1. ASHT 38 th Annual Meeting First-Time Attendee & New Member Networking

2. History of ASHT “The Original Six” In 1977, four occupational therapists and two physical therapists envisioned an organization devoted to the advancement of hand therapy practice 37 years later, ASHT is the only association to collectively meet the needs of hand therapy practitioners ASHT now represents 3,200+ members

3. Mission To build and support the community for professionals dedicated to the excellence of hand therapy. Vision To be the recognized leader in advancing the science and practice of hand therapy through education, advocacy, research and clinical standards. ASHT

4. Our Focus Actively advocate on current issues –Reimbursement, L-codes, G-codes, ICD-10, competitive bidding, payor policy changes, legislative concerns Collaborate with AAHS, AOTA, APTA, ASSH, HTTC to disseminate information that affects your daily practice Provide opportunities for professional growth

5. Our Focus Provide avenues for leadership and professional networking Promote research and education facilitating evidence-based practice related to hand therapy Monitor for changes in legislation and healthcare policy at the local & national levels

6. ASHT Governance Primary governing body of the association 13 board members Serve as the association’s ambassadors and advocates Ensure current, as well as proposed programs and services align with the organization’s stated mission and purpose Board of Directors

7. ASHT Board of Directors President Jane Fedorczyk PT, PhD, CHT, ATC Vice-President Gary Solomon MBA, MS, OTR/L, CHT President-Elect Barbara Winthrop MA, OTR, CVE, CHT, FAOTA

8. ASHT Board of Directors Board Member-at-Large Jeanine Beasley EdD, OTR, CHT, FAOTA Board Member-at-Large Mo Herman MA, OTR/L, CHT Board Member-at-Large Kendyl Brock Hunter OTR/L, CHT Immediate Past President Maureen Hardy MS, PT, CHT Secretary/Treasurer Pam Schindeler OTR/L, CHT Secretary/Treasurer-Elect Kris Valdes OTD, OTR, CHT

9. ASHT Headquarters Mount Laurel, New Jersey (Greater Philadelphia Region)

10. Jess Ercolino Director of Operations Luci Patalano Director of Education & Research Paula McQueen Member Services Coordinator Victoria Converse Meetings Coordinator Porter Rice Industry Relations Manager Anthony Celenza Meetings Director Meet the Core Staff Gene Terry Executive Director

11. Association Headquarters, Inc. Provides association management services including –Operations (Accounting, Meetings, IT) –Strategic Expertise 30+ year history working with volunteer, trade, medical and professional organizations Clients include professional associations ranging from a few hundred members to medical societies with operating budgets of more than $5 million

12. Provides resources/support for hand practice issues Writes position papers Creates & publicizes practice resources for hand therapists Subcommittees –Practice Standards Committee Completed 5 patient education resources – Boutonniere Deformity, Distal Radius Fracture, Flexor Tendon Injury, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Shoulder Impingement –Business Practice Committee Created topics for Practice Toolbox including – Supporting Professionals, EIN FAQ, Credentialing FAQ, Business Structure FAQ Practice Division Director Diane Coker, DPT, CHT Practice Division

13. Legislation & Reimbursement Division Director Marsha Lawrence PT, CHT Legislation & Reimbursement Division Monitors industry, legal(federal/state) & regulatory trends Communications Committee –Updates/expands L-Code directory Legislation Committee –Alerts members to pending legislation, updates ASHT Times and ASHT blog Reimbursement Committee –Responds to private payer issues Regulations Committee –Resource for PQRS, ICD-10, DMEPOS

14. The ASHT Board of Directors approved a plan for merging the Practice and Legislation and Reimbursement Divisions into the Practice Division, effective January 1, 2016 The new division will be organized into three committees: Advocacy, Federal and State Regulations and Practice Management The Practice Standards Committee will move to the Education Division Division Merger

15. Implements & coordinates ASHT’s research activities Coordinates research abstracts for the Annual Meeting Monitors requests for distributing research surveys to ASHT members Supports research initiatives through the ASHT Founder's Grant Reviewed CAR chapters Subcommittees – Scientific Review & Mentorship Board – Journal Club Research Division Research Division Director Ann Lucado, PT, PhD, CHT

16. Develops, implements and coordinates ASHT’s educational offerings and resources Current projects – Webinars – Hand Therapy Review Courses – Test Your Knowledge Insert in the ASHT Times – Hands On Orthotics – Regional Courses – CHT Exam Prep E-community New: Developing Regional Traveling Course Education Division Director Rachel Pigott, OTR/L, CHT Education Division

17. ASHT Membership Categories Active New CHT Associate Retired Leave of Absence Step-Up Affiliate Student Lifetime Honorary

18. Bylaws Proposal Proposed expansion of the Affiliate Member category to include hand surgeons, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals whose interests and contributions are related to the advancement of hand health.

