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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,254 Subscribers Daily
January 20, 2016 #5,582  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
Correction
Please note that the photo in yesterday's news story "FL Podiatrist Joins Heart of Florida Physician Group Foot Care" was of Dr. Narmo Ortiz, Sr. The correct photo of Dr. Narmo Ortiz, Jr., DPM appears below.
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Student Wins Zelda Walling Vicha Scholarship
Gaston Liu (2016) has won one of two 2015 Zelda Walling Vicha Scholarships, which are awarded by the ASPMA (American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants) annually.
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Gaston Liu |
His winning essay appears in the 4th Quarter 2015 ASPMA Journal. The scholarships are awarded to third-year podiatry students to help with their residency expenses.
Source: Footprints [January 2016]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
SC Podiatrist to Lecture at Lexington Medical Center
The next physician lecture at Lexington Medical Center will focus on feet. Dr. Mark R. Kutyla of Lexington Podiatry, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, will give the lecture. During the lecture, titled "Healing the Heel", Kutyla will talk about the latest treatments for chronic heel pain. Attendees also will have the opportunity to ask the doctor questions.
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Kutyla has extensive experience treating all types of podiatric issues, including ingrown toenails, heel pain, bunions, foot and ankle injuries, and diabetes-related foot conditions. Lexington Podiatry offers a full range of podiatric medical services from preventive measures to conservative treatments and reconstructive surgeries.
Source: Coladaily.com [1/17/16]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
AAFAS Holds Its Semi-Annual Scientific Seminar
The Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery held its semi-annual Scientific Seminar January 6-8, 2016 at the LSU Medical School in New Orleans. 68 podiatric and orthopedic surgeons from the United States, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East participated in a cadaver lab and attended lectures on minimally invasive surgery of the forefoot, rear foot, and ankle. Subjects included treatment of bone spurs, hammertoes, metatarsal problems, bunions, tendon imbalances, and the use of the HyProCure implant for rearfoot pathology.
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Dr. Richard Jacoby at AAFAS Seminar |
Best selling author, Richard Jacoby DPM, demonstrated nerve decompression techniques for the treatment of lower extremity neuropathy and discussed the role sugar and nutrition plays in disease. Monroe Laborde M.D. demonstrated rear foot tendon balancing techniques for the treatment of and prevention of pedal ulcers. The use of office-based CAT scans, diagnostic ultrasound, and the avoidance and treatment of complications were also discussed. The next meeting will be held June 16-18, 2016 at the LSU medical school in New Orleans.
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| HIPAA UPDATE | |
HIPAA and Encryption: ‘Addressable’ Does Not Mean ‘Optional’
You don’t have to travel far down the list of breaches on the HHS OCR Wall of Shame before you realize that many healthcare organizations still are not encrypting protected health information like they should. HIPAA experts and HHS officials have noted that many covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) confuse the rule’s “addressable” provisions as “optional”, and now at least one compliance professional’s “gut feeling” says total encryption will be required in the near future.
The HIPAA Security Rule requires “unique user identification” in accessing electronic protected health information (ePHI), but leaves encryption as an “addressable” standard both in access controls and data transmission. The term “addressable” is often misinterpreted as an optional standard, consultants say.
Source: Report on Patient Privacy [January 2016] via AIS Health
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Mobile App Site
I currently have a website and have been asked to consider adding a mobile app site that would link to my current site. As an aging computer-challenged individual, I would like to hear from some of my colleagues as to the importance, need, and any impact it may have on increasing patient volume.
Chuck Ross, DPM, Pittsfield, MA
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Fracture of Great Toe
A patient came in and had a fracture of the left great toe. We billed for the x-ray and fracture care. Five days later, he came in because he had dropped something on the fractured toe and was in more pain. We x-rayed the foot again, and he now has 2 fractures on the same toe. How can we bill for the x-ray and fracture without it looking like a duplicate claim? An "A" added to the fracture diagnosis codes will look like we are billing everything twice for the same incident. Any suggestions?
Allan Hetelson, DPM, Bensalem, PA
Response: Having an x-ray taken for a new injury is appropriate and reasonable. There should be no issue about billing the second x-ray. Make sure your records document the two separate injuries at different times and indicate that a second fracture of the same toe occurred.
