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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,917 Podiatrists Daily
February 14, 2015 #5,297  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
APMWA Announces 29th Annual Student Writing Competition
The American Podiatric Medical Writers Association has announced its 29th Annual Student Writing Competition.
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All papers MUST be non-technical in nature. Appropriate subjects include practice management, ethics, law, education, or any topic that would be suitable for a lay publication.
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There is no word limitation. Papers will be graded for content, style, grammar, neatness, and overall impact.
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First prize will be one thousand dollars ($1,000), sponsored by an APMA Educational Foundation endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Steven Berlin, and recognition in the APMA NEWS and the APMWA Newsletter. Honorable Mention Certificates may also be awarded.
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This competition is open to ANY enrolled podiatric student.
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Entries must be received by 4/1/15 via e-mail at bblock@podiatrym.com
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Entries become the property of APMWA, which may arrange publication of the entry.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
FL Podiatrist Discusses Challenge of Non-Weight-Bearing Post-op
Podiatrist Dr. Jared Moyles often has to explain to his patients the challenging news about how long they will have to stay off their feet following surgery or treatment, knowing that those orders will be difficult to follow. "It's tough. Even non-surgical patients don't understand that they can't walk on their foot fracture," he said.
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Dr. Jared Moyles (Photo: George White) |
"If it's not getting better after a week, it can be tough. Any single person who has ever told someone to not walk on their foot for six weeks knows that that patient will not be following that order." With compliance, however, comes relief from foot pain, even for those who have serious conditions requiring reconstructive surgery, he said.
Source: George White, Florida Today [2/12/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Participates in Cycle for Survival Fundraiser
On February 8th, Dr. Alec Hochstein along with 900 other participants at the EQUINOX in Roslyn, NY participated in the National Cycle For Survival movement. Cycle for Survival is the national movement to beat rare cancers. 100% of all money raised funds lifesaving research. In just eight years, Cycle for Survival has raised $63 million for rare cancer research, and funded more than 100 clinical trials, studies, and transformational research initiatives for Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital.
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Dr. Alec Hochstein (back center) with team Rhythm Revolution |
"I have participated in many fund-raising events but the energy and outpouring of support for this cause is unparalleled, I urge everyone to become involved. We all have skin in the game," said Dr. Hochstein.
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
NJ Podiatrist Publishes Business Principles Book
Dr. Daniel Margolin of New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center in Oradell just published his first book: Fast Tracking Your Prosperity: 21 Lessons in Professional & Personal Success. The book began as a list of helpful tips intended to help Margolin’s daughter succeed in business and life. The advice grew into 21 crucial principles that empower the reader to help achieve greater success than they have ever imagined.
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Dr. Daniel Margolin with his new book. |
Margolin is the owner of the New Jersey Foot & Ankle Center in Oradell, New Jersey. He is board certified in podiatric surgery, podiatric orthopedics, and primary podiatric medicine. He has been in practice since 1987 and is also the founder and co-owner of Effective Management, a consulting company specializing in business expansion strategies.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
PICA Receives A Rating (Excellent) From A.M. Best
A.M. Best affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the ICR of “a” of Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA) and the FSR of A- (Excellent) and ICR of “a-” of PACO Assurance Company, Inc. (PACO) (Nashville, TN), also subsidiaries of PRA. The outlook for these ratings remains stable. The affirmation of the ratings of the ProAssurance group’s members reflects their strong risk-adjusted capitalization, favorable operating performance, and strong business profile in the medical professional liability insurance sector and other business lines.
The group’s ongoing underwriting success is credited to management’s conservative reserving practices, disciplined underwriting standards, and proactive legal defense and claims handling philosophy. The ratings also consider the group’s market position across multiple jurisdictions and diversification across multiple disciplines within the medical professional liability space, along with legal professional liability lines and the recently added life sciences and medical device liability business.
