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Serving Over 18,464 Subscribers Daily
March 01, 2019 #6,365  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL | |
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What is the best way to achieve parity with other allopathic physicians?
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
CA Podiatrist Named New Dean at WesternU
Western University of Health Sciences has named V. Kathleen Satterfield, DPM, as Dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine, effective May 1, 2019. Dr. Satterfield joined the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) in 2010 and currently serves as Professor and Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Education and Outcomes Assessment.
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Dr. V. Kathleen Satterfield |
Satterfield earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Satterfield will take over for Lester J. Jones, DPM, MSEd, who has served as CPM’s interim dean since July 2017. Dr. Jones will retire in April 2019 after serving CPM for more than 13 years as a consultant, professor, executive associate dean, and interim dean.
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| FELLOWSHIP NEWS | |
GA Podiatrist is New AENS Fellow
Stephen L Barrett, DPM, fellowship director for the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons (AENS) and CEO of US Neuropathy Centers (USNC), and Sequioa DuCasse, DPM, COO of USNC, have welcomed Porscha Jacque Bailey, DPM as the new 2019-2021 Fellow in Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Surgery.
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(L-R) Drs. Stephen Barrett, Porscha Bailey, and Sequioa DuCasse |
Dr. Bailey, a graduate of the Barry Universty School of Podiatric Medicine, is currently the chief resident at Westchester General Hospital in Miami, FL; a three-year program with the added credential in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery, which she will complete in June 2019. Dr. Bailey will serve as the 4th Nerve Fellow in the program, which is becoming a 2-year fellowship.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
GA Podiatrist to Perform First Total Ankle Replacement at Northside Hospital
Ryan Fitzgerald, DPM of Village Podiatry Centers of Canton will be conducting the first Total Ankle Replacement Surgery at Northside Hospital Cherokee on Friday, March 1st. Dr. Fitzgerald will be using the MoveWright™ Total Ankle Replacement System and Prophesy pre-operative navigation system, which uses the patient’s CT scan imagery to create 3D printed, patient-specific instrumentation. This, in turn, helps perform a complex procedure in less time and with greater accuracy as compared to more traditional treatment methods.
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Dr. Ryan Fitzgerald |
“The main goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and to stabilize the ankle joint to allow for normal return to life’s activities. Total ankle replacement is a tool that allows me to provide my patients’ pain-free return to activity in as little as 6 weeks,” said Dr. Fitzgerald.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
OK Podiatrist Joins AtlasFAI
Scott Shields, DPM has joined Atlas Foot Alignment Institute (AtlasFAI) in Enid and Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Shields graduated from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a surgical residency and fellowship.
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Dr. Scott Shields |
Dr. Shields is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Key Steps to Mitigating Your Cyber Risk - Part 4
Continuing cyber attacks on healthcare providers emphasize the need for medical practices of all sizes to make cyber security an essential part of their business. Here are some steps to strengthen your practice’s cyber security position.
4. Mobile devices - Many practices allow employees to bring their personal mobile devices to use at work (bring your own device, or BYOD). While BYOD is convenient, it also raises security issues, as personal devices can have outdated operating systems, lack minimal security controls such as password protection or encryption, and may be easily lost or stolen.
Adopting a well-defined BYOD policy helps lessen the security risks. A BYOD policy should address which devices may be used on your network and require the use of passwords or biometric authentication, regular updates of the operating system and installed apps, installation of anti-malware and antivirus software, and a remote wiping program to delete data in the event the device is lost or stolen.
Source: Joseph E. Guimera, JD, Physicians Practice [2/21/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Multiple Tarsometatarsal Fusions
The surgeon is performing a tarsometatarsal fusion of 1, 2 and 3 rays. Do we bill code CPT 28730 x 3, or CPT 28740 x 3? The Medicare fee schedule has a lower rate of reimbursement for the multiple joint surgeries vs the single joint, which we don’t understand.
Kathy Tafalla, Chico, CA
Response: CPT 28730 – Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse
CPT 28735 – Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse; with osteotomy (e.g., flatfoot correction)
CPT 28740 – Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
When fusing the three joints you listed, the only options are one unit of CPT 28730 or one unit of CPT 28735, with selection between the two based on whether or not osteotomy was performed. If it was just straight fusions without any osteotomy (often seen with trauma), CPT 28730 should be used. If there was an osteotomy performed to allow for shortening, lengthening, or angular correction, CPT 28735 should be used. The fee schedule or RVUs should not play a role in code selection in this case.
Jeffrey D Lehrman, DPM, CPC, Fort Collins, CO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
Pure transposition is transposition, regardless of the length of the dorsal arm. Extending the dorsal arm, as originally described in German literature (the offset "V" osteotomy) and elucidated by Vogler, does not increase the amount of transposition available inherently. Geometry is geometry. Extending the dorsal arm does allow for the provision of more fixation, such that one might transpose the 1st metatarsal to a greater degree with the security of additional fixation to compensate for decreased “bone to bone“ surface area contact. Additionally, elongation of the dorsal arm provides a greater opportunity to rotate an otherwise purely transpositional osteotomy, thus further reducing the intermetatarsal angle at the expense of decreased bone area contact.