As for the treatment, I don't think you should bill for fracture care again unless the actual treatment changes (i.e., open reduction, fixation, etc.). If the treatment continues to be closed treatment with immobilization, I would not consider billing fracture care again.
Howard Zlotoff DPM, Camp Hill, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
We are mostly getting paid from UHC, but since Oct, they have not properly paid claims three times for pairs of orthotics, where they paid for just one, not the pair. Phone calls and incorrect EOBs followed, but we did finally get paid.
Robert S. Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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From: Bruce B. Zappan, DPM
I am 100% fully invested in my equity portfolio. The last two weeks have been an overreaction to China, decreasing commodity prices, Saudi-Iran tensions, raising interest rates, and fears of an ending six-year bull run. This market is oversold due to extreme panic. The U.S. economy is still faring well and corporate profits should rise 8-10% bringing the stock market back. I anticipate the market much higher by years end with the S&P fair value above 2,000. There are herds and nerds that are running away from this market in fear.
My barometers are showing extreme fear. In fact, the investor sentiment of professionals is at 29%. When the sentiment level of pessimism drops to 25%, there is going to be buying back in the market with strong uptick. I am buying and not running.
Bruce B Zappan, DPM, Philadelphia, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
My esteemed colleague Dr Markinson and I have differing opinions regarding portions of this article. More and more patients are calling my protocol of including laboratory testing of toenails and livers “too expensive an investment”. They either leave untreated or opt to proceed with my multimodal dystrophic toenail program without testing. In reaction, I now offer patients the ability to be responsible for lab testing for the presence of fungus, or wait until the next visit if the program is not effective after I explain the potential complications. This has worked well, especially if patients have high deductibles that have not been met.
I no longer write for terbinafine on the initial visit. When I do, I tell patients that they should not fill my pulse dosed prescriptions for 20 tablets until they question their MDs and together decide if liver testing is indicated. The referenced article defends the rational of my updated program. Onychodystrophy (ugly toenails) is 40% or more uninvolved with infection (-biopsy). Positive cultures can reflect the existence of a symbiotic fungal microbiome within nails that is not virulent or causing infection. My call for action that is cost-effective for patients is to bust the myth that killing fungus on toenails is the panacea for onychodystrophy.
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of The Day
Alejandra Simonetta asked herself: Can the 'internal bone' - the shank of the shoe – be replaced externally, providing the same functions of support, protection and balance, as well as providing new aesthetic functions?
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Ever wonder what the inside of high heels look like? (photo: Riccardo Nieddu) |
The shoe is based on externalizing the different parts in such a way that we can see how it’s made, from the shank of the shoe or base support of a high heel.
Source: Alejandra Simonetta via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Multi doctor group has an associate position available to join our busy practice. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Our practice is extremely diversified with all aspects of podiatry including wound care. If you are well trained, outgoing, personable and would like to join our team, please e-mail a cover letter and your cv to joinourgroup2016@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - CALIFORNIA
Busy three office practice in Santa Cruz County, California seeking new associate. Must be BQ or BC. Full scope of patient care. Competitive salary, and health insurance. Come join us on the beautiful California coast. Please forward cover letter and CV to skyandellie@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position: now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS - DALLAS SUBURBS
Seeking well rounded individual to join our well established, modern practice. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Very competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Early partnership opportunity for the right person. This is a rare opportunity. Please send letter of interest and CV to: Podiatrysbest@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Established practice seeking ethical, skilled, hard working associate in summer 2016. Must be BQ(or BC) ABFAS and 3 year residency trained. Competitive salary and benefits with bonus and early partnership opportunities. Should have strong interest in advanced wound care. Great location and community. Forward cover letter and CV to: scsoledocs@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK CITY & QUEENS
High Income Potential. One of the fastest growing podiatry practices in New York City and Queens seeks a hard-working podiatrist who participates with HealthFirst, Fidelis, and other Medicaid plans. Preferably a Spanish-speaking podiatrist. Contact me at Podocare123@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ORANGE AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES- NEW YORK
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in New York, specifically in Orange and Dutchess Counties. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NJ
