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Worthy of Note Young Physician Meets with VA Governor for Second Time Stanley Idiculla, DPM, an APMA Young Physician member practicing in Northern Virginia, took the opportunity to bring podiatry’s message to his state governor for the second time in June. Dr. Idiculla had previously participated in a small breakfast meeting with the governor (read “Young Physician Meets with VA Governor” in the April issue of Your APMA). He reconnected with Governor Bob McDonnell (R) at a dinner in Ashburn, VA, in June. Before this second meeting, he spoke with APMA’s State Advocacy staff to get talking points. At APMA staff’s suggestion, Dr. Idiculla is investigating becoming more involved with his state’s health policy infrastructure. “It would be a great asset to have a podiatrist represent important viewpoints during this time of healthcare reform,” Dr. Idiculla said. He also noted that his participation in the APMA Young Physician Institute in May was particularly helpful in preparing him for his most recent meeting. “The meeting provided the information and knowledge to make my encounters with senators and the governor all the more productive,” he said. Do you have an opportunity to meet with leaders in your state or community? Contact APMA’s State Advocacy department at 301-581-9200 to prepare! n Left to right: Sandy Hennessey, RN; James Hill, DPM; Vicki Anton Athens, DPM; and Mary Compeau, RN. Dr. Anton Athens and Dr. Hill led the mission to Nicaragua. Seventh Podiatric Medical Mission to Nicaragua a Success Podiatrists treated more than 100 patients without access to advanced medical care and performed 29 surgeries in Chinandega, Nicaragua in April. The medical mission was organized by Vicki Anton Athens, DPM, and James Hill, DPM, of Athens Podiatry Group, a medical practice that has been serving southeast Michigan residents for more than 25 years. The surgeries included procedures for club foot, amputation, and ankle fracture. Athens Podiatry Group was joined by Rotary International District 6400 of Michigan, which initiated the program, in this mission. A special partner this year was 20/20 Imaging Company, which provides digital imaging solutions for podiatrists and specializes in current digital technology. Bob Salzman, president of 20/20 Imaging, donated the use of a digital X-ray machine, making it possible for the doctors to assess patients and plan surgeries in detail. “20/20 Imaging was pleased to participate in this important goodwill mission,” said Melanie Murdock, regional sales manager for 20/20 Imaging. “Our business is to help doctors treat their patients with the best X-ray technology available so they can focus on taking care of people. We’re happy that our technology contributed to so many successful surgeries.” “Our medical missions to Nicaragua have become an important aspect of our work at Athens Podiatry Group,” said Dr. Athens. “We believe that sharing our expertise is critical to our personal growth and to our experience in serving patients. Our neighbors in Nicaragua are so deserving of this attention, and this partnership with Rotary and 20/20 Imaging is an example of how like-minded people can collaborate in serving those less fortunate than themselves.” n Infectious Disease and Diabetic Foot Expert Lectures at NYCPM Benjamin Lipsky, MD, internationally known expert in infectious diseases and management of diabetic foot infections, visited the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) in April to deliver a distinguished guest lecture, “Update on the Assessment and Management of Diabetic Foot Infections.” He was well received by a lecture hall packed with students, residents, and faculty. Pre-med student Shane Holzworth, left, Dr. Deepa Bhatt, back, and equipment technician Frank Sweet, front, prepare a patient for X-ray. 70 APMA News July/August 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - July/August 2012

APMA News - July/August 2012
President’s Message
Contents
Innovative, Intuitive, Inventive
Health Policy & Practice Committees Meet to Address Issues Facing Podiatrists
MPMA Instrumental in Uncovering Health-care Fraud
Does the Media Still Matter?
Introducing APMA’s ACO Workgroup
APMA By the Decade
The US House of Representatives Recognizes APMA’s 100th Anniversary
2011 Podiatric Practice Survey
Profiles in Progress
Reimbursement
Federal Advocacy Forum
List of Cosponsors to the Equity and Access for Podiatric Physicians Under Medicaid Act
APMAPAC Chair Report
IT Consultant
Technofile
Get 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting Coverage
Annual Scientific Meeting Preliminary Program
Annual Scientific Meeting Sponsors
Annual Scientific Meeting Registration Form
APMA All Stars
In Short
CPME Invitation for Comments
Worthy of Note
Call for Committee Nominations
Affiliates Corner
List of Affiliated Organizations
Insurance Advisor
Bylaws Propositions Due
New Members
Death Notices
APMAPAC Update
Development Update
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index
10 Questions
Your APMA
100th Anniversary Commemorative Section

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