ACFAS Update (Vol. 27 No. 5)

ACFAS VOLUME 27 ISSUE 5

NEWS from the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF FOOT AND ANKLE SURGEONS

Moved to May: ACFAS 2021 in Vegas Las Vegas is calling and hopefully you can answer the call in May 2021! In response to COVID-19 and the ongoing effort to offer members the option to learn and connect with colleagues at the 79th Annual Scientific Conference in-person, ACFAS 2021 is moving from February to May 18-21, 2021 in Las Vegas.

colleagues and experts in the field. Mark your calendars and plan to reconnect with your peers next May 18-21, 2021 in Las Vegas!

As the response to COVID-19 continues, ACFAS will communicate plans to ensure

a safe environment for all attendees and staff as well as any programming updates.

Information will be dispersed as it becomes available but visit acfas.org/LasVegas for more details.

Members look forward to the Annual Scientific Conference to connect with their peers in one place for the best educational program in foot and ankle surgery. We hope to keep this as an in-person meeting as it offers the opportunity to not only fully immerse yourself in cutting-edge educational offerings, but allows for the best part— the essential networking with your friends,

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President’s Perspective

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perspective

REINVEST I started this year off with the mindset that this was going to be a race, not necessarily a marathon, but more like a 400-meter dash.

Little did I know right out of the blocks, I would have the ‘Usain Bolt’-type competitor named COVID-19 setting the pace. It seems to have kicked us off at a quicker pace, however nothing too uncomfortable.

Having personal experience running several 400-meter races, I feel as though I’m hitting the 200-meter point of the race as I reach the halfway point in my presidential year. When hitting this point, it is easy to have a mental lapse and “let-up” but instead you need to “re-up” your mental focus—it’s the time when you have to reinvest and refocus your energies to cross the goal in good form.

Way too often, kids are forced to run the 400-meter dash at a track meet without any knowledge of how to run it effectively.

Often, they are thrown in and told to run as fast as they can for as long as they can, which ultimately sets them up for failure. A simple strategic discussion on how to go about running the race can make all the difference and a more enjoyable experience.

We can help our profession in a similar way by serving as mentors to our students, residents and fellows. As an established practi-

tioner, you can serve a valuable role in shaping the life of a young member and have the potential to be immortalized in the eyes of someone by serving as a life educator. The “youth” of the profession just completed some of the most challenging portions of their careers and are uncertain of the next step. ACFAS members can offer tremendous insight on their next steps to help ensure a successful career in foot and ankle surgery.

However, the difficulty lies in how to reach out. Fortunately, we have options through our ACFAS student chapters. To give some perspective, contact a student club near you by visiting the Student Center page on acfas.org.

Common questions from young members are, ‘What should I look for in a residency program?’ and ‘Should I do a fellowship program?’. You may be able to give insight into how to select a residency program, including surgical caseload, the variety of case types and rotations available for general medicine and surgery training. As a third and fourth year, there is limited access to this knowledge and they need assistance to make an educated decision on rotations and application for residency programs.

Your honest perspective can be another educational tool in their decision for their immediate future.

Questions for Dr. Nelson? Write him at president@acfas.org.

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Also, there can be confusion on board qualification and board certification for residents in their last year, then add in the challenges for hospital privileging and getting on insurance plans—it can all get overwhelming. As practicing foot and ankle surgeons, it makes sense to emphasize the importance of obtaining certification from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). It can be a watershed moment for those looking to use their multitude of procedures they learned in residency and without this crucial step, these new graduates will have difficulty pursuing hospital privileges. Any guidance you can give them in this process can help prevent needless duplication of efforts and still ensure a full cache of procedure options.

The importance of reinvestment cannot be overstated; we all have something to offer the future of our profession and taking time to do so can leave a lasting impression on so many.

You may also be at a point in your career where you are looking to mentally reinvest yourself into your practice. Fortunately, this is where WE can help YOU! Keep looking out for your educational offerings as travel and meeting return to baseline.

