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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,604 Subscribers Daily
June 28, 2018 #6,219  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Holds First Poster Day
The posters displayed in the Bruce Frankel Conference Center on June 11 seemed to number far more than 19 -- they formed an impressive, room-filling circle of information and illustration on this first-ever Poster Day. According to Eileen Chusid, PhD, the faculty submitted a list of topics from which students in this class selected (thus choosing both topic and faculty member). Each 2019 student joined a research group and spent time investigating a research project; the posters are the result of this research and collaboration.
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Students at NYCPM Poster Day |
The guest speaker and judge was D. Scot Malay, DPM, Director of Podiatric Research at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, and editor of the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. In his guest lecture, Dr. Malay described the research qualities and methods that make research important and valuable for different kinds of studies. He talked about the need to determine statistical values and variances to ensure statistical significance.
Source: Footprints [May-June 2018]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
What You Eat Affects Your Feet: OH Podiatrist
A podiatrist may not be the first doctor you think of when it comes to getting advice on what to eat and what to avoid in a healthy diet. But maybe it should be. Randall Thomas, DPM is a podiatrist at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. He may seem like an unlikely source for tips on healthy eating but he sees plenty of patients whose problems are the result of an unhealthy diet.
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"I see, multiple times a day in my office, young kids with progressive foot problems we used to not see until people are in their 20s," Dr. Thomas said. "A lot of that has to do with childhood obesity. Lack of flexibility, lack of exercise, more sedentary lifestyles...Some of the anti-inflammatory-based diets have made a huge difference in my patient population," Dr. Thomas said. "Going into the more healthy, plant-based whole food diet... Kinda staying on the periphery of the grocery store, not buying anything in a box. I've seen it help a lot in some of my folks with chronic arthritis, gouty arthritis, and more systemic problems."
Source: Yolanda Harris, 10tv.com [6/25/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
MI Podiatrist Joins Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists
Tomasz Biernacki, DPM has joined Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists and is currently working in the Brighton, Howell, and Dexter Michigan offices. Dr. Biernacki received extensive training with thousands of surgeries at St. Mary Mercy Hospital of Livonia and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Dr. Tomasz Biernacki |
Dr. Biernacki received further training in limb deformity and nerve surgery in Chicago with Dr. Edguardo Rodriguez. Biernacki had then spent additional time training under Dr. Thomas Zgonis at the University of Texas. He is on staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Howell, Brighton, and Chelsea, MI.
Source: KAIT8 [6/2/6/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Toe Cramps Can be Caused by Tight Shoes: KS Podiatrist
You know that strange thing when your toes start twitching and involuntarily twisting around each other? Or when you wake up in the middle of the night with your foot flexed, immovable, and shooting with pain? What is with those cramps? Toe cramps frequently stem from unnecessary strain or restricted blood flow from tight-fitting shoes. If you can't wiggle your toes or your toes start to tingle after you've put on your shoes, they're too tight.
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The path to fewer painful spasms begins with your shoes, says Phyllis Ragley, DPM, a podiatrist in Lawrence, Kansas. "It's crucial to find a pair that's right for your body's unique mechanics." Dr. Ragley advises choosing a shoe that fits your arch and is neither too stiff nor too flexible.
Source: Jordan Davidson, Prevention [6/22/18]
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
TX Podiatrist Chairs Osteomyelitis Session at the ADA
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(L-R) Drs. William Morrison, John Embil, Lawrence Lavery, Edgar Peters, Javier Aragon-Sanchez, and Eric Senneville. |
Lawrence Lavery, DPM was the moderator for a session on diabetic foot osteomyelitis at the 78th American Diabetes Association meeting in Orlando. An international, multi-specialty panel of clinician-scientists participated in the session. The speakers included William Morrison, MD, John Embil MD, Lawrence Lavery DPM, Edgar Peters MD, Javier Aragon-Sanchez, MD, and Eric Senneville, MD. The session addressed the diagnosis, management, and complications of bone and soft tissue infections in people with diabetes.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
5 Guaranteed Ways to Get Sued - Part 5
5. Technology woes - Technology has also shifted the risk picture. It streamlined many historically time-intensive tasks, but it has also created opportunities for new types of mistakes. The copy-and-paste function is a good example. Diane C. Fernald, RN, JD, vice president of education and consulting services at Med-IQ, headquartered in Baltimore, acknowledges it makes data entry quick and easy but warns it can be a detriment if it’s used without sufficient attention to detail. Erroneous information can easily be added and then inadvertently perpetuated within the patient file, for example, potentially planting the seeds of a lawsuit down the road. “The other providers who are looking at the record see the bad information instead of what’s really going on, and then decisions are made on inappropriate data,” Fernald explains.
Source: Julie Knudson, Physicians Practice [6/20/18]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL/LEGAL) | |
Query: Charging Insurance Companies for Medical Records
There was recent dialogue about charging insurance companies for medical records. Is there any clarification as to whether we can or can’t charge for our time? With EHR, there is no printing of records, so any copying fee is out. Is this a state to state issue? I have searched but found no information specific to charging insurance companies.
David L. Kahan, DPM, Sacramento, CA
Editor's Response: PM News does not supply legal advice. You are correct in assuming that how much you can charge varies from state to state. Click here to check on the rules in your state. Unfortunately, there are no independent provisions to compensate for the labor involved in copying records. These statutory fees generally incorporate all aspects of copying records.
