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National News
06/20/2017
Podiatry Protection Plan Overview Webinar Recording Now Available!
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02/13/2017
Medicaid Enrollment Termination Warning
The federal regulation 42 CFR 455.414 requires providers to revalidate their enrollment with the New York State Medicaid Program. The deadline for submission of revalidation packages was January 31...
01/04/2017
DEA Renewal Notification Change
Starting January 1, 2017, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is eliminating the informal grace period which the agency...
12/02/2016
Trump’s Plan For Healthcare
President-elect Donald Trump has made a big push to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act...
11/08/2016
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month provides NYSPMA the opportunity to help educate the public about a podiatrist’s critical role...
09/13/2016
CMS Proposes New Rules To Address ACA Failures
CMS has proposed rule changes in light of recent withdrawals and heavy financial losses from major...
08/15/2016
Are You Violating the Medicare Billing Laws?
Federal officials recently warned doctors may be subject to penalties if they persist in these practices...
07/26/2016
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Blocking Takeovers
U.S. antitrust officials have filed lawsuits to block Anthem Inc.’s takeover of rival health-insurer Cigna...
State News
06/20/2017
Podiatry Protection Plan Overview Webinar Recording Now Available!
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04/24/2017
Opioid Training Courses Online
The mandatory opioid training courses are now available online. To earn credit, you must register for and watch a minimum of fifty (50) minutes of each of the three webinar recordings...
03/17/2017
Required Postings by The New York State Department of Labor
There are postings that are required of all employer in New York State. This information is on the New York State Department of Labor website...
03/17/2017
Cuomo Signs Health Insurer Changes
Governor Cuomo has signed into law two bills designed to reduce some of the administrative burdens on practitioners in their dealings with health insurers...
03/17/2017
Mandatory Opioid Education Guidance
Podiatrists licensed under Title Eight of the Education Law in New York and who have a DEA registration number to prescribe controlled substances...
01/20/2017
Opioid Training Update
The Governor has signed into a law an amendment to the public health law regarding training in pain management and opioid prescriptions...
12/02/2016
Retaining Medical Records
The medical records regarding your patient should be retained in a secure manner...
12/02/2016
Notice from the NY Department of Health
The NY Department of Health and the NY Department of Financial Services recently sent a co-branded letter...
11/08/2016
Medicaid Dual Eligible Patients – What to Expect
Many of you continue to have questions regarding whether DPMs can bill Medicaid Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries...
11/08/2016
Fidelis Repayment Requests
Members have contacted NYSPMA regarding a Fidelis correspondence about overpayment on secondary surgical codes...
10/17/2016
HHS Releases New ADA Compliance Requirements
Earlier this year, HHS’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR), finalized its rule aimed at advancing health...
10/10/2016
Cuomo Vetoes 2 of 3 E-Prescribing Bills
Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed 2 of 3 bills designed to modify and make it easier for either patients or...
10/10/2016
Revalidation Required for Medicaid Enrollment
The federal regulation 42 CFR 455.414 requires providers to revalidate their enrollment with the New York State Medicaid...
09/19/2016
Medical Marijuana Dispensing: Clarification
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) launched the State's Medical Marijuana Program...
09/19/2016
Workers Compensation Board Adjusts Fee Schedule
The NY State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has announced fee schedule changes for podiatrists...
09/13/2016
New York Releases Marketplace Enrollment Data
The New York State Health Department announced more than 2.8 million people signed up for health...
08/23/2016
New York Changes to Minimum Wage & Paid Leave
On April 1, 2016 New York State had some significant changes to employment law that will affect...
08/09/2016
New Opioid Laws Impact Podiatric Training and Prescribing
The Governor has signed into a law an amendment to the public health law regarding training in pain...
08/01/2016
New York DOH Rethinking Dual Eligible Program
Due to poor enrollment, the NY State Department of Health (DOH) is reviewing its Fully Integrated Duals...
08/01/2016
Oscar Plans To Downsize, Actively Recruit Podiatrists
Health insurer Oscar will cut its network in half for 2017 and will no longer cover many of New York...
Association News
06/29/2017
New York State Podiatric Medical Association Installs First Caribbean-Born Female as President Long Island Podiatrist Patricia Nicholas, DPM, will serve as the 75th President
NEW YORK – The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) is proud to announce the election of Patricia Nicholas, DPM, as the 75th president of the association.
