Welcome to the Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association

The Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association is the professional association for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine serving the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and is an affiliate of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

KPMA is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of podiatric continuing medical education courses.

KPMA provides advocacy on behalf of Podiatric Physicians within the Commonwealth of Kentucky and promotes the art and science of Podiatric medicine and the betterment of public health. 

For referral to your nearest Podiatric Physician, use the Physician Finder to the right of the page or call 800-522-1321

KPMA President Pat Ginney, DPM presents Vivian Rodes, DPM with the 
2012 Podiatrist of the Year Award

Make Plans Now to Join Us April 19-21, 2013 at the fabulous French Lick Springs Hotel

After the investments of over $500 Million dollars, this grand property has returned to the glamour of the 1920's.  There is something for everyone in the family.  Check it out at http://www.frenchlick.com/  

 The Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association has partnered with Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance Agency and Medical Protective, a Warren Buffett/Berkshire Hathaway insurance company, the nation’s leading defender and protector of healthcare providers for over 110 years, to offer members an exclusive KPMA Professional Liability Insurance Program. The Program will offer qualified members a 10% member associate credit and access to specialized risk management courses.

Not familiar with all the benefits of Medical Protective coverage? Here are some highlights:

• The strongest financial strength ratings in the industry: A.M. Best (A++) and S&P (AA+)
• Loss of earnings reimbursement up to $2,500 per day subject to an annual maximum of $10,000, while participating in your defense
• Winning over 91% of cases that go to trial*
• Closing over 80% of claims without a loss payment*
• Industry leading defense team, including a podiatric physician review of claims
•  Both Occurrence and Claims-Made policy forms
• Full consent to settle**
• First dollar defense in addition to policy limits
• Proven results since 1899

If you have not evaluated your professional liability coverage in a while, now is the right time to compare rates and features. After all, it’s your assets, your reputation, and your career on the line – you deserve the best protection!

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888-499-6880 and complete a short, no-obligation application to receive a FREE $10 Amazon Gift Card.

 Click here for more information about MedPro

 New Medicaid Advisory Issued

Medicaid  has issued an update on durable medical equipment reimbursements and rules.  To view the entire advisory by clicking HERE.  Of specific interest to the podiatric community is the following:

The following codes will no longer require a PA but are subject to diagnosis restrictions ( 250.00-250.90, 375.20 or 459.89) and have a quantity limit of two per calendar year: A5500, A5503-08, A5510 A5512 has a limit of six per calendar year. 

 Roll out of Meaningful Use NPRM and Standards and Certification Criteria IFR

CMS and ONC Issue Regulations Proposing a Definition of ‘Meaningful Use’ and Setting Standards for Electronic Health Record Incentive Program The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) encourage public comment on two regulations issued today that lay a foundation for improving quality, efficiency and safety through meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology.

Click on each topic to view PDF document.

UPDATED - Meaningful Use Definition Matrix

Meaningful Use Release

HITECH Medicaid Fact Sheet

HITECH Medicare Fact Shet

HITECH MU Fact Sheet

Additional Website resources:

The Recovery Act Health IT Page with new Factsheet is: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Recovery/11_HealthIT.asp.

A copy of the ONC Regulation is available at: http://healthit.hhs.gov/standardsandcertification.

The HHS Press Release is available at: https://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp.

The CMS Fact Sheets are available at: https://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/fact_sheets.asp.

 PECOS required registration is coming to participate in Federal Medicare Programs.  Click HERE for the information you need to be in compliance.

 EMR/HITECH Requirements Coming Soon

Information is still being developed for the final system requirements.  There is a great deal of confusion between PMR and EMR systems and what will qualify for the requirements and incentive payments.  Click HERE to access three YouTube videos for the Fox Consulting Group that provide a very clear ABCs of EMR/HITECH.

 Be sure to check out a new available news service!  News Briefs from AJM Plus SmartBrief are available on the News Tab of the KPMA website!  Check out this new source for national news in a digest form.  This free service provides news for twenty different professions and industries. 

 KPMA PAC Fund Contributions Can Be Made Here! Only Personal Credit Cards, Please 

NO CORPORATE CREDIT CARDS

  PODIATRY IN THE NEWS

Click HERE for Links to National News Relevant to Podiatry