&R’s Spine Patient Registry—An Interview with Member Volunteers Spearheading the Initiative
  • Developing a Musculoskeletal Health Program—An Interview with Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD

Annual Assembly 


Can’t-Miss Plenary Speakers

Join us for 3 can’t-miss plenary sessions from the country’s most talked about newsmakers. This year’s exciting speakers include:

  • James Carville and Mary Matalin—America’s most influential political power couple.
  • Dr. Bennet Omalu—renowned forensic pathologist and inspiration for the film, Concussion, focused on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
  • William A. Adair, MD—physiatrist and long-time Academy member who will discuss the changes occurring in health care and how they are impacting your practice.
Hands-On Training During Our 90-Minute Workshops

#AAPMR2016’s hands-on workshops offer a blend of didactic and interactive learning. Attendees can discover emerging technologies, meet and interact with peers, and enhance their existing PM&R skill set. Our 90-minute workshops cover areas from our clinical tracks, including sports medicine, neurological rehabilitation, pain management, and ultrasound. View a full workshop listing and register before they sell out!

Explore NOLA While You’re at #AAPMR2016

Did You Know? At more than 150 years old, New Orleans City Park is one of the country's oldest and most beautiful urban parks. The park encompasses 1,300 acres, including miles of walking, jogging, and biking trails, outdoor exercise equipment, and more.

Learn more about New Orleans, the “Big Easy,” and start planning your trip!

Member Volunteerism


Submit Your RPC Nominations!

The Resident Physician Council’s (RPC) Call for Nominations is now open for a number of Executive Committee officers and committee/liaison appointments. Any current AAPM&R resident members (PGY1-3) may apply. This is your opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience, insight into the PM&R specialty, and serve on behalf of the Academy’s resident membership. Don’t miss your chance to get involved! View the position descriptions and submit your nomination.

Education


Catch Up on Your CME Requirements this Summer with SAE-Ps

Using the Summer to earn continuing medical education (CME) credits? Take advantage of our self-assessment examinations for practitioners (SAE-Ps), worth up to 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ each! A variety of topics are available, including:

Health Policy/Advocacy


AAPM&R Comments on CMS Proposed IPPS/LTCH Rule for 2017

On April 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update fiscal year (FY) 2017 Medicare payment policies and rates under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS). Your Academy submitted a comment letter on June 17—read it here.

AAPM&R Comments on CMS 2017 SNF PPS Proposed Rule

On April 25, CMS issued the proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) PPS FY 2017 update. Your Academy submitted a comment letter on June 20—read it here.

AAPM&R Comments on CMS 2017 IRF Proposed Rule

On April 21, CMS released the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) PPS for FY 2017. Your Academy submitted a comment letter on June 20—read it here.

AAPM&R Members in the News


  • Brian Greenwald, MD, and his team at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, treated comedian Tracy Morgan after his car accident and traumatic brain injury 2 years ago. Last month, Morgan brought Dr. Greenwald and his team on stage during his comedy act at Caroline's Broadway, to thank them for saving his life. Take a look at a few pictures from the event!
  • Preeti Raghavan, MD, director of motor recovery research at Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Medical Center, discusses stroke rehabilitation in a video featured in an article on Wall Street Journal's website, “How Telemedicine Is Transforming Health Care.” Dr. Raghavan and her colleagues created a device with a video game built in that aims to keep stroke patients engaged and motivated while doing a therapeutic exercise. Read more.

Do you have a newsworthy story to share with your peers? Send us an email at: pressinquiries@aapmr.org.