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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,299 Subscribers Daily
April 26, 2016 #5,650  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2016- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
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| ASFAD NEWS | |
ASFAD Presents President's Award to MD Podiatrist
The American Socierty of Foot and Ankle Dermatology (ASFAD) recently presented its President's Award to Joel Morse, DPM, honoring his over 11 years of dedicated service to podiatric dermatology education as a distinguished leader of the former American Society of Podiatric Dermatology (ASPD) and the new ASFAD.
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Dr. Joel Morse receives award from ASFAD vice-president Dr. Patricia Schultz |
Dr. Morse reflected, "This dermatolgy conference started in my living room over 11 years ago. DERMfoot is now considered the premier foot and ankle dermatology conference in the U.S. Next year's show in Annapolis, March 30-April 2, 2017 will continue this tradition of excellence in podiatric education."
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
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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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Chuck Perry, DPM: When treating a sub 1st metatarsal, I have been removing sesamoids to get that area to heal. Is it better to just do a gastroc resection and leave the ulcer alone?
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Dr. J. Monroe Laborde |
J. Monroe Laborde, MD: Yes, I have found that by removing the sesamoid under the 1st ray, the hole gets deeper and it takes longer to heal. I have found that even in the cases where the sesamoids are osteomyletic, as long as the bone is not fragmented on x-ray, there is no need to remove them. Just do the tendon balancing procedure and healing will occur. For all ulcers sub 1st metatarsal, I do a gastric resection and a lengthening of the perional longus tendon.
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guest is to be determined. You can register for future events by clicking here.
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| VALUE-BASED REIMBURSEMENTS | |
Four Consequences That Will Derive From MIPS - Part 4
4. Commercial contracts will need to be amended. If Blue Cross pays you 150 percent of Medicare, they are going to have language relating to a fee schedule, David Wofford, senior manager for ECG Management Consultants in San Diego notes. "Is it 150 percent of the unadjusted rate? Or of what the provider gets based upon their performance? Then you have to determine which year they are talking about."
There is probably going to be a two-year lag between performance and the actual penalty or reward from Medicare. If you have a commercial contract tied to that percentage of Medicare, which time period are we looking at? It is going to require adjustment of some of that language, he adds.
Source: David Raths, Physicians Practice
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Practice Management Consultant
Does anyone have any recommendations for a practice management consultant group that specializes in practice startups? I need someone to help with everything from supply inventory to credentialing.
Name Withheld
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: ICD-10 for Plantar Fibroma
What is the ICD-10 code everyone is using for plantar fibroma?
Monica Link, DPM, Houston, TX
Response: I believe the code you are looking for is M72.2 (plantar fascial fibromatosis), which is the same code you would use for plantar fasciitis.
Paul Kinberg, DPM, Dallas, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Lawrence Rubin, DPM
Residents want to know what their salaries and benefits from a prospective employer should be. Prospective solo and small group podiatric practice employers want to know to what degree an applicant will "pay his or her own way" with anticipated future revenue generation. In my humble opinion, it is important that those training residents themselves understand and make sure residents also understand that aside from podiatric medical and surgical competence -- even excellence -- the new practitioners they will become if hired in most independent solo or group practices will have to ultimately reach revenue and profit goals.
I hope residency directors are providing residents with the practice management information and training that will make it easier for their residents to secure a position in an existing independent solo or group podiatric practice. If a previous resident has knowledge of how to gain patient confidence by developing an affable doctor-patient relationship, and how to present foot care treatment options that are in the patient's best interests, how to accurately and compliantly document their services to maximize insurance reimbursement, how to reach out to other physicians in the area and successfully gain referrals, and how to adapt to the evolving value-based healthcare payment system -- I believe the resident will be in the best possible negotiating position with an existing practice to be hired and earn a very satisfactory salary and benefit package.
Lawrence Rubin, DPM, Las Vegas, NV
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Dieter J Fellner, DPM
My first reaction is to ask who is posting this anonymous question and why? Is this yet another furtive attempt to curtail expectations for a fair and reasonable salary? The graduating podiatrist will have endured 7 years of long, hard training. Now burdened with student loans, to the absolute breaking point, the job seeking graduate despairs with lowly paid job offers, or sometimes no salary at all! A doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery ought to have a reasonable expectation that all the hard work, training, and expense has some merit, over and
above a salary befitting a low to middle management position in Costco. Nurses are regularly paid six figures. But the doctor should not entertain such a lofty expectation?
I respectfully ask only this: if there is no vacancy in your office, with a commensurate work load to provide an associate with a fair salary, then why are you...
Editor's note: Dr. Fellner's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Matt Sciaroni, DPM
I have followed Stephen Curry’s career since the time he took unheralded Davidson to the Final Four Championship. I have never examined his feet, nor have I ever even seen a weight-bearing radiograph. These top-tier athletes are very closed lipped when it comes to their injuries, so that makes my opinion/conjecture on par with Dr. Kirby’s. Curry has actually had two surgeries on his right foot, neither of which (based upon his limited recovery period) appears to have involved serious osseous procedures.
My conjecture is that he has a rear foot varus deformity, due to his easily inverted ankle sprains which plagued him before last season. He has performed incredibly throughout this regular season; therefore his movement, angulation, acceleration and deceleration indicate that remnant scar tissue was not an issue. Without knowing what his baseline diagnosis is, or what procedures were performed, Dr. Kirby’s conjecture falls flat...including his comment that it was the coach's decision.
Matt Sciaroni, DPM, Fresno, CA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Would you call this a "platfoam" shoe? |
Source: Rey Benedict Pador via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 15, 2016 – PHiladelphia Marriott
Honoring Bret Ribotsky, DPM and James Lamb
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Ribotsky and Mr. Lamb 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 $75 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ACADEMIC POSITION - WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking podiatrists interested in the education and training of future doctors of podiatric medicine. Applicants must be at least board-qualified in either ABPM or ABFAS with preference for dual board certification. Academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly and clinical credentials. To be considered, please send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 references, and salary expectation to (http://apptrkr.com/784853). Western University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups.
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.
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 – SAVANNAH, GA
Thriving, seven location, podiatry practice is seeking a family-oriented associate podiatrist to build career and long-term relationship. Associate will have full range of services and access to surgical center along with access to all of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Please email CV with cover letter to hr@atlanticfeet.com
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.
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
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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