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NE District Guidelines for Sponsorship

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WPTA NE DISTRICT

Request Form for Sponsorship for Youth Sports/Adult League Teams

Please contact PR committee member, Dean Sondrol, by email dsondrol@g2a.net with the following information:

1. Name of individual requesting sponsorship and APTA number:

____________________________________________________

2. Sport :__________________________________________________

3. Type of League: Adult/Children ____________________________________________________

4. Sponsorship amount being requested (Max limit of $250): ___________________________

(please list breakdown of league fees and t-shirt fees)

______________________________________________________________________________________

Requirements:

· T-shirts with a minimum of 1.5” lettering spelling out Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (either front or back)

· We request a digital photo of the team in t-shirts.

· This will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Thank you,

NE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD

Make a Donation to the WPT Fund

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The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Fund as developed in 1969 to help advance the physical therapy profession in Wisconsin. Today this fund awards scholarships to student pursuing careers in physical therapy as well as grants to support programs that advance the practice of physical therapy and benefit the people we serve. The WPTF is a trust of the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Assocation and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Please consider a donation today: http://www.wpta.org/pdfs/WPTFund-donationform.pdf

NCD 10/18 Meeting Minutes

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North Central District – WPTA
October 18, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Videoconference Sites:
Stevens Point: Dennis Kaster (Chair), Stephanie Olson (Vice Chair), John Newman, guest

Marshfield: Janice Devine-Ruggles (Treasurer), Dave Smith (Secretary), Aaron Homolka, Nicole Quarne

Minocqua: Denise Kearns-Legoo (local contact), Stephanie Mikoliczak (Branding Rep), guests (2)

Weston: Beth Schmelling

Merrill: Cindy Koehler (local contact)

Wisconsin Rapids: Wes Kurszewski (local contact), Lisa Skibba, student

Rhinelander: Robert Wojnowski (local contact)

Park Falls: no one present

In-service/Presentation/Discussion:
• Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity. Led by Tonja Larson, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, Marshfield Clinic-Clinical Pharmacist. 1.0 CEU credit.

Officer Reports:
• Treasurer – Janice Devine-Ruggles:
o $4012.99 – checking account 10/18/11; Explain Pain course profits to be determined; CI course in May to be determined

Subcommittees/Representatives:
• Branding Rep – Stephanie Mikolicek
o Nothing new; possible presentation to us next session. Has not heard anything new from WPTA
• Membership Rep – Voight Smith – not present
• Education Sub Committee: (Stephanie Olson, Stephanie Mikoliczak, Wes Kurszewski, Voight Smith)
o Plan Ethics course for spring 2012; Nicole Quarne willing to assist group
o Explain Pain Sept 2011
? Wes Kurszewski not present for this portion of meeting to discuss
? Interest in Neurodynamics course
o Lynn Steffes – Reimbursement - Dennis to talk with Lynn about presentation
o Gary Denny – Robert Wojnowski recommended for Pain Science/Neuro Assessment, Lab component, nicely contained
o Online jurisprudence course through WPTA coming this Fall
o MCR/MA course with WOTA? – still working on

Discussion / New Business:
• WPTA News
o Strategic Planning 5/6 meeting review (Dennis Kaster – Chair)
• Consumers and health care providers will recognize PTs as practitioners of choice in prevention, rehabilitation and wellness.
• Practitioners will influence policy on access and payment for physical therapy services. – Lynn Steffes key involvement
• Members will demonstrate understanding of the attributes of autonomous practice as defined by APTA – now investigating Inpatient setting
• Eliminate barriers to autonomous practice in WI. – 7 hospitals now practicing autonomous practice in WI (outpatient settings)
• Enhance membership by recruiting and retaining involved and engaged members.
• Establish and maintain methods of communication for promoting an informed membership. – targeting younger generations; using technology. Task Force now working on it; concept of interactive WPTA website/Facebook/Twitter
o WPTA dues to stay the same for 2012 (no increase since 2006).
o APTA Geriatric Section – contracting WPTA; Executive Director Karen Oshman, going very well and source of income (25% of WPTA income)
o Membership: increasing 4 year trend, at peak membership, and 86% retention rate (better than APTA retention rate)

