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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,668 Podiatrists Daily
January 09, 2014 #4,963  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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From Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CPC
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Winter Foot and Ankle Mishaps Require Prompt Attention: CT Podiatrist
With winter upon us, serious injuries from ice-related falls can occur. When an individual falls on icy surfaces, there are major causes of foot and ankle sprains and fractures, and it's critical to seek prompt treatment to prevent further damage that can prolong healing. "Foot and ankle joints are vulnerable to serious injury, particularly with any hard fall on the ice. The mechanism of the fall on ice accentuates the fall and often causes more severe trauma because the foot can go in any direction after slipping," says podiatrist Dr. Robert F. Weiss.
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Runners should use critical thinking before running on icy or snow-covered roads. In cases of less severe fractures and sprains, it is possible to walk and mistakenly believe the injury doesn't require medical treatment. "Never assume the ability to walk means your ankle isn't broken or badly sprained," says Weiss.
Source: The Running Doctor, New Canaan News [1/6/14]
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCIT | |
IA and PA Podiatrists Present at PFA Annual Symposium
The Pedorthic Footcare Association’s (PFA) 54th Annual Symposium & Exhibition is the largest educational and networking event in the United States that is dedicated to pedorthics. Sessions covered a variety of clinical subjects, such as sagittal plane deformities, knee osteoarthritis, and functional gait analysis.
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In his presentation, “Minimalist Shoes and Barefoot Running: A Final Verdict?” Roy Lidtke, DPM, reviewed research on barefoot running and minimalist shoes, and discussed how minimalist footwear influences lower-limb body mechanics. James B. McGuire, DPM, PT, CPed, presented his general session lecture, “Pedorthic Assessment and Treatment of Sagittal Plane Deformities.”
Source: Doug Chartier, O and P Edge [January 2014]
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| PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS | |
Drugs Companies "Routinely Withhold Results of Medical Trials" - UK Report
Drug companies have “routinely and legally” withheld the results of medical trials from doctors, researchers, and patients for decades, members of Parliament (MPs) have said. In a damning report, the Public Accounts Committee said it was of “extreme concern” that about half of all trial results for medicines available on the global market were not subject to public and independent scrutiny. Warning that doctors and patients are being “undermined” in their ability to make informed decisions on treatment, the committee called on the Government to act to ensure that the results of all clinical trials of every medicine currently being prescribed are made available.
The report will significantly increase pressure on the world’s pharmaceutical giants to commit to full transparency over clinical trials. Critics have accused “Big Pharma” of systematically putting profit before patients, withholding data that might undermine confidence in their blockbuster drugs. MPs said that “trials which gave a favorable verdict” were “about twice as likely to be published as trials giving unfavorable results.”
Source: The Independent via MDLinx [1/6/14]
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| HIPAA UPDATE | |
Derm Practice That Lost Patient Data Will Pay Feds $150K
In September 2011, someone broke into the locked car of an employee of Adult & Pediatric Dermatology in Concord, Massachusetts, and stole a computer bag. Inside the computer bag was a thumb drive containing information on roughly 2,200 patients who had undergone Mohs surgery. The thumb drive was unencrypted. It was as if 2,200 paper charts had fallen off a truck and fluttered down the highway.
Last week, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the practice had agreed to pay the government $150,000 as part of a settlement of potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), passed by Congress to keep patient data out of the wrong hands. The settlement does not amount to admission of liability by the dermatology practice nor a concession by HHS that the law had not been broken. The 12-physician practice also agreed to analyze the security risks of its computer systems and electronic media and then develop a plan to improve security.
Source: Robert Lowes, Medscape News [12/31/13]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Flatfoot Surgery
I have always stayed away from transfer of the FDL into the navicular because I theoretically believed that digital deformities were bound to happen down the road that would require further surgery (extensor overpowering). So far, I have been able to either advance the PT tendon (split or graft) or use the AT tendon to support any instability following osseous procedures without using FDL. I have never done a soft tissue flatfoot repair without some sort of osseous stabilization (not including PTTD in older adults).
A local orthopedic foot surgeon fairly routinely does an FDL transfer to augment flatfoot repairs in adults and adolescents. I am having a difficult time finding any definitive clinical literature on the long-term effects of doing an FDL transfer or any suggestion of what to do, if anything, about an unopposed EDL when the FDL is used for transfer in flatfoot repair. Who else is using this in combination with flatfoot repairs or in the course of PTTD repair? What is your experience regarding the long-term effect at the MTPJ and PIPJ clinically?
