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Have it Your Way at The National 2019

here are many factors to consider when choosing how to
earn your required CECH. Do you prefer to focus on
specific topics, or is a broad selection of lectures more
your speed? How important is the value per CECH and finding
more opportunities to improve your practice? Do you want to
build in extra time to make a vacation out of the event or choose
the weekend-only option to minimize your time away?
No matter your preference, the APMA 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National), July 11-14 in Salt Lake City, is the
right fit for you. The National is the must-attend meeting for
every foot and ankle physician and surgeon because no other
meeting can match its scope. Learn more about the meeting at
www.apma.org/thenational.

Topics that Matter to You
Whether you consider yourself a podiatric surgeon, specialist, or generalist, The National has the education you need. The
diverse educational program gives you the option to learn about
as many topics as possible or focus on a few favorite subjects.
You can also choose to supplement your time in the lecture hall
with hands-on workshops and non-CECH lunch symposia.
The National also offers a variety of ways to learn. In addition to traditional lectures, attendees can browse poster abstracts
to learn about the latest cutting-edge research in the field; get a
Jeopardy-style refresher through the Podiatry School Student
Quiz Bowl; and see residency directors go head-to-head against
former residents in the Controversy Debates.

attend; at The National, you are getting that in addition to another 23 CECH of clinical education for the same price!

Business or Pleasure?
If you have the opportunity to extend your time out of your
practice, The National's location is perfect for you. Salt Lake City
is a vibrant city with growing arts, restaurant, and craft beer
scenes. Explore some of the dozen national parks and monuments within a few hours' drive to the city or stay closer and
check out the Olympic venues in Park City.
If your time is at a premium, The National has you covered,
too, with its new weekend-only option. If you can't make the
full event, you can now register at a reduced rate for Saturday
and Sunday only. You will earn up to 14 CECH and still hit
many program highlights, including access to the exhibit hall
and Sunday's coding education.
Register for The National by June 17 for the best possible
value. Head over to www.apma.org/thenational now to find
out what makes The National the right meeting for you and
to complete your online registration.
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Maximizing Value

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The Great Salt Lake.

The Wasatch Mountains above Salt Lake City at sunset.

The Great Salt Lake and Wasatch Mountains by Shutterstock/Johnny Adolphson.

The National offers attendees up to 28 CECH. APMA members pay only $499 when they register by June 17. Additionally,
young physicians, residency directors, and Federal Service component members pay only $299. However, the value of The National goes far beyond the price to attend.
PICA policyholders attending The National are eligible for
up to a 15-percent premium discount for attending the risk
management programming. Those attendees who have participated in other meetings or the home study and received a
10-percent discount can receive an additional 5-percent discount for attending the risk management programming at
The National.
On Sunday, attendees will receive five hours of reimbursement education, first through a breakfast symposium covering
MIPS and then at the Harry Goldsmith, DPM, Memorial Coding Seminar. This session will cover medically unlikely edits,
DME, and coding compliance and documentation. A standalone
reimbursement and coding seminar could cost up to $500 to

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