We are seeking a qualified Part Time or Full Time podiatrist for our office. We're a busy podiatry office with locations in Central NJ. The office has been in practice for over 25 years and has great reputations in its communities. The ideal doctor will be comfortable participating in community services such as health fairs, educational lectures and complimentary screenings. The office will provide you with every tool needed for your success such as treatment protocols, peer networking groups, as well as a full time marketing person. We're looking to hire immediately. Email jessica@stopfootpainfast.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Madison and Eau Claire areas of 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 – NEW YORK CITY / NEW JERSEY
Highly ethical and motivated practitioner sought. Experienced, assertive, podiatric surgeon wanted. All aspects of forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board qualified or certified. Please send C.V. to bunioncenter135@yahoo.com
.FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Multi doctor group has an associate position available to join our busy practice. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Our practice is extremely diversified with all aspects of podiatry including wound care. If you are well trained, outgoing, personable and would like to join our team, please e-mail a cover letter and your cv to joinourgroup2016@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - CALIFORNIA
Busy three office practice in Santa Cruz County, California seeking new associate. Must be BQ or BC. Full scope of patient care. Competitive salary, and health insurance. Come join us on the beautiful California coast. Please forward cover letter and CV to skyandellie@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position: now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS - DALLAS SUBURBS
Seeking well rounded individual to join our well established, modern practice. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Very competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Early partnership opportunity for the right person. This is a rare opportunity. Please send letter of interest and CV to: Podiatrysbest@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Established practice seeking ethical, skilled, hard working associate in summer 2016. Must be BQ(or BC) ABFAS and 3 year residency trained. Competitive salary and benefits with bonus and early partnership opportunities. Should have strong interest in advanced wound care. Great location and community. Forward cover letter and CV to: scsoledocs@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK CITY & QUEENS
High Income Potential. One of the fastest growing podiatry practices in New York City and Queens seeks a hard-working podiatrist who participates with HealthFirst, Fidelis, and other Medicaid plans. Preferably a Spanish-speaking podiatrist. Contact me at Podocare123@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ORANGE AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES- NEW YORK
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in New York, specifically in Orange and Dutchess Counties. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NJ
We are seeking a qualified Part Time or Full Time podiatrist for our office. We're a busy podiatry office with locations in Central NJ. The office has been in practice for over 25 years and has great reputations in its communities. The ideal doctor will be comfortable participating in community services such as health fairs, educational lectures and complimentary screenings. The office will provide you with every tool needed for your success such as treatment protocols, peer networking groups, as well as a full time marketing person. We're looking to hire immediately. Email jessica@stopfootpainfast.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Madison and Eau Claire areas of 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 – NEW YORK CITY / NEW JERSEY
Highly ethical and motivated practitioner sought. Experienced, assertive, podiatric surgeon wanted. All aspects of forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board qualified or certified. Please send C.V. to bunioncenter135@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ILLINOIS
Carle Physician Group with over 400 physicians in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois is seeking an additional office-based, non-surgical BE/BC Podiatrist to join our 15 member Orthopaedic Department; employed model, Monday through Friday practice with no call; large built-in referral network; Big 10 University city; email CV to Karen.uden@carle.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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a practice where you can see 0-50 patients daily, average 100 new patients monthly, have zero accounts receivable, gross $440K per year, live in a beautiful community with skiing, hiking, fishing and boating on your doorstep? Contact pistone@telus.net or call 250-754-4192.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – PENNSYLVANIA
Great opportunity for a new practitioner to step into a busy group practice with one doctor retiring. Practice is well established with a good mix of RFC, rearfoot and forefoot surgery, wound care, and diabetic foot care. Full EHR implementation. Practice is in a medical office building with many specialties providing an excellent referral base. Great small town to work in and raise a family. Approx 45 minutes to Baltimore Owner willing to finance and stay during transition. Contact: papodiatry616@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL FLORIDA
Practice available in a small town in Central Florida. Podiatrist retiring. Was full 4 day practice but now 2 days due to illness. Easily expanded. Same location over 30 years. Surgical and hospital privileges available but not required. Purchase equipment and assume patient care . Send inquiries to: DDave9388@aol.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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