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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From: Frank Lattarulo, DPM
While there may be several surgical as well as conservative solutions for this unfortunate occurrence, what I can say without hesitation is stay away from writing an Rx for a hyperbaric chamber. This is a very dangerous and slippery slope you may be headed down. In NY, Medicare, as well as most other insurers, are on a 100% focused review regarding HBO2 treatments. Now, if this patient is willing to purchase her own, more power to her. However, more importantly, who is going to run this chamber and monitor this patient while undergoing her treatment?
If you are the prescribing doctor for this chamber, I would be completely certain you are not responsible if and when she has an unpleasant result, which can range from simple conditions such as anxiety and run the full gamut, including respiratory disasters, to blowing herself and her entire family up. Prescriber beware.
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RE: Audit-Proofing Measure 15 (Jack A. Reingold, DPM)
From: Gary S Smith, DPM
There has been some disinformation about Measure 15. This rule will be a meaningful use killer for most small practices. You can get the info direct from CMS. It should be noted that a "checklist", as previously suggested, will not be accepted. You cannot get security assessment from your EMR vendor. It says that small practices are not exempt, and if you do it yourself, it will most likely not be approved. It has to be done in the year you attest, so if you haven't done it yet, you can't attest until next year.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
I see Dr. Bondar’s concerns as a gift - a gift of time to acculturate practice. The golden goose in private practice, to me, is the fact that insurance coverage for foot orthotics and other markets is either non-covered or paid so poorly that in-plan DPMs must make concessions on quality and care. This means once educated, foot sufferers will shop for quality care out-of-plan.
Offering wellness, prevention, performance enhancement, quality of life upgrading, and balance and fall prevention in a friendly, warm, personal environment that mega practices and hospital-based DPMs cannot offer is the gift we offer to the foot-suffering public. In addition, having more time allows you to do more than routine care on the patients you still see in-plan.
My advice is to reduce investing so much in ICD-10, meaningful use, government and insurance-driven sludge, and the propaganda being dispensed by those profiting on your back administratively and politically. Invest your new found time, energy, and money in modern biomechanics, closed-chain dermatology, in-office dispensing, heel pain, ingrown toenails, and routine foot care.
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FULL TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED - BROOKLYN, NY
Excellent opportunity for a motivated, ethical and enthusiastic associate. Practice is established and hospital affiliated. PSR 24/36 and Board eligible/certified by ABPS preferred. Must be competent in forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Competitive salary with incentives. Email CV to manfootcare@aol.com or fax to (718) 875-3171.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Excellent, long-term opportunity for ethical and motivated individual. Established practice featuring all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery located in a nice, affordable city. Competitive salary with benefits and bonus structure. EMR, PadNet and diagnostic ultrasound. Position available immediately or will work with your schedule. E-mail CV to: Dr.fine@finefootcarecenter.com.
HOME FOOT CARE, INC. – LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Be part of the fastest growing podiatric house call company on the West Coast! We need motivated, honest, caring podiatrists to treat our growing network of home patients located in the greater LA area. Flexible hours, independence and great compensation! If interested, send CV tohomefootcare@hotmail.com. Check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Non-surgical associate wanted for busy Central Florida practice. Duties to include palliative care, diabetic foot care, wound care and minor office procedures. Competitive salary plus incentives, malpractice insurance, health insurance, fees and dues, are covered. Please reply tofootcareforyou@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
Group practice seeking personable well trained podiatrist. ABPS Qualified/Certified. Must be motivated with excellent clinical, charting and surgical skills – comfortable with all aspects of podiatry including limb salvage and flatfoot reconstruction. Practice has all modern conveniences and experienced support staff. Send email of intent (subject: New Associate) with CV:1footassociate@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36 preferred. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including Lasers, PAD Testing, DME, EMR and Digital X-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HARRISBURG, PA
Advanced Podiatry is seeking a full-time podiatrist in a professional environment for all ages in the office and nursing homes. Applicants must be BC/BE in ABPM or ABPS. Advanced Podiatry is located in Harrisburg, PA. Position pays salary plus benefits. If interested call 717-657-5050 or email at lvgreerdpm@verizon.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Corsicana Foot and Ankle is seeking an PSR-24 associate with possible future partnership. Brand new state-of-the-art facility, one hour south of Dallas, complete with EMR, digital x-ray, PADnet, ultrasound and hospital privileges. Competitive salary with benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to footdoc3143@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NEW YORK
Exciting opportunity to join a busy, growing and progressive practice with great support staff. Need someone well qualified, motivated, ethical, and personable. Very competitive salary with bonuses. Please email cover letter and CV to Kfriedman@albanypodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, two location group practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.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. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to:scdpmjobs@gmail.com
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