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July 15, 2016 #5,709  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
FL Podiatrist Discusses Care of Foot Blisters
If a blister pops by accident, wash it with soap and water and apply a triple antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin. Keep the dressing simple. After you’ve treated the blister, keep it covered and protected while it heals. You might reach for gauze pads and special bandages, but there’s a much simpler approach. “My first choice is an adhesive bandage,” says Richard M. Cowin, DPM. Gauze pads, however, are recommended for blisters that are just too big to cover with an adhesive bandage. Keep them in place with waterproof adhesive tape.
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Whatever bandage you choose, change it once a day. Remove the dressing at bedtime to let the blister air. “Air and water are very good for healing,” says Dr. Cowin, “so soaking it in water and keeping it open to the air at night is helpful.
Source: Prevention [6/22/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
NJ Podiatrist Plans Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
In January 2017, Dr. Maryellen Brucato of New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center in Oradell will travel with a team of orthopedic surgeons to the Dominican Republic to treat patients in need of foot and ankle surgical care. In 2005, she first traveled to the Dominican Republic on a medical mission trip as a college student. The rural parts of the country close to the Haitian border are very poor and do not receive access to regular healthcare. The hospitals are far away and the people living in the villages do not have transportation to go to the doctor.
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“When I went on this trip,” said Dr. Brucato, “I promised that one day after I became a doctor, I would go back and help. I am happy to now have the opportunity and support to go.” The doctors have to bring all of their own surgical supplies, instruments, and even pay for the electricity they use during the operations.
Source: BioPortolio [7/12/16]
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| IFAF NEWS | |
GA Podiatrist Receives IFAF Award
Dr. Dock Dockery, Chairman of the International Foot & Ankle Foundation, presented Dr. Bradley Bakotic with the 2016 IFAF Outstanding Teaching Award at the IFAF 38th Annual Seattle Summer Seminar, June 16, 2016. The award states: "For your advancement of foot & ankle medicine and surgery through dedication to continued medical education and the teaching of medicine & surgery to podiatric residents."
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(L-R) Drs. Dock Dockery and Brad Bakotic |
Recipients are nominated and voted on by the residents, the Medical Advisory Committee and Board of Directors of the International Foot & Ankle Foundation for Education and Research, and delivered at the Forty-Sixth Graduation of the NW Podiatric Surgical Residency Consortium, in Seattle, WA.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Canadian Podiatrist Embraces EMR
Western Canadians are craving technology solutions that will allow them to better manage their healthcare. Of those surveyed in the region, 90 per cent believe digital health technology will lead to better care, the most optimistic group in the country behind Ontario at 92 per cent.
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Technology is already changing how doctors care for and treat their patients. Dr. Marc Lindy, a podiatrist in Vancouver, has embraced technology tools in his practice. "Electronic medical records add value to my practice. But on a day-to-day basis, it adds value to my life. When I get after-hours calls, I can call the patient back easily with the mobile EMR app because I have their phone number in one click. I can see when they were in last, how often they're in. That is not only easier for me, it's a better outcome for the patient."
Source: Broadway World [7/12/16]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
NYSPMA Monroe Division Holds 2016 Seminar
The Monroe Division of the New York Podiatric Medical Association recently held a very successful two-day seminar for their members titled, "Everything you Need to Maximize the Success of your Podiatric Practice" at the Century Club of Rochester in Rochester, NY.
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1st row (L-R) Mike Borden, Chris Parrella, JD, Drs. Robert Peel and Andy Shapiro. 2nd row Drs. Katrina Hallahan, Mark Durkin, Dan Godfry. 3rd row Drs. Suzanne Heffern and Stacey Sarmiento, Hoda Henein, and Lynn Homisak |
Invited presenters Hoda Henein, CEO of Active Management, Chris Parrella, JD of the Health Law Offices of Anthony C. Vitale, and Lynn Homisak, CEO of SOS Healthcare Management Solutions paused for a group photograph along with Seminar Committee Members and NYSPMA's esteemed immediate past-president, Dr. Andy Shapiro and Executive Director, Mike Borden.
