APMA News - March/April 2024 - 2

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In This Issue
In most issues of APMA News, this space is home to the
President's Message. This month, you'll hear from newly installed
President Lawrence Santi, DPM, via the transcript of his inaugural
speech (see below). As your association, APMA strives to provide
you with the latest in advocacy developments, interesting feature
stories, and much more. In this special digital-only issue, you'll
find the following:
Inaugural Speech of APMA President: Witness the inauguration
of our new president, Lawrence Santi, DPM, marking a
significant moment in steering the course of our association's
leadership. Watch the video and check out Dr. Santi's inspiring
inaugural speech on page 14.
Are You the Next APMA CEO? In this issue, we bid a grateful
farewell to APMA Executive Director and CEO James R. Christina,
DPM, who retired March 31 (see page 6). We also look to the
future: Are you a visionary leader with a passion for advancing
medicine in America? APMA is seeking a dynamic and innovative
CEO to lead our esteemed organization into the future. Learn
more about this exciting opportunity on page 16.
Spotlight on the Latest Recipients of the APMA Seal: Learn
more about APMA's Seal of Approval and Seal of Acceptance, and
check out the latest list of accepted and approved products to
recommend to your patients.
Ensuring the Future of Podiatry: Your association continues
to advocate for its members and their ability to practice to the full
extent of their education and training. In this issue's installment
of APMAPAC Chair, Randy Kaplan, DPM, asks members for their
support in the 2024 elections to amplify APMA's advocacy efforts.
Communicating Unexpected Outcomes to Patients: As a
physician, you have most likely experienced an unexpected
outcome in your care and treatment of a patient. In this issue's
Coverage Corner, learn how you can protect yourself from risk
and maintain a healthy physician-patient relationship in the event
of an unexpected outcome.
Coding: Let APMA's experts clarify ongoing confusion about
what constitutes a primary tendon repair versus a secondary
repair in this issue's Coding Update column.
APMA Members Serving Abroad: Join APMA member Yaron
Raducanu, DPM, as he shares his experiences from a medical
mission to Nigeria, addressing unique podiatric health challenges
in the region.
Stay informed and inspired with the latest insights and advancements
in podiatric medicine in this issue of APMA News.
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