Scott C. Nelson, DPM, FACFAS ACFAS President

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news from the college

Dues Renewals 2021: Strength in Numbers The College is only able to exist — and thrive — due to the strength of our membership.

We’re continually working hard to support you during these unchartered times with numerous new initiatives, including creation of new virtual learning opportunities for physicians and access to the OnDemand platform of education for students, residents, and post-grad fellows; release of new position statements regarding the COVID-19 crisis and resumption of elective surgeries; and a plethora of practice management tools, from telehealth resources to financial aid legislation updates and small business guidance, and various tools to help you encourage your patients to be comfortable re-entering your offices.

To help provide additional support to you and your practice, we have implemented several new membership services to begin with our 2021 ACFAS dues renewal process, which starts in October and includes: These include: 䡲 Auto-Renewal Due to popular request, ACFAS is implementing the ability for our members to opt into an auto-renewal process, via credit card or check/EFT payment for future dues after 2021. These future dues will be automatically paid during the renewal process period so

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there will be no need to wait for an invoice for your dues to be paid.

Reduced Dues for Young Members To give the newest of our members time to get settled in their new positions as practicing physicians, all members up to three years out of residency or up to two years out of post-graduate fellowship will now pay 25 percent less dues.

The College is also implementing special one-time initiatives to help members in 2021 get over the hump of the COVID-19 crisis including: 䡲 Waiver of Fees All application and late fees are waived for 2021 to assist new members and to give current members more time to renew. 䡲 Waiver of Region Dues In conjunction with ACFAS national, ACFAS Regions are waiving their $35 dues payments for all members during the 2021 membership year. The ACFAS Regions Presidents Council is passionate about supporting their local Region members and are happy to be able to offer this assistance.

If you're having financial struggles due to the pandemic and need more support to stay a part of the College in 2021, the College wants to help. Please contact us at membership@acfas.org and let us know.

2020-21 EDUCATION PROGRAMS October 24–25, 2020 (Saturday/Sunday)

Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle Courses Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC) Chicago, IL November 14-15, 2020 (Saturday/Sunday)

Advanced Arthroscopy and Cartilage Restoration Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC) Rosemont, IL December 4-5, 2020 (Friday/Saturday)

Coding & Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Lake Buena Vista, FL May 18-21, 2021 (Tuesday–Friday)

Annual Scientific Conference Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada

*To be waitlisted for sold-out courses, contact Michelle Majewski at michelle.majewski@acfas.org

In Memory Steven M. Glubo, DPM, FACFAS Baltimore, MD Kenneth E. Lane, DPM, AACFAS Sand Springs, OK Robert H. Sheinberg, DPM, FACFAS Weston, FL David A. Spring, DPM, AACFAS Baton Rouge, LA

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news from the college

Mary Meyers Retires After 24 Years Twenty-four years, 23 Annual Scientific Conferences, 18 different On the Road courses, over 75 arthroscopy courses, dozens of various surgical skills courses, and going from a few Annual Scientific Conference exhibitors annually to an average of 140 exhibitors each year—Mary Meyers ACFAS’ director of Education, Curriculum and Alliances has been here to help steer the ship to make it all happen here at the College! And after all she has done to help ACFAS with its many successes over the years and a vast career in association management beyond ACFAS, Mary is bidding adieu into a muchdeserved retirement.

Come October, we’ll say our goodbyes and wish Mary well on her retirement, but to truly know the impact she has had on ACFAS throughout her tenure, we spoke to our members and colleagues who have worked closely with Mary over the years. What rang true throughout was that there were two parts to Mary – the consummate professional and the sincere friend.

Described as the “Godmother of ACFAS,” Mary took the reins of the ACFAS Education Department in 1996. Throughout her time, she has practically built the department and made it what it is today—all with a smile on

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her face. ACFAS Executive Director Patrick (PJ) Andrus, MBA, CAE shares “Mary’s incredible leadership, creativity and passion have been a driving force in the development and growth of the College’s robust CME program. On personal level, I am grateful for her partnership during my transition to the College, especially her support and resiliency throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Over the years Mary consistently provided the right blend of staff leadership to transform the College’s CME—and ACFAS itself—into the most prestigious and respected organization in the profession. So much of what education and sponsorship are today is because of the work Mary has done.

