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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,986 Subscribers Daily
June 17, 2015 #5,395  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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If you use an EMR, do you backup patient data? |
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Flip-Flops More Dangerous Than Traditional Sandals: DC Podiatrist
“Flip-flops are more dangerous than traditional sandals and traditional shoes for a number of reasons,” says Dr. Lee Firestone, a podiatrist with Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic. He says these flimsy minimalist sandals leave the toes especially exposed to injury — the kinds of injuries he sees most Mondays at his practice in the Washington, DC area.
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Dr. Lee Firestone |
“I find that people come in on Monday morning with a toenail that is half on and half off because they have caught it on something over the weekend,” he says, adding “they have layers of tape and Band-Aids holding the toenail in place, with a level of desperation on their faces.”
Source: Paula Wolfson, WTOP [6/15/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Awarded the Ursula Laurus Citation
On June 6, 2015, Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon was presented the Ursula Laurus Citation by President Judith Huntington of The College of New Rochelle at the College campus during the Alumnae weekend.
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(L-R) Judith Huntington and Dr. Kathy Reilly-Fallon |
The Ursula Laurus Citation was created by the College in 1956. The citation is an award given to alumnae/i and friends of The College of New Rochelle who have shown selfless and generous devotion to the ideals and rich traditions of Ursuline education.
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: In accessing patients with heel pain, which treatments will work best?
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Dr. Stephen Barrett |
Stephen Barrett: Staging and grading with diagnostic ultrasound is the key today. A study that I published involving 100 patients with and without heel pain gave us some data. There were three zones noted. "Zone A" is anterior and center of the plantar fascia. Zone B is anterior to the calcaneus. Under the calcaneus is classified as "Zone C." You can look at the symptomatic limb vs. the other leg to help determine what's going on. If "Zone B" is thicker than 4mm, you can almost be assured that there is a component of plantar fasciopathy. Those who measure 7mm+ are not going to respond to night splints; thus, staging and grading are very important.
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Dr. Barry Block |
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| IN THE COURTS | |
Time Limits for FCA Cases Stand Under Supreme Court Decision
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations no longer have to worry that False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuits will hit very old claims because the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on May 26 that the suspension of the statute of limitations for certain fraud laws doesn’t apply. In the final word on the subject, the highest court in the land said the Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act (WSLA), which still is in effect, applies to only criminal statutes, not civil statutes such as the FCA. The WSLA suspends the statute of limitations for fraud perpetrated against the federal government, the court noted.
Washington, D.C., attorney Jesse Witten says the 9-0 Supreme Court decision restores “common sense” to the statute of limitations under the FCA. An FCA case may be brought (1) six years from the date of the violation, or (2) three years from the date of discovery of the violation, but not longer than a decade after the violation, he says.
Source: Nina Youngstrom, Report on Medicare Compliance [6/1/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
5 Ways Providers Can Improve Marketing in the Mobile Age - Part 3
3. Solve for mobile.
Mobile devices have triggered local searches across multiple industries. According to Google, the number of "near me" searches has increased 34 times since 2011, and 80 percent of those searches came from mobile devices. It is essential that your content be visible on mobile devices, especially in light of the latest Google algorithm update that favors mobile-friendly sites in search results.
Source: Amanda Bury, Health Data Management
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Practicing in the U.S. Territories
Can someone please provide information on how a DPM in the states can practice podiatry in the U.S. territories such as the U.S. Virgin Islands?
Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Charleston, IL
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Incentives for Dispensing DME
Does anyone have recommendations about employee incentives for dispensing DME such as braces and diabetic shoes, as well as other non-insurance-covered products? The back office staff is more involved in the dispensing. Should front office staff receive incentives as well?
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Osteogenesis Stimulator
Has anyone ever billed for the application or fitting of an osteogenesis stimulator? The manufacturer bills for the actual device (E0747), but their insurance department reps won't tell us what (if any) code there is for the fitting of the device done in our office. I'm at a loss. I've seen a couple of application codes, but they seem more like application of external fixators.
Jennifer P., Billing Specialist, Memphis, TN
Response: There are a few codes to select from: CPT 20974-20979 depending on whether it is an electrical or ultrasound bone stimulator used. The coding differs. However, often times the reps come into our office at a pre-arranged time and do the fitting and training while the doctor is elsewhere, or otherwise seeing patients; so since they did everything, there is no actual professional component for what you did. You did not provide or add any service relative to the dispensing, fitting, and instruction. If you DID provide additional services, that is another matter.
So, in the vast majority of such instances, there is nothing for you (the provider) to bill. There is not necessarily an exam performed, just the application of the unit by the rep. It just happens to have occurred in your office.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: William Greco, DPM
Here is a solution that I have used in the past. Apply a Steri-Strip with benzoin to protect the skin. Direct the force to pull the distal skin to (de-rotate) the skin in a distal plantar direction. This will work similar to serial casting as the skin in very moldable in the infant and may take several months of application. I have done it weekly or when the Steri-Strip fell off. You can teach the parents to apply this if you find them competent at the task.
