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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,728 Podiatrists Daily
January 23, 2014 #4,969  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Cold Weather Exacerbates Overuse Injuries: MN Podiatrist
"Some people find they run better in cold weather conditions," says Dr. Paul Langer, a podiatrist with Minneapolis' Twin Cities Orthopedics. "I have set most of my personal records in spring races...The only thing that keeps me from running outdoors in winter is ice," Langer says. "I have seen too many walkers and runners with ankle fractures when it is icy out."
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It's okay to run in those conditions, Langer says, but caution should be taken before running in freezing weather. Many runners report lower body injuries, especially injuries to the foot, ankle, or knee. Those runners need to take heed. "The cold can exacerbate overuse injuries," Langer says. "I advise patients with knee or ankle issues to keep their lower extremities insulated in winter." Extra socks and more layers are the best way to warm up down below, he says.
Source: Sault Sainte Marie Evening News [1/20/14]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
ND Podiatrist Joins Essentia Clinic
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Dr. Bradley Olson |
Dr. Bradley Olson has joined the podiatry department at Essentia Health’s South University Clinic in Fargo. Olson earned his medical degree from Des Moines (Iowa) University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed a three-year residency in comprehensive foot and ankle surgery at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Source: Fargo Forum [1/18/14]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
PA Podiatrist Named Finalist for Reading School Board Opening
The Reading School Board has narrowed its choices for two new members to eight candidates. The board is looking to fill two empty seats left by recent resignations. The two candidates chosen will each serve for two years.
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Among the final eight is podiatrist Dr. Noahleen Betts. Betts is founder of the African Lower Limb Institute. She is on the podiatric surgery staff at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center and Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Reading, PA.
Source: Reading Eagle [1/17/14]
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| E- HEALTH NEWS | |
EHR Adoption Rate Slows - Physicians Facing Big Hurdles for Meeting Stage 2
The pace of adoption of electronic health-record systems has begun to slow, and the physicians who have adopted systems have a long way to go to meet the government's Stage 2 criteria for meaningful use of the technology, according to an authoritative survey of practices by the National Center for Health Statistics at HHS. In 2013, the third year of the federal EHR incentive payment program, nearly 8 in 10 office-based physicians had adopted some form of an electronic health-record system, and nearly half of them had a “basic” system with key EHR functions defined.
The latest installment of the annual National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, conducted between February and June last year, also showed that most physicians were far from meeting the incentive payment program's Stage 2 “meaningful use” criteria. For physicians who had met at least two years of Stage 1 requirements, Stage 2 got underway Jan. 1.
Source: Joseph Conn, Modern Healthcare [1/20/14]
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| QUERIES (EMR) | |
Query: Meaningful Use for 2014
I achieved MU for the years 2011, 2012, and (attested for) 2013. When my office manager reviewed requirements for MU in 2014, she told me that it will probably take a lot more time/work to achieve MU in 2014 than previously. Here is my assessment, and I would be interested in yours:
The amount of MU payment that I would be eligible for in 2014 would be $4,000 (probably reduced to $3,920 due to sequestration). The additional hours of staff time and my time required would cost me far more than the MU payment. If I felt that the additional requirements in 2014 would lead to a “meaningful” improvement in the quality of my care, I would suffer the loss. However, scanning the additional requirements, I feel the additional time expenditure would detract from time spent on patient care. I question whether it is wise for me to work to meet the 2014 requirements. I am in solo practice, and will probably only practice for an additional year or two.
Jay Goldstein, DPM, MS, Portland, OR
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Daniel Grapel, DPM
I could not agree more with the letter written by Dr. Arden Smith. There were many erroneous statements in the article. For example, they are talking about how much was charged for certain procedures, but we all know that the amount paid by most carriers is about 30% of the charges. The amount of time we spend on chart writing, pre-authorizations, dealing with denials, and numerous other issues is growing exponentially! In the Queens and Long Island areas, North Shore, NYU, and Mount Sinai networks are buying any profitable medical offices, and the physicians are becoming salaried workers. The whole paradigm of medicine is changing drastically and not for the better.
In recent years, I had the chance to speak to many physicians; most of them are very successful, yet about 70 -80 % were very unhappy about the general status of medicine and would NOT recommend their own children to follow them. There are always exceptions, but I am referring to the average practitioner. The NY Times, not surprisingly, is becoming more and more like the old Pravda in the Soviet Union, serving the complete incompetent socialist Obama administration. This might be an offensive statement for some, but if you speak to anyone who emigrated from the old Soviet Union, most will concur.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES)- PART 1A | |
From: Michael Forman, DPM, Michael Lawrence, DPM
Dr. Silhanek writes of her thoughts regarding the support for Dr. Lee Rogers in his bid for Congress. She has some intelligent concerns. While we all may not be in his district, we are all governed by Congressional legislation. I vote and support candidates who hold the same values and goals that I possess. I hope my colleagues do the same.