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| MACRA UPDATE | |
Slavitt Suggests MACRA Could Be Delayed
CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt told lawmakers Wednesday that the agency is considering delaying the start date for Medicare payment reform, which is set to go into effect Jan 1. Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee, Slavitt said the CMS is concerned that some physicians, particularly at small practices, may not be ready for the changes under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act that replaced the much-maligned sustainable growth-rate formula.
Several medical groups, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Medical Group Management Association, have encouraged the CMS to delay MACRA. In his opening testimony, Slavitt said the CMS is open to alternative measures that will achieve the agency's objectives, which include patient participation and reducing reporting burdens for practices.
Sourec: Shannon Muchmore, Modern Healthcare [7/13/16]
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
OCR’s HIPAA Guidance on Ransomware Puts Pressure on Providers
With the healthcare industry increasingly coming under attack from ransomware gambits, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has released new HIPAA guidance on the risks of being victimized by file-encrypting malware. The OCR’s guidance underscores the serious nature of ransomware and providers’ responsibility in preventing and recovering from such attacks.
“This document describes ransomware attack prevention and recovery from a healthcare sector perspective, including the role the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act has in assisting HIPAA-covered entities and business associates to prevent and recover from ransomware attacks, and how HIPAA breach notification processes should be managed in response to a ransomware attack,” states OCR.
Source: Greg Slabodkin, Health Data Management [7/12/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
MACRA, MIPS, and APMs — Are You Ready? - Part 3
2A. The Advancing Care Information (ACI) component will change several things about Meaningful Use measures:
• Meaningful Use will no longer be a standalone program. ACI will account for 25 percent of your MIPS score (100 points), the total of which will determine payment adjustments (maximum downward adjustment for Year 1 would be negative 4 percent, and the maximum upward adjustment is 12 percent).
• The "all or nothing" approach to Meaningful Use incentives has been abandoned in favor of scaling performance under ACI, so providers don't need to meet all of the goals. The scoring is split up into two categories: "Participating" and "Performance."
• Participating providers will receive 50 points of the total possible 100-point ACI category score. But to "participate," providers need to complete a security risk analysis, be in active engagement with an immunization registry (or qualify for an exclusion), and report a numerator (of at least one) and denominator for all remaining measures. If these baseline measures aren't provided, then the provider isn't participating and no points will be awarded.
Source: Susanne Madden, Physicians Practice [7/6/16]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Minor Procedure Identification
Where can I find a list of what Medicare Part B (Indiana) considers a minor procedure? Humana Medicare is trying to take back (payment) on a consult that was done the same day as a procedure, stating that the procedure is a minor procedure.
Michael Carroll, DPM, Greenwood, IN
Response: Medicare defines a "minor procedure" as a procedure that has 0 to 10 global days. A major procedure has a 90-day global period. You can review Medicare's designation of global days per procedure codes in the APMA Coding Resource Center or the CMS site under Medicare Physician Fee Schedule search (per code).
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, Dock Dockery, DPM
The condition shown and described is known as retronychia. It is a proximal incomplete shedding of the nail resulting in the inflammation shown. The only resolution is total non-permanent nail avulsion. The exact cause is unknown, but my patients who have had it commonly report prior episodes of subtle trauma.
Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, NY, NY
I have seen several very similar appearing cases of paronychia over the years. In most cases, cultures revealed C. albicans infection. Treatment with warm water-Epsom salts and drainage is recommended along with an oral antifungal agent (itraconazole or fluconazole), if C. albicans is confirmed.
Dock Dockery, DPM, Seattle, WA
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Post Graduate Fellowships
Department of Orthopaedic/Division of Podiatry
School of Medicine at The
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery - This fellowship is