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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,460 Subscribers Daily
April 06, 2019 #6,390  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Multicultural Cook-Off Benefits SNPMA...and Eaters
On March 11, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) Student National Podiatric Medical Association (SNPMA) hosted its 2nd Annual Multicultural Cook-Off, inviting culinary contestants from among NYCPM students, faculty, and staff to cook their best.
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(L-R) Joseph Coppola, Tinisha Ricks, Angelica Emeakoroha, Kwame Doh, Felecia Foster, Dolly Basaldua, Emma Otieno, Dr. Loretta Logan, and Yumna Siddiqui |
A large panel of judges considered the entries: Dr. Joy Reidenberg (Faculty), Jaskern Dhami (Class of 2020), Stephanie Solanki (Class of 2020), Thanh Thao T Nguyen (Class of 2021) Felecia Foster (Clinical Dept.), Walquidia Pimentel (Clinical Dept.), Belinda Nicholas (Pre-Clinical Dept.), Keeshagaye Whitter (Business Office). The winner in each category received a $50 gift card courtesy of the Administration. An additional $25 gift card was offered by SNPMA to a very close runner-up.
Source: Footprints [March 2019]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
NY Podiatrist Recommends Training Barefoot
Feet have thousands of nerve endings that help you not only feel the floor but also send signals up the body to help you understand your movements better, says Emily Splichal, DPM, a podiatrist and founder of Naboso Technology, a company that makes products to promote barefoot movement. "When you stimulate the nerves of the foot, you get a better understanding of what you're standing on and how you're stepping, and it starts to shape your overall movement," says Splichal. Cushioned shoes block this floor-to-foot connection (especially those with extra support and stability like those you'd lace up for a run).
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Biomechanically, working out with your bare feet on the ground also means you can better activate through your glutes and core. "Someone working out might not feel their glutes in a squat, and that's not necessarily because of weakness, but because they haven't established their foundation," says Dr. Splichal.
Source: Mallory Creveling, Shape [4/2/19]
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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 | |
Partnership Agreements: Why it May be Time for an Overhaul - Part 6
When was the last time you reviewed your partnership agreement? Even if you are not currently contemplating new shareholders or partners, if you haven’t looked at your agreement in the last three or more years, now may be the time. From the perspective of business operations, let’s break out some of the key questions that you should consider in every partnership agreement:
6. Individual risk: Is each partner responsible for their coding and documentation? In the event of an insurance audit that results in ‘take backs, is the group liable for an individual’s errors?
7. Different classes of shares: Do the senior partners retain voting rights while more junior owners remain non-voting shareholders?
Source: Susanne Madden, Physicians Practice [3/27/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Telemedicine Visit
Has anyone billed for a telemed visit yet? We had a patient call after her global period for her ingrown toenail she had removed and the doctor counseled her in what to do and also looked at pictures she sent him. I’m still a little confused about the different types of codes for the CPT 994XX series. The phone call was around 5 minutes long.
Miranda Hook, Wichita, KS
Response: FIrst, you must find out the following:
1) Does your state allow DPMs to participate in telemedicine? Texas does not.
2) Does the insurance company have coverage for telemedicine or do you have to directly bill the patient?
3) Assuming 1 and 2 are yes, then the following codes could be used:
G0406 Follow-up inpatient consultation, limited, physicians typically spend 15 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth
G0407 Follow-up inpatient consultation, intermediate, physicians typically spend 25 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth
G0408 Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth
Donald Blum, DPM, JD, Dallas, TX
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Brenda M. Salocker-Paullus, DPM
Dr. Brenda M. Salocker-Paullus, 69, of Mason City, went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City, She earned her doctorate from Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in 1977, and served her surgical residency at Franklin Boulevard Hospital-Chicago in 1978.
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Brenda began her medical practice in Fort Dodge in 1978, and in 1980, she began her position as the director of Trinity Regional Hospital's two-year surgical residency program. Terry Branstad elected her to a nine-year term as chairwoman of the Iowa Board of Podiatry Examiners.
Source: Estherville News [4/3/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Medicare Advantage Plan Audits
It is that time of year again that a lot of podiatrists are receiving requests for charts from Medicare Advantage and other plans. As if we are not burdened enough with paperwork and jumping through hoops for insurance payments, these insurances are asking for patient charts for audits as required by Medicare. Companies such as Arro health, Inovalon, Ciox, are contracted by the insurance companies. They request doctors’ charts and gather information that can actually increase their fees from the contractors. They contact our offices via telephone or fax with their requests. The number of charts can range from a few to many. They are relentless in their efforts that borderlines on harassment.
My solution to this big inconvenience is to fax them an invoice for $25 per chart. My invoice itemizes the charge as chart recovery, copying, and preparation. I will not send a chart without payment. I then put these requests in a file and send them if payment is received. I will not copy any patient charts until payment is sent. I have taken this inconvenience and turned it into a win/win situation. Most of the time, they do not pay (70%-80%), but when they do, I get paid for my time. You are entitled to get paid for this service, and you should!
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From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
Dr. Levy provides us with his experience and insight regarding medical education. Thank you for doing so. If all that is required to equate MD/DO and DPM is the addition of 3 courses and rotations (as suggested by Dr. Levy), then why has that not been done? Temple and Rosalind Franklin have medical schools; Des Moines an osteopathic school.
