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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,455 Subscribers Daily
March 27, 2019 #6,383  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
The Bako Medical Education Foundation Announces Grant to Scholl
The Bako Medical Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to advance diagnostic excellence in the field of podiatry, announces a grant of up to $100,000 to the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, to fund the newly established Bako Medical Education Foundation Scholarships. The grant, to be paid over four years, subject to certain conditions, will provide annual recognition and financial assistance to top accepted and/or enrolled Scholl College students.
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Drs. Steven Berlin and Nancy Parsley |
“The Foundation is pleased to provide this grant to Rosalind Franklin University,” said Steven J. Berlin, DPM, a Foundation Board Member and Grants Committee Chair at the Bako Medical Education Foundation. “We recognize the important role that the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine plays in educating and training our future clinicians and we are honored to play a small role to further this important endeavor.” Acting Provost and Scholl College Dean Nancy L. Parsley, DPM, MHPE, said the scholarship provides a new opportunity to recognize and support deserving students.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NC Podiatrist Receives Inaugural Eleanor Flowers Upton Volunteer of the Year Award
Family Foot & Ankle Physicians has announced that the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society presented the inaugural Eleanor Flowers Upton Volunteer of the Year Award to Amy M. Pitzer, DPM. The honor is given to those who have dedicated their volunteer efforts to podiatric medical education and promotion of the profession of podiatric medicine.
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Dr. Pitzer served as the Society’s scientific seminar chairwoman for four years, including during their centennial celebration in 2018. The award acknowledges Pitzer’s service and commitment to her colleagues. The award is named for Eleanor Flowers Upton who served as the Society’s executive director for more than 30 years. Pitzer currently serves as a member of the Society’s executive committee.
Source: Reflector.com [3/25/19]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses How to Buy a Comfortable, Yet Fashionable Shoe
When it comes to footwear, it used to be you had to forfeit comfort for beauty. Thankfully, designers are finally marrying the two, so you no longer have to walk around in boring “comfort shoes” when you need to look good and be on your feet all day. What to look for? New York City podiatrist Emily Splichal, DPM says, “If you’re someone who is standing all day, you should look for a slight heel, which seems counterintuitive, yet it off-loads the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon — very important for foot health. Standing is actually really hard on the body, so having the slight lift off-loads those areas that get stressed from prolonged standing.”
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Dr. Splichal also advises looking for shoes with built-in cushions, especially when you’re on hard surfaces like marble and concrete, because they act as shock absorbers which will help with extra impact; otherwise you could get plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or just plain stinging and foot fatigue, because your foot is working harder than it should. Built-in arch supports are always good— especially if you have flat feet, which get tired more easily.
Source: Yahoo Lifestyle [3/23/19]
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
LA Podiatrist Is Featured Speaker at LPTA Conference
Daniel T. Hall IV, DPM presented as a featured speaker for the Spring 2019 Sports Medicine Symposium for the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA). He, as well as two orthopedic surgeons were the featured speakers for the weekend conference.
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Dr. Daniel Hall IV |
Dr. Hall presented on the clinical evaluation, non-surgical and surgical management of ankle sprains, Lisfranc injuries, and 1st MPJ injuries in the athlete patient.
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| IN THE COURTS | |
IL Podiatrist Sues St. Anthony’s Health Center Over Firing
The former chief of staff of St. Anthony’s Health Center has filed suit against the operators of the facility, claiming he was fired without a proper hearing. Dr. John E. Lindsay, a podiatrist, also claimed he was fired without consideration for his disability, which he describes in a suit as anxiety and depression.
The suit claims David Wells, vice president of the organization that took over the operation, summarily terminated him on Aug. 6, 2018. Two weeks before his termination, the hospital management accused him of improper conduct, but Lindsay denied any wrongdoing, the suit claims. The suit claims the management cited “outbursts” for his termination, but Lindsay claims the “outbursts” were a result of his symptoms of anxiety and depression. He said additional duties and an increased workload made his symptoms worse.
Source: Sanford Schmidt, The Edwardsville Intelligencer [3/26/19]
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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 | |
Selling Your Practice? Clean up the Coding First - Part 4
As more and more practices are courted for acquisition, firms are being engaged by both buyers and sellers to evaluate the accuracy of coding and documentation, and the efficiency of the revenue cycle. The results of these audits indicate that in many practices, coding and billing has gone unsupervised and unmonitored for quite some time. If your practice is considering a sale, now is a good time to have an independent expert, qualified and experienced in your specialty, review your records and systems. If you don’t identify the coding issues, know that your potential buyer will. Here are some issues that our auditors find with striking regularity.
