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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,306 Subscribers Daily
April 19, 2016 #5,645  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Most Foot Problems Result from Functional and Structure Imbalances: VA Podiatrist
According to Mitchell R. Waskin, DPM from The Foot & Ankle Center, the majority of people's foot pain is functional. "You're born with a foot structure that not quite exactly normal, so you get minor muscle imbalances that cause stress and strains that don't belong there. This causes problems like chronic heel pain (plantar fasciitis), bunions, hammertoes, or calluses.
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Dr. Mitchell Waskin |
"Unfortunately, many people do not seek treatment because they mistakenly believe that foot pain is normal. Fortunately, there are treatments for these conditions. Most, with the exception of foot surgery, are not painful," says Dr. Waskin.
Source: Greg McQuade, CBS-5 TV [4/15/16]
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| ABFAS NEWS | |
ABFAS Announces New and Expanded Case Review Requirements
The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Board of Directors has approved a set of changes to case review requirements that reflects current practice patterns and evaluates patient outcomes. Effective for the 2017 exam cycle is the expansion of eligible case subcategories used for the Part II certification case review process.
The podiatry profession continues to evolve with more podiatrists performing rearfoot reconstruction, and trauma and limb salvage procedures. In response to the many changes in the profession and the need to expand case review categories, ABFAS took action to ensure that skilled podiatric surgeons who commonly perform sophisticated non-bunion forefoot and/or rearfoot/ankle surgery and reconstruction could participate in the case review process in a timely fashion. The expanded case subcategories and other details can be found here.
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
AZ Podiatrist Delivers Keynote at UCSF Vascular Surgery Symposium
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Director of the University of Arizona’s Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) delivered the first “UCSF Limb Preservation Lecture” at the annual UCSF Vascular Surgery Symposium.
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(L-R) Drs. Christopher Owens (co-Chair), Michael Conte (Co-Chair), David G. Armstrong, and Alexander Reyzelman (Co-Chair) |
The symposium, which concludes this weekend in San Francisco, welcomed hundreds of clinicians from across the nation.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
CA Podiatrist Sentenced to Prison for Healthcare Fraud
A Roseville podiatrist who admitted to carrying out a $1 million healthcare fraud scheme has been sentenced to three years in federal prison. Neil Van Dyck, 64, was sentenced Friday in Sacramento by U.S. District Judge Garland E. Burrell Jr., who also ordered Van Dyck to pay a $10,000 fine, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office news release. Van Dyck pleaded guilty in October to committing healthcare fraud. According to court documents, Van Dyck was a California-licensed podiatrist who operated a podiatry practice in Roseville called Placer Podiatry. He offered “spa-like” treatments and performed routine foot care at his practice.
Source: Cathy Locke, The Sacramento Bee [4/15/16]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: What is the best way to increase physician referrals to your practice?
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Dr. Neil Baum |
Neil Baum: Instead of sending the doctors in your community a detailed multi-paged report when you see a patient of theirs, just send them a three-sentence note listing diagnosis, medication, and treatment plans. You can take this to the bank. Send this note to all of their doctors, not only those physicians who send the patients to you.
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Drs. Matthew Garoufalis, Vincent Hetherington, and Joseph Caporusso |
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guests are Drs. Matthew Garoufalis, Vincent Hetherington, and Joseph Caporusso. You can register for future events by clicking here
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Modified Maggots Could Help Human Wound Healing
In a proof-of-concept study, NC State University researchers show that genetically engineered green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) larvae can produce and secrete a human growth factor – a molecule that helps promote cell growth and wound healing. Sterile, lab-raised green bottle fly larvae are used for maggot debridement therapy (MDT), in which maggots are applied to non-healing wounds, especially diabetic foot ulcers, to promote healing. Maggots clean the wound, remove dead tissue, and secrete anti-microbial factors. The treatment is cost-effective and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. However, there is no evidence from randomized clinical trials that MDT shortens wound healing times.
With the goal of making a strain of maggots with enhanced wound-healing activity, NC State researchers genetically engineered maggots to produce and then secrete human platelet derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB), which is known to aid the healing process by stimulating cell growth and survival.
Source: NC State University News
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| PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS | |
FDA Clarifies Compounding Rules
The Food and Drug Administration issued three draft guidance documents on Friday that answer providers' and pharmacists' burning questions about drug compounding standards. The proposed rules clarify the amount of drugs that providers can compound without a prescription, set requirements for health system compounding pharmacies, and clarify how large-scale compounding sites known as “outsourcing facilities” may be set up. This follows two reports from the Pew Charitable Trusts that found compounding oversight is largely left up to the states and varies widely.
