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11:30 - 12:15Communications Workshop► Communications techniques that motivate patients to say “yes”► Role playing► Change management

12:15 - 1:15Lunch Break

1:15 - 2:15Integrating a ComprehensiveDME Program into a Podiatric Practice► Overcoming integration hurdles► DME product review ► In-office dispensing product review

2:30 - 5:00Coding, Billing & Compliance Review for DME

8:30 - 9:15Determining the DME Potential in Your Practice

9:15 - 10:30Orthopedic Assessment► Biomechanical evaluations • Basic Review of mechanical influence on the lower extremities • Super structure evaluations – looking at the whole body in order to determine the underlying etiologies

10:45 - 11:30Custom Foot Orthotics Review► Proper patient selection and assessment► Prescription writing – matching the right orthotic to the right patient

12:15 - 1:15Lunch Break

8:30 - 10:00Ankle Foot Orthotics — Controlling the Uncontrollable Foot► Clinical indications► Patient assessment ► Prescription writing► Casting techniques► Billing and coding

11:30 - 12:15The Role of the Podiatric Medical Assistant in Your Treatment Protocols

1:15 - 2:00Anatomical Leg Inequality:Its Clinical Significance and Treatment► Description of musculoskeletal conditions that can be caused by leg length inequality► Determine how much of a length discrepency a patient possesses ► Determine how much of discrepency needs to be addressed to reduce symptoms of the musculoskeletal condition► Treatment protocol

2:00 - 3:30A Practical Biomechanical Examination

Interactive program to assist the clinical practitioner in doing a comprehensive examination of the musculoskeletal system of the lower extremity.► Systematic approach to evaluate a patient • Joint range of motion, both weight and non-weight bearing • Muscle strength • Muscle flexibility • Postural alignment► Relate the significance of the findings to the patient’s chief complaint

10:00 - 11:30Casting Workshop► Casting for foot orthotics► Casting for ankle foot orthoses► AFO measurements

3:45 - 4:15Troubleshooting Your Orthotic Therapy► Common orthotic problems • Causes • Solutions

4:15 - 5:00Pathomechanics of Hallux Abducto Valgus► Various etiologies of bunions from different perspectives► How pathological gait has a negative effect on the 1st MP joint ► Abnormal function of the 1st ray and its effect over time on bunion formation► Algorithm for the progress of bunion formation

► A thorough review of Medicare DME Supplier Standards► DME documentation requirements for patient charts ► Medical necessity requirements► Proper coding for DME► Accounts receivable management

Day 1 Session Goals and Objectives

Day 2 Session Goals and Objectives

Our Distinguished Faculty

Dr. Kim Ross received his Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo in 2003 under the su-pervision of Dr. S. McGill. Dr. Ross graduated in 1987 from The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (C.M.C.C.). Since 1988 he has been teaching chiropractic skills and body biomechanics at C.M.C.C. and currently holds the title of Associate Professor. Dr. Ross has lectured in over 50 cities across the globe on foot and body biomechanics including Canada, USA, Ireland, Australia and Switzerland.

Dr. Kim Ross B.Sc., M.Sc., D.C., Ph.D.

Dr. Justin Wernick is a noted international expert in the field of human walking. He has practiced podiatric medicine for 50 years. Dr. Wernick has dedicated his life to the ongoing education of other medical practitioners in the field of walking. Dr. Wernick is a Diplomat in The American Board of Podiatric orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine and a Professor in the Department of Orthope-dic Sciences at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York.

Dr. Justin Wernick D.P.M.

Hoda Henein is President and CEO of Active Processing Inc. (Active Management), a practice man-agement consulting and billing company, specializing in revenue enhancement for many practice specialists. Hoda is a billing management specialist and has over 16 years experience in the medical and billing field, a reimbursement specialist focusing on DME and general podiatry billing. She is also a Fellow, Speaker and Billing and Coding Advisor for the AAPPM (American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management), and currently lectures nationwide.

Hoda Henein President & CEO, Active Management, Inc.

Jason Kraus has held executive management positions in the healthcare industry for 30 years. Currently, he is Executive Vice President of Langer Biomechanics, Inc. Before rejoining Langer, Jason was a partner in the practice consulting firm S.O.S. Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC and Executive Vice President of Realm Labs. He recently served as the Chairman of the Corporate Advisory Board of the American Podiatric Student Medical Association, Trustee of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management and Co-Chairman of the Corporate Partners Board of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice.

Jason Kraus Executive Vice President, Langer Biomechanics, Inc.

Dr. Graf has been actively involved in podiatry for the past 42 years. Although retired from private practice in 2001, he still is an active staff member at the San Francisco VA medical center where he serves as an attendant in the Department of Surgery and has conducted research on therapeutic approaches for high risk foot management particularly those problems associated with peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Graf is one of the founders and current CEO of the STS Company, a manufacturer and distributor of specialized and unique casting materials used for taking molds of extremity parts for fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices.

Dr. Peter Graf D.P.M., CEO of STS Company

Lynn Homisak, PRT is principal owner, consultant and coach of SOS Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC, a staff-focused consulting company that studies, develops and facilitates “success” strategies for podiatrists and their staff all across the nation. Lynn has 39 extensive years of hands-on experience in the podiatric medical profession and over the past 8 years, she has responded to doctor requests to visit their offices in a professional consultative capacity to advise primarily on management issues.

Lynn Homisak PRT, SOS Healthcare Management Solutions

Learn how to vertically integrate DME and in-office dispensing into your

podiatric practice. The seminar begins with a complete biomechanics refresher course and ends with a documentation and compliance review. Attending the program will enable you to provide more comprehensive treatment to your patients and substantially improve the financial performance of your practice.

Who should attend?Podiatrists who want to successfully integrate a biomechanically sound DME program into their office. Attending practitioners will be able to demonstrably improve patient outcomes and practice profits.

Approved for 13.5 CME CreditsProvided by: New York College of Podiatric Medicine, approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of Continuing Medical Education.

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Unrestricted educational grants provided by: Active Management, Inc., Langer Biomechanics, Inc., STS Company and SOS Healthcare Management Solutions

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Cancellation Policy: All cancellations received 72 hours before the seminar will be refunded. All cancellations received that are less than 72 hours before the seminar date are subject to a $50.00 administration fee.