Former ACFAS Executive Director, Thomas Schedler reflects on how he knew hiring Mary was the right move. The two worked together to make changes to the Annual Scientific Conference that would eventually enhance and increase member and exhibitor attendance. Although the committee was not receptive to the ideas at first, Mary’s tenacity and roll-with-the-punches attitude won over to make the conference the success it is today.

Former ACFAS Executive Director, Chris Mahaffey, MS, CAE, FASAE echoes the sentiment crediting Mary with growing the

Annual Scientific Conference, “from a few hundred DPMs and a table-top trade show into a juggernaut!”

Mary has a keen eye for talent to spot both committee leaders and instructors, she started the surgical skills courses from scratch and launched the College’s e-learning products, which are even more critical now as we face a pandemic. The institutional knowledge she has gained over the years is invaluable, from public policy to governance to practice management and industry products. Whether it’s knowing which companies have the product needed for a specific course or the ability to understand her staff’s talents and what they can bring to the department, Mary could do it all while putting the College’s mission first with a great attitude.

Her positivity and wealth of knowledge are two things mentioned repeatedly when members reflect on why working with Mary is such a pleasure. She has been a mentor to many members throughout the years as they’ve come out of residency and into professional practice. As many have expressed, “we’ve grown up with Mary showing us how to be great surgeons and true professionals.”

ACFAS President Scott Nelson, DPM, FACFAS expressed his gratitude for Mary, "Mary had all

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the ingredients to make education successful for the College--a feeling of responsibility to our members, which bares out in her unbiased approach to education; a sense of truthfulness where she could tell it like it is and yet have a pleasantness and a need for imagination with which to invite free thinking and open minds. These qualities, in my mind, made Mary successful and a pleasure to work with and we wish her well in retirement."

Committee member and past chair, Amber Shane, DPM, FACFAS shares, “Mary has always been on top of everything. She is always available for advice or to answer questions. She is passionate about our organization and full of history.”

Dr. Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS worked closely with Mary on various committees through his time with the College and credits her with the many successes. “I have chaired Education, Skills and ASC Committees and Mary provided excellent guidance in making these programs successful.” He adds, “Over the years I like to think Mary and I have become friends as well as colleagues. I have become accustomed to talking to her on a regular basis and will miss our conversations. I will also miss talking about the issues and giving

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each of our opinions, which was always great debate and consistently ended up in a laugh or two.”

A sentiment I think shared by most; Mary loves to laugh and have fun. Her laughter is contagious and can often be heard throughout a convention hall or committee meeting.

Past ACFAS President Rich Derner, DPM, FACFAS, adds “Mary is one of my favorites for so many reasons, but probably she is one of my best audiences. She loves to laugh and smile at my silliness and I very much enjoyed making her smile.”

ACFAS President-elect, Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS, reflects on working with Mary throughout the years. “Mary has been an invaluable part of the college. She is many things: a mentor to young members, a sage to more seasoned members and an unfaltering advocate for the College. She sees the best in everyone and has this innate ability to help those individuals hone those talents.” Dr. Dinh adds, “She guides in a gentle and subtle manner. Advising with humor and institutional knowledge that helps our college volunteers avoid repeating historical mistakes. Most importantly, Mary has a wicked sense of humor.”

Past ACFAS President, Christopher Reeves, DPM, MS, FACFAS agrees, “I have nothing but praise and admiration for Mary. Her job is nearly impossible as she gets the little credit she deserves, but much of the blame when some are not happy. Mary is the consummate professional who has always had "what is best for ACFAS and its membership" in mind. She has always been a strategic thinker and problem solver.”

