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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,331 Subscribers Daily
May 28, 2016 #5,673  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL | |
FINAL DAY TO VOTE
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Today's Orthotics are More Comfortable - CA Podiatrist
By affecting the way people stand and move, foot orthotics might change the pattern of forces and stresses throughout the musculoskeletal system. "I get a lot of referrals for hip pain, knee pain, and back pain," says Jeffrey DeSantis, DPM, an Orange County, California, podiatrist and trustee for the American Podiatric Medical Association. "It's usually patients who are overpronators."
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Dr. Jeffrey DeSantis |
He is happy to re-assure patients that contemporary foot orthotics are softer and more flexible, and thus more comfortable, than those made in decades past. Some patients can get satisfaction with pre-fabricated orthotics, but many are better off with the custom-made variety, he says.
Source: Laird Harrison, Medscape [5/26/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
FL Podiatrist Helps Patients in Need in Guyana
New Port Richey podiatrist Dr. James Stelnicki has practiced podiatry for around 50 years and traveled the world on medical missions. He recently traveled to Guyana and was shocked at the medical need in the South American country. The trip was organized by his son, Dr. Eric Stelnickis, new group called CHARM – Children’s Health and Rehabilitative Mission – though the group isn’t limited to just children. Stelnicki traveled on behalf of Barry University, where he is a board member.
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Dr. Edward Stelnicki operating in Guyana |
The group was there about a week, and had planned to make it simply a fact-finding mission to evaluate the needs of the area. But plans changed upon their arrival. “Once word got out that we were there, people started coming from all over,” said Stelnicki. “People were walking, people who took buses for two days who came to see us because they were in the back country.” The group ended up seeing more than 100 patients and performed around 35 surgeries. One patient’s foot was so injured that she was unable to stand on it for around three years. The group was able to operate on her foot and put a cage around it so she could walk again.
Source: Amy Mariani, Bay News 9 [5/25/16]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Aussie Podiatrist Presents at International Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference
Kelsey Cook never envisaged her career in podiatry would lead to an opportunity to rub shoulders with health industry leaders from across the world. However, that's exactly what happened after a submitted abstract from her honors work led to her being selected to present at the International Diabetic Conference in Washington, USA, earlier this year.
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Kelsey's presentation involved the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease through a podiatric examination. Kelsey used a tool commonly used by general practitioners, the Australian Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Calculator, which gives patients a score for their likelihood of a heart issue such as a stroke or heart attack. The tool looks at risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, age, gender, smoking status, and diabetes status.
Source: Lachlan Leeming, Manning River Times [5/27/16]
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| ABPM NEWS | |
ABPM Responds to the AAOS Letter to the Senate
The American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) sent a communication to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee refuting their misrepresentations of the February 23, 2016 letter by the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). While the APMA is actively working to get the House language re-inserted into the Senate bill, the directors of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine felt it essential to communicate directly with the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee as well. Click here to read letter.
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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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Today's Featured Article |
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
New Reimbursement Plan May Eliminate Need for Stage 3
Physicians and other eligible professionals under the electronic health records meaningful use program were tasked to make significant investments in EHRs; in large part, they did under Stage 1. Stage 2 imposed tougher steps in EHR capabilities that much of the industry was not ready for, and many providers dropped out of the program. Now, changes to Stage 2 muddy waters; in part, they would ease reporting requirements for eligible professionals but also impose several confusing new requirements in a proposed rule issued in April and authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, known as MACRA.
Robert Tennant, director of health information policy at the Medical Group Management Association, believes Stage 3 is a non-issue. That’s because the new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) authorized under MACRA incorporates a number of Stage 3 requirements to measure physician performance within the modified Stage 2 rule that has been proposed. Performance measures include electronic prescriptions, enabling patients to view/download/transmit their electronic healthcare data, and secure messaging.
Source: Joseph Goedert, Health Data Management [5/25/16]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Frequency for Billing CPT 17110
I was under the impression that last year Medicare (Noridian) limited the billing of CPT 17110 to once every 6 months. The reasoning was that if the lesion was destroyed, why would you need to repeat the procedure? We have been billing the first procedure to insurance and if the patient needs to have it repeated, it has been self-pay. I need clarification on this information. Can we bill CPT 17110 more frequently than once in a 6-month period if needed?
Lani Smith, Office Manager, Office of Kash Siepert, DPM, Roseburg, OR
Response: You did the right thing by first going to the LCD for your particular area or MAC - but then you also need to check the NCD as well.
NCD 54602 Removal of Benign Skin Lesions, found on CMS' website covers this code as well - but it also does not have a limitation of "once every six months" that you've asked about. In fact, I do not see anything LCD 33979 in Oregon that limits this to once every six months either.
Don Self, Don Self & Associates, Whitehouse, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
RE: The Passing of Arthur Steinhart, DPM
From: Thomas Delauro, DPM
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Dr. Arthur Steinhart |
I regret to inform you that our past Chairman, Professor, colleague, and friend Arthur Steinhart, DPM passed away on May 24th. He was an astounding clinician, thinker, and my classmate. He deeply loved the NYCPM, our profession, and most of all the students he so strongly molded. We already miss him.
