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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,005 Subscribers Daily
May 14, 2015 #5,374  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
PM NEWS TO TAKE SPRING BREAK - ADVANCE NOTICE
PM News will be taking a Spring break and will not
be publishing from May 15-22, 2015.
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Ultraviolet Shoe Sanitizers Reduce Fungal Recurrence: MD Podiatrist
The Claim: Ultraviolet sanitizers can rid your shoes of infection-causing fungi and eliminate bacteria that make them smell bad.
The Verdict: One device (the SteriShoe) has been found in a published study to reduce the levels of fungus in test pairs of athletic shoes and leather shoes. Scientists say further research is needed, particularly trials with humans showing that the devices have an impact in keeping feet free of infections when used over time. Despite a paucity of published data, podiatrists say the devices make a lot of sense, especially when used to prevent recurrence of infection after treatment.
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“We know that the toe box of the shoe is the breeding ground for fungus, especially in the warmer weather,” when your feet are sweating, says Dr. Mark Spier, a Reisterstown, MD., podiatrist who sells the devices in his office to patients who had laser treatments for infected toenails. While Dr. Spier hasn’t done a study, he says he has noticed that recurrence of infection after laser treatments is higher in those who don’t buy the device, or who stop using it.
Source: Laura Johannes, Wall Street Journal [5/11/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IL Podiatrist to Participate in "Walk-With-a Doc" Program
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Dr. Joseph Borreggine |
Dr. Joseph Borreggine, a podiatrist in Charleston and Effingham, IL will be the featured speaker and doctor participating with walkers at the "Walk With A Doc" program this Saturday May 16, 2015 at in Effingham, Illinois. He will be walking a short 1-2 mile course with the walkers, and he will meet with them afterwards and provide a short discussion on foot problems and time for Q&A.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
WesternU and APF to Hold Group Meeting and Tour of Israel
The American Health Care Professionals (AHCP) and Friends for Medicine in Israel (APF) has just released the details for a podiatric educational CME program in Israel. "This will be the first time in over twenty five years that there has been an educational program or mission to Israel for podiatric physicians in Israel," says Dr. Marlene Reid, co-chair of the program. The program scheduled for Novemeber 15-24, 2015 is presented by both APF and Western College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Lawrence Harkless is serving as co-chair.
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Drs. Marlene Reid, Lawrence Harkless, and Paul Scherer |
While many podiatrist may not be familiar with the APF, the APF is certainly familiar with podiatrists. Paul Scherer, DPM is the immediate past president and has been involved with the organization for many years, and Charles Kurtzer, DPM sits on their board as Membership Chair. The trip will be a traveling excursion and is geared for both first time visitors and those who will be returning to Israel.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
MO Podiatrist Admits to Defrauding Almost $1 Million from Medicare
Local podiatrist Dr. Lawrence B. Iken will be spending a year behind bars for his part in a Medicare scheme that stole almost one million dollars in fake healthcare claims. Iken pled guilty to charges involving the submission of false documents and reimbursement claims related to podiatry services he purportedly provided from 2006 through July 2014. With his plea, Dr. Iken admitted that, on thousands of occasions, he billed Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies for the incision and drainage of abscesses and hematomas when he actually only clipped the toenails of the patients.
Source: Chris Nagus, KMOV [5/11/15]
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| HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION | |
Bill to Repeal IPAB Gaining Momentum
Now that Congress has slain the dragon called the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, momentum is building to repeal yet another Medicare cost-control mechanism that is loathed by most of organized medicine: the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). There are now enough votes in the House to pass a bill striking down this board, created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Senate is considering an identical measure sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), which has 38 co-sponsors so far.
Republicans and many medical societies view the IPAB as a collection of unaccountable bureaucrats who will ration care and cut physician reimbursement just as the SGR formula threatened to do. Some political conservatives go so far as to call the IPAB a "death panel," even though the law explicitly prohibits the board from proposing anything that would ration healthcare or restrict benefits. IPAB backers say the board will be more effective in controlling Medicare spending than a Congress under the spell of industry lobbyists.
