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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,655 Subscribers Daily
April 09, 2018 #6,161  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
WesternU Class of 2018 Achieves 100 percent Board Pass and Residency Match
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine’s Class of 2018 has scored a perfect 100 percent Boards Part II pass rate as well as 100 percent in the residency match processes.
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“The faculty and I are so proud of the hard work our students have put in to obtain these outcomes,” said College of Podiatric Medicine Interim Dean Lester J. Jones, DPM, MS, ED.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Stresses the Health Benefits of Walking
Walk to Work Day (W2WD) celebrated its 14th anniversary on Friday, April 6th. Held the first Friday in April, W2WD was begun in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a means of helping increasingly sedentary Americans incorporate walking into their daily routines. “We are in the middle of an obesity epidemic,” said Holly Spohn-Gross, DPM, a podiatric physician and surgeon in private practice in Lake Isabella, CA.
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“The good news is that study-after-study indicate that moderate exercise for just 30 minutes a day can reduce not only one’s waistline, but also the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, stress, and depression. And, walking is just about the best exercise and health bargain around. It's FREE, low-impact, easy to do, environmentally friendly, and research supports the long-standing belief that taking just a few extra steps a day can improve overall health. Walk to Work Day is a wonderful way to get moving!" said Dr. Spohn-Gross.
Source: Cision [4/5/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Bunions and Footwear
If you have bunions, you know they can be painful and near impossible to ignore. Wear a shoe that's made from a constricting material or is just a touch too small, and the protruding bumps at the base of your big toes will cry out in pain. "Feet, by design, are not padded with a lot of extra fat," says Howard Friedman, DPM of Suffern Podiatry in New York.
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"So, if someone wears a shoe that is creating a pressure point over a bony area, the skin will become red and inflamed, and in some cases cause a blister or wound that can become infected," says Dr. Friedman.
Source: Jen Mccaffery, Prevention [4/5/18]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
Blues Plans Suffer Setback in Major Antitrust Case
A federal district judge handed Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurers a setback Thursday in a major lawsuit over their practice of creating exclusive territories, ruling the deals could directly violate antitrust law. U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor of the Northern District of Alabama found that healthcare providers and consumers showed that some of the practices of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and its 36 member plans should be reviewed as a "per se" violation of federal antitrust law if the case goes to trial.
The judge said the combination of the Blues plans' exclusive territories, in which they agreed not to compete, and the agreement to limit competition on non-Blues branded products, is a per se violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The decision is a significant legal blow for the Blues organizations and makes it easier for providers and consumers to prove that the plans impede competition by offering insurance coverage in exclusive markets. BCBSA said it would appeal the judge's decision.
Source: Harris Meyer, Modern Healthcare [4/6/18]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Make Medical Billing Mistakes Less Common - Part 2
Common Billing Mistakes
2. Misuse of Modifiers
Another common billing mistake is the misuse of modifiers while coding, according to Michael Fossum, CEO of Nobility RCM, a Chandler, AZ-based company helping practices with financials. "If the proper separation modifier is not put in place, or a discriminate procedure modifier is not put in place, the insurance company will recognize that multiple procedures were produced on one claim," says Fossum.
Modifiers, and coding in general, can be particularly tricky for small practices lacking the resources to hire a third-party billing company. Hiring someone to perform billing and coding services is something Fossum says is strongly due to the complicated nature of the process. "It is such a time-intensive and knowledge-intensive process; you have to spend a lot of time on the billing and coding aspects of a practice," says Fossum.
Source: Dylan Fisher, Physicians Practice [3/26/18]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Chronic Sesamoiditis with Plantar Plate Lesion
A 40-year-old active female who used to do a lot of walking and cycling has had chronic sesamoiditis for three years. During that time, she has had ongoing treatment with all sorts of physical therapy for tibial sesamoiditis, including home use of a bone stimulator daily for 3 months -- all to no avail. In the past 3 years, there have been moderate remissions with exacerbations but never has it been pain-free. An MRI showed an intermediate grade plantar plate lesion/tear medial to the 1st proximal phalangeal base.
Her rigid pes cavus foot type has been properly addressed with well cushioned orthotics that closely approximate her high arch with forefoot valgus posting, a first met head cut-out and lots of cushioning under the sesamoid with thicker accommodation around it. She wears them daily in good running shoes. She has seen a number of orthopedists in various places, including the Cleveland Clinic, and is now contemplating a sesamoidectomy by an orthopedist who apparently "does a lot of them." Given that there is no sesamoid fracture, would a sesamoidectomy be a good idea?
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RE: SC Podiatry Scope of Practice Bill Passes SC House of Representatives
From: William Harris IV, DPM
The South Carolina Podiatry Scope of Practice bill (H.3622) passed through the SC House of Representatives on April 5, 2018. The bill will allow podiatrists in SC to perform rearfoot and ankle surgeries distal to the myotendinous junction. The bill will now be sent to the SC Senate and assigned to the Senate Medical Affairs Committee. We would like to thank all the SCPMA and APMA members who have put their time and effort into this endeavor.