• Legislative Update:
o New Lobbyist firm; Jason Johns accepted new position and no longer with WPTA
o Bill 259 – Concussion Management – WPTA only group to oppose; worked to have bill amended to include PT as trained professionals in concussion management. Ongoing.
o Direct Access study – PT shown to be more cost effective; Dennis Kaster speaking to Insurance groups next week

• Other
o 5:30 start time to meetings well received; will continue for future
o $25 APTA gift certificate winner each meeting; WPTA dues ($156) paid for – one winner annually
? Tonight’s winner (drawn after meeting) = Denise Kearns-Legoo

Future Meetings:
• NEXT MEETING: Tues, February 21, 5:30 pm via videoconferencing

Submitted by NCD Secretary, Dave Smith, October 25, 2011

WPTA Announces Partnership with New Lobbyists

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The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA) is excited to announce a partnership with the lobbying firm of Martin Schreiber and Associates (MS&A) in Madison for lobbying services on state legislative issues and other matters. Annie Early Reinhard and Jeremey Shepherd, are assigned to WPTA as our primary lobbyists, and our association also has access to all employees within MS&A.

The WPTA views this partnership as a critical component to ensuring progress with achieving the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the association. Kip Schick, President of the WPTA, comments, "The WPTA is impressed with Annie, Jeremey, and MS&A due to their experience and success with lobbying in Wisconsin, which includes their familiarity with lobbying on behalf of member associations. More specifically, MS&A has demonstrated success with legislative achievements, coalition building, and communicating effectively with stakeholders."

As part of the decision making process, the WPTA formed a search committee to consider lobbyists and make a recommendation to the WPTA Board of Directors. The search committee included Karen Oshman, Executive Director; Kip Schick, President; Connie Kittleson (Vice President); Steve Johnson (Treasurer); Brett Roberts (Legislative Chair); and Lori Dominiczak (Medicaid Chair). The search committee invited specific lobbyists to respond to a request for proposal (RFP). After receiving these proposals, the WPTA interviewed four lobbying firms on October 4, and the WPTA Board of Directors selected MS&A on October 14.

The agreement between WPTA and MS&A began on October 17, 2011, and remains in effect through December 31, 2012. Both organizations have the option to extend the contract beyond 2012.

Annie Early Reinhard states, "Our team is honored to work with the WPTA and its members on issues that impact the physical therapy profession in Wisconsin. Our partnership ensures that the WPTA will continue to have a strong, influential voice in state government." Jeremey Shepherd adds that "The WPTA is an impressive organization, and we look forward to a long-lasting relationship."

WPTA members will have the opportunity to meet Jeremey and Annie at Spring Conference in 2012!

Reimbursement News on Medicaid Nov 2011

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Reminder of HIPAA Compliance Testing and Implementation for ForwardHealth Programs

HIPAA ASC X12 version 5010 and NCPDP version D.0 compliance testing is underway for ForwardHealth Programs! Each HIPAA-covered entity (e.g., provider, payer, clearinghouse, or other vendor) is responsible for ensuring its own compliance with versions 5010 and D.0 transaction requirements. Providers who contract with billing services, clearinghouses, or other vendors are responsible for ensuring the services provided by their contractors are compliant with HIPAA and ForwardHealth requirements. After completing internal testing, covered entities are required to complete compliance testing with ForwardHealth to ensure that they are able to submit and receive versions 5010 and D.0 transactions in preparation for the federally mandated January 1, 2012, implementation date.

PES
HIPAA-compliant Provider Electronic Solutions (PES) software is available on the ForwardHealth Portal. After upgrading to the 5010- and D.0-compliant version of the PES software, providers are required to complete compliance testing as described in the PES Trading Partner Testing Packet. On December 16, 2011, ForwardHealth will stop accepting claims submitted using the current version of PES and providers will be required to use the 5010- and D.0-compliant version of PES.

NCPDP Version D.0
ForwardHealth testing for National Council Prescription Drug Program (NCPDP) version D.0 transactions will be conducted by the Value Added Networks (VANs), not the individual providers. Providers who use PES software to submit compound and non compound claims will not submit compliance testing for compound and non compound claim transactions. These providers should contact their VAN or switch vendor to confirm compliance testing has occurred and to obtain answers to their questions regarding NCPDP version D.0 preparedness.

