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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,189 Subscribers Daily
March 10, 2022 #7,159  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON |
We've just mailed the March 2022 issue of Podiatry Management. The cover story is titled "The Practice Management Issue: Putting it all Together." In addition, you'll find our usual assortment of columns and features. The March 2022 CME will be published online.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
UT Podiatrist Becomes President of Inspire Health Clinics
Matthew Graff, DPM recently became president of Inspire Health Clinics in South Jordan, UT. Dr. Graff earned his podiatric medical degree at the the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.
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Dr. Matthew Graff |
Dr. Graff completed his podiatric residency at Intermountain Healthcare in Murray, Utah, and a fellowship in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery at Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Waterproof Shoes Can Prevent Foot Problems: NJ Podiatrist
Eating Well tapped Marco Ucciferri, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon for Summit Health in Martinsville, New Jersey to learn more about what to look for in the best waterproof shoes for spring. "Whether running, hiking, or walking the dog, our feet go through so much. It's better to treat them with great care now than to regret it later," Dr. Ucciferri says.
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Dr. Marco Ucciferri |
He is referring to the blisters and sore feet you might get from wearing wet shoes, not to mention the bone and joint issues that can arise when you don't invest in a high-quality pair or replace them often enough (BTW, that means every 300 to 500 miles, or every 6 months or so.) "If you're having any foot issue that doesn't seem to be resolving on its own within a few weeks, make an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist," he adds.
Source: Karla Walsh, Eating Well [3/7/22]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
AR Podiatrist is Plaintiff in Racial Gerrymandering Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit was filed today challenging the legislature’s redrawing of Congressional districts to reflect the 2020 Census. The plaintiffs, all from Pulaski County, include Anika Whitfield, DPM. In the case of Dr. Whitfield, the suit notes she’s a podiatrist, an ordained Baptist minister, and co-chair of Grassroots Arkansas and the Arkansas Poor People’s Campaign and other organizations spread among three districts.
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Dr. Anika Whitfield |
According to the lawsuit, the strength of Dr. Whitfield and her organizations’ influence on federal policies has been purposefully muted by the removal of a large segment of the community to districts and populations that are different geographically and socially.
Source: Max Branley, Arkansas Times [3/7/22]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
IL Podiatrist Joins Clinical Trial on New Socks for Diabetics
Carlos Smith, DPM, of Smith Centers for Foot and Ankle Care, in Beverly has partnered with Ag Thermal Products, LLC, to conduct a clinical trial of a revolutionary diabetic sock designed to improve the health of at-risk feet. “Your feet matter,” said Smith, “and appropriate footwear, including a diabetic sock, is imperative in the overall health in preventing ulcers, swelling, infections, and amputations.”
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Dr. Carlos Smith |
Ag Thermal has produced the new sock that provides durable thermal regulating and antibacterial/antimicrobial qualities, which may help patients suffering from chronic foot issues resulting from diabetes and other similar foot health problems. The aim of this study is to quantify the potential benefit of the newly designed Ag Thermal antibacterial and antimicrobial thermal regulating sock in an ambulatory setting of patients receiving foot care from a doctor of podiatric medicine.
Source: The Beverly Review [3/8/22]
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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 | |
5 Things to Consider When Selling Your Practice
1. Find more than one bidder. If you are contemplating the sale of your practice consider the following tactic: Contact your most likely prospects to let them know that you are considering the sale of your practice and wanted them to know about it before you sell.
• Hospital(s). Let your key hospital administrator(s) know of your plans. They may be forming a group or may want to provide this practice to someone interested in practicing in the community. They may or may not be interested in your staying on as a salaried physician.
• Your competitors. Contact each group or solo practice in your specialty. Let them know of your plans. A likely buyer could be one of these practices that wishes to expand by bringing in a new physician to take over your practice.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, George Conomikes, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [3/2/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEETING NEWS) | |
RE: Kudos for No-Nonsense Seminar
From: Richard Willner, DPM
I just finished attending the No-Nonsense Virtual Seminar powered by lerEXPO moderated by Rich Dubin of LER Magazine. Having attended hundreds of conferences in the past, I have to say that this was among the single best event that I have ever attended-in person or virtual in my long career. It was quite educational and fun and engaging. I found myself smiling and enjoying the casual interaction of Rich and the lecturers, as well as the running commentary of the other doctors in the audience.
The conference included over 29 experts in the areas of biomechanics, surgery, wound care, and Pod-Med. I had never even heard of Rich Dubin before -- either his Lower Extremity email magazine or his virtual CME Seminars, but, I will certainly be enjoying his CMEs in the future.
Richard Willner, DPM, New Orleans, LA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) - PART 1A | |
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
Dr. King answered Dr. Lane’s query by informing him, “The location of the lesion could be a factor as well if billing for these codes and the nail care codes as distal lesions have been lumped in with nail debridements.” Can anyone please explain to the PM News readers why a corn on a toe is inclusive in debridement of a nail on the same digit? Why has podiatric leadership not challenged and corrected this abusive rule created by Medicare?
Keratotic lesions and dystrophic toenails are completely separate and distinct medical issues, carrying their own separate risks particularly in the at-risk population. If the doctor assumes liability for these patients, he should definitively be rewarded by compensation when treating these patients. What am I missing?
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) - PART 1B | |
From: Steven Selby Blanken, DPM
Aetna Medicare advantage plans as well as standard Aetna is not recognizing the modifier -59 code when it's placed next to 1-172-041-1721 paired with 11055–11057. We have to appeal these every time even though we see the patient four times a year. We are paid every time. This is a CCI coding edit error on their software which is intentional and, in my opinion, illegal. You should make copies of all these rejections; black out the patient information and send all of them to APMA's legal team and demand action and sanctions for their abusive way of coding clean claims. Demand interest and demand that they get thrown off their plans. Also tell the patients they need to complain or they will owe you the money that should’ve been paid by their health plan.
A similar situation happened with Anthem, and APMA (with the help of some of its members) were able to get them to correct and change their wrongful policy. It is now our turn to get Aetna to see it in the correct way.
Steven Selby Blanken, DPM, Silver Spring, MD
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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A unique way to carry push pins? |
Source: Tomas Kroes via Virtual Shoe Museum
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