William Greco, DPM, New City, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Brian Kashan, DPM
I have been advertising with the Yellow Pages for 30 years. The original ROI (return on investment) was about 15-1. It was great. 30 new patients a month and reasonable costs. Well, more books came out from more companies, and the investment had to be split between books. It became difficult to track.
We tend to throw money at things if they appear to be working or have worked for us in the past. With the Yellow Pages, we were always told by the reps that you will lose your place...
Editor's note: Dr. Kashan's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
From: David Secord, DPM
I appreciate Dr. Deutsch’s commentary on governmental inefficiency and bloat. The vitriol flowing within the text is well deserved.
It might be pointed out that we live in a republic, not a democracy and, at best, we have a representative democracy in Washington, DC, as we elect individuals to represent our views and interests at the nation’s capital and are usually disappointed with the results, as lobbyists and special interests hold sway in this realm of the professional politician. Both term limits and a Constitutional Amendment for a balanced budget would go a long way towards amending some of the problems in DC.
Nevertheless, I have no delusions that EMR usage, ...
Editor's note: Dr. Secord's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Feet of the Day
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Do these nails provide extra grip? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Tip Sullivan
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHOENIX
Well-established Phoenix metropolitan area multi-office, multi-physician practice looking for aggressive, ethical, personable, well-trained associate, leading to partnership/buyout. High-tech environment utilizing EMR, digital x-rays, etc. Must have current Arizona license or in process; References a must. Reply to: AZfootdocsearch@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHEAST OHIO
Expanding group practice seeking full-time and part-time podiatric physicians with Ohio license. Duties include wound care, house calls, and nursing home coverage. Competitive salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to mike@ankleandfootcare.com .
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Business minded, motivated individual wanted for position leading to partner/buyout. Beautiful Western Maryland; less than 45 mins. from Baltimore and DC. As well as minutes from hiking, fishing, skiing, kayaking. Competitive salary/benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to become a top earner in our field. Send CV: drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA (REDDING)
Busy, well established podiatry practice seeking a fulltime, California licensed Podiatrist. Must have good patient skills, motivated and hardworking. All phases of podiatry, hospital and surgery center. Email letter of interest to tjsong01@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN DELAWARE
Progressive nine doctor group looking for associate. Multiple state of the art offices and hospital options. There is a current PM&S 36 program in one facility. All types of podiatric care available; office based, wound care and surgery. Send CV to Savage6026@comcast.net www.brandywinepodiatry.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Immediate position available for hard-working, motivated individual in a well-established practice. Equal mix of primary care and surgery. Excellent opportunity to get on all insurance panels. Board qualified/Certified with ABPS preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please email CV and letter of interest to kmoore@feetareneat.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES
Full time position in private practice, located in Los Angeles area. All aspects of Podiatry, including surgery, orthopedics, diabetic foot care and general foot care. Looking for eventual practice buy in/partnership. Competitive Salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to dpmclinic@yahoo.com
IMMEDIATE PART-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - CHICAGO
Potential associateship & full time with benefits. Multi-location group - Chicago & Suburbs seeking ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified Associate. Minimum two year’ s experience practice required. Ortho and surgery, minimal routine care. Latest equipment. Surgery center and amazing support staff. Excellent income potential & environment within a growing group. Salary and bonuses commensurate with experience. Three-Four days a week to start -No nursing homes. Send CV to: chicagopodwork@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- MARYLAND
Progressive practice in MD, suburban DC in need of surgically trained associate preferably with practice experience. State-of-the-art practice includes EMR, laser, ER privileges, ASC, etc. Excellent salary/benefit package with opportunity for partnership. Email cover letter and CV to mdpodiatry@comcast.net
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 POSITION – EL PASO, TX
Busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate to help with second office. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: buffdlr1@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY - ROCHESTER CLINIC (MN)
Rochester Clinic, a multispecialty practice, is seeking a BC/BE podiatric physician. The physician will provide all aspects of podiatric practice, including sports medicine, wound care, primary care, and surgery. Potential partnership. Please send resume or inquiry to Careers@RochesterClinic.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO
Busy, growing, multiple location practice in Chicago and suburbs seeking associate. Full-time or part-time available. Call 773-239-0702.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN ARIZONA
GREAT OPPORTUNITY; Solo owner desires to sell and transition from practice. Open full-time, implemented EHR and attested for Meaningful Use Stage 1. Approximately 3 miles from newly constructed hospital. Opportunity to grow surgical volume, wound care, orthotic practice, and patient base. Priced to sell . Contact Business Broker ONLY: Mike Crosby: MCrosby518@gmail.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
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- PINPOINTE FOOT LASER
NuvoLase FDA approved laser for the treatment of onychomycosis. The laser is in excellent condition with a pulse count of Q8. Price includes the laser, new fiber optic cable, 2 laser goggles, power testing equipment, manual and shipping to your location. $11,000 mogey1@sbcglobal.net
PRACTICES WANTED – TEXAS
Expanding current practice and looking to buy podiatry practices within 1 hour driving radius of Houston. Prefer selling physician to stay with practice for at least 12 months but more is better. If interested please email faajobs@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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