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.
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.
Make Plans Now to Join us for the 2011 KPMA Annual Scientific Meeting Embassy Suites Hotel, Lexington
May 20-22, 2011
For current information, including exhibitor information, click here!
A Special thanks to everyone who made our 2010 Conference such a great success!
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.
Special discounted rate through March 31, 2010 on OSHAMadeEZ training!
Click here to find out more information.
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
For further information contact: Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association 1501 Twilight Trail Frankfort, KY 40601 Toll free 800-522-1321 (502) 223-5322 (502) 223-4937 FAX e-mail: info@kypma.org
