APMA News - February 2011 - (Page 6)

APMANews APMA News (ISSN 8750-2585) is published monthly, except bimonthly in July/August and November/December, by the American Podiatric Medical Association, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-1621 (301-581-9200). Periodicals postage paid at Bethesda, MD, and at additional mailing offices. APMA News is distributed as an APMA membership benefit. Statements of opinion expressed in this magazine are not necessarily endorsed by the APMA. Acceptance and publication of advertisements, news stories, or product information does not imply endorsement or approval of the company, product, or service by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Printed in USA. Fax 301-530-2752. America’s Foot and Ankle Physicians and Surgeons februAry 2011 l FEATURES l A New Era in APMA Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Find out what our new strategic communications plan means for members. Model Fee-Parity Law Now Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 New model law project is a key resource for states. Looking Forward to 2011 with ASPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Get the latest in podiatric surgical education. Nadia Sadeghi: A Long Road to Podiatric Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 APMA News profiles a student whose path to podiatric medicine took her around the world. Destination Boston: 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Plan your trip to Boston, this year’s destination for The National. AnnuAl SubScription rAteS A $35.00 subscription to APMA News is included in the annual membership dues of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Subscriptions are unavailable to nonmembers who are eligible for membership. 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Munsey, DPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2011 Call for Awards Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Members Who Know Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 CPME Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Federal Advocacy Forum By Phillip E . 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - February 2011

APMA News - February 2011
Contents
In Short
President’s Message
A New Era in APMA Communications
Model Fee-Parity Law Now Available
Looking Forward to 2011 with ASPS
Nadia Sadeghi: A Long Road to Podiatric Medicine
Destination Boston: 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting
Annual Scientific Meeting Registration Form
Insurance Advisor
2011 Call for Awards Nominations
Members Who Know Media
CPME Update
Federal Advocacy Forum
Young Members Update
Coding Update
Talking Practice Enhancement
IT Consultant
New Members
Death Notices
In Memoriam: John Carson
Worthy of Note
Resolutions Submissions
Development Update
APMAPAC Update
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index

APMA News - February 2011