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September 27, 2017

 

Annual Assembly


Enjoy a Glass of ReHOPilitation at the President’s Reception

Don’t miss the President’s Reception at the Wynkoop Brewing Company. Challenge your peers to a friendly game of billiards or shuffleboard, participate in pub trivia, and enjoy New American pub grub in the brewery’s billiards parlor. Kick back, relax, and listen to the Rocky MTN Blue Grass live band with a freshly-brewed glass of ReHOPilitation—our custom AAPM&R beer, named by our members! Purchase your $40 ticket today.

Limited Seats Remaining

If you’re interested in attending an #AAPMR2017 preconference course and skills lab, sign up now! As of today, only a few seats are left.

60 Minutes of Concentrated Learning on Your Lunch Hour!

Complimentary Lunch and Learn Presentations highlight issues such as patient education, specific products, and therapeutic areas. Registration is not required, all are welcome, and lunch will be provided (first-come, first-served). Learn more.

Attend a Satellite Symposia

AAPM&R allows third-party sponsored CME activities called Satellite Symposia. The third-party may garner support for their activity from 1 or more industry companies. Third-party CME providers are required to follow all ACCME guidelines. Additional AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available. All are welcome, registration is not required, and breakfast is provided (first-come, first-served). Learn more.

Academy News


Celebrate and Reflect for Women in Medicine Month

September is the “official” time we recognize Women in Medicine Month, but let’s not stop there. It’s important to acknowledge women physicians throughout the year. Continue sharing your story and asking for advice. We’re here to support you – reach out to us at any time.

Thank you to all of our #FemalePhysiatristRockstars who have dedicated their time, wisdom, and talents to PM&R. You help keep physiatry moving forward!

NEW! Introducing the More Than Market

Show your love for physiatry with new merchandise! T-shirts, polos, hats, and mugs are all available for you to proudly display your love for physiatry. Browse the collection and place your order.

Attending #AAPMR2017? You will receive a complimentary Physiatry Day 2017 t-shirt onsite!

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Health Policy/Advocacy


Coding Q&A

Got coding questions? Your Academy has the answers. Each month we feature a member’s question with an answer provided by AAPM&R’s Reimbursement and Policy Review Committee (RPRC).

Q: Can I bill a second code if I aspirate a joint and then inject the same joint?

Find the answer here.

Do you have a coding or billing question? Contact AAPM&R at codingquestions@aapmr.org for assistance.

Complimentary Webinar on November 15: Fast and Furious Coding—Inpatient Physiatry

Join AAPM&R Reimbursement and Policy Review Committee members Drs. Christopher Garrison, Jeff Johns and Jackie Tran for a rapid-fire review of inpatient physiatry coding. Register here.

Access to 2016 PQRS Feedback Reports and 2016 Annual Quality and Resource Use Reports Now Available

Access and review your 2016 PQRS Feedback Report and 2016 Annual QRUR now to determine whether you are subject to the 2018 PQRS downward payment adjustment and your practice’s 2018 Value Modifier payment adjustment as well as information on how to file an informal review. Learn more.

Upcoming MIPS and Quality Improvement Webinars

The American Medical Association (AMA) is hosting 2 webinars: “Where to Start? Breaking Down the Complexity of MIPS” on October 18 and “Root-Cause Analysis: Digging Deep to Improve” on November 29. Learn more.

Physiatry News


Complete the Medscape Physician Lifestyle Survey

AAPM&R and Medscape are collaborating to raise the presence of the specialty on the popular physician website. One way we hope to do that is through the Medscape Lifestyle Survey, which is currently open. Do your part and help move physiatry forward by completing the survey. Responses are due by Monday, October 2. Help us take the first step in what we hope is a fruitful collaboration for the specialty!

Sponsored Webinar: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment: A Look at Neurotoxin Case-Based Scenarios

Join a clinical discussion as highly-regarded physiatrist Dr. Cristin McKenna, of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, presents case-based scenarios of neurotoxin injection therapy for the treatment of adult upper limb spasticity and cervical dystonia. Learn more.