Dr. Reeves also shares his favorite memories with Mary, “My favorite times were usually over a glass of wine sharing memories and finding humorous moments from committee meetings or sharing personal stories of travel.” These moments don’t happen with just anyone, but Mary has a way of making everyone feel at home and making them feel like a friend. Perhaps this is part of what made working with Mary so wonderful.

As we reflect on the last 24 years, the memories and wish Mary the best on her future endeavors, we all can agree that Mary Meyers is not only a one-of-a-kind professional, but the friend who everyone wants and needs.

Thank you for a magical 24 years, Mary. You will be sorely missed!

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practice management

Challenges of Telemedicine & How to Make it Work for Your Practice While virtual interactions have taken the place of many normal gatherings, telemedicine is something that has taken the medical field by storm amid the COVID-19 crisis. Initially when the pandemic began, most practices took a hit as patient volume decreased dramatically.

Colorado-based foot and ankle surgeon Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS saw patient volume go down by 50 to 60 percent. Fortunately, doctors were able to supplement telemedicine appointments to bridge the gap and see patients who either couldn’t make it into the office or didn’t want to risk unnecessary exposure. Just because it’s an option and a way to meet with patients while ensuring safety of both parties, doesn’t mean it doesn’t come without its challenges.

Telemedicine isn’t for everyone and it’s important to know how to use it best to maximize your time in the office and on the computer. It is also important to know of issues that can arise so you can better prepare.

Problem: Appointment Purpose The most obvious challenge foot and ankle surgeons face with telemedicine is the ability to properly assess the patient. If the appointment is a post-op follow up, to check on an incision site or to call in antibiotics, it’s easier to manage than an injury. Dr. Sachs explains, “Telemedicine appointments aren’t as useful for an injury because without access to X-rays or the ability to closely examine the injury to pinpoint specific issues, it’s hard to discern what needs to be done.” He adds, “It’s a very hands-on profession. We need to palpate and manipulate the foot and ankle in order to provide a proper diagnosis, and that’s not possible through a virtual appointment.”

New patients are also difficult to see virtually as it’s harder to establish a relationship without the full patient history available. These appointments are a little more challenging and are dependent on what specifically is being done and how much information the patient

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can relay. The patient may tell you a specific spot hurts, but if you’re able to touch the foot or ankle to pinpoint where the pain stems from, that’s easier to diagnose than what the patient might be describing.

Solution: When considering implementing telehealth into your practice, set some guidelines to know what appointments work best for virtual appointments, and what reasons necessitate an in-person visit.

Problem: Technology Another issue that can arise from telemedicine is the technology itself. Technology is a wonderful tool, especially when considering you can have a consultation with your doctor without leaving the house. However, it can also be a big annoyance when faced with bugs or patients’ differing comfort levels with technology. Dr. Sachs explains, “Some patients were more technologically savvy than others

Telemedicine appointments aren’t as useful for an injury because without the access to X-rays or the ability to closely examine the injury to pinpoint specific issues, it’s hard to discern what needs to be done. — Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS

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research

When it comes to telemedicine, the quality and success of the appointment will depend on the patient just as much as the physician.

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and we did run into some technical difficulties.”

When it comes to examinations, the patient is not only describing the issue to you, but will have to show you what they mean, which requires them to be specific and and have good lighting so they can show the physician what they are referring to. This can be a challenge if a patient is not clear when describing the issue.

A lack of clarity or bad lighting could affect the possibility of a proper diagnosis. Dr. Sachs emphasizes, “ When it comes to telemedicine, the quality and success of the appointment will depend on the patient just as much as the physician."

Solution: Before embarking on a telemedicine journey, think about creating a how-to guide for patients who you will be seeing virtually.

Keep it short and easy to follow, but include tips to enhancing the appointment like lighting, finding a good WiFi or internet connection and perhaps using headphones or earbuds to eliminate outside noise.

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time needed to see patients and make medical decisions. Dr. Sachs adds, “Traditionally, we were never allowed to bill for phone calls and never had a code for it, but those codes have changed.”

Solution: Think about assigning a staff member to be the designated coding and billing point person. This can help to eliminate errors or miscalculations and can save you time and money in the long run. ACFAS also offers a Coding and Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon course, which can help with coding issues for telehealth. See acfas.org/education for a calendar of available courses.

Telemedicine can be a wonderful asset and can help to minimize time in between appointments. As long as you are prepared for issues that can arise, and willing to be flexible until you find an efficient process to it, there’s no reason this can’t be an effective tool to implement into your practice throughout COVID-19 and beyond.

In July, the College sent a letter to Congress thanking them for their leadership during the COVID-19 crisis and for recognizing the power of telemedicine in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The letter also asked Congress to extend the telemedicine provisions for an additional twelve months to provide continued care for patients throughout the pandemic and beyond.

Watch the ACFAS This Week newsletter for more updates on the telemedicine provisions.

Problem: Coding Another challenge of telemedicine is properly coding the appointments. This is something that will take time to adjust to and may cut into

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marketing

Make the Most of the Marketing Toolbox

As offices reopen their doors and start welcoming more patients back, it’s a perfect time to ramp up your marketing efforts.

ACFAS has you covered with the Marketing Toolbox. Access numerous freely available resources now to help educate patients and promote your practice.

How Foot & Ankle Surgeons Are Keeping the Office Safe As a foot and ankle surgeon, we always take your safety and the safety of the office staff very seriously, but especially so during this unprecedented time with the COVID-19 crisis.

Please know this office follows the recommended cleaning and disinfecting practices set forth by the Center for Disease Control to keep the office clean. We are also following recommended patient flow/triage protocol to keep everyone safe while in the office.

Cleaning & Disinfecting We’re taking extra care to clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces and patient care areas throughout the office.

Patient Protocol

TeleHealth Services

Our office is asking COVID screening questions prior to every appointment and then again when you arrive at the office.

Our office is also seeing patients virtually via a TeleHealth appointment. To make an appointment, contact our office and request a virtual visit.

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If you’re not feeling well, or think you’ve been exposed, please call our office for care options.

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We’re wearing masks for all our safety and ask that you do, too.

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When coming to the office, we are practicing social distancing in the waiting room and in the patient care areas where it’s possible.

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Patient care schedules are spaced out to help keep patient to patient contact to a minimum.

Here’s what the Marketing Toolbox has to offer:

Things we can see via TeleHealth include, but not limited to: 䡲

Heel and arch pain, general foot pain

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Skin rashes and athlete’s foot

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For more information on foot and ankle health, visit FootHealthFacts.org, the patient education website of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Timely Tools: Download the latest Infographic to show your patients how you’re keeping the office clean for their in-person visits.

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FootNotes Give patients timely tips on foot and ankle safety with our quarterly patient education newsletter, FootNotes. Use the open space on the second page to customize it with your practice information and post it to your practice website.

Infographics Show patients how you’re keeping the office clean and safe for their in-person visits with our newest Infographic and access a variety of other helpful infographics as well. Print these out to send home with patients to give

them more information on various conditions or share them on your social media accounts.

PowerPoint Presentations If you have upcoming speaking engagements or need something to play in your office waiting rooms, we have numerous presentations ready for use. PowerPoints cover a range of foot and ankle conditions, including heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, common athletic injuries and more.

Press Releases Access various press releases about different foot and ankle issues or use the fill-in-theblank press release to announce what’s new at your practice. The easy to use templates make it easy to share your office news or update patients on various conditions.

Don’t wait, check out the ACFAS Marketing Toolbox at acfas.org/marketing to see how you can revitalize your practice marketing efforts!

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news from the college

Save the Date — Residency Directors Forum Returns in 2021 Attention program directors and faculty—the Residency Directors Forum is once again on the College’s conference schedule! With the new challenges in surgical education under the current uncertain times, this year’s Forum will begin with a discussion on the COVID-19 response by various residency programs. It will also give directors a chance to share war stories, best practices and how to pivot to short-term virtual education while still maintaining CPME requirements for resident learning.

According to Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS, Chair of the ACFAS Post Graduate Affairs Committee and Forum moderator, the flexibility of programs and educational organizations to adapt to new changes have been remarkable. “The Forum will provide a platform for directors to share and learn from best practices and an update will be provided by each oversight organization on changes they had to make in order to ensure excellence while dealing with the pandemic,” she added.

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Other Forum topics will include: 䡲 Fellowships: representatives will share their current and future plans for our profession. 䡲 Medicolegal approaches to resident issues: non-compliance, remediation and release. 䡲 Technology: Explore, share and learn about incorporating various old and new tools into teaching.

Finally, back by popular request, attendees will have an opportunity to hear updates from CASPR/CRIP and clerkship processes, ACFAS news and PRR revisions. As plans for the 2021 Forum are finalized, program directors are encouraged to contact the College with any

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topic of interest for the Forum. “The Forum is designed by program directors for program directors and any feedback to address residency issues or concerns are always welcomed”, says Dr. Mirmiran.

The Forum, co-hosted by ACFAS and the AACPM Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH), is set for ACFAS 2021 in Las Vegas on May 17. The Forum is complimentary to all residency and fellowship directors and one additional faculty (space is limited). The Forum will provide a CPME approved certificate for Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH).

Interested in attending? Watch your email for an announcement when registration forms are available and register early to save your seat.

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Keeping You Safe at ACFAS Courses

Last Chance to Prep for 2021 Coding Changes

Don’t miss the last opportunity in 2020 to hear about the coding changes set to hit January 1, 2021 at the in-person Coding and Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon course this December in Orlando.

As we move forward with the planning of in-person courses, we want all attendees to feel comfortable taking part in all educational programming. ACFAS is taking great lengths to make sure our educational programming is as safe as possible for attendees. We are following CDC guidance and are committed to the safety of our attendees at all meetings.

We continue working diligently to create a safer meeting you can attend with ease.

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Plexiglass dividers at registration and at speaker podiums Masks required throughout courses Any waivers will be signed electronically in advance Registration packets will be distributed in clear bags Lunch and breakfast selections will be individually packaged Seating will be allocated to allow for a six-feet distance Adhering to the hotel's new standard of cleaning and disinfection protocols: Marriott Commitment to Cleanliness | Hilton CleanStay Lockers at skills courses are staggered to allow for changing into scrubs (unless you wear to the lab) Any cadavers will have been tested for COVID through Science Care

December 4-5, 2020 (Friday/Saturday)

Coding & Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Lake Buena Vista, FL

Grab your office coding staff and join us to cover all upcoming coding and billing changes for 2021. Get insights and expert tips on simplifying your coding and reimbursement practices. The course will also cover timely topics, including telehealth coding and address coding and billing changes such as coding for prolonged services and several CCI edits relating to foot and ankle surgery.

We look forward to seeing you in December!

Find out more about this course, view the full agenda and register by visiting acfas.org/practicemanagement.

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ACFAS Signs New Contract for JFAS ACFAS signed a new five-year contract for The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. With the contract, Elsevier remains the publisher and among the highlights are a new managing editor to assist current Journal Editor, Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, FACFAS with the Journal’s administrative process.

Barry Rosenblum, DPM, FACFAS, Chair of the Committee of Journal Management shares that the committee members are excited for

the new contract and the enhancements it brings. “We are very excited to provide Dr. Malay with much needed support with the help of a managing editor who will assist with the flow of the papers submitted to the Journal and make the process much more streamlined." In addition to the managing editor, a deputy editor position has been created to assist the editorial team, which is something very common for journals of this

size. “Dr. Malay has been incredibly successful at growing the Journal in multiple ways, making this new position a necessity moving forward,” he added.

The future looks bright as we look ahead to another five years with The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery and Elsevier. Visit jfas.org to peruse the latest in foot and ankle surgery or to learn more about how you can submit your own research.

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Make the Most of the Marketing Toolbox

Keeping You Safe at ACFAS Courses

ACFAS Urges Congress to Extend Telemedicine Provisions

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