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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,449 Subscribers Daily
June 03, 2019 #6,431  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Stretching Can Reduce Hyperpronation: CA Podiatrist
“One of the most common functional [foot] deformities is hyperpronation, or flat foot, which is known to cause many conditions like bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis,” explains LA-based podiatrist Albert A. Nejat, DPM. “Stretching the feet, but mainly the calves and hamstrings, can be very beneficial in reducing hyperpronation and other issues.” If you often wake up with stiff legs and feet, try this exercise before even getting out of bed.
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“In a seated position, place the mid-portion of a non-elastic strap on the bottom of your forefoot. You can use a leather belt, yoga strap, or even a towel,” says Dr. Nejat. “With a slightly bent knee and a straight back, gently pull the ankle up until you feel a pull in the back of your calf. Hold for about 20 seconds on each side, and try not to bounce the leg.” Slowly bend and extend the knee for 20 seconds on each side. Finally, with your leg extended, bend your torso toward your knee to also get a stretch in your hamstring.
Source: Jennifer Benjamin, Real Simple [5/29/19]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Shoe-Buying Women Need to Know Their Foot Type - NY Podiatrist
"Women need to know their foot-type first, and be realistic about expectations of shoe type," says Krista Archer, DPM, a New York-based podiatric surgeon who appreciates both foot health and footwear. It's absolutely necessary that you learn about your own foot before you make a purchase. As Dr. Archer says, "a swooping generalization can't be made" for all feet, so make sure you get yourself checked out if you're experiencing pain.
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"The higher the heel, the more severe the slope of the mid-foot, the greater extension of the big toe, the more load going through the ball of the foot, then the heavier the more load is placed on the forefoot," Dr. Archer warns. So do your research on your own foot, and read up on shoes that are good for you.
Source: Justine Carreon, ELLE [5/30/19]
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Several times 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 | |
How to Renegotiate Payer Contracts - Part 4
If you feel stuck in a lousy deal with your payers, you can renegotiate. Here are some steps to renegotiate your contracts and improve your revenue.
4. Hold the line - Now that formal negotiations have begun, hold the line. Remember, negotiations start with a “no.” Payers will push back and even refuse to open up talks. Press on, and don’t give up. Stay focused on your mission and purpose. The key to any successful negotiation is knowing what you want. Be specific with your desires. Don’t let their fear tactics intimidate you, and always be comfortable exercising your right to veto.
Source: David J. Norris, MD, MBA, CPE, Physicians Practice [5/7/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Hospice Billing and Coding
My patient with a leg wound secondary to cancer just entered into a “palliative care” program administered by a local hospice company. She says that the hospice company told her that I can continue to treat her leg wound even if her condition is related to her hospice diagnosis (cancer) since she is not in actual hospice, but in “palliative care.” I am hesitant to continue to treat her, but both she and her home health nurse insist that this isn’t typical hospice and I can still treat her although her condition is related to the reason she is being seen by the hospice company. Can I continue to treat her and bill Medicare and is any special modifier needed?
Troy Harris, DPM, Jacksonville, FL
Response: As far as I know, a hospice is hospice. That being said, if you are not treating the cancer itself, you can bill for other services and append your billing lines with the GW modifier. Your treatment should reflect the patient's overall status. If the patient has a limited life expectancy, then using expensive wound skin substitutes may not make any reasonable or medical sense. Maybe a simpler dressing to keep your patient from getting infected would suffice. Document your train of thought and rationale for doing what you are doing as this can be a tricky time and you don’t need any hassle from some long lost relative.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Botox for Plantar Fasciitis
Does anyone have any experience with injecting Botox or Dysport for plantar fasciitis? The research I've seen seems to be promising. Just wondering if anyone has recommendations or any pros or cons about using it.
Rosemarie Caillier, DPM, Tuscaloosa, AL
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RE: Kudos for Dr. Jacobs
From: Thomas W Clark, DPM
Once again, as has been happening for several decades, Dr. Jacobs continues to help us all in an even handed, focused on evidence, guidance to our clinical practice. He is the light that our profession needs to continue to move in a positive direction.
Thank you, Dr. Jacobs, for your wisdom and willingness to share your knowledge with us, and speak up when confronted with products, procedures, and positions that need clarification.