William Harris IV, DPM, President- South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
I wanted to share some thoughts with regard to the issue of what to do when individuals present to an office with orthotics made at Costco, the Good Feet Store, or similar non-podiatric facilities.
Simply stated, you have completed undergraduate and post-graduate training, including training in biomechanics and kinesiology. Your decision as to the nature and type of orthotics to be utilized, and the specific corrections to be utilized in those orthotics, are unique and individualized based upon an examination of that patient and a determination of multi-variant factors resulting in...
Editor's note: Dr Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
I reviewed the RESA website. They have a homogeneous proprietary plan using software, an algorithm, a technician, and a scanning method developed by a cyclist + engineers to create what they value as a $199 product. Remember the Soles 3-D printed orthotics that DPMs were dispensing that is now out of business having lost $30 million.
I welcome the competition from Costco that will help educate the foot and postural suffering public towards the need for customized orthotic props. My insult comes from Costco stating that the DPM product is worth $300 when mine are...
Editor's note: Dr. Shavelson's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (REIMBURSEMENTS) | |
From: Edward R. Nieuwenhuis Sr., DPM
The doctor is urged to collect the data, and to contact both the state and national podiatric organizations for investigation and follow-up. Changes such as were mentioned seldom if ever affect just one doctor, but affect all practitioners who participate with that particular insurance company.
Edward R. Nieuwenhuis Sr., DPM, Wycoff, NJ
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Feet of the Day
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Feetloaf for dinner? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME CEREMONY & RECEPTION
July 12, 2018 – Gaylord National Resort - Washington, DC
Honoring Brad Wenstrup, DPM and Dan Vickers
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PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Wenstrup and Mr. Vickers inducted in the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets now by sending $100 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME-APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2018. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as plastic, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE (equal opportunity employer)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEBRASKA
Associate wanted for growing practice. Competitive pay with partnership track available, surgery center ownership available. All facets of podiatry available with great autonomy. Great opportunity for right person. Must be BQ/BC. Send CV and contact information to: Nebraskafas@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
Independent contractor needed for podiatry practice in Portsmouth, Virginia. Send cover letter and CV to feetloveus@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ROCKLAND COUNTY AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Rockland County and Westchester County, New York. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN/LONG ISLAND
Seeking board certified/eligible person to work on Long Island and or Manhattan. Must be in-network with most of the carriers. Must have hospital privileges and have the capabilities to perform basic podiatric surgical procedures. Offices fully equipped with x-ray MRI CT scan and is associated with a surgicenter.
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - WARREN/YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Ankle & Foot Care Centers operates 20 locations in Northeast Ohio. We are looking to add a full-time podiatric physician to help cover expanding office hours. Tremendous growth opportunity for a hardworking individual with an interest in reconstructive surgery and wound care. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.ankleandfootcare.com Please email your letter of interest and CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Busy, well established, well equipped, Podiatric practice looking for a second associate. ABPS board certified is a plus but not required. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Incentives available. Associate expected to market and grow the practice. Must be a well- trained, highly motivated individual. Practitioners in Bergen/Passaic counties with established practices will be given special consideration. Email CV to: minggao@optonline.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate position open for well trained, compassionate physician for busy clinic in the beautiful Danville area of Kentucky. Wide range of services to be offered with several ancillary services onsite. Generous base salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV and letter of interest to: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - MARYLAND
Come join our team of top docs. Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC has associate positions available in several of our established MD locations. We have all the administrative, marketing, and assistant help in place to help make your practice, with us, a success. See patients, do your charting, and leave the rest to us. Email your resume and cover letter to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com . We look forward to receiving your information.
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
MidMark 416 Chair-Blue, Ritter Chair/Table-Blue, Osada SX Drill, Reliance Chair-Tan, X-Cell X-Ray P-700, Pelton Crane Autoclave-Omni Clave OCR, Burton Electricators, Mettler Sonicators, View Boxes, Supplies (walking and air casts, night splints, etc.) & so much more! Dr. Shevlin 772-267-5450
PRACTICE FOR SALE – HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA
Established in 1976 - fully staffed podiatry practice located in Hampton roads, Virginia across from a class A hospital. The practice has in-house x-ray, ultrasound and PAD ABI waveform devices, as well as a Styker command II system. The custom design 4000 ft² medical building includes a private parking lot, 6 fully stocked treatment rooms and an OR. Tremendous growth and expansion opportunity. Send cover letter & CV to vapodiatry18@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PHOENIX METRO/EAST VALLEY
Small office, well established location. Primed for growth in family oriented area with bonus large retiree population. Close to multiple hospitals, surgery centers. New home developments/subdivisions literally around the corner. Email dlmeb5@yahoo.com for details.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT – NYC SUBURB
Busy urban location with patients walking in every day. Ground floor accessibility. You will be busy from Day 1 if you are not afraid to work hard. Highly rewarding experience with established office-patient relationship in the commuity. Suburbs of New York City but city-like atmosphere. recruitjobs18@gmail.com
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