Added in 1997, section 503A of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act allows pharmacists or physicians to compound a “limited quantity” of drugs to keep on hand in anticipation of an established patient's needs. Friday's guidance explains that providers will meet this requirement if they compound only what they think they would need for a typical 30-day period, based on patterns with actual patients.
Source: Adam Rubenfire, Modern Healthcare [4/15/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
8 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Physicians - Part 8
"Physicians who are employed by a group practice and/or hospital and who individually receive miscellaneous income in the form of 1099-MISC from pharmaceutical companies, attorneys for court testimony, or other sources, should consider reporting such income on a schedule C. This income could be reduced by expenses incurred for generating certain income such as travel, accommodations, meals, and supplies. You could also make contributions to a SEP to lower or eliminate this type of income, even if you participate in a 401(k) with your employer."
Lydia M. Glatz, senior manager, MBAF LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Source: Karen Appold, Physicians Practice [4/4/16]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Post-Op ORIF Care for Another Surgeon
I saw a new patient yesterday who had open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), left ankle, 2 weeks ago while on vacation up north. She was referred by her primary care physician to me for "post-op care." She was a new patient to my practice, and required x-rays, removal of sutures, and a walking cast application. She will need follow-up and subsequent office visits, cast changes, x-rays, and other post-op care. Needless to say, I am assuming care.
Do I bill an office visit, cast application, x-ray study, or do I use the ORIF procedure code with modifier "-55" (post-op management only)? What do I bill for subsequent care if I use the ORIF code?
Jeffrey Klein, DPM, Waterford, MI
Response: Keep life easy and bill a new patient office visit along with whatever else you did. Don't bother with the post-op management coding.
Don Self, Don Self & Associates, Whitehouse, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Rockwell Moulton, DPM
While I have the greatest respect for Dr. Secord as a podiatrist, his post is just opinion with a lot of guesses. Maybe I see it from a different point of view because I have not participated in Medicare or Medicaid for nearly 30 years. When the PPACA was first proposed, and I heard that the insurance companies jumped on board, I was very suspicious as to why. It sure wasn't to lose money, and I really doubt that they are actually really losing. What I do know for sure is that I have a number of patients with a PPACA policy, with varying high deductibles, who sought treatments because they had insurance for the possibility of a major injury or illness, so they were not panicked by having to pay out-of-pocket for routine care, including orthotics.
What I think has really colored Dr. Secord's thinking, was Faux News :-)
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schamburg, IL
We are American citizens who deliberated on the choices available and chose to vote for President Obama twice —more than 60 million of us. We continue to support the goals of the Affordable Care Act. I see patients every day who would not have access to care otherwise. Your insults are a poor reflection on you.
Rockwell Moulton, DPM, Seattle, WA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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| What happens when you put too many maggots on an ulcer? |
Source: Svenja Ritter Virtual Shoe Museum Courtesy of Galerie Petra Nostheide-Eÿcke
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HARRISBURG, PA
Advanced Podiatry is seeking a full-time podiatrist in a professional environment for all ages in the office and nursing homes. Applicants must be Pennsylvania licensed and or able to acquire. Advanced Podiatry is located in Harrisburg, PA. Position pays salary plus benefits. If interested call 717-657-5050 or email CV to lvgreerdpm@verizon.net.
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.
ASSOCAITE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI/SURROUNDING AREA
Well-established practice seeking experienced, highly skilled associate. Partnership opportunity. Board qualified-certified, PSR-36 trained. State-of-the-art office, Digital X-Ray, EHR, Laser, EPAT. Send cover letter, CV/Resume to stcpod@att.net or call 314-565-2739.
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
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 - LOS ANGELES, CA
Busy, well-established solo practitioner in Los Angeles area seeking associate leading to partnership/ownership opportunity. PSR-36 required. Office across from major hospital. Balanced medical, surgical, & orthopedic practice birth to geriatrics. Send CV and contact info to new.pod@yahoo.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 POSITION – MANHATTAN
Unique opportunity. Upscale, Park Avenue Manhattan. Need an experienced, motivated, caring doctor with excellent podiatric surgical skills to see in-network patients and to cover out-of-network patients. Salary based on experience with performance bonuses if earned. Part or full time. Partnership a possibility if qualified candidate exhibits outstanding performance and skills. Send CV to: institutebeaute885@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASHVILLE, TN AREA
Unique opportunity for the right individual. Spanish language skills preferred. Send your CV, two references and a letter containing the following information: 1. Why we should consider you for the position 2. Top 5 ways our patients benefit from having you in our practice. E-mail responses to NFAAPC@gmail.com.
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
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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