Dual Processing Period
There will be a dual processing or transition period between October 16 and December 31, 2011, during which ForwardHealth will accept in the production environment the current version 4010 and NCPDP version 5.1 transactions and the new version 5010 and NCPDP version D.0 transactions.

For the 270/271 and 276/277 transactions, the transition period during which ForwardHealth will accept both versions 4010 and 5010 will also be between October 16 and December 31, 2011.

Background on HIPAA ASC X12 Version 5010 and NCPDP Version D.0
Effective January 1, 2012, changes to HIPAA and NCPDP standards will impact electronic, paper, PES, and ForwardHealth Portal transactions exchanged with ForwardHealth. All covered entities will be required to begin using the new ASC X12 version 5010 and NCPDP version D.0 standards. In compliance with the federal mandate, ForwardHealth will not accept HIPAA version 4010 or NCPDP version 5.0 transactions after December 31, 2011.

Refer to the HIPAA ASC X12 Version 5010 and NCPDP Version D.0 Implementation Page on the Portal at www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/ for more information. Contact the EDI Helpdesk at (866) 416-4979 with compliance testing or PES questions. Contact Provider Services at (800) 947-9627 for general information regarding HIPAA implementation.

SED Meeting Minutes 11/8/11

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SE District Meeting Tuesday November 8, 2011

CHAIRPERSON – Amy Helminski, PT
• Meeting brought to order by Amy Helminski, PT
o TIME 6:05 p.m.
• Just a reminder; state has an allotment of dues for the district. For the second year in a row, the funds have been reallocated back to state to use for marketing, education, etc.; districts themselves are being fiscally responsible; all but one district reallocated dues.
• From the state: In process of finalizing nominations for elections….should be out in a week or two in the form of electronic vote.
• Fall conference was completed; spring conference information should arrive late Feb/early March.

VICE CHAIRPERSON – Molly Agnew, PT
• Let us know if there are courses that you are interested in
• Tonight is MPM award………………………………………………………
• Congratulations to Anne Pleva., PT,PCS who has specialized in the diagnosis of torticollis. She has taken initiative to develop a continuing education seminar, work with physicians, review research, and educate staff.
• Thank you to Anne for the interesting talk summarizing the assessment and treatment of torticollis.

TREASURER – Kim Gebauer, PT
• Checking: $7055.08
• Savings: $2287.45
• CD #1: $2236.13
• CD #2: $1096.60
• Money Market: $2977.75
• TOTAL: $15,653.01

PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR – Phil Bergold, PT
• Schedule
• March 13th, 2012 Miller Inn Topic TBA
• September 11, 2012, location VAMC
• November 13, 2012 Marquette University
• Contact Phil if desiring to host or be a speaker: 414-940-7278

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR – Jen Anderson, PT

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR – Nina Olson, PT
• SE District Elections: will need to fill two positions; 2 year commitment
• Treasurer: Count money and help with budgeting process
• President: Chair these meetings; attend board meeting, state and chapter meetings; 15 hours/month outside of meetings
• Can self-nominate or nominate a peer; accepting nominations through Friday
• Planning on electronic elections: Vote taken; did pass; will move forward with electronic
• If interested in joining committee, please let Nina know: 815-978-5165; nina.c.olson@gmail.com

ACADEMIC LIAISON CHAIR – Monique Serpas, PT

• State Membership Chair
• Each year we give Golden Goniometer to the school with the most students that attend meetings; this year the award goes to Carroll; Congratulations! (Marquette was a close second)
• Carroll University: Congratulations to Rebecca Grafenauer; she received the Graduate Student Recognition Award: for a student that demonstrates academic proficiency and leadership. She is very active, including but not limited to: president of her class and presenting at state conference. Congratulations! She wins ½ of her dues.

