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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,272 Subscribers Daily
April 12, 2016 #5,640  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Richmond Magazine Names 6 VA Podiatrists as Top Docs
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Top (L-R) Drs. David Binder, Simon Mest, and James Shadbolt. Bottom (L-R) Scott Vantre, Michael Waskin, and David Weiss. |
Richmond Magazine has named the following podiatrists as 2016 Top Docs: Drs. David Binder, Simon Mest, James E. Shadbolt, Scott Vantre, Michael R. Waskin, and David T. Weiss.
Source: Richmond Magazine [April 2016]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
IL Podiatrist Discusses Injury Prevention With Soccer Coaches
Last week, Chicago Fire Junior soccer coach Ty Bishiri and league administrator Steve Morris hosted a meeting for their coaches stressing safety, parent participation, and coaching young players from 10-17. Lower extremity foot, ankle and foot-related concerns were emphasized.
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(L-R) Chicago Fire Junior Soccer coach Ty Bishiri, Dr. Robert Weil, and technical director Steve Morris. |
Dr. Bob Weil discussed the concerns such as cleats and heel problems in young players, as well as shoe criteria. Treatment and prevention of acute and chronic injuries were key topics. Attention to foot mechanics and the importance of foot and ankle strengthening were also highlighted. Other important topics included indications and use of orthotics in soccer, and the value of routine podiatric participation in the evaluation and care of these young athletes.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Wrong Type of Shoes Is Primary Cause of Most Foot Problems: Canadian Podiatrist
According to Dr. Tracy Andrews, a podiatrist for 26 years, one of the worst things we can do for our feet is to wear the wrong type of shoes. "Wearing completely inadequate footwear is the primary cause of most foot problems. If shoes don't fit correctly, they cause corns, calluses, and ingrown toenails. If they don't have proper support, they cause strain of immediate muscle groups. For the most part, we just wear the wrong footwear," Andrews said.
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With sandal season just around the corner, Andrews highly recommends avoiding flip-flops, really high-heeled shoes, and slip-ons. "If you only wear them once in a while, for the vast majority, that's okay," said Andrews. "For heels, it's best to wear a wedge that is 1.5 inches high or less. If a shoe hangs onto your foot and has ankle straps, it is much better than anything you slip into. It doesn't matter if it's a $2 or $200 flip-flop, if you have to claw your toes to hang on to them, in the long term, that's bad for your feet."
Source: The Brandon Sun [4/9/16]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Where does podiatry stand when it comes to the competitive bidding process?
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Dr. Paul Kesselman |
Paul Kesselman: Today, TENS units are affected. While you can dispense them, the price will be the lowest price that was “competitively bidded down in your area.” Going forward, this will hit podiatry regarding a lot of the new HCPCS codes, for example L4360X code. Medicare gave the new codes the old definition and the old codes were given a new definition, and this is set up, I think, to allow some of these products to be included in the bidding process.
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Dr. J. Monroe Laborde |
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. Tonight's guest is minimal incision orthopedist J. Monroe Laborde, MD. You can register for future events by clicking here
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| THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE | |
The Economics of the New Healthcare Era: Part 1 - What Has Been Happening?
The following events have been taking place the past few years. It was decided in 2012 that there was a need for strong healthcare analytics. Along with the need for analytics in healthcare was the need for analytic solutions which would help the healthcare system in regulatory compliance, reducing hospital admissions and hospital stays. Also, solutions were needed to address the prevention of chronic disease, improve the quality of care, increase fraud detection, and most importantly, reduce the cost of care. During the past five years, initiatives were set in place to identify and reduce the cost of practices that were associated with a high dollar amount and to reduce escalating CPT billings. Prescriptive analytics were set in place to better forecast costs and the quality of care through data collection, data sharing, and improved actuarials.
The results we have seen to date (and there are more to come), are systematic quality improvements along with cost reduction, enhancing the physician-patient relationship and clinical risk intervention with population management. This has also led to new technological advances in healthcare monitoring of the patient, a steady upward increase in the number of the physicians extenders, changes in licensing laws and scope of practice laws of healthcare professionals (telemedicine), patient direct access to nurse practitioners, and the incorporation of new alternative payment models. By the year 2020, there will be little resemblance to the healthcare landscape we see today.
Source: Sev Hrywnak, DPM, MD
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
8 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Physicians - Part 3
"If you own your practice, a simplified employee pension (SEP) IRA plan gives business owners an opportunity to establish and make tax deductible contributions for their employees’ retirement as well as their own retirement plan. For the 2015 tax year, employers can contribute up to 25 percent of compensation or $53,000, whichever is lower. The primary advantage of a SEP versus a traditional IRA is the higher contribution limit ($53,000 versus $5,500). The primary drawback for this type of plan is that it requires employers to make a contribution on behalf of their employees as well as themselves."
Scott Goble, certified public accountant, Sound Accounting, Chickamauga, GA
Source: Karen Appold, Physicians Practice [4/4/16]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: L2275 Billed with Orthotic Forefoot Posting
Does anyone have experience billing L2275 (addition to lower extremity, valgus or varus correction) when the orthotic needs forefoot posting at the time of billing L3000? Our local pedorthic lab does this and suggested that we do as well.
Saera Arain-Saleem, DPM, Elmhurst, IL
Response: L2275 (addition to lower extremity, valgus or varus correction; plastic modification, padded/lined) can be found in the "Additions to Lower Extremity Orthosis - Shoe-Ankle-Shin-Knee" HCPCS section.
This is separate, preceding the foot orthosis coding which resides in the section headed by "Foot (Orthopedic Shoes) - Insert, Removable, Molded to Patient Model" beginning with L3000. It would be inappropriate to choose a code for an AFO addition item and apply it as an addition to a foot orthosis device code.
Harry Goldsmith, DPM, Cerritos, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) | |
RE: Cloning of Notes
From: Michael Forman, DPM
Since the advent of EMR, much has been said about the "cloning of notes" in your patients' medical records. I have read that some of our colleagues recommend changing one or two words in the entry to give the impression of entering a new note. I think we are better than that. Often, when I see a patient every two or three months, the subjective, objective, assessment, and plan might be exactly the same. I then tell my EMR to print the previous note. IT IS WHAT IT IS.
If that's what you heard, saw, and did, why in heaven's name would you have a need to change. If a change is made just to satisfy an insurance examiner, I find that to be a poor reason. I, for one, would feel less of a professional. Obviously, if you heard, saw, or did something different, that should be memorialized in your patient's record.
Michael Forman, DPM, Cleveland, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Pete Harvey, DPM
Let’s go one better. Why pay quarterly? Sign up online for EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). Then, pay your tax every WEEK or even every DAY if you choose. That puts YOU in the driver's seat, and not the Feds! The Feds LOVE you to be late. All that wonderful penalty and interest! Stay ahead. Don’t get behind. You do need an accountant to cross the t’s and dot the i’s, and file the returns, but you do not need one to tell you that you owe taxes. You KNOW that! Pay them and pay early or on time.
Who knows? You might be like millions of other Americans who get money back! Don’t wait until April 15th and get hit with some huge sum you can’t pay. Too late for this year? Get ready for 2017. You are already one quarter behind for 2016.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Are these feet in (window) pane? (photo: Julien Boudet) |
Source: Iris van Herpen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST ORANGE, NJ
Associate wanted for practice in East Orange NJ PSR 24-36 trained. Must be motivated to grow practice, especially wound care and surgical services. Looking for the right person who will start the buy-in process. Send CV to Drfoot44@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Immediate, full-time opening in fast-paced Sports Medicine Center. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical, surgical and sports medicine background. Applications accepted online at http://www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html
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 - SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT
Looking for a well-trained associate to join a 60+ year old multi-doctor, multi- location practice. Walk in to an established patient base and full schedule on day 1. No nursing homes or house calls. Competitive salary and benefits. Send CV to lakesidenh@att.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY PRACTICE SERVING BEAUTIFUL, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
and the Low Country Empire, is seeking a third Board-eligible/Certified podiatrist. Position is part-time. Surgery, general podiatry, wound care…specializing in diabetic foot care and sports injuries. Service area nursing homes. Superior medical assistants, scribe, administrative support and EMR technology. Great opportunity for semi-retired podiatrist looking for a beautiful place to retire or a graduate, looking to relocate near the beach, or to practice with podiatrists who are seasoned veterans. Must be highly motivated, ethical professional, with excellent patient skills. Send CV to U.W. Plummer at drjadandy@yahoo.com. For additional info contact Mrs. Plummer at 912-927-8011.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - JACKSON, NJ
Well-established practice serving Monmouth and Ocean County is looking for highly motivated associate. Modern office that is rapidly growing with a second office opening soon. Must be willing to provide care for all aspects of podiatry including sports medicine, biomechanics, palliative care, wound care, surgery, and several nursing homes. Send CV to: podiatrynj1212@gmail.com
TEMPORARY PODIATRY POSITION IN ILLINOIS
During June and July temporary (may lead to a permanent full or part time) position available in Central Illinois servicing nursing homes within 90 miles of Springfield. Excellent pay and bonus for this short period! Lodging and travel stipends available. Join our great team. Please email GH@Podiatryplus.net
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, CA, Ventura County, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Lancaster/Palmdale, CA, San Bernardino/Riverside, CA, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
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 - 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA/COASTAL
Seeking associates with partnership availability. Must be highly motivated and have good patient skills and personality. Salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Surgery Center and hospital-based with no HMOs/no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position/partnership in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice with Partnership also in Surgery center. Please e-mail CV and short bio to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com
ACADEMIC PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery located in Illinois and leading to a degree of DPM/MD, is seeking licensed podiatric physicians to become part of the clinical teaching faculty where, under a new curriculum, students will begin clinical training their first year. Applicants need to be licensed and their academic rank will be that of clinical professor which will also include student rotations through their offices. For additional information please send your CV to: Dominic@ColPodMedSurg.com The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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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SPACE AVAILABLE WITH BILLABLE MRI – MANHATTAN AND LONG ISLAND
Are you letting income walk out your front door? Do you order MRIs but refer them to outside radiology facilities? Why not perform the MRI yourself and keep all the income? At our turn-key facilities on Long Island and Manhattan, rental of the office gives you access to our state-of-the-art equipment, including a fully-functioning extremity MRI where ankles and feet can be scanned. Once you run the numbers, you'll see that the added income to you makes this proposal a no-brainer. Call 516-476-1815 or e-mail podo2345@aol.com for further information.
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