Every osteotomy affords a maximal correction (lineal, transpositional, angulational, rotational as examples). When such osteotomies are "modified", there is frequently some reduction in the benefits for which the original osteotomy was described. Of course, the entire question of distal osteotomy is silly. Perhaps the good doctor is unaware that to do anything but a Lapidus procedure is inappropriate and in this particular, associated with an 87% failure rate.
Allen Jacobs, DPM, St. Louis, MO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Ira Baum, DPM
The divisions described in these two topics represent divisions within our profession and between our profession and other healthcare providers and payers of healthcare. To me, they clearly represent the same issues. Podiatry has these issues because it has run its course, in a way, just like chiropody ran its course. As podiatry matured from chiropody, it appears podiatry has matured itself into the fabric of mainstream medicine. So is it necessary to have another global discipline separate from allopathic or osteopathic medicine? I don’t think so.
Chiropodists and podiatrists should be proud of what we accomplished. We all in our timebrought awareness of the importance of the healthcare of the foot to the public, but also to other healthcare providers. If the fight of the advanced foot and ankle surgeons is with orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons, the general podiatrists with other medical specialties and ancillary providers, and all podiatrists with third-party payers, don’t you think it’s time to re-evaluate our profession and move forward to the inevitable and correct end? For those who want to compare podiatry to dentistry, it’s like comparing oranges to apples.
Ira Baum, DPM, Miami, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Pretty pink pastel platform? |
Source: Lisi Herrebrugh via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Turn-key practice with a well-established patient base located 30 minutes outside of downtown Knoxville. Extremity Healthcare has an immediate opening in its Lenoir City practice. We are a 65 physician-plus podiatric super group with outstanding practice management and support services. Looking for compassionate individual with good interpersonal and critical-thinking skills. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice as well as individual career and reputation. ABFAS board qualification in foot and RRA required. Great benefit package to include 401k/health insurance/vacation time/CEU allowance and much more! Contact Director of Business Development, Dr. Ira Kraus, ikraus@extremityhc.com or Talent Acquisition Manager, Loren Erikson, lerikson@extremityhc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Busy practice seeking full time Podiatrist. Competitive salary. State of the art facility. Please email resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com or call: 516-902-1073.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTH EASTERN NEW YORK, CORNING, NY AND VERMONT
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in North Eastern NY, Corning (and surrounding area), and Vermont. Great opportunity for part-time income. Position available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - MARYLAND
One owner, group practice looking to hire business minde associate for buy-in/buy-out relationship. I will teach you to become a top earner in the field. Full benefits package including 401k w/ match. I am ready to slow down and sell 2 of the 3 locations in three years. Eventually selling the 3rd location and becoming an employee working a few days a week. I own two of the office locations as well, so real estate investments are also possible. Investment shares available in physician/hospital owned surgical center. Don't miss this unique opportunity. AtlanticFootSurgeons.com. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION W/BUY IN OPTION – MARYLAND
Very busy established practice looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! We are participating with three local hospitals and all insurances. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. Great benefit package to include 401k/health insurance/vacation time/CEU allowance and much more!! Please send C/V and cover page to: marylandpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TENNESSEE
Well-established multi-specialty physician practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Would be joining a podiatry group with a 40+ year-old established practice. Perfect opportunity to enter academic medicine, as the group is the faculty practice plan for a large medical teaching institution. Demonstrated experience in management of foot problems, experience in foot and ankle surgery, and an interest in teaching and training required. Submit CV’s to uch_hr@uthsc.edu
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER NEW YORK CITY AREA
3 location group practice requiring a full-time Associate Podiatric Surgeon with minimum 3 years of surgical residency training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, ABFAS board qualification in foot and RRA required. Must be comfortable with all foot and ankle procedures. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice as well as individual career and reputation. Traveling by car is required (not just public transportation). Interested candidates can contact via email: delucia@faasny.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
30 year established surgical practice in rural East Central Illinois. Re-locating. Turn-key operation with 3 treatment rooms and surgical suite. Certified EHR. Generates $450K, asking $300K. Call 217-549-1887 or email drjoe@myfeethurt.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
80 year old podiatry practice for sale. All phases of podiatry, primarily palliative care close to hospital and public transportation. Two fully equipped treatment rooms, x-ray and dark room, whirlpools, phone system, motorized entry gate long-term lease available with flexible terms. feetdpm@aol.com and drsiegel32@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL TEXAS
Small independent office for sale. Includes all equipment /turnkey. Serious inquiries only. Please call for pictures and price. Located in a lovely small community. Wonderful for families. Physician retiring. Email to Susieintx@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN WASHINGTON
Busy 30-Year established practice in Auburn, Washington in medical office building connected to MultiCare hospital. Practice scope included Clinic, hospital-based surgery, hospital consultations, and hospital wound care clinic encompassing forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Will stay on 3 months during transition. Send resume to Dgusman@hotmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - VESTAL, NEW YORK
Well established, part-time practice. Average 3 days/week. Yields personal income range of $200-$250K. Well maintained 2500 sq.’ office and equipment. Willing to introduce and train. Contact: uniquepractice@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SYRACUSE NY
30 year old established practice FULLY furnished/equipped (turnkey). 850 sq feet. Great location in medical district. Over 4000 patient following; 1000 current. Grossed $220,000/yr on 3 days/week. Rental of space NOT INCLUDED. Asking $90,000 or best offer. Will send pics. Doctorsuzi7@aol.com
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