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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,480 Subscribers Daily
May 06, 2017 #5,920  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL | |
LAST CHANCE TO VOTE
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Good Foot Care is a Daily Undertaking: MA Podiatry
Podatrist Dr. Lauren A. Perica, of Valley Podiatry Associates, notes good foot care is a daily undertaking. Perica, who did a three-year residency in podiatric medicine and reconstructive forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, recently spoke on the topic at Holyoke Medical Center.
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"I would constitute good foot care as washing your feet daily, inspecting them for irritations, keeping nails trimmed, wearing supportive shoes, avoiding flip-flops, pointed shoes, high heels, excessive barefoot walking and when having a problem seek treatment. Often patients come to see me after they have had the problem for several months without seeking any treatment and by this point, the foot is so painful it is causing difficulty walking or performing their job," says Perica.
Source: Anne-Gerard Flynn, The Republican [5/1/17]
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| ACA UPDATE | |
House Passes AHCA; Now Fate of Obamacare is in the Senate
The House Republicans passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) with a slim majority on Thursday. The bill gives states the option of returning to a pre-Obamacare individual insurance approach of medical underwriting and high-risk pools. The bill passed by a vote of 217-213 in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon, one vote over the 216-majority threshold. It is the GOP's first successful attempt to move legislation to repeal President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform bill, the Affordable Care Act, during the Trump administration after two false starts.
If it passes the Senate, the AHCA will make stark changes to the rules and regulations governing the healthcare industry for the last seven years. A number of Republican senators whose votes are needed for a replacement bill have said that the House version will not survive in their chamber.
Source: Mara Lee, Modern Healthcare [5/4/17]
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| FROM PM's RECENT 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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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Healthcare Fraud 101: Under False Claims Act - Part 6
6. An internal investigation assists your counsel in developing a defense to the possible FCA case. It will come as no surprise that sometimes a whistleblower or the government has the facts wrong, or has interpreted the facts in a questionable manner. Using the information learned during the investigation, your counsel can work to craft an argument to persuade the government that there is no wrongdoing.
Source: Sara Kropf, Physicians Practice [4/14/17]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: MIPS Without an EHR
I plan to retire in less than four years. My solo practice does not have electronic health records. Is there any way that I can report MIPS for 2017? We do send our claims to Medicare with an electronic computer clearinghouse.
PM News Subscriber
Response: There are three MIPS categories for 2017 - Quality, Advancing Care Information (ACI), and Clinical Practice Improvement Activities (CPIA). Only ACI requires an EHR.
You can fully participate and report on the Quality and CPIA categories without an EHR. Scoring perfectly in those two categories without doing anything for ACI will result in a MIPS score of 75, which is expected to result in a bonus of over 4%.
Jeffrey D Lehrman, DPM, Springfield, PA
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Gary Dorfman, DPM Retires After 50 Years
From: Peter J. Bregman, DPM
Dr. Gary Dorfman has officially retired from 50 plus years of podiatry. Dr. Dorfman is a former president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has given much of his time and talent working in various aspects of podiatry and has helped thousands of patients and left his impression on his fellow colleagues.
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Dr. Gary Dorfman |
His most recent employment was at the Foot, Ankle, and Hand Center of Las Vegas. He finished his last four years of practice doing what he loves and creating bonds with his patients and colleagues that will last forever. Though he is leaving our profession, he will be fondly remembered for his contributions and we wish him well in his retirement.
Peter J. Bregman, DPM, Las Vegas, NV
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Kudos to Chris Bryant, DPM
From: Craig Nilsen
During a recent sales trip to Kentucky (KY), one of my sales associates went for a jog in the morning and rolled his ankle during the jog. We went to KY to work a booth at the KPMA conference for Henry Schein. As he was hobbling around the exhibit hall Chris Bryant, DPM came into our booth and asked if he could have a look at my associate's foot. Upon removing his shoe, you could see his ankle was very swollen.
At that point, Dr. Bryan personally drove my associate to his office which was just a couple of miles away and gave him physical therapy, applied a compression bandage, put him in a CAM walker, and then brought him back to the meeting. Dr. Bryant really went above and beyond anyone's expectations. Thanks again, Dr. Bryant.
Craig Nilsen, Henry Schein Medical
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1A | |
From: David G. Armstrong, DPM
I think that ultimately people are judged not by the size of their bank account or by their lifetime case volume. They're not judged by the number of papers they've written or the number of lectures they've given. Rather, they're judged by their progeny-- both actual and professional. In the history of our specialty, there is no one who has made a greater impact on more young men and women one-on-one than this man. I know he's really not retiring, but moving on to yet another chapter. I, for one, can't wait to read what's next. Bravo, Maestro.
