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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,235 Subscribers Daily
March 26, 2016 #5,628  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| 2016 Residency Placement Status Update |
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NUI Changes Designation from Podiatry to Podiatric Medicine
Earlier this year, The National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway announced a change in title in its discipline of undergraduate and post-graduate podiatric education from podiatry to “Podiatric Medicine;” the latter is increasingly being employed across the globe, so it is appropriate that Ireland use the term. This designation better reflects the significant advances that the profession has made, particularly regarding extended scope of practice, podiatric surgery, and independent prescribing.
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Dean Trepal (5th from left) and President Levine (5th from right) flank Caroline McIntosh, Professor at NUI Galway, as they pose with NUI Galway faculty at Superbones East. |
NUI enjoys a strong, dynamic affiliation with NYCPM, and is one of many international affiliations started by NYCPM President Louis L. Levine and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Trepal, DPM. The NUI affiliation has led to a number of joint initiatives, including research collaborations, the establishment of the Transatlantic Podiatric Medicine international conference series, and student exchange programs. The change in title to podiatric medicine will undoubtedly raise their profile, strengthen their position internationally, and increase opportunities for further international collaborations.
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Simple Stretches Can Make a Difference: TX Podiatrist
“Imbalance or weakness of the muscles can lead to limited motion and can affect each step while walking and running,” says Leslie Campbell, DPM, a podiatrist in Allen, Texas. “If severe enough, this can lead to overuse injuries or ankle, knee, and back pain.” Some simple stretches can make a world of difference.
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“Although it’s often forgotten in the greater scheme of exercise priorities, daily foot stretching is vital to unclench the connective tissue in your feet; since tendons and ligaments have no memory,” Campbell says.
Source: Karla Walsh, Experience Life Magazine [3/25/16]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice 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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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Genetically Engineered Maggots Clean Non-Healing Wounds + Promote Cell Growth
According to the Daily Mail, researchers have discovered that “genetically engineered maggots can clean non-healing wounds and promote cell growth.” The maggots do this by secreting “human platelet derived growth factor-BB” as they remove dead tissue. In a treatment called “maggot debridement therapy (MDT), the sterile larvae are raised in a lab and applied to” non-healing wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers. The Food and Drug Administration has approved MDT.
Source: Dermatology Daily/American Academy of Dermatology- [3/25/16] via Dr. Leonard Levy
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
CMS Tests Waters for Enhanced Medicare Advantage Audits
The federal government is examining how it can beef up medical record auditing of Medicare Advantage insurers, which have been accused of exaggerating patient diagnoses to pad their payments. New procedures outlined by the feds will lead to heftier payment recoveries, perhaps tens of millions of dollars more compared with past audits.
The latest federal notice comes a few months after the CMS outlined a plan to expand Medicare's Recovery Audit Program to Medicare Advantage, the private, managed-care version that competes with traditional Medicare. Last week, the CMS released a request for information that targeted Medicare Advantage risk-adjustment data validation (RADV) audits. RADV audits serve as the federal government's primary policing tactic to find and recover overpayments made under Medicare Advantage.
Source: Bob Herman, Modern Healthcare [3/22/16]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Source for Silicon Toe Caps
Many years ago, there was a company in West Orange, NJ that fabricated custom silicone toe caps with dispersion pads. Does anyone know if they are still in business and does anyone have any contact information?
Debra Manheim, DPM, Rego Park, NY
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: CPT 20600 Injection
I am looking for the code to use for an injection of an arthritic joint. I am proposing CPT 20600, however, no LCD exists for the code. Any thoughts?
Donald Carlson, DPM, Hermiston, OR
Response: For injection of an arthritic interphalangeal joint or metatarsal-phalangeal joint, I suggest CPT 20600. For injection of a midtarsal, subtlalar, or ankle joint, I suggest CPT 20605.
Pick the diagnosis code(s) that best describes the pathology and qualifies the therapeutic injection.
Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, Springfield, PA
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From: Jeff Kittay, DPM
Ordinarily, I agree with our colleague Dr. Udell on most everything he posts here on PM News, but I must take exception with his statement that "our teaching institutions are under no obligation to ensure that each graduate gets a residency." The schools most certainly ARE responsible for ensuring that EVERY graduate has the right and ability to practice. If that means diminishing the number of students per class so that all will have a slot, so be it.
