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Many of the goals of Vision 2015, including recognition of podiatrists as physicians, can only be achieved with the grassroots support of the states. We’ve seen in our State Component SelfAssessment survey that some states have had more success than others achieving that grassroots momentum among their members. I’m here to tell you that until every APMA member makes a commitment to his or her state component society, to APMA, and to the profession of podiatric medicine, we won’t fully achieve our goals. Complaining about our problems does nothing to solve them. Instead of opining about perceived failures, get involved and change the profession for the better. Michigan has had such tremendous success because every member is involved. Every member, for example, has at least one connection with a legislator, and the state component uses those connections to build relationships. Participate in the work of your state component society. Serve on committees and share any connections you may have with legislators, members of the state medical or osteopathic association, state boards, payer medical directors, and other stakeholders. Make casual connections to those individuals count by turning them into solid relationships. Our colleagues in Michigan also understand that relationship-building requires long-term commitment, mutual trust and respect, and significant effort. You may have a connection with a legislator, for example, who doesn’t vote in favor of podiatrists on every single issue. But if you expend the time and energy to educate that legislator about podiatric medicine and inform his or her staff of the issues that are important to you as a constituent, you may get the one critical vote you really need. Focus on long-term outcomes and don’t expect immediate success. Be persistent in your efforts, and you will see results. As author and educator Christian D. Larson said, “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you greater than any obstacle.” You can read more about the State Advocacy Forum on page 18. Also, find out how one podiatrist’s long-term relationship with a very high-profile patient paid dividends for the profession and one of our schools on page 14. Read the compelling story of our colleagues who were on the scene as first responders during the Boston Marathon bombings on page 10—it will make you very proud to be a podiatrist. Thank you to all of you who participated in this year’s State Advocacy Forum, and in particular to our committed colleagues in Michigan. I encourage every APMA member to follow their lead and make a difference in your state and for the profession as a whole! Editor Peggy Tresky Assistant Editor Aimee R. Condayan Contributing Editor Will Scott Art Director/Production Manager Edith A. Caro Editor Emeritus David J. Zych © 2013, APMA 6 APMA News June 2013 Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM, President

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - June 2013

APMA News - June 2013
President’s Message
Table of Contents
The Boston Marathon Bombings: Podiatrists on the Front Line
Committee Nominations Requested
What’s the Deal with Biomechanics? How One APMA Member Helped Jerry Seinfeld End Years of Pain
The New Wave of HIPAA Changes: The Final Omnibus Rule of 2013
APMA State Advocacy Forum
Resolutions Submission Deadlines
Emotional Intelligence and Residency Education
Practice Survey Data: Practice Owner Type
It’s All Happening at The National!
Annual Scientific Meeting Registration Forms
Annual Scientific Meeting Sponsors
APMAPAC Chair Report
Coverage Corner
IT Consultant
Inside APMA’s Social Media
Bylaws Propositions Due
Website Wisdom
On the Road with APMA
Small Business 101
CPME Update
Young Physicians’ Accomplishments
Worthy of Note
Affiliates Corner
New Members
Death Notices
APMAPAC Update
Development Update
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index
10 Questions
Your APMA

APMA News - June 2013