Source: Robert Lowes, Medscape News [5/11/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Tips to Collect More from Patients - Part 2
2. Write a Script
Calling patients is considered the most effective technique to recover debts. To help staff become more comfortable with this, provide them with a script. Consider including the followiing:
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Identify the patient and the caller.
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Request payment in full. If not possible, ask if a payment plan might work.
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Document what the patient says.
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Once you reach an agreement, make sure the patient understands that if he doesn't honor his commitment or follow his plan, he may be sent to collections without warning.
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Document the agreement.
Source: Physicians Practice
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1A | |
From: Ira M. Baum, DPM
EMR is a sound concept in modern healthcare technology. Unfortunately, developers of EMR do not have systems that are user-friendly. There is a disconnect between the developer-user (physician)-legal system. Use of templates helps bridge the gap but comes into question on "what the physician actually did." Some physicians have hired "scribes" at an additional expense to avoid use of templates. Proponents of EMR have a good argument for its use and opponents do as well. I think we all know who will win in the end. EMR is here to stay.
Providers of EMR will need to evolve. Private companies will need to be more economically feasible, and cloud-based "free" systems will need to develop improved practice management (PM) options. I used a cloud-based "free" system and paid the company as an insurance clearinghouse only. There were no annual fees, the support was as good as any, and their software constantly evolved based on consensus need requested by physicians. Practice management could have been more detailed, but for me was more than adequate. It's a bitter pill at first, but you will learn to tolerate it.
Ira M. Baum, DPM, Miami, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1B | |
From: Alan Meyerberg, DPM
EMR is here to stay isn't a good enough reason for me to utilize it. At first it sounded like an improvement to health delivery. I actually got on board, especially when the government was helping defray the cost and my hospital also shared in the expense. Electronic transmission of prescriptions and the ability to retrieve the prescription history of a patient instead of relying on their memory makes a great deal of sense. The ability to share the results of various tests will reduce the frequency of duplicate test ordering. No more sloppy handwriting. Well, has everyone discovered the real reasons for jamming this monster down our throats?
First, after getting the $44,000 bribe, you can count on an audit that will result in...
Editor's note: Dr. Meyerberg's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1C | |
From: Ray Posa, MBA
Dr. Mauriello is exactly correct, there are no free lunches and EMR is no exception. Currently, there are several manufacturers who offer “free” EMR software. So, having been in the technology field for over 3 decades, let me explain how this “free” software model works. There have been many software products over the years that were “free”, and then one day they become fee-for-use or they are acquired by a rival company.
What software companies try to do is build a large user base; this gives the product and the company value. When the user base hits a desired value, the company can then...
Editor's note: Ray Posa's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Celebrity Shoes of the Day
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Scottie Pippen's autographed playoff shoes |
These are a pair of Scottie Pippen's autographed playoff shoes worn in the year the Chicago Bulls won 70 games in the season.
Source: Dr. Hartley Miltchin, Toronto, Canada
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
HOUSE CALL POSITION IN CHICAGO
House call position in Chicago. $ 150,000 net for full-time; no distant suburbs; EMR, scheduling, instrumentation, secretarial support provided. Please contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded doctor who wants to grow and eventually own part of an already successful practice, go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE- NORTH GEORGIA/CHATTANOOGA AREA
Busy group practice located in Chattanooga/North Georgia area seeking a growth-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our expanding 5 physician TEAM. Must have PMS 36. Can be out or residency or just looking for a change in practice environment. Established patient base with tremendous growth opportunity. Associate with partnership potential. Chattanooga offers a strong music and arts culture, unrivaled outdoor amenities, and a government/populace committed to sustainable development. Competitive Salary and benefits. Bilingual (Spanish) an asset. Email cover letter and CV to hr@advfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
I am looking for a FT surgically trained podiatrist to begin working in a busy practice July 2015. Office, hospital, wound care and facilities. Competitive base salary will also be bonus driven. Please send letter of intent as well as resume to drjpel@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PART-TIME - NJ
Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be enthusiastic, outgoing, surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky’s the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, NJ. For further info, email to njfootankle@yahoo.com or fax to 201-261-0058
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