06/20/2017
Podiatry Protection Plan Overview Webinar Recording Now Available!
Click here to access the recording.
05/15/2017
Thaler Named TCP Director of Marketing
Talar Capital Partners (TCP), a NYSPMA corporate partner, has named Len Thaler as its East Coast Marketing Director. Thaler served as the Executive Director of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association from 2004 to 2014...
05/15/2017
Texting A Patient: Your Liabilities
Many providers are attempting to increase availability and patient communication through text messaging. Many providers find it more convenience and efficient than e-mail and traditional phone messages...
04/24/2017
Podiatry Protection Program Registration Underway
New York State Podiatric Medical Association Podiatry Protection Program (PPP) is available to members in good standing. The Plan is designed to protect...
03/17/2017
Call for Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments
RESOLUTIONS: The deadline for submitting resolutions for consideration at the 2017 NYSPMA House of Delegates is Friday, May 5...
03/17/2017
Call for Committee Volunteers - 2017
President-elect Patricia Nicholas, DPM is looking for enthusiastic member volunteers willing to give their time and expertise to participate as committee members for the 2017 - 2018 calendar year...
02/22/2017
House of Delegates Updates
NYSPMA will be sending 13 full delegates to the APMA House of Delegates and Legislative Conference March 17-22 in Washington DC...
02/13/2017
Public & Population Health Task Force Update
At the 2016 House of Delegates, the delegation approved the funding and formation of a Public and Population Health Task Force. This task force has been charged with...
02/13/2017
Legislative Update
Scope of Practice Language Refinement – Assembly Bill A01880 has been introduced by primary sponsor Gary Pretlow. Pretlow is circulating requests for additional sponsors...
02/03/2017
NY17 Clinical Conference and Exhibition Attracts Thousands
The NY17 Clinical Conference and Exhibition attracted nearly 2,500 DPMs, MDs, podiatric assistants, lecturers, students, residents and exhibitors from across the country and around the world...
02/02/2017
NYSPMA Welcomes Talar Capital Partners!
We are pleased to announce Talar Capital Partners (TCP) has become an NYSPMA Corporate Member...
02/02/2017
APMA State Advocacy Forum Scholarships
The APMA State Advocacy Forum is a biennial conference that provides an opportunity for state association leaders and representatives to discuss...
01/20/2017
Do You Work With A Community Health Center?
NYSPMA is working to identify the critical role podiatrists play in federally qualified health clinics and other community health centers...
01/04/2017
Student Shadowing Disclosure Form
We have developed a disclosure form for use by members who have individuals shadowing them in an office setting...
12/07/2016
Awards Committee Seeks Nominations
The charge of the committee is to recognize the accomplishments of members of NYSPMA. Its goal is to identify and honor those individuals...
12/07/2016
Audit Management Strategies: Be Prepared
Post-payment audits by Medicare and private insurance companies are occurring with increasing frequency...
12/02/2016
CAC PIAC Meeting Update
NYSPMA Executive Director Mike Borden and board members Nicholas D’Angelo and Daniel Keating attended the...
11/08/2016
Podiatrists Rank High In Best Jobs Poll
The US News and World Report has released its 2016 Top 100 Best Jobs rankings and podiatry is among the top 20...
11/08/2016
Public & Population Health Task Force
The Public & Population Health Task Force was formed at the House of Delegates last spring. The purpose of this...
10/24/2016
Call For Board & HOD Nominations
It is time to make known any interest in running for the NYSPMA Board of Trustees, and/or as a Delegate to the 2018 APMA House of Delegates...
10/24/2016
NY 17 Clinical Conference Registration Open
The 2017 Clinical Conference registration and Marriott room block are now open. NYSPMA member registrants, please carefully read the following...
08/26/2016
Board of Trustees Meeting Recap
Your officers met Tuesday, August 9 and the full Board of Trustees met Wednesday, August 10 at the NY...
08/09/2016
APMA Launches New App for iPhone & IPad
APMA has launched a new mobile app for iPhone and iPad users, The app offers mobile access to the latest...
08/09/2016
Testimonial Videos
We have some great new videos on the NYSPMA.org Membership page! Click the links below to watch...
07/26/2016
Liswood Receives APMA Service Award
NYSPMA Vice President Paul Liswood, DPM has been selected as a recipient of the 2016 APMA...