What barriers exist for a trial program to test Dr. Levy’s and Dr. Secord’s suggestion that the education of a DPM is almost equivalent to that of an MD/DO. Add the necessary education and have the students take the USMLE or COMPLEX examinations. What are the reasons this has not...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Paul Langer, Chris Seuferling, DPM
Congratulations to Barry Block and company on the 25th Anniversary of PM News. You've created and maintained a useful forum for issues and news that are important to the profession of podiatry and those of us who are serving the profession. Bravo!
Paul Langer, McClain Laboratories
Congrats to Dr. Block and PM News! Other than the APMA, I can't think of any other single entity that brings all podiatrists together on one platform to share our views on a variety of topics. PM News has always been well organized, educational, and fun to read. I've met Dr. Block at the APMA HOD and he genuinely cares about our profession and has no hidden agenda. Thank you for 25 years and many more to come!
Chris Seuferling, DPM, Portland, OR
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Foot Pathology of the Day
A 10-year-old girl who had developed itchy, painful brown-colored papules on the bottom of her feet was actually suffering from a parasitic sand flea infestation. The girl, who had traveled to Brazil with her family two-weeks prior to visiting a health clinic, reported running through a pigsty with no shoes on.
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What happens when you walk barefoot through a pigsty! |
Her case, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, included a 10-day history of pain and itchiness before she sought care. Doctors then removed the sand fleas from the bottom of her foot and diagnosed her with tungiasis. In the girl’s case, doctors treated her wounds after the fleas were removed, and her feet healed with no complications.
Source: New England Journal of Medicine via Fox News via Dr. Richard Cowin
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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.
POSITION AVAILABLE - MARYLAND
One owner, group practice looking to hire business minded associate for buy-in/buy-out relationship. I will teach you to become a top earner in the field, with buy-in and buy-out agreement after 3 years. Salary with bonus incentive including full benefits. I am ready to slow down and sell 2 of the 3 locations in three years and eventually sell the 3rd location and become an employee working a few days a week. I own two of the office locations, so real estate investments are possible. This is a unique opportunity, you do not want to miss. AtlanticFootSurgeons.com. drhenrock@yahoo.com
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEWPORT BEACH, CA
CONCIERGE PODIATRY AND SPA seeks an ambitious podiatrist to join our rapidly growing, unique business model. Must be fully RRA trained. Prefer fellowship. Great financial potential. DrRoth@CPSNewport.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN, 5TH AVE
Excellent opportunity to join 5th Ave practice overlooking Central Park. Practice is mostly surgery with emphasis on bunion surgery. Competitive salary plus bennies. Great for newly graduating resident. Submit CV and cover letter to info@drnealblitz.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA
Love the beach? Busy, established practice located in a coastal community is looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! ABFAS board qualification or certification is required. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice and individual career and reputation. Must have great people skills, caring bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Competitive pay and partnership track available. Send CV and contact information to: manager@southbaldwinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLEVELAND SW SUBURBS
Excellent opportunity to join a well-established busy two office location practice seeking a PSR-36 board-certified/qualified individual. Must be hard-working, passionate, ethical, and personable. All phases of podiatry from surgery to wound care. Staff privileges at 3 local hospitals. Modern offices recently remodeled and equipped with certified EMR, digital x-rays and all aspects of DME. Please forward CV to medical123@aol.com.
PODIATRIC POSITION – NEW MEXICO
Podiatric practice located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a Podiatrist BE/BC in foot and RRA to join our practice. The ideal candidate is Spanish-speaking. Once-monthly hospital call will be required. Weekly travel to a rural outside clinic required. Competitive compensation with retirement, health insurance, malpractice, etc. Email jrossfootankle@gmail.com
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 POSITIONS - PHOENIX, AZ
Multi-Specialty practice with offices in Phoenix has openings for full-time and part-time Podiatric Physicians. Must be team players who can practice with attention to detail utilizing DME and can perform surgeries. Please reply with a CV and salary expectations to AllValleyFeet@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA/NORTH CAROLINA
Established group practice seeking a well-rounded associate to provide all aspects of foot and ankle care. Candidate must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice. Competitive compensation with 401K, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Large referral base in a rapidly growing area. Please send inquiries to: mwrapecpg@gmail.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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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 - ARIZONA
Explore sunny southern Arizona! Green Valley is a retirement community known for its hiking in the Sonoran Desert, beautiful sunsets, and golf. Adjacent Sahuarita is known for its great school system with younger families. For sale is a 20+ year established turnkey practice grossing well over $400,000 on only 4 days a week! Everything included to get you started from day one, with a nice mix of c&c, surgery, sports medicine, diabetic shoes and orthotics. Digital X-ray and 5 treatment rooms adjacent to other medical offices. Huge growth potential or part-time if wanted. Contact GreenValleyPodiatry@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Great opportunity for a new or established practitioner to acquire a busy and successful practice. Busy from first day with great income. Located next to hospital in a medical office complex. Real estate also available for sale or lease. Seller financing available. All reasonable offers considered. Email sandiegodpm@gmail.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.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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