This is not a crapshoot where some unlucky students get to find out, after the fact, that they now have unlivable debt and no way to pay it back. And telling them beforehand that they might not be able to practice is no solution. The schools have a moral obligation to provide or create residency slots so that every single graduate can meet any state's requirement for practice. The "residency shortage" we have all been reading about for decades must be solved once and for all by the schools.
Jeff Kittay, DPM (retired), San Isidro, Costa Rica
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Michael L. Brody, DPM
One of the major advantages of DR over CR is the reduced dose of radiation necessary to obtain a high quality image. This can be a significant advantage when you think of radiation dosage for chest x-rays, hip x-rays, and other imaging studies. When it comes to foot studies, the radiation dosage is already so low, a 50% reduction in dosage is not as significant. That being said, when regulations are written, the regulation is based upon the entire industry. As a result, DR is viewed as providing a significant safety benefit over CR.
A second major advantage of DR over CR is speed of image. A DR image is immediate and there is a ...
Editor's note: Dr. Brody's extended-length letter can be read here
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Talk about being put on a pedestal! |
Source: Julia Lundsten via Virtual Shoe Museum, Photo: Charlotte Visser
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY
Well established, dynamic multi-doctor practice in the Tampa Bay, high-tech with EMR and digital x-rays. Sports medicine, surgery and potential partnership. No NH/ HMOs. Excellent hospital privileges. Choose an area of practice concentration that you are passionate about & enjoy a lifestyle 2nd to none. CV to floridapodiatrist@tampabay.rr.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS AREA
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Experience preferred, Board qualified/certified. Please call Dr. Edward Stein at (314) 565-2739 and forward your resume to stcpod@att.net
F/T PODIATRIST – PENNSYLVANIA
Expanding, well rounded, multi-site, state-of-the-art group with offices throughout Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. We offer: Competitive salary Benefits Partnership opportunity We're associated with hospitals, wound care centers, and a residency program. Requirements: Hard-working, self- motivated, board qualified/certified, and surgically trained. 2016 graduating residents welcome.Please email CV to: recruiting@foi-solutions.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C
Associate for well establish practice on Vancouver Island, B.C Canada. Reply to dr.cole@shaw.ca
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND
Large and expanding multi-office state-of-the-art group with offices in Nassau and Suffolk counties, seeking a well-trained F/T podiatrist. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and partnership opportunity. We are associated with outpatient surgical centers, hospitals, wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Hard-working, board qualified/certified, self- motivated, surgically trained, willing to live nearby. 2016 graduating residents who would start in July welcome. Please email CV to: drbrook@countryfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BAKERSFIELD, CA
Office and hospital-based podiatry group seeking a highly trained surgical associate to complement our group. Minimum PSR-36 trained with rear-foot reconstructive experience required. Must have CA license and x-ray and fluoroscopy license. Previous practice experience is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package. Please forward cover letter and CV to modpm@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Immediate opening for an associate Southern Arizona. Board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Multi office practice with opportunities for growth and participation in residency training. Multi Hospitals privileges available. Send CV to associatessaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Are you finishing your residency in June? Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW MEXICO
Growing practice in need of F/T podiatrist. Remote clinic requiring hard-working board certified/qualified candidate who is well-trained in rearfoot, ankle trauma, reconstruction, wound care. Call/hospital work necessary. Looking for self-motivated candidate who is interested in partnership. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Podiatric practice seeking associate with an association to a residency program. Seeking Part time/Full time position. Requirements: Hard-working Board Qualify/Certified, Surgically Trained, Teaching duties to residents. All residents welcomed, Please send all resumes to palmerigeneral@yahoo.com
PRECEPTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN PHILADELPHIA
Be intimately involved with all aspects of podiatric medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management. Established and diverse practice. Hands-on experience with patient care, practice management training and we will do our best to assist you with obtaining a residency. I am podiatrist to The Pennsylvania Ballet, so if you have interest in sports medicine, a plus. Salary: $15/hour. Please send your CV and introductory letter to: ediamond7@comcast.net
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.
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
30 year busy solo practice. Close to Boston, mountains and ocean. High growth potential with surgery, diabetic and wound care. Large patient base. Hospitals close by. EHR & ICD-10. $250k gross and asking one year's gross. Please contact officeforsalenh@gmail.com
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