4. Improper use of modifiers. This runs the gamut and varies by specialty, but the key point here is that in the majority of our audits, modifiers are being used incorrectly. A few examples:
Modifier -25: Significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. Routinely billing an E/M code with a -25 modifier for established patients receiving regular injections for the same diagnosis and anatomic site is just plain wrong. Our reviews have uncovered a high volume of these.
Modifier -59: Distinct, procedural service. We find frequent incidences of appending modifier -59 when it is not required, due to a National Correct Coding Initiative edit. Overapplying modifier -59 attracts payer attention, and that can lead to an audit.
Source: Karen Zupko, Adapted from Physicians Practice [3/20/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Tilden H Sokoloff, DPM, MD
Leonard you are spot on! The podiatric physician’s background and training should be no different than that of an ENT, dermatologist, orthopedic surgeon, etc. Our students and residents deserve better and so does the public. This has become a political football between the APMA, schools of podiatric medicine, and the accrediting body. Power and control. We should qualify our education by passing the USMLE or COMLEX and be qualified as MDs or DOs and move into the physicians and surgeons license process. We all work within our limitations.
As a DPM, MD, I can attest to the need to move on this issue now! It is way beyond backs, and limb salvage; it is being part of a delivery system that puts the podiatric medical physician at the same level as the MD and DO and all their recognized specialties. The 4/4/3 is now a 3/3/3 program in medicine and changing rapidly across all medical education. Too much wasted time in medical schools of all types and huge loans for no outcome differences. This conversion is very old and deserves action now!
Tilden H Sokoloff, DPM, MD, Alamo, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Bret Ribotsky, DPM
It’s a great honor to welcome Sam Mendicino into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame. I have respected him for decades. His contributions to our profession have been trajectory changing. For many years, his wisdom and class while working with our surgical board has started the incredible outcomes/progress of where we are today. He has stepped up proudly. He has been a bold bright leader and I know that our profession chose wisely by selecting him.
Sam is a very deserving lifetime achievement recipient, and each of us can benefit by emulating his service to our profession. Congratulations for a well-deserved honor.
Bret Ribotsky, DPM, Boca Raton, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect to wear for a surfing competition? |
Source: Marita Huurinainen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FULL-TIME MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time podiatrist to do home visits to home-bound patients in mostly Central and Southern parts of NJ. Salary - 100K Plus Bonus, Health Insurance, Vacation time, 4 days work week. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
I am looking for an associate who aspires to become a partner and eventually own their own practice. The practice takes care of a large senior population in Northern Virginia consisting of over 70 senior buildings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and over 50 handicapped group homes. We also see patients of all ages in our office. We have a growing practice with over 17,000 patients in our database. Surgical skills are a plus but an honest and even tempered Physician with good communication skills are more important. Please call or write for more information. Office: 703-941-7770, Cell: 301-943-5401, DrBob272@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Part time associate with active NJ licensed podiatrist needed in a busy practice. Please send your CV to Kcorona@footandankleps.com
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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Large group practice seeking podiatrist to cover 2 hospitals and wound care facilities and provide diabetic wound care to the patients of 6-8 other podiatrists. Person must have extensive hospital based experience, surgical skills/training necessary for management of wounds/amputations, a desire to grow and develop a wound care program for larger group with EBM treatment protocols and documentable outcomes guidelines. Excellent compensation package and growth potential. Please send inquiries and resumes to diasurgeon@gmail.com
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ASSOCIATE POSTION - CENTRAL NJ
Associate needed for 30+ year busy private practices in Central NJ. Applicant should be personal, independent and motivated. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to toefx176@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS
Group practice seeking motivated DPM. Only 25% Medicare (no Medicaid) resulting in excellent compensation from substantive workload with good surgical balance. Clinic based with no travel. Please send CV to stlouispodiatrists@gmail.com
FACULTY POSITION - DES MOINES, IOWA
The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) at Des Moines University is actively seeking applicants and nominations for a faculty position that will participate in academic, clinical patient care, scholarly, and service activities within the College, University and community. Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter to www.dmu.edu/employment. Candidate review and/or interview scheduling will commence immediately and continue until position is filled.
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8,000 PATIENT CHARTS FOR SALE - MANHATTAN
8,000 podiatry patients on an external hard drive. 27 podiatric file boxes securely stored. Successful podiatry practice patients from every major medical center in New York City. Worldwide patient flow over 40 years practice. Closed one month. Immediate responses requested. dr.philwhitman1@gmail.com
SPACE AVAILABLE – PLAINVIEW NY (NORTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND)
Office available to sublet and share. Fully equipped (turn-key) with state-of-the-art extremity MRI, diagnostic ultrasound, x-ray, and the availability to become a staff member of a certified ambulatory surgical center. Call 516 476-1815 podo2345@aol.com
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.
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