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR – no current chair

Meeting Adjourned 6:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Maria Zanoni, PT
Secretary

WCD 9/26/11 Meeting Minutes

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West Central District Board Meeting – Minutes for Monday, September 26
In attendance: Carmen Liebelt (chair), Shari Borreson (vice-chair), Erin Hussey (secretary), Jack Knudson-Stuhr (PR), Linda Shepardson (Educ/Membership), Matt Wilson (member), Barb Helgeson (member).
Board & committee leaders absent: Aneissa Hesse (Treas), Jeff Komay (Nominating), Mary Kerrigan (member Cont Educ).
Open discussion relative to past minutes and Board initiatives to support WPTA mission & goals.
• Plan for a membership meeting in spring of 2012 that targets student involvement and membership awareness.
o Tentative plans: activity involving reception (eg, wine & cheese reception) for an “Evidence-based smorgasbord”. Students from UW-L and Western asked to attend with posters representing Wellness programs, Service learning, Evidence-based literature review, and/or Research activities. Members invited to attend either with their own poster or to view & interact.
? UW-L PT students potentially more available in spring; Western PTA students would be completing final internship.
? Outcome goals: Interaction, member awareness, student involvement, support discussions of evidence-based initiatives in physical therapy.
? Attendees vote to award poster winners in fun categories.
? Possible location? Eco Park suggested.
? Date suggested: Monday of the last week in April (April 30, 2012).
? Actions needed:
• Communication to engage students from UW-L and Western TC: Erin H, Shari B, and Jeff K
• Confirm location, time, date: Linda S
• Publicize the event: Jack KS, Board secretary (currently Erin H)

• Discussion of meeting nights for West Central District continuing education and member meetings.
o Currently 3rd Tuesday of each month. Has been 3rd Tuesday and 3rd Wed in the past
o Suggestion to consider changing to a different day of week – either for full year, or select one night for fall meetings and a different week night for spring meetings.
o Rationale: increase potential to reach different members relative to their own ongoing commitments.
o Action: select other nights for incidental meetings this year (eg, Monday in late April for the member reception night). For the next academic year, develop a schedule that varies the evening somewhat to assess response. – Linda S (CE committee)

• Linda S requested members provide her with CE suggestions that WCD could host.
o Provide name, contact information, topic as possible.
• Follow-up on discussion regarding WCD sponsoring any needs for the PT involvement with St Clare’s? Action – Aneissa or Carmen will follow-up to have a conversation with Michele Thorman.
• Membership (Linda S)
o Confirmed still planning a drawing for payment of 50% of APTA membership. Drawing is based on attendee registration at continuing education meetings.
o Plan – drawing to be held in December for 1 PT and 1 PTA.
o Reimbursement provided to the member for 50% of the cost of an annual membership in APTA on receipt of a copy of paid membership.
• Scholarship plans (Shari B)
o Board approved continuation of scholarships for UW-L PT (1 scholarship at value of $1,000) and at Western PTA (2 scholarships, each valued at $500).
• Elections due in fall of 2011
o Clarified bylaws and board members interest in continuing their positions for another term.
o President – due for election in 2011. Carmen would like to exit role as chair, is committed to mentoring new WCD chair for the transition.
o Vice President – due for election in 2011. Shari is willing to be on the ballot to be re-elected as vice-chair.
o Secretary – not due for election until fall 2012. However, Erin has served for 2 + terms due to early exit of past Secretary and is requesting this be placed up for open seat during fall 2011 elections.
o Treasurer – not due for reelection until fall 2012.
o Action: determine if voting can occur electronically – Erin H. (Addendum Note, the option of electronic voting at district level has been confirmed with Karen Oshman and is the plan for fall 2011).
• Future initiatives:
o National Fall Prevention day was observed around the country coinciding with the first day of fall in September. Discussed participating in this initiative as a district as a service component of West Central District.
o Action: to be developed.
• Planned District membership meetings/updates
o October – update meeting coinciding with Continuing Education on 3rd Tuesday.
o February – business & update meeting coinciding with 3rd Tuesday CE offering
o April 30 – WCD reception and evidence-based smorgasbord
o June 19 – District planning meeting

Minutes submitted by Erin Hussey, November 4, 2011.

VISION2020 - Autonomous Practice for Hospital PTs

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Please download this article for insight into Autonmous Practice for Hospital PTs.

2012 Legislative Day - March 7

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Make your voice heard in these changing times!

Come to Madison and support the promotion of the physical therapy profession. Join your colleagues in Madison and learn how the legislative process works at the state level, updates on issues affecting physical therapy and a chance to meet and talk with your local elected legislators and their staff.
One of the most important places to advocate for physical therapy causes is in our state legislature. Establishing and maintaining a relationship with your legislator allows you to communicate what’s important to your patients, your practice and other therapists in your district. It’s also a perfect time to thank legislators for their past support.

2 contact hours will be awarded to attendees.