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Franklin Kase, DPM, Receives CPMA’s Inaugural Legend Award
CPMA’s Past President and Health Policy Chair Franklin Kase, DPM, FACFAS, was honored with the California Podiatric Medical Association’s first-ever Legend Award during the organization’s 2022 House of Delegates. “Frank has received just about every CPMA Award,” said CPMA Executive Director Jon Hultman, DPM, MBA, CVA, “Including the Distinguished Service Award, Meritorious Service Award, President’s Award, Executive Director Award, Award of Excellence, Lifetime Achievement Award and Pinnacle Award.
“He has played a pivotal role in the advancement of podiatric medicine in the state. For example, he was indispensable in the Association’s successful effort to pass CPMA’s bill AB932, which codified the right of California’s podiatric physicians (due to their rigorous medical education and training) to perform amputations within their scope. And, of course, he is affectionately known as ‘The Bulldog’ when fighting payor discrimination in reimbursement for services provided by podiatric physicians.”
The Legend Award was presented to Dr. Kase virtually (who was joined by his wife Beth, and daughter Alison). The presentation was made by his longtime dear friend and colleague CPMA Past President and APMA Immediate Past President Dr. Jeffrey DeSantis, who read aloud the Award’s inscription:
“In Recognition of His Innumerable and Invaluable Achievements and Efforts on Behalf of Podiatric Physicians, Their Patients, and the Healing Art of Podiatric Medicine…The California Podiatric Medical Association’s 2022 Legend Award is Presented to Franklin Kase, DPM -
“True Stars Rise to the Top Not by Chance but Through Purpose and Passion.”
A visibly moved Dr. Kase thanked the CPMA Board of Directors, Society Presidents, Committee Chairs, Delegates, and Alternates for their great honor and continuing support, thoughts, and prayers. After which, the entire House rose and gave Dr. Kase an exuberant, extended standing ovation.
THANK YOU, DR. KASE!
