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Make plans today to attend OHFAMA's Annual Business Meeting and Wound Care Seminar being held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Embassy Suites - Columbus Airport. |
Your Guide to Ohio Podiatry: News, Updates, and Community HighlightsThe Fall 2024 OHFAMA Journal brings you the latest in Ohio podiatry. We cover key topics from advocacy to member spotlights. You'll find updates on HIPAA and cybersecurity, exciting research from our residents, and a calendar of upcoming events. This issue connects you with what matters in our podiatric community. Grab your copy to stay in the know about Ohio podiatry! |
Updates from CGS Medicare including new coding fact sheets and using third party billing company webinar information. |
The Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association (OHFAMA) Board of Trustees named Luci Ridolfo, CAE, as the new OHFAMA executive director, effective June 2024. |
Make plans today to attend OHFAMA's Annual Business Meeting and Wound Care Seminar being held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Embassy Suites - Columbus Airport. |
The Spring 2024 issue of The OHFAMA Journal is now available on the OHFAMA website. Read about the latest membership news, coding and compliance updates, advocacy news, and much more! |
The OHFAMA Service Award will be presented to Marc Greenberg, DPM, and Kelly Whaley, DPM, May 16 at the 108th Annual Ohio Foot & Ankle Scientific Seminar. The Service Award is given to deserving recipients who have demonstrated commitment to fulfilling the mission of OHFAMA through dedicated leadership and volunteerism at the Academy and state level. |
Make plans today to attend Ohio’s pre-eminent podiatric educational seminar – the 108th Annual Foot and Ankle Scientific Seminar – on May 16-17 at the Columbus Hilton at Easton. This year’s event will cover a broad variety of educational topics, including diabetic management, updates on current technology, malpractice, coding, artificial intelligence, pain management, and much more. |
The Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Foundation is launching a new webinar series to support your mental health. Our Physician Wellness Series, Healing the Whole You, kicks off with a free webinar entitled, "Check Up for Your Financial Health" on Tuesday, April 9. |
On March 19, Ohioans will once again go to the polls to vote on a large amount of local, statewide and national issues. There will be 52 voting primaries (32 GOP, 20 Democrat) on Tuesday between candidates of the Ohio House and Ohio Senate alone. Learn more about key statewide and local races with our election preview. |
The Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association is pleased to announce the re-launch of The OHFAMA Journal. The refreshed quarterly publication features a new and improved design and enhanced content to keep you, our members, up to speed on the latest membership, coding and compliance, continuing education, and advocacy news. |
New OHFAMA President Thom Arnold, DPM, is the subject of the Member Spotlight in the winter issue of The OHFAMA Journal. Learn why Dr. Arnold chose podiatry, how he got involved in OHFAMA, and his unique ties to the creator of Script Ohio. |
Bruce Saferin, DPM, who served on the State Medical Board of Ohio for 10 years, will be a presenter at an upcoming APMA mini summit, Licensing Board Consolidation: Pros and Cons, on Wednesday, February 28 from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST. |
Sarah Abshier, DPM, was appointed to serve a four-year term representing the Health Care Professional Advisory Committee (HCPAC) on the CPT Editorial Panel. She is believed to be only the second podiatric physician and second female to serve in this capacity. |
APMA will host the third installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, "New Year and New Coding Updates" on Thursday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m. Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Sarah Abshier, DPM, will present. |
The completion of a Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) provides members with valuable lessons to avoid common mistakes when billing for routine foot care and debridement of nails. |
Longtime Cincinnati-area congressman Brad Wenstrup, DPM, announced November 9 that he will be retiring from Congress at the conclusion of his term. Dr. Wenstrup, a longtime OHFAMA member and the only podiatric physician and surgeon serving in Congress, was first elected in 2012. |