David G. Armstrong, DPM, Tucson, AZ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1B | |
From: Khurram H. Khan, DPM
I can honestly say no one has had a more everlasting effect on my career as a podiatric physician or as an educator than Dr. Lawrence Harkless. As his former chief resident (during the days of pyramid residency), I was pushed every day by the entire faculty at UTHSC to be excellent in everything I do. Dr. Harkless and his team never relented on their teaching us to be the best. Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday conference at 6 am was an opportunity to be better. We were taught to think critically and question every decision and provide proof for our answer via quoting articles and reading the most up-to-date evidence-based medicine.
To this day, I still carry these lessons with me as a clinician and as an educator myself. Despite the pure exhaustion from working in that University environment, despite the ups and downs of...
Editor's note: Dr. Khan's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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If Toys R Us sold women's shoes? |
Source: Naäm Ben via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Grossing 300k only 2.5 days/week, room for expansion. Digital x-ray, EMR, all aspects of podiatry with good payer mix. Located in medical center/hospital complex. If interested, email: nathanterri@hotmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – LONG ISLAND
Unusual opportunity – You can lease storefront office from existing podiatrist in location for 30 year. Busy location Western Nassau County. Office is set up ready to practice. Great for expanding podiatrist. No money down. Rent for $2,700/ month. Favorable lease terms. No charts/records. Email rrranch7@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CALIFORNIA: NORTHERN
Retiring. The practice comes with a ready patient base in an area of unlimited potential. Awesome locale with lakes, mountains and rivers in every direction. $230,000 buys the building and a well established practice. Seller will partially finance and stay as needed during transition. This is a great opportunity!! Email reddingpodiatry@sbcglobal.net
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Multi-location group seeking DPM to run their own clinic (one DPM per clinic, no travel or assisted facility work). Clinical work is substantive with good surgical balance. Utilize leading EMR, digital x-ray in clinic, and Cutera laser. Excellent comp plan that allows for unlimited earnings growth, plus malpractice, health, and 401K plan. Please send CV to stlouispodiatrists@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ILLINOIS
Part time podiatrist wanted one day per week for Medinah and Franklin Park office to begin June 28, 2017. Please contact Dr. Ballard by text 630-307-7463.
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! – LOS ANGELES, CA
Home Foot Care, Inc. is looking for qualified podiatrists to visit home patients in the greater Los Angeles area: full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. email cv to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Associate podiatrist Naples, Florida. PSR 24/36, ABFAS certified/qualified for surgical practice. Must have FL license. Hospital privileges available. No HMOs, no nursing homes. Naples is upscale area and wonderful place to work and live. Prefer someone personable, hard-working and team player. Email CV draustin@gulfcoastfootcare.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - TENNESSEE, WEST TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, KANSAS CITY
Preferred Podiatry Group is seeking providers to join our growing practice servicing long term care facilities in several areas. We offer a competitive commission based income as well as a benefits packaged to our employed podiatrists. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Contact Dr. Chris Kestner at ckestner@ppgpc.com for details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
State-of-the-art group practice seeks a well-trained and personable Podiatrist to join our group. Our practice has all of the bells and whistles you can imagine including scribes, EMR, Shoe store, DME and an in office surgery center. Hospital Emergency Room call is required. Must be confident in Trauma, Ankle Fractures and Diabetic Limb Salvage. We offer a very competitive salary, bonus structure and excellent benefits package. Please forward your CV and letter of intent with headline: Podiatrist Seeking Great Job Opportunity. mynewposition75@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CONNECTICUT
Wonderful opportunity for a dynamic, personable, and well-trained podiatrist for full-time or part-time position. Two-location practice for over 45 years. Unlimited growth potential with incentive. Need motivated and dedicated physician. Hospital privileges, available ER call, with podiatric residency. Send CV and cover letter vpappasdpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Seeking full-time associate in a multi-doctor podiatry group. Excellent opportunity to grow with our practice, with an opportunity for buy-in/partnership. Competitive salary with bonus structure, health insurance, 401k, and CME allowance provided. Please send CV and letter of intent to: PApodiatrygroup@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ATLANTA SUBURB
Associate position available. PSR 24/36, ABPS certified/qualified for surgical practice. On-site accredited surgical center and physical therapy department. Full hospital privileges available. Send inquiry and CV to glewis@mariettapodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SC
Three doctor practice seeks PSR-24/36 associate. New office. Hospital and surgical center nearby. EMR in place. Located near lake and mountains between Charlotte and Atlanta. Must have SC license or sitting for June exam. Please send letter of interest and CV to docrose@bellsouth.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREATER SEATTLE AREA
Well established, advanced multi-office practice seeking an associate to join our team of motivated physicians. Attractive compensation package. Russian or a second language a plus. We offer a combination of office, surgery, as well as adult family homes with a full-time schedule. Please send CV to info@206footdoctor.com attention Eugene.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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