I read the comments of Dr. Silhanek regarding Dr. Rogers and Dr. Wenstrup in their pursuit of political office and feel she made some very good points. I have had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Wenstrup speak at meetings, and have talked to him personally. I have the utmost respect for him personally. I do not agree completely with his political views, but he did get great exposure in podiatric publications such as this one, with it either stated or implied that he would be good for healthcare, good for podiatry!
I realize that he has only been in office a short time, but what has he done? I haven't seen a thing regarding actions on his part that would forward our cause. Has he been out bashing "Obamacare", a popular thing to do? If, like so many other politicians, only critical words being leveled without constructive ideas to fix a broken system, it is all meaningless hypocrisy, in my opinion. If, on the other hand, he has been doing productive things, generating new ideas to remedy that which is broken, I'd sure like to hear about them.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1 B | |
From: Philip J. Shapiro, DPM
In response to Dr. Alison D. Silhanek’s question about whether anyone has asked candidate Dr. Rogers about his position on the issues, the answer is yes. I specifically e-mailed Dr. Roger’s campaign for input on his positions regarding income tax reform, illegal immigration, the national debt, and other issues not specifically connected to podiatry. There was never any response to that e-mail inquiry of over 2 months ago, and accordingly I never provided any donations to Dr. Rogers.
Yes, our profession does need adequate representation in the political system, but an unresponsive candidate to a fellow colleague is a warning sign, not only for podiatry, but for the overall national interest of who is qualified to be in elected office.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) | |
From: Michael King, DPM
Oh my yes, documentation is CRITICAL. It will be vitally important that our documentation matches the ICD-10 coding scenarios we bill. I am in no way suggesting to bill to a documentation level but the opposite. One must document to the ICD-10 level used, be accurate and complete.
The APMA coding committee has a series of webinars that take place every other Thursday night and are free to members. It so happens that this week’s webinar is on documentation for ICD-10. We, as a profession are light years ahead of many other specialties and professions, and we will be prepared.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLL) | |
From: Sloan Gordon, DPM
I offer a standing ovation to Dr. Sasiene and Dr. Garoufalis with respect to their letters and their 'campaign'. Reading the NY Times article this weekend about how "egregious it is" for doctors to make money from ancillary services turned my stomach. Oh those RICH doctors.
The article described how a dermatologist doing Moh's surgery had to take the patient to the OR for a plastic closure and graft of their face. Not a word about...
Editor's note: Dr. Gordon's extended length letter can be read here.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing Of Martin, Mussman, DPM
The death of Marty Mussman is the end of a bit of important history for the profession. He fought to have our profession included in Title 38, and that changed the way we were viewed - not just in the Department of Veterans Affairs, but it had a major impact on hospital affiliations and insurance recognition.
Public Health and Podiatric Medicine - Principles and Practice - Second Edition, published by APHA in 2006 contained a chapter prepared by Dr. Mussman. Chapter - "Podiatric Medicine - The Historical Development of Programs in The Department of Veterans Affairs," pages 93 - 99 was in truth a synopsis of the "early days." The information should be read by everyone, especially our students. The current and future programs were included in the next chapter and authored by Dr. Jeffrey M. Robbins and demonstrated a seamless transition from the past to the future.
Marty was a World War II veteran and the first full-time DPM with the VA and VHA. This chapter is perhaps the best eulogy and memorial that could be offered. He changed the system, fought a courageous battle, and demonstrated the integrity of podiatric medicine. I had the rare privilege of working with Marty for some fifty-five years. He was a role model for so many. He was what we all hope we can be.
Arthur E. Helfand, DPM, Narberth, PA
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Submitted by Pearl Herman
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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FULL TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED - BROOKLYN, NY
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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 to: footcareforyou@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 – CONNECTICUT
High volume practice seeking a hard-working, motivated, Connecticut licensed podiatrist. Duties to include diabetic foot care, wound care and minor office procedures. Please submit CV to:podiatrypeople@gmail.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 – CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Private practice with two offices, full time position, hospital and surgery center privileges available. General podiatric care, reconstructive surgery and trauma. Base salary (110K – 120K/year starting), incentive plan plus benefits. Submit letter of intent and CV to: Practice administrator atvfasa21@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 tofootdoc3143@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
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