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Weekly Headlines from May 4, 2016

 

Academy News 


May is American Stroke Month

According to the American Stroke Association, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Despite the tremendous toll stroke takes, the vast majority of Americans do not think of stroke as a major health concern. To raise awareness, the American Stroke Association established American Stroke Month every May.

Your Academy is getting involved by raising awareness of the work of member volunteers in this clinical area. A Stroke Work Group was formed to discuss the role of physiatry in the care of patients suffering from stroke. Visit our Stroke Awareness Month web page to hear what the work group has to say, and take this opportunity to advance your clinical skills in stroke this May. Your Academy provides educational resources in the ® Catalog, and articles on PM&R Knowledge NOW®.

About Physiatry Section of www.aapmr.org

Need to direct your patients somewhere to learn more about the PM&R specialty? Steer them to our About Physiatry page on www.aapmr.org to find information on the history of the PM&R specialty and a listing of conditions and treatments that physiatrists commonly treat.

We also host our Find a PM&R Physician database in this section. The database is a helpful tool for patients and Academy members to search for PM&R physicians across the U.S. Be sure to update your member profile—including your clinical interests and practice setting(s)— so that patients can find you!

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Annual Assembly 


NEW! Cancer Rehabilitation Summit: Integration into Practice
Your Academy is proud to announce a new, full-day event that will be held at the 2016 Annual Assembly in New Orleans, October 20-23. The Cancer Rehabilitation Summit: Integration into Practice will highlight the unique opportunities for physiatrists in the cancer care continuum, different practice models of cancer rehabilitation, and common cancer-related impairments that can benefit from a physiatric approach. Stay tuned to www.aapmr.org/assembly for more information—registration will open soon!

Member Volunteerism 


4 Days Left to Submit Your Member Council Nominations
Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague for one of the Academy’s Member Council leadership positions. Participating on a Council is a great addition to any resume and helps hone leadership skills. We’re seeking nominations for several leadership positions within all 5 of the Member Councils. All ballots must be submitted by May 8 and are only accepted electronically. Learn more.

Call for PM&R Journal Reviewers
PM&R is looking to expand its pool of peer reviewers. Responsibilities include providing timely, honest, and constructive reviews of manuscripts assessing importance, quality, and credibility. Interested in volunteering? Send an email to pmrjournal@aapmr.org. This is another great volunteer opportunity to add to your resume!

Health Policy/Advocacy


Can You Afford to Ignore MACRA? Penalties are Serious—Learn to Avoid Them

Join us for the FREE Prevent Medicare Penalties: 2016 PQRS for PM&R Providers webinar on May 12 from 12 pm-1:30 pm (CT)!

Host Marvel J. Hammer RN, BS, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCO, is a coding, billing, and compliance consultant, as well as an AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM trainer. Her field of specialties include ICD-10-CM, pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, addiction medicine, and occupational medicine. Share this information with your office staff and register here!

2016 Coding Companion Sneak Peek

Coding incorrectly equals lost revenue. Your Academy has a resource to help you save time and money—the 2016 PM&R Coding Companion. The 2016 version includes global periods for all PM&R codes, clinical scenarios, and audit tools. Get a sneak peek of the Companion here before you purchase.

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for an Extensive Change in Physician Payment Policies

On Wednesday, April 27, 2016, your Academy received a prepublication of a proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that signifies the most extensive change in physician payment policies in the last 2 decades. Learn more.

AAPM&R and KZA Help Coders and Physicians Master Coding and Reimbursement in Chicago

Physicians, practice managers, administrators, and more gathered in Chicago on April 29-30 to master their coding and reimbursement skills at the ICD-10 and Coding & Reimbursement Workshops. Learn more.

Your Academy Signs On to Letter to CMS on Proposed Rule on Program Integrity Enhancements to the Provider Enrollment Process

On April 21, 2016, your Academy, in a collaborative effort with the American Medical Association (AMA) and several other groups, signed on to a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This letter outlines recommendations in response to the Agency’s proposed rule (CMS-6058-P) implementing program integrity enhancements to the provider enrollment process for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Learn more.

AAPM&R Members in the News


  • Barbara Browne, MD, medical director of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Stroke and Geriatrics Program, has been named a "Top Doc" in PM&R by Philadelphia Magazine. This is her sixth year as one of Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doctors. Congratulations, Dr. Browne! Read more.

  • Karen Morice, MD, assistant professor of PM&R at Montefiore Health System/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Se Won Lee, MD, assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine and director of the electrodiagnostic laboratory at Montefiore Health System/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, co-authored the article, "Recovering from Chronic Knee, Hip and Back Pain – Without Surgery" on U.S. News & World Report. Read more.

  • Curtis Whitehair, MD, program director for the PM&R residency program at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital/MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, is one of just 10 recipients of the 2016 Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). He was chosen for this prestigious honor from more than 9,800 residency program directors representing all specialties. Congratulations, Dr. Whitehair! Read more.

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