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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,299 Subscribers Daily
April 22, 2016 #5,648  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
UK Podiatrist to Run London Marathon for Charity
Podiatrist Emma Godson is preparing to put her best feet forward in this year's London Marathon - to raise funds for Cheltenham charity Heidi's Heroes. Paul Wood of Cheltenham launched Heidi's Heroes as a tribute to his late wife Heidi, a former world championship swimmer who died of cancer, aged 51, in 2012.
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Emma Godson with 2014 London Marathon medal |
Self-employed Emma, a 35-year-old mother-of-two from Tewkesbury, swore she would never again tackle the gruelling 26 mile course around England's capital after completing the marathon in 2014. But when she gained a ballot place, she invested in a new pair of running shoes and is now a regular sight pounding the streets around her Walton Cardiff home. Emma, who part owns ProPodiatry in Cheltenham, said: "I had planned to take part last year, but I got injured so deferred my place until this year. I wanted to raise money for a smaller, local charity this time, and my husband Mark suggested Heidi's Heroes."
Source: The Gloucestershire Echo [4/20/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
GA Podiatrist Opens New Office in Savannah
Patrick J. Nunan, DPM, who is uniquely qualified in the treatment of sports injuries and diabetic foot care, will be the podiatrist serving patients at a Midtown location. Dr. Nunan brings over 30 years of practice experience to Antioch. He is the Global Clinical Advisor for the Special Olympics, and served as the Podiatry Consultant to all sports teams at Wilmington (Ohio) College for 15 years. Dr. Nunan is the past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and completed the Team Physician Course from the American College of Sports Medicine.
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Dr. Patrick Nunan |
Dr. Nunan has run cross country and track and currently competes in Master’s swimming, open water swimming, triathlons, and running events. He recently took the “plunge” in the ocean at Myrtle Beach to raise funds for their local Special Olympics. He has lectured to students, athletic trainers, physicians, and podiatrists nationally and internationally.
Source: The Savannah Tribune [4/20/16]
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Twice 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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| VALUE-BASED REIMBURSEMENTS | |
Four Consequences That Will Derive From MIPS- Part 2
2. Understanding the relationship between Medicare Parts A and B will become more complicated.
Some incentives will target cost of care for episodes based on diagnoses says David Wofford, senior manager for ECG Management Consultants in San Diego. So, if you are a health system employing your doctors, there are going to be very sophisticated analytics you would want to do to understand how performance under Part B — particularly the resource utilization incentive — will affect reimbursement under Part A. "For instance, he adds, "does the penalty outweigh the revenue they get from having a re-admission? What is the interplay of all these things? Most organizations are going to be struggling to figure that out."
Source: David Raths, Physicians Practice
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Oral Anti-fungal in 15 year-old with Kidney Disease
I have a 15 year-old student athlete with symptomatic subungual onychomycosis confirmed by biopsy/PAS staining. Her pediatrician had her use topical ciclopirox lacquer for the past several months, with little improvement. Her medical history includes IgA nephropathy. Like many of my patients, she can't use Jublia or Kerydin due to cost. Any recommendations for use of an oral anti-fungal (terbinafine, diflucan) in this patient?
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Removal of Benign Cyst
What CPT code is most appropriate for removal of a benign lesion/cyst such as a ganglion cyst?
Monica Link, DPM, Houston, TX
Response: The location of the cyst would determine which CPT code is best.
A cyst excised from the toe would be coded using CPT 28092.
A cyst excised from the foot would be coded using CPT 28090.
Howard Zlotoff DPM , Camp Hill, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Veterans Deserve Better — and You Can Help
From: Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM
American veterans are getting a raw deal when it comes to foot and ankle care. Current law hampers the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s ability to recruit and retain the best qualified foot and ankle care providers—podiatrists like yourself—and as a result, our vets must deal with unnecessary and burdensome delays to their healthcare. They deserve better.
How can you help? Sign this online petition demanding action, and then share the petition on Facebook and Twitter. When you share the petition, tell your friends, family, and patients why it is imperative for veterans to receive care by a podiatrist. Share the petition in your practice, as well, and encourage your patients to share it on their own social media feeds. To have the biggest impact on your senators, all APMA members are encouraged to follow up by sending a pre-written message via APMA’s eAdvocacy website.
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, Franklin, IN (APMA Trustee)
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (E-HEALTH NEWS) | |
RE: Signature Log Can Be the Key to Surviving an Audit (George Jacobson, DPM)
From: Michael L. Brody, DPM, Simon Young, DPM
It is a Medicare requirement that every note be signed. A signature log is not a substitute for signing your notes. A signature log is a 'glossary' where you have the name of the provider in a human readable format next to the signature, which may be in chicken scratch format.
If you are the only provider in an office and the only signature on the notes is yours, such a glossary would not be necessary. When you have multiple providers in the office and a pen is used to place signatures, the signatures may not be legible, so a signature log can be extremely beneficial when trying to determine the author of notes that are older, especially if there is turnover in your office.
Michael L. Brody, DPM, Commack, NY
Simple answer. It is a CMS REQUIREMENT... period. Heed Dr. Brody's advice. Common sense need not rule, and per the OJ trial, "if it's not signed, it's not done."
Simon Young, DPM, NY, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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What to wear during the Passover Seder? |
Source: ceafepress.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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.
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 – NEW JERSEY
Immediate opportunity for an Experienced foot and ankle surgeons to join a successful practice in north Jersey, must have a minimum of 1 year practice experience, partnership opportunity and profit sharing for the prospective candidate. Must have surgical experience BQ/ BC by ABFAS. Salary & benefits TBDbased on experience. Podjobs@hotmail.com
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 - HUDSON VALLEY REGION, NY
Hudson Valley Foot Associates has a great opportunity available for a personable and talented DPM. Visit hvfa.com for more information about our practice. Send CV, with cover letter, to info@hvfa.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 - 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.
ASSOCIATE 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.
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PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - PITTSBURGH SOUTH (BROWNSVILLE), PA
33 yr established, successful practice. All phases of podiatry, laser & cash services in place. Hospital and Sx Center. Turn-key ready with strong client base. Contact pa.footdoctor@gmail.com
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