Thomas Delauro, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1B | |
RE: The Passing of Arthur Steinhart, DPM
From: Russell G. Volpe, DPM
This is very sad news indeed. Dr. Steinhart was my teacher and a distinguished Chair of the Medicine Department when I was a student and faculty member. He was always generous with his skills, time, and patience. His love for making sure that podiatric medical students and colleagues were as good as they could possibly be informed everything he did and all that he stood for. And he was always kind and gracious to all. Of course, he had a great love for his family. We had many conversations about his pride in his sons and their many accomplishments. He is indeed missed already.
Russell G. Volpe, DPM
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect sandal for a roller blader? (photo: Bart Jannick) |
Source: Hwtty Kelderman via Virtual Shoe Museum
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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 1 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Associate leading to partnership. Board qualified of certified (ABPS) PSR 24/36), Part time/full time Podiatrist for Busy multifaceted general Podiatry practice with large surgical volume. Good referral base. Full hospital privileges, opportunity to buy in to ASC. Send CV to officemail1@cox.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA - GREENSBORO/TRIAD AREA
Busy, state-of-the-art group practice seeking full time associate for summer 2017. PSR 36+ training preferred. Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ethical applicant. Competitive income and benefit package. Hospital privileges available. Must be board qualified/certified and have an active North Carolina license or plan on taking the exam in December 2016. Qualified applicants can send their CV and letter of interest to triad.podiatrist@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT
High volume podiatry practice Limb Preservation, Clinical Research, elective, non-elective surgery, sports medicine and general practice. Three hospital medical staff privileges available, ER call available. Practice seeks energetic, empathetic practitioner, PSR-36 a plus. Competitive salary, benefits. Partnership opportunity. Send resume, cover letter to: Researchlpc552@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
PT or FT. PMSR/36. Energetic, Intelligent, motivated Podiatrist. Great opportunities. EHR/digital x-ray/ DME Board qualified/certified. Email resume: njfootdr722@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Our busy 2-physician podiatry practice is seeking a highly motivated associate to join our team. The ideal candidate is familiar with all aspects of podiatry care with limited palliative practice. Candidate must be board-qualified in both forefoot & rearfoot surgery. Includes malpractice ins, competitive salary, vacation, and CME time off. Includes opportunity for advancement to partnership level, with investment in local surgery centers. Send resume and salary requirements to admin@southsidefootclinic.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – WI, MO, KS, and LA
Preferred Podiatry Group, P.C., a national leader in long-term care podiatry for over forty years, is looking to add additional providers in several areas. We have immediate availability for providers in Wisconsin and Missouri and will be hiring for Kansas and Louisiana in the next few weeks. We offer a competitive salary and other benefits for the right candidates. For additional information please contact Dr. Chris Kestner at ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
Looking for either a PART-TIME (leading to full time) OR a FULL TIME position and have a PMSR/36 with RRA Training, then send your cover letter and CV to medstaff1977@gmail.com Must include a contact phone number.
PART-TIME POSITION IN CHICAGO TO DO HOUSECALLS
20-25 hours /week, flexible schedule, logistics provided, great for new and established podiatrists to earn up to $100-120K. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - REGO PARK, QUEENS, NY
A well-established fast pace podiatry practice seeking a highly motivated professional with excellent bed side manners to work PT. The candidate should be well verse in all aspects of podiatry, excellent clinical skills and charting. Send CV to Advancedwalk3@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
A well-established, podiatry practice located in suburban Philadelphia, is seeking a BE/BC podiatrist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician with an interest in partnership. Please forward cover letter and a current CV via email to podiatrymgmt@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
Group practice seeking personable well trained podiatrist. ABFAS Qualified/Certified. Newly trained or established practitioners welcome. Must be motivated with excellent clinical, charting and surgical skills – comfortable with all aspects of podiatry. Practice currently serves three locations, all with modern conveniences and experienced support staff. Competitive compensation package. Send email of intent (subject: New Associate) with CV to: 1footassociate@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
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT
31 year old Fairfield County practice with long-standing repeat/referral base and excellent community/medical site ratings for sale. Practice encompasses all aspects of podiatric care. Office well-equipped and located in modern medical building with transferrable lease. DPM on staff at major local hospital with affiliated surgical center. Interested parties contact CTPodiatrist1985@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTH FLORIDA
Priced to sell. Well-established, turn-key podiatry practice in Delray Beach, Florida. EHR compliant and includes all equipment. All office-based revenue with huge upside. Low overhead, No HMO's. For more information please contact me via email at: delraybeachpodiatryforsale@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – OTTAWA CANADA
Are you tired of the third-party, regulatory and payer system in the U.S? Are you looking for a change to make your life easier? If you would like to practice, focusing on patients only –not on paperwork, this is a unique opportunity for a U.S. podiatrist to purchase a successful world-class practice. Life is simple, cash-based payments, no receivables, and wonderful (world-class city and recreation). Contact sissilutten@yahoo.ca to learn more.
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 (800) 284-5451.
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