Source: Business Wire [2/11/15]
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| PODIATRIC STAFF AND THE LAW - PART 1 | |
Mother, Son Admit to Distributing Drugs Using VA Podiatrist's DEA Number
A former employee of a Roanoke podiatrist and her son admitted to illegally distributing prescription drugs Wednesday. Vicki Mullen, 63, of Roanoke, and Gregory Mullen, 39, of Vinton, pled guilty in federal court Wednesday. They admitted to distributing hydrocodone (Lortab) and Ambien, conspiring to distribute both drugs, using a DEA registration number issued to another person, and acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation or fraud.
According to prosecutors, Vicki Mullen worked in a podiatrist’s office from 2004 to 2012 where she had the ability to call in prescriptions to pharmacies. From around December 2007 to 2012, Mullen used the podiatrist’s DEA registration number to call in prescriptions for Greg Mullen, Chastity Mullen, Gregory Roach, and others. Prosecutors say 127,686 pills of Lortab and 5,370 Ambien pills were dispensed by Vicki Mullen using her employer’s DEA registration card.
Source: WDBJ7 News [2/11/15]
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| PODIATRIC STAFF AND THE LAW - PART 2 | |
Parole Denied for Woman Who Stole $1.2 Million from NH Podiatrist
The state Parole Board has denied parole for a Dartmouth woman who was sentenced to two years in jail for stealing $1.2 million from an elderly New Bedford podiatrist, a spokesman said. The board took the action Jan. 20 in the case of Gloria Balestracci, 69, who is serving her sentence at the Bristol County House of Correction,
She pleaded guilty to stealing from the late Dr. Irving R. Snyder, a New Bedford podiatrist, between 2004 and 2009. Judge D. Lloyd Macdonald ordered Balestracci to pay restitution in the amount of $1,216,292 and serve 10 years of probation upon completion of her sentence.
Source: Curt Brown, South Coast Today [2/12/15]
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ICD-10 Will Cost Docs Less Than First Thought, Study Says
For physicians in small practices, the cost of switching to the controversial ICD-10 diagnostic codes on October 1 for clinical documentation and billing purposes is drastically less than previously estimated, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Health Information Management Association (JAHIMA). The conversion cost came to an average $3,430 per physician, taking into account ICD-10 manuals, training, software upgrades and testing, and other related expenses.
This finding comes from a survey of practice administrators who belong to the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM). The 276 practices they worked in had six or fewer providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants in addition to physicians. The survey asked the administrators to add up all the ICD-10 costs that their practices had incurred as well as upcoming expenditures.
Source: Robert Lowes, Medscape News [2/11/15]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: CAM Walker and Night Splint Coding
Our DME vendor tells us that the “new” HCPCS code we should use for CAM walking boots is L4361, and L4397 for night splints. These new codes describe pre-fabricated devices with minimal adjustments. The codes we previously used were L4360 for CAM walking boots and L4396 for night splints. These are now described as “pre-fabricated devices that require substantial modification by a certified orthotist or an individual with equivalent expertise.” We are looking for feedback from others as to how they are now billing for these DME products.
Kelly Bruce, Kingston, NY
Response: In 2014, CMS initiated many HCPCS changes which, as usual, created lots of confusion for orthotics and prosthetic providers. Instead of adding new codes with new definitions, CMS created new HCPCS codes using the existing definitions and also provided new definitions to existing codes. The key to your (and others' queries on this) is to look at the last portion of the definition and decide:
1) What CMS meant by substantial modification and did you do so?
2) Are you an individual with the expertise required to make the substantial modification?
A DPM should be able to meet the qualifications to substantially modify (devices). And one would need to document what was done and why an OTS (off-the-shelf) device was inappropriate. "Substantially modify" is not implied by simply adjusting a strap or adding a Velcro pad from a package to the strap or boot. The new codes are appropriate for most CAM boots and night braces.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ICD-10) | |
Query: Free ICD-10 Crossover Site
From: Arthur Lukoff, DPM
For those of you who do not want to purchase an ICD-10 program, I suggest that you look into ICD10date.com. It has everything you need. After you enter the root code (this is an icon to the left), it shows a drop-down menu to finalize the code. You can crosswalk between ICD-9 and ICD-10.