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RE: MIPS Qualifications
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
Yesterday, my EHR vendor contacted me and stated that I was no longer eligible to participate in MIPS since I did not meet the minimum Medicare annual charge qualification which is now $90,000 instead of $30,000 for an individual physician. This information was obtained by CMS concurring with Medicare and Railroad Medicare actual collected revenues based on my individual NPI number for my practice from Sept 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017. Any Medicare provider can research and see this same type data on the CMS MPP website.
Last year, I successfully scored 90/100 for 2017 for MIPS participation. I believe that I will receive an incentive for doing so. But, I believe this will be the last time that...
Editor's note: Dr. Borreggine's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
I was sorry to hear about Larry's passing. He was a very strong political leader for podiatric medicine, not only as past president of the APMA, but he was very active in many of the related organizations and certainly very active on the political scene. He was a real gentleman and he will be missed in this profession.
Steve Berlin, DPM
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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These shoes are for the birds! |
Source: Ayoin Aydogan via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME CEREMONY & RECEPTION
July 12, 2018 – Gaylord National Resort - Washington, DC
Honoring Brad Wenstrup, DPM and Dan Vickers
Sponsored by Bako Diagnostics (Bronze), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Wenstrup and Mr. Vickers 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 Student Scholarship Fund, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
DOCTOR NEEDED - HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ
Well rounded surgically trained board qualified/certified doctor needed for busy south jersey practice. Includes Hospital work and 2 locations. Must have business sense, a cheerful personality and bedside manner, follow protocols in place, and possess good communication skills. Practice encompasses all aspects of podiatry. Competitive package. Email CV to hhfootdoc@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS AREA
Full time associate position immediately available in busy office. Multiple offices/locations. PSR-36 or 24 board qualified/certified foot and ankle surgeon. Competitive benefit package. Send CV to smadpm@charter.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION WANTED - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Full time associate position immediately availablein a busy office. Broad responsibilities including wound care, trauma call, hospital rounding, etc. Surgical based practice with privileges to local hospital and surgical center. Comparable pay. Position available Sept. 2018, will wait for right graduate. Office is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Close proximity to NYC as well as a multitude of outdoor activities. Please send CV in an email to hudsonvalleypodiatrist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - WARREN/YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Ankle & Foot Care Centers operates 20 locations in Northeast Ohio. We are looking to add a full-time podiatric physician to help cover expanding office hours. Tremendous growth opportunity for a hardworking individual with an interest in reconstructive surgery and wound care. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.ankleandfootcare.com Please email your letter of interest and CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Southern New Jersey. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VA
Dynamic practice seeking experienced rearfoot trained surgeon who is BE/BC for associate position for partnership track. Strong patient flow with balanced surgical volume. Opportunity for immediate personal and professional growth. College town. Great lifestyle practice. Competitive salary and benefits. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL KENTUCKY
This town is home to outstanding college, an hour away from metropolitan market and has a friendly provider environment. Opportunity to build on strong patient base with surgery and in-office dispensing. Competitive salary and benefit package. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
MULTI-LOCATION GROUP - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Seeking ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate. MINIMUM 2 year private practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patient load. Great staff. DME, Rx, Minimal Incision Sx, EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, PRP, shockwave & MRI. PT to FT available- Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Send CV info@anklenfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Rapidly growing practice seeks associate to join and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Partnership starts beginning year 3 based on per-established criteria. Contact: docryanlee@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/QUEENS
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset, Huntington and Queens. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest Apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Join the fastest growing mobile podiatry group in California! Full time/part time, you pick your days, you pick your hours, cloud-based EHR, in house billing, dedicated support staff, excellent monthly compensation. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – RENTON-KIRKLAND-EVERETT, WASHINGTON
This is an immediate opening for associate position. He/she must be highly motivated, hard-working podiatrist who is proficient in forefoot and rearfoot surgery. We have 3 office locations and multiple nursing home facilities. Prefer someone personable and a team player. Please email CV to seattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 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 18,500 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 davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE IN SURROUNDING DENVER, COLORADO
Well rounded practice including general podiatry, outside wound care revenue and surgery. Existing doc will stay on for up to 1 year for transition period. Please email sqdpm@afaclinic.com for further details. Visit website: www.afaclinic.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Extremely successful, well-established solo practice (9 years old) grossing $900K for the past six years. After serving the community for 11 years, this turn-key practice is available for purchase. Doctor is relocating and ready to leave everything in place, including the fully functioning staff. Accepts all major insurances, Hospital and Surgical Center privileges, services 1 nursing home as well as volunteer work. Only serious inquiries and interested Doctors may contact toptenpodiatrist@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW YORK (BROOME COUNTY, NEAR BINGHAMTON)
RARE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY: Well established, 38 year old practice. Patient pays for their services. I practice, “Fee-For-Service”/No Insurance. My average work week is 2.5 days. Last 3 years (2015-2017) average gross=$625K and average net=$250K. Practice emphasis is biomechanics, using Video (Dartfish) & F-Scan In-Shoe Pressure Mapping Analysis, as well as PinPointe™ Foot Laser for onychomycosis. Surgical pathology available. Quality and modern 2500 square foot office and equipment. I am ready to retire and have future plans in place and am willing to sell for less than market value. Make an offer! Reply to: uniquepractice@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 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 18,500 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 davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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