ABFAS BC or BQ surgeon to join our expanding team. All aspect of podiatric care required. Immediate position: ER, hospital rounds & office work. CV, LOR, LOI. EMR, digital x-rays, modern offices, PRP, amnio tx, sx suite to ASC. Opportunity in a thriving, growing group. Good cash patient clientele. Partnership potential. Top end income w bonus for hard worker. 6 figure start. ALSO AVAILABLE: 1 year term Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship position must have ABFAS BQ status. 1 preceptee position: must have passed step I and II. klamdpm@hotmail.com
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA / SILICON VALLEY
Associate needed for 30 year busy private practice. Applicant should be personal, independent, motivated & well versed in ankle and foot surgery. Two location group practice. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry:.. Surgery, large Hospital Based surgical rounds/ wound care, pediatrics and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. Partnership opportunity for the right person. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to Kickturns@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FT/PT - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Available Immediately -Upscale private practice, coastal community in Atlantic County looking for a FT/PT associate. Buy in/Buy option. Modern facility, EMR, digital x-ray, supportive professional staff. Hospital privileges, no nursing homes, treating patients of all ages/conditions. Not just another routine practice! Email Shoredpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Join our Team! Thriving, five location, progressive, podiatry practice seeking a family-oriented Associate Podiatrist to build career and long-term relationship. Must be surgically trained (PSR-24/36) and have EMR experience. Position available in our Statesboro, GA location, one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia and home to Georgia Southern University. Associate will have full range of services and access to Surgical Center along with access to all of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Email CV with Cover Letter to hr@atlanticfeet.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WHITE PLAINS, NY
Motivated, entrepreneurial, caring graduate from a 3 or 4 year residency program for White Plains, NY practice with solid patient base. Must also be willing to put in the effort to actively grow practice. Early opportunity for an equity position in the practice. Interested individuals should send their resume to east88footcare@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBERTA/CANADA - CALGARY
Seeking new/experienced full-time podiatrist to take over associate position in busy, well established (>20 years), surgical and non-surgical practice. New office space with in-office operating room. Send CV and cover letter to: afsc@associatefootspecialists.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -- NEW JERSEY
Central New Jersey - practice grossing over $1m annually. Seeking ABPS board eligible/ certified motivated physician to start seeing patients immediately. Salary is based on productivity and there is easily potential to make over $200K annually. Health insurance, malpractice, dues, CME, IRA etc. all included in addition to salary. Excellent general podiatry practice 80% office based care, 20% surgical / hospital based care. Position is available immediately. E-mail CV, correspondence to painfreefeet13@yahoo.com
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@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE- ARIZONA
Central Arizona - between Phoenix and Tucson. Well established and very busy 35 year old solo-practice. High volume surgery and general practice with good cross-section of patients from pediatric to geriatric. Hospital, surgicenter and in-office surgery. Located in professional center. Contact E-mail: pmmpod@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW YORK METRO AREA
30 year old diversified practice fully equipped. High Gross High net revenue, reliable staff,low overhead, good leases. Dr. will stay on as long as requested to assure smooth transition great opportunity for podiatrist surgeon. Email rrranch7@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Approximately 30 miles south of Albany. Well established 30 year podiatry practice. Doctor retiring. Includes all equipment. Owner will stay for easy transition. Grossing 500K+ Consistently. The practice primarily routine and diabetic foot care. Income less than 5% surgical. Reasonably priced. For additional info contact: footdoctor2015@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
Multilocation (will separate) multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida . Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to: practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEAR CHICAGO
Located in Elgin, Illinois, 30 miles northwest of Chicago. Fully furnished and equipped 3 exam room office, digital x-ray, US, EMR, good demographics, buyer can be independent or partner with group. Seller financing for qualified buyers. For info email dr.tcarr@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CALIFORNIA
Well established podiatry practice for sale in the beautiful central coast of California. We are a comprehensive, state-of-the-art practice that includes surgical, palliative, wound care, and sports medicine opportunities. Five fully equipped treatment rooms with advanced technologies: EMR, digital x-ray, ultrasound, vascular diagnostics, etc. Our licensed medical staff are experienced and dedicated to the ongoing care of our patients. Revenues include product sales of custom orthotics, shoes, and braces. For further information, contact CaliforniaPodiatry@gmail.com
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
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@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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