Arthur Lukoff, DPM, Ellenville NY
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
LICENSED NEW JERSEY / NEW YORK PODIATRIST SEEKS PRACTICE TO BUY
Experienced NJ/ NY licensed podiatrist seeks a practice to buy. Iterested in purchasing a practice outright or to buy into a practice as a partner. Will consider working as an associate in the right office, with a potential for partnership. Please send inquiries to gardenstatefootdoc@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
Multilocation (will separate) multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida . Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to:practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN JOSE, CA
Podiatry and Mani Pedi Spa Practice for sale. Located in the Medical Center with a strong Brand Name and Internet Presence. This cash practice grossed $349,000 with office based Podiatry care plus Manicures, Pedicures, and Skin Care with a fully trained staff. The sale includes a modern office with four treatment rooms, patient’s lists on EMR, web site and a Pinpoint Foot Laser. This is a “turn-key” practice. Ready for full-time expansion. Price to sell $84,000. Email: schrisdpm@sbcglobal.net Website: www.NeatFeetPlus.com
IMMEDIATE BUYING OPPORTUNITY IN CHICAGO
Well-rounded medical/surgical practice; turn-key operation with ongoing schedule. will consider partnership for right person. Please respond to: chipod12@yahoo.com
FACULTY POSITION - WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF PODIATRY MEDICINE
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking podiatrists interested in the education and training of future doctors of podiatric medicine. Applicants must be at least board-qualified in either ABPM or ABFAS with preference for dual board certification. Academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly and clinical credentials. Please send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 references, and salary expectation to Jacqueline Truong, DPM, MPH, at jbtruong@westernu.edu. Western University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups.
POSITION WANTED
3rd year surgical resident seeking position starting this summer. Looking to help practice grow for a potential long-term position. Self motivated, hard working, honest and personable. Well trained in all facets of podiatry including rearfoot, ankle, reconstruction and trauma, in addition to wound care and general podiatry. Specific interest in sports medicine and trauma. From Chicagoland with ties to the Midwest. Currently looking in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Colorado, but willing to move for the right situation. Please contact me at PMNewsAd@gmail.com if interested.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Busy podiatry practices in Southern California with multiple locations, looking for a self-motivated podiatrist with good bedside manner to work full time. Must have a valid DEA, Valid CA license, please e-mail CV and phone number to nobelbilling@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - NORTH GEORGIA/CHATTANOOGA AREA
Busy group practice located in Chattanooga area seeking a growth-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our expanding 5 physician TEAM. Must have PM&S 36. Established patient base with tremendous growth opportunity. Associate with partnership potential. Chattanooga offers a strong music and arts culture, unrivaled outdoor amenities, and a government/populace committed to sustainable development. Competitive Salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to hr@advfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARIZONA
Immediate opening in suburban Phoenix, Arizona. Compensation is productivity-based with high guaranteed income and patients scheduled from day 1. Partnership opportunity for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial podiatrist. Send CV to: ArizonaFootAnkle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Well-established group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including ultrasound, lasers, PAD testing, DME, EMR and digital x-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary base $120,000 and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – MARYLAND (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME)
Are you motivated, personable and enjoy working with the elderly? We are offering part-time positions in Maryland. Podiatry Management Services provides care in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Senior Homes, Adult Daycare and other similar facilities. Please e-mail your CV to: drhprosen@verizon.net or fax to 410-486-2049 or call Dr. Herbert Rosen at 410-580-0255.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
We are a group practice based in Irvine (Orange County) California, with a second office in the high desert city of Victorville, California. Currently, there are four doctors in the group and we are ready to bring on a fifth doctor. Both offices are attached to surgicenters. We have a high patient volume and very little C & C. Our compensation is competitive and negotiable. If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reply via email at your convenience. Michael Goddard, DPM Email: mgoddard@cafai.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary. Salary range $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to:scdpmjobs@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - INDIANAPOLIS METRO NORTHEAST
If you are a talented and well-liked experienced surgeon, resident, or fellow who wants to develop a career in Indiana, we can make it happen. We are looking to expand service lines. If you have the drive to do what it takes, step forward. Change your life. 100-125K+, benefits and malpractice. Send cover letter, CV, and references to john.lloyd@lloydpodiatry.com
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