Thomas W Clark, DPM, Lebanon, PA
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What the fashionable cowgirl wears? (photo: Aleksandra Kielpinska) |
Source: Aleksandra Kielpinska via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 13, 2018 – Salt Palace Convention Center - Salt Lake City, UT
Honoring Samuel Mendicino, DPM and Rembrandt Jackson
Sponsored by ABFAS (Gold), Bako Diagnostics (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Mendicino and Mr. Jackson inducted into 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 calling Sandra Arez at (800) ASK-APMA.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - QUEENS, NY
Seeking a motivated, hard working, part-time (with the potential to transition to full-time) podiatrist to join a growing practice in Queens. Must be personable and motivated. Candidate should be surgically trained and board qualified in foot (RRA a plus but not mandatory). Must also be surgically trained and willing to cover call. Incentive based salary. Email CV to KGPodiatry@gmail.com
PODIATRIST NEEDED - NY AND NJ
ooking for a podiatrist seeking new opportunity to start his/her own practice. Par- time position leading to ownership for a current non surgical practice and for experience in podiatric office setting and facility care in Bergen County area. Great for new podiatrist looking for par- time work who may already have a part-time position elsewhere. Contact Westside Podiatric Associates myfootdoctor2@aol.com to set up interview.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KENTUCKY
Associate positions open for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy central office in the beautiful Somerset/Lake Cumberland KY and in our Bowling Green location. Wide range of services to be offered with several ancillary services onsite. Generous base salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV to: kypodjob@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Established multispecialty private practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Expertise in complex and chronic wounds is needed but residency or wound care certification not required. Full-time and well compensated based on a private practice productivity model with salary and benefits guaranteed. Our experienced team provides beautiful, fully equipped offices with on-site ASCs. We provide trained office staff, marketing and expert revenue cycle management, ensuring doctors can focus on patient care. Excellent opportunity to build a great wound care and podiatry practice as part of a reputable and established company. TWCCJobs@gmail.com
FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Home Foot Care, Inc. Mobile Podiatrists needed to see homebound patients in San Bernardino/Riverside, Lancaster/Palmdale, Ventura/Oxnard, Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley. Choose your own days/hours, excellent monthly compensation, cloud-based EHR, dedicated support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com our website: www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MD, DC, VA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our group of 60+ providers with 39 locations and growing. If you are enthusiastic, personable, motivated and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We are leaders in quality care and forward thinking. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN AND/OR NEW JERSEY
Full-time and part-time podiatrists needed in Manhattan and/or New Jersey. Salary and benefits available based on experience. This is a surgical and sports medicine practice. For more information please send C.V. to ddzd123@gmail.com or call 9172845096.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA
Searching for a FT DPM for a growing 2 office location practice. Must be compassionate and able to provide general podiatry care, wound care and surgery. VA license and BQ/BC preferred. Base + Bonus, health and IRA. Please email sara.bouraee@gmail.com with subject HRFAS POD OPP
PODIATRIST POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Work and live in one of the greatest states for outdoor fun and recreation. Centrally located 2 hours from the mountains and the ocean, well established practice of 21 years seeking an associate for its rapidly growing and expanding office. Must be board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Looking for someone with great people skills who is dedicated to putting in the effort to grow the practice. No traveling, no nursing homes. You must have SC podiatry license and next test date is June 1. Please send cover letter and CV to docdan@earthlink.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTH CAROLINA
New associate position that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. North Carolina license to practice is required for this position. All interested candidates should send a CV with 2 letters of reference to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time /Part time podiatrist to do home visits to home-bound patients in NJ. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Well established 27 year old practice. Turn-key operation. Great opportunity for established or new graduate. Excellent income potential on/off the insurance plans. Busy walk in traffic. 1100 square foot office in multi-specialty building. Email: gping1@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – VISALIA CALIFORNIA
Extremely successful, well-established solo practice grossing $850K for the past six years. Doctor is relocating and ready to leave everything in place, including the fully functioning staff. Accepts all major insurances, Hospital and Surgical Center privileges. Serious inquiries only toptenpodiatrist@gmail.com
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