19. Annual subscription to the quarterly Journal of Hand Therapy – with access to all archived issues online ASHT Times (quarterly magazine) Free introductory access to OrthoEvidence Career Center - free nationwide job search - discount to post job opportunities Professional liability insurance discounts (HSPO) ASHT Membership Benefits

20. Inclusion in ASHT online membership directory Access to asht.org - ASHT e-Community/discussion boards - Find a Therapist directory & clinic listings - Legislative & reimbursement resources Discounts on all ASHT publications, products, webinars and other continuing education programs Over 50% discount on ASSH’s Journal of Hand Surgery ASHT Membership Benefits

21. Learning with ASHT Hand Therapy Review Course (live) Hands On Orthotics Workshops (live) Webinar Series (online) Journal Club (online) Annual Meeting Mary Kasch Hand Therapy Certification Scholarship Publications Test Prep Book for the CHT Exam English/Spanish Phrase Book for Hand Therapists ASHT Continuing Education

22. What’s New? Published third edition of the ASHT Clinical Assessment Recommendations Submitting monthly contributions to the ASSH HandCare Blog Approved website redesign (May 2016 launch) Exploring Leadership Development Program Proposed expansion of Affiliate membership Merging Practice and Legislation & Reimbursement Divisions

23. “My Journey with ASHT” When did you join ASHT and why? In what capacity have you been involved with ASHT? (volunteer, task force, speaker, committee, etc.) How has ASHT helped you grow personally? How has ASHT helped you grow professionally? How do you most take advantage of your membership? What is your advice to a new member? Member Testimonials

24. Membership in ASHT is important to me as it is the best advocate for our profession I appreciate the opportunity to stay connected with current research, educational opportunities, and new trends Attendance at the Annual Meeting is a great place to piece all of this together and network, brainstorm, and catch up with others who are committed to hand therapy Eric Curnutte, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS

25. Member Testimonials I am an ASHT member because I enjoy being connected to the hand therapy community ASHT produces & advertises cont-ed that I find valuable It is a convenient source to go to for finding other CHT's if I want to refer a patient The JHT is a resource I utilize for information and CEU's Most importantly, it is an excellent way to meet and get to know the leaders in the hand therapy world, to find mentors or jobs, and to participate in the future of my profession by volunteering with ASHT Michele Auch, OTR/L, CHT

26. Member Testimonials I am attending the ASHT Annual Conference again this year because: I am connected with an ASHT committee I enjoy the high quality speakers that are planned The hands on opportunities to learn, and The opportunity to put faces to names in the hand therapy community It helps me to realize that these very smart and capable therapists are also very personable and approachable Michele Auch, OTR/L, CHT

27. Member Testimonials I am a new graduate of occupational therapy in 2013, I started working in hand therapy with a hand surgeon and certified hand therapist (CHT). I thought it would be a great opportunity to be a member of ASHT and attend the 2014 national ASHT conference. After going to the conference, it made me even more passionate about hand therapy in learning the new, up-to-date evidence-based practices. Allyson Roller, OT

28. 2015 Chair Robin Miller OTR/L, CHT Vice Chair Rebecca Neiduski PhD, OTR/L, CHT Annual Meeting Committee

29. 2015 Annual Meeting Committee Board Liaison-President Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT, ATC Committee Member Lynn Festa, OTR, CHT Committee Member Nora Barrett, MS, OTR/L, CHT Committee Member Stacy Hite, PT, DPT, MS, CHT Committee Member Lauren DeTullio, MS, OTR/L, CHT Committee Member Mia Erickson, PT, CHT, EdD, ATC Committee Member Sheri Feldscher, OTR/L, CHT

30. Meeting Highlights Share the Gloves: Community Charity Outreach--donating gloves Scientific Sessions: Oral Abstract Presentations : 2 sessions Friday Poster Presentations : 1 session Friday, 1 session Saturday Instructional Concurrent Sessions: ( Fri, Sat, Sun ) 1-Hour Instructional courses Fri and Sat morning 2-Hour Instructional courses every afternoon and Sunday morning

31. Exhibit Hall (opens 8:30am daily) Welcome Reception (Friday 7:00 PM) Division & Committee Meetings (Fri. & Sat. 12:30 PM) Membership Forum (Sat. 12:30 PM) General Meeting Highlights

32. Innovation Panel –Patient Education and Empowerment Scientific Session I –Oral Abstract Presentations Emerging Practice Issues in Hand Therapy Presidential Address Scientific Session II Free Evening – Go Experience Denver!! Friday Meeting Highlights

33. ASHT Business Meeting Innovation Panel –Advancing our Science International Speaker & Innovation Panel –Dr. Donald H. LaLonde, MD, MSc, FRCSC –Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse AAHS Invited Speaker & “Saturday Afternoon Live” Panel Saturday Meeting Highlights

34. Up to 26 continuing education hours are available (including Pre-Conference Institutes) = 2.6 CEU’s Keep track of the sessions you attend SAVE YOUR BADGE NUMBER!  Your login to the CE evaluation site  Needed to complete the online conference evaluation  Necessary to receive your CE certificate Continuing Education Units

35. Connect with ASHT members – Mingle during the Annual Meeting (sessions, breaks, meals, social events) Join the conversation – e-Community & discussion boards Volunteer: Join a committee or division Get published: Submit an article for the ASHT Times or Journal of Hand Therapy Share your experience: Present at the Annual Meeting or webinar What can you do to influence ASHT’s vision? The Next 25 Years: The Future of ASHT

36. Network with members: on ASHT LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook pages Stay informed: Visit asht.org 1x/week to track the latest clinical, research, legislative and reimbursement updates Support ASHT’s efforts to promote and protect hand therapy practice (Donate to one of ASHT’s restricted funds) Maintain your ASHT membership and refer a colleague Run for a board position What can you do to influence ASHT’s vision? The Next 25 Years: The Future of ASHT

37. Your efforts today ensure that ASHT can continue to be an advocate and leader in hand therapy.

38. ASHT is an organization built on the strength of our volunteers

39. ‘JOURNEY THROUGH ASHT’ CHALLENGE Start your ASHT journey today! Check off and complete every item Turn it into the ASHT member booth (next to the registration desk) Every completed ‘journey’ will be entered into a drawing! Win Prizes! Including a free ASHT webinar! The Future of ASHT Starts Today

40. Welcome to YOUR Association! Questions / Feedback?