With the changes this year as a result of COVID-19, the West Virginia Podiatric Medical Association fall continuing education meeting will take place on Saturday, October 3, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Those registering by Monday, September 28, will receive a Zoom invitation and any handouts at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

WVPMA President Carrie Frame, DPM, has put together a tremendous line-up of speakers on a wide range of topics, and we’re sure you’ll find the day enlightening and informative.

Scroll down to see our schedule, our speakers and our sponsors, then use the registration form at the bottom of this page.

Click here for the conference brochure and click here for sponsor information.

2020 Fall Conference Brochure
2020 Fall Conference Sponsor Information

Moderator: Carrie Frame, DPM, President, WVPMA

8:45
Registration and Welcome
Carrie Frame, DPM

9:00 – 9:50
Keeping Us on Our Toes   
Tara Cooper, Certified Professional Biller
In this session, Ms. Cooper will provide a complete update on the 2020-2021 billing changes and transition to time-based billing.
9:50 – 9:55
Sponsored by: Arthrex

9:55 – 10:00
Informational Break
Sponsored by:

10:00 – 10:25
Update and Review on Treatment of CRPS 
Lanie Huffman, DPM, FACFAS, ABPM
During this session, Dr. Huffman will provide an update on current treatment recommendations for the treatment of complex regional pain
syndrome.
10:25 – 10:30
Sponsored by: Organogenesis

10:30 – 10:55
Hallux Limitus
Lanie Huffman, DPM, FACFAS, ABPM
In this session, Dr. Huffman will present the current treatment recommendations in Halllux Limitus.

10:55 – 11:00
Informational Break
Sponsored by:

11:00 – 11:20
Pre-operative Considerations to Mimimize Anesthesia Risk in Podiatric Patients
Vince Rago, MD
Dr. Rago will highlight what needs to be done by all involved with podiatric procedures to minimize the risks associated with anesthesia.
11:20 – 11:25
Sponsored by:

11:25 – 11:50
Tendon Transfers
Sadia Ali, DPM, FACFAS
During this session, Dr. Ali will identify and review common tendon transfers of the foot and ankle.
11:50 – 11:55
Sponsored by:

11:55 – 12:00
Informational Break
Sponsored by:

12:00 – 1:00
WVPMA Annual Meeting and Virtual Lunch
Sponsored by:

1:00 – 1:50
Managing the Difficult Patient and Avoiding Malpractice Suits
Dustin Dillard, JD
Mr. Dillard, a medical malpractice attorney will present strategies for managing the difficult patient in hopes of minimizing liability.
1:50 – 1:55
Sponsored by:

1:55 – 2:00
Wrap-up and Adjournment
Carrie Frame, DPM

• Sadia Ali, DPM, FACFAS, practices with Village Podiatry Centers – Extremity Healthcare in Dallas, GA. She earned her DPM at New York College of Podiatric Medicine, completed her podiatric and surgery residency at University of Florida Health and holds American Board of Foot and Ankle Survery board certification.
• Tara Cooper, Certified Professional Biller, is billing manager for West Virginia OrthoNeuro in Charleston, WV. She previously held billing and office positions with Bone and Joint Surgeons, Inc., Surgicare and Medical Claims Services in Ravenswood, WV. She earned her certification through AAPC.
• Dustin Dillard, JD, is a member with Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, PLLC and is based in their Charleston, WV location. He earned his B.B.A. in finance from University of Kentucky and his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law. He is a member of the Healthcare Practice Group with a specific know-how in defending claims of medical professional liability.
• Lanie Huffman, DPM, FACFAS, ABPM, works with Achilles Podiatry Group in Indianapolis, IN. SHe graduated from the University of Iowa before graduating from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her surgical residency at the University of Florida/Shands Jacksonville, FL. She is board certified in surgery by the ABFAS and in podiatric medicine by ABPM.
• Vince Rago, MD, is in practice at General Anesthesia Services, Inc., in Charleston, WV. He earned his degree at the WVU School of Medicine, both trained in internal medicine and completed his residency in anedthesiology at Emory University School of Medicine of Medicine.