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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,459 Subscribers Daily
April 12, 2019 #6,394  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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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON | |
We've just mailed the April 2019 issue of Podiatry Management. The cover story is titled "How to Avoid Liability When Prescribing Opioids". In addition, you'll find our usual assortment of features, including a CPME-approved CME.
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April 2019 Podiatry Management |
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
AZ Pod Student Wins APMWA Student Writing Competition Again
Ramya Tadinada, a third-year student at the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University (AZPod) has been named the winner of the 33rd Annual American Podiatric Medical Writers Association (APMWA) Student Writing Competition. Her paper was entitled, "The Opioid Crisis in America: Understanding the Epidemic". Tadinada will receive a one thousand dollar ($1,000) honorarium from a special endowment by Dr. and Mrs. Steven Berlin to the APMA Educational Foundation.
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Thi Pham, a 4th year student at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) was awarded second place for her paper titled "Cut the Bread, Not the Bone: Emphasis on Nutrition Education for Both Patient and Provider" and will receive an honorarium of seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750). Ramez Sakkab, a 3rd year student at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University was awarded third place for his paper titled "Lifestyle Modifications: How Can We Persuade Our Patients, If We Can't Even Persuade Our Parents?" and will receive an honorarium of five hundred ($500) dollars.
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
CPMA Kicks-Off National Foot Health Awareness Month at Legislative Conference
On April 3rd, more than 100 podiatric physicians, residents, and students from the California School of Podiatric Medicine (CSPM) and the College of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences (CPM @ WestenU) converged on California’s Capitol of Sacramento for the California Podiatric Medical Association’s 2019 Legislative Leadership Conference to raise awareness of the healing art of podiatric medicine, and increase the understanding of the critical role podiatric physicians play.
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(L-R) CSPM students Alexandra Jacobs, Nishu Vora , Dr. Paul Weiner; Neil Trivedi (CSPM); Drs. Tracy Ferragamo, Michael Zapf, and Holly Spohn-Gross |
Following the addresses and presentations, attendees met with their legislative representatives. Attendees gathered to share their stories with each other during an evening reception, which included a number of legislators dropping in to say hello.
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
CA Podiatrist Joins LA Lakers Medical Staff
Howard F. Liebeskind, DPM is a leading sports podiatrist who provides care to athletes of all skill levels - professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational. Dr. Liebeskind, a long-time associate member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine joined the Los Angeles Lakers medical staff this past season serving as team podiatrist during the storied franchise’s 2018-2019 NBA season.
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Dr. Howard Liebeskind |
Liebeskind concurrently acts as team and consulting podiatrist to the U.S. Women’s World Cup Team, United States Men’s National Soccer Team, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Los Angeles Football Club, Los Angeles Galaxy, and Pepperdine University Athletic Department.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
Practice EHR Announces Integration with Bako Diagnostics
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Practice EHR, a leading provider of cloud-based electronic health record solutions and services for podiatry, announced an integration with Bako Diagnostics. “We’re excited to announce our new integration with Bako, an influential leader in the diagnostic and pathology space for podiatry,” said Khurshid Mughal, chief executive officer at Practice EHR. “In addition to driving high quality patient care, this integration boosts efficiency and streamlines the lab ordering process for podiatrists.”
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
How to Protect your Reputation Against Defamatory Online Reviews - Part 2
Doctors, dentists, psychologists, clinical laboratories, and other medical providers have a right to defend their reputations and livelihoods against reviewers who spread false and damaging claims. Fortunately, there are a variety of legal options available to combat defamatory online reviews.
2. Seek legal advice Unlike many other industries, healthcare providers operate in a highly-regulated environment. Providers should be extremely careful when confronting defamatory reviews, as they must not violate any of the ethical, legal, or regulatory guidelines, e.g., HIPAA, that govern doctor-patient relationships. In addition to regulatory concerns, healthcare practices should keep the following steps in mind when considering whether or how to address negative online reviews:
Seek a lawyer. Consult a lawyer with experience handling defamation matters for healthcare providers. These matters are fraught with potential peril if not handled properly, so you need to work with a qualified and effective advocate. After all, your practice and reputation are on the line not only because of the defamatory review but in how you respond to it.
