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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,983 Subscribers Daily
June 18, 2015 #5,396  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2015- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
NJPMS Installs New Officers
Jeffery S. Katz, DPM, recently became the 96th President of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society (NJPMS) upon taking the oath of office at the society’s Annual Leadership Dinner which was held in Atlantic City, NJ.
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Dr. Jeffrey Katz |
In addition to the installation of Dr. Katz, a new slate of officers was installed: Dr. Richard Leichter of Red Bank, President-Elect; Dr. Jacob Reinkraut of Ridgewood, Vice-President; Dr. Krupa Patel of Westfield, Treasurer; and Dr. Greg Rubinstein of Teaneck, Secretary. Dr. Sharon Monter now serves as Immediate Past President and remains on the Executive Board of NJPMS for the coming year.
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| ASDP NEWS | |
ASFP Offers Student Scholarships for Pedal Evidence Research
The American Society of Forensic Podiatry (ASFP) is now accepting applications from students pursuing degrees in podiatric medicine for research projects related to pedal evidence. The ASFP established the scholarship program this year to further interest in forensic podiatry and encourage students to learn more about the practice of forensic podiatry. Up to three $500 scholarships will be offered.
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(L-R) Drs. John DiMaggio and Michael Nirenberg |
“Forensic podiatry is an exciting, often overlooked field,” said Dr. John DiMaggio, the president and founder of the ASFP. “We hope this scholarship generates interest in the specialty.” ASFP board member Dr. Michael Nirenberg added, “The field of forensic podiatry offers students a lot of research opportunities.”
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
People Wearing Wrong Size Shoes is Big Problem: GA Podiatrist
“One of the biggest problems I see is people wearing the wrong size shoes,” said Dr. Jeane Watson of Gainesville Podiatry Clinic. “We get it in our head that we are a certain number and we just go for that size, but all shoes have different shapes, and some are made smaller than others.”
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Dr. Jeane Watson (photo: Amanda Head) |
Watson mentioned shoes should not fit close to the toe because it can cause toenail problems, blisters or hammertoes, especially with certain styles of shoes.
Source: Kelsey Williamson, Gainsville Times [6/15/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
EMR Not Worth It for CA Podiatrist
Dr. Bruce Manchel opened his podiatry practice 32 years ago on Tenth Street. Manchel is not retiring but will close his office in Coronado. He will continue his podiatry practice at the San Ysidro Health Center.
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Dr. Bruce Manchel |
“I thought I had to plan and put the practice up for sale, but young kids don’t want to be in private practice anymore. I’m a dinosaur,” he said. Manchel still handles his practice the old way. He pointed out he does not keep electronic medical records and sometimes he stays behind after the office is closed for a few hours to catch up with the charts. In order to update his records and go electronic, he estimates it would cost him around $30,000.
Source: Alessandra Selgi-Harrigan, Coronado Eagle & Journal [6/15/15]
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
IL Podiatrist Lectures at Spine and Ortho Surgeons Meeting
On Saturday June 13th, The Westin Hotel in Chicago hosted the Spine and Orthopedic Surgeons meeting. Dr. Sev Hrywnak presented his topic titled “Meeting the Metrics for Spine and Ortho Procedures” which focused on metrics such as cost containment, utilization, patient satisfaction, and community DRGs. “The landscape of how a physician will be getting paid is metrics-dependent going forward,” stated Hrywnak. “The data must show that you used cost containment in getting excellent results for the patient."
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Dr. Sev Hrywnak |
With over 900 attendees, this three-day ASC event focused on orthopedics. It featured many other key speakers including: Billy Beane, popular general manager of the Oakland A’s major league baseball team.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
5 Ways Providers Can Improve Marketing in the Mobile Age
4. Provide tools to encourage the next step.
For instance, provide a scheduling widget so that patients can book time to see you. Think of your patient as a customer lingering just outside your office. Encourage the patient to come in and see you.
Source: Amanda Bury, Health Data Management
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Excessive Record Review
I was wondering when does the request for medical records for review become excessive? United healthcare (secondary insurance with Medicare as primary) is requesting medical records on 26 patients from Jan 2014 to the present. Humana is requesting 19 records. I have complied in the past, but the most has been 10. I have a small office and it takes time to print out the records and fax or mail them. Do I have any recourse or is this just a part of being a physician on the insurance plans?
Editor's comment: PM News does not supply legal advice. As a general rule, requests for a small number of charts are the result of a routine audit. Requests for 20 or more charts is characteristic of a targeted audit, meaning that auditors are looking for a particular code, modifier, or place of service. Being audited is an unfortunate part of being a practicing doctor. This underscores the need to maintain comprehensive records that establish the medical necessity and rationale for all treatments billed.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Independent Practice is Dead
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
This article states it plainly, "Independent medical practice is dead." I found the following statements in this article quite disturbing, but also true:
1. Medical students are responding to external pressures that are reshaping the medical industry and radically changing doctors' relationships with their patients.
2. Younger doctors see salaried positions as ways to get predictable hours and to help them overcome their...
Editor's note: Dr. Borreggine's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2A | |
From: Neal Houslanger, DPM
The best way to answer that is to keep records of where your new patients (the life blood of your practice) are coming from. In our area on Long Island, there seems to be many large Yellow Pages that have sprung up, as well a small local Yellow Book. We have found, as I suspect, most practices are getting more new patients from the Internet. Therefore, we have gradually decreased the size of our ads and listings in all these Yellow Pages and local books. I do get some satisfaction from reducing those costs, as the price has gone up each year. We have instead used our marketing budget to invest more in our Internet presence, including updating our Website, which has proven successful. We have also increased our physician referrals.
Neal Houslanger, DPM, Patchogue, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2B | |
From: John V. Guiliana, DPM, MS
I completely agree with Dr. Kashan's assessment of the decision. I would like to add to this discussion by using my love affair with micro-economics. As Dr. Kashan already emphasized, what I am going to discuss necessitates diligent monitoring and measuring. But why would we hesitate to do that when there's so much at stake with our valuable resources?
The Yellow Pages present one marketing opportunity which needs to be compared to other potential choices. Whenever we are faced with choices of allocating valuable resources, it's only obvious that as we allocate towards one choice, we...
Editor's Note: Dr. Guiliana's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Do you need a permit to wear these shoes? |
Source: nzeremm.blogspot.com
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting Opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full time podiatrist. State-of-the-art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultra sound. Excellent salary and benefits. Must be board qualified. Respond to: medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com 516-902-1073
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
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
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.
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
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 |
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. $10,000 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
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
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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