current Pedor thics T h e O ff i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e P e d orthic Footcare Association PFA Pushes CMS for Common Sense Approach to DMEPOS Documentation Requirements Page 20 Understanding the Ins and Outs of Medicare’s Therapeutic Shoes for Diabetics Benefit Policy Page 24 Vol. 43, Issue 3 | May/June 2011 | www.pedorthics.org Shared Shared insole insole features: features: • Strong arch and metatarsal rise helps relieve pain in the ball of the foot, and guard against harmful • Strong arch and metatarsal rise helps relieve pain in the ball of the foot, and guard against harmful over-pronation. over-pronation. • Biomechnical engineering utilizes advanced materials to provide support and stability for foot health • Biomechnical engineering utilizes advanced materials to provide support and stability for foot health and comfort and comfort • Polyurethane base layer provides cushioning that will never flatten out over time or lose its comfort. • Polyurethane base layer provides cushioning that will never flatten out over time or lose its comfort. • Vy-Gel™ performance grade elastomer pads provide shock absorption across the forefoot and heel • Vy-Gel™ performance grade elastomer pads provide shock absorption across the forefoot and heel strike to protect against fasciitis. strike to protect against fasciitis. • Anti-Friction fabric (excluding Pressure Relief insole) wicks moisture away from the foot, reducing • Anti-Friction fabric (excluding Pressure Relief insole) wicks moisture away from the foot, reducing heat and shear to prevent blisters. heat and shear to prevent blisters. • Durasof fabric (except for Pressure Relief insole), a full length open cell, breathable, anti-microbial, • Durasof fabric (except for Pressure Relief insole), a full length open cell, breathable, anti-microbial, polyurethane Mid-layer keeps feet dry for all-day comfort. polyurethane Mid-layer keeps feet dry for all-day comfort. 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Whitney, DPM, C.Ped. 20 PFA Pushes CMS for Common Sense Approach to DMEPOS Documentation Requirements By the PFA Government Affairs Committee 24 May/June 2011 Volume 43, Issue 3 Departments 06  rom the PFA Government F Affairs Committee 08 From the PFA Government Relations Director PEDORTHIC FOOTCARE ASSOCIATION 12 PFA News 40 Industry News 42 Government Affairs Understanding the Ins and Outs of Medicare’s Therapeutic Shoes for Diabetics Benefit Policy 43 Reimbursement News By the PFA Government Affairs Committee 48 Advertiser Index 30 Definition of Qualified Supplier is Critical for Various Reasons 34 Would You Support a Patient’s Right of Payment Choice? 38 Would You Support a Pedorthists’ Ability to Balance Bill Patients? 46 Industry Events 48 Marketplace 50 Products & Services By the PFA Government Affairs Committee By the PFA Government Affairs Committee By the PFA Government Affairs Committee Current Pedorthics May|June 2011 3 current Pedorthics Executive Committee Corporate Sponsors PFA offers its thanks to these corporate sponsors whose support allows PFA to serve members and the greater pedorthic community. 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