Source: Justin T. Kelton, Physicians Practice [4/4/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Differences between CPT 64722 and CPT 64704
I am having a difficult time understanding the differences between two codes: CPT 64704; neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot and CPT 64722: decompression; unspecified nerve(s). Are these two codes interchangeable?
Archived Codingline Question
Response: The question is really what is the difference between neuroplasty and nerve decompression?
CPT 64704 - Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot means surgery to repair or restore nerve tissue in the foot for podiatrists.
CPT 64722 -Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify) means relieving pressure on a nerve usually by cutting away restrictive bands of tissue in foot, ankle or leg for podiatrists.
David J. Freedman, DPM, CPC, Silver Spring, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
RE: Using DPM Degree Outside of Podiatry
From: David S. Wolf, DPM, Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
With only a 45% pass rate for the ABFAS Certification test, maybe the USMLE will be easier? Maybe that is one of the reasons that younger DPMs are looking outside of their DPM degrees for more realistic opportunities. The ABFAS needs to make their requirements to even sit for the exam more seamless as well as make the exam more relevant and less esoteric (I was board certified with ABFAS).
David S. Wolf, DPM, Retired, Houston, TX
What should we do to the podiatry colleges that refuse to add Ob/Gyn, Peds, and Psych? Does your alma mater offer these courses? Are you a member of the alumni association? If so, would you contact them and let them know you expect them to offer a modern and complete education?
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
RE: Using DPM Degree Outside of Podiatry
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM
In the almost 39 years since I graduated from NYCPM, it is my assertion that very little has changed in the world of parity with MDs and DOs. I will also say that very little has changed in podiatric medical education in terms of teaching our students cause and effect. We still focus on attacking symptoms and when we fail, we turn to surgery. The reality is that if every podiatrist understood the reasons why patients presented to his/her office with a problem, we would be light years ahead in our transition to parity.
Here is an example: I lectured to a group of podiatric residents. I asked them what could be the underlying cause of...
Editor's Note: Dr. Kornefld's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1C | |
RE: Using DPM Degree Outside of Podiatry
From: Joe Agostinelli, DPM
I have been following this discussion closely and would like to present comments from experiences in my 23 year USAF active duty military career and then 14 years in private practice as a DPM in a large orthopedic surgery/sports medicine group. Ultimately, it is not the "degree" that allows other than podiatry utilization, but the "person."
While in the military, I found that when it came to additional duties such as - ACLS instructor and affiliate faculty, trauma management lectures, executive committees of medical staff, chief of surgical services (including orthopedics), etc., my actual degree did NOT matter! It was the...
Editor's note: Dr. Agostinelli's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RELEVANT RESEARCH) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
If patients with diabetes who have low vitamin D levels are three times more likely to develop foot ulcerations, should we be routinely ordering vitamin D tests for our diabetic patients?
What is triggering this question is the problem that many of our carriers including Medicare have with ordering vitamin D lab tests. Unless we can document osteopenia or osteoporosis, many insurance companies will not pay for vitamin D blood tests, and the patients will have to pay out-of-pocket. Could Dr. Chai's study linking vitamin D deficiency to greater chances of getting foot ulcers be enough to demand that insurance companies pay for the test?
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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For masochists only |
Source: Into Into via Virtual Shoe Museum
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – WISCONSIN
Established solo female practitioner seeking a well-rounded associate to provide all aspects of foot and ankle care. Candidate must be friendly, motivated, 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: drjulie@greenvillefac.com
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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
PODIATRIST POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Work and live in one of the greatest states for outdoor fun and recreation. Centrally located 2 hours from the mountains and the ocean, well established practice of 21 years seeking an associate for its rapidly growing and expanding office. Must be board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Looking for someone with great people skills who is dedicated to putting in the effort to grow the practice. No traveling, no nursing homes. You must have SC podiatry license and next test date is June 1. Please send cover letter and CV to docdan@earthlink.net
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
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.
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
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
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
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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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.
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
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