THE ILLINOIS PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 745 McCLINTOCK SUITE 340 BURR RIDGE, ILLINOIS 60527 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MIDWEST PODIATRY CONFERENCE Has formed a search committee to select a candidate, firm or team to lead our Associations. Those who have the vision, passion and ability to move the IPMA and MPC forward are encouraged to apply. Applicants should […]
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ONE GOOD DOCTOR READ THE NON-COMPETE! We’re looking for the perfect associate to work with us throughout Illinois. Podiatry Plus is a 35+ year growing group practice providing services to nursing homes and assisted living centers. Our primary needs are in central and southern Illinois. Other parts of Illinois are welcome, but will require travel. Steady patient […]
Read MoreWith innovative lab technologies and a team of highly experienced pathologists, Bako Diagnostics is the podiatric medical community’s premier pathology services partner. BakoDx services include laboratory evaluation of nail, skin, wound, nerve, soft tissue and bone of the lower extremity. “Each specimen that arrives at our laboratory represents a real patient,” said Ted Hull, BakoDx […]
Read MoreDo you play favorites? How can I answer that without any sugarcoating? DON’T! If you cater to one or more employees over others, it confirms you are intentionally exhibiting some form of neglect and harassment. It may seem very innocent and reasonable to give more attention and offer greater leeway to a staffer you perceive […]
Read MoreHow to Navigate Medicare DME Same & Similars There has been a policy with the DME MACs that has been present that is now being enforced. The summary of this policy is that patients can only get 1 AFO type device per limb every 5 years. The 5 years includes devices dispensed at another facility […]
Read MoreI am asking for your help with developing a list of codes/procedures performed by podiatrists in Illinois but not covered or denied by National Government Services (NGS) Medicare. My question is: Are there any procedures that you have performed that have been denied by either Medicare or private insurance that you feel your license allows and […]
Read MoreHello to all Podiatrists in Illinois! By now I expect that most of you are aware of an administration adjustment at the IPMA office. Tom Joseph’s contract as IPMA Executive Director with our Association was not renewed. As the Chair of the Audit Committee per IPMA’s bylaws, I assumed the position as Interim Executive Director. […]
Read MoreAs the incoming IPMA President, I am thrilled to invite our members to attend the 2019 IPMA Annual Meeting taking place October 24 – 26, 2019 at the Renaissance, Schaumburg. You will not want to miss this year’s meeting! This year’s conference theme is “Podiatry Means Business.” As you know, there are many facets that contribute […]
Read MoreDear Valued Member, I would like to share with you what the IPMA has been up to on your behalf. In May, during the Democratic Session, we held a Health Fair in Springfield at the Capitol building. We handed out educational pamphlets, and with the use of pedal scanners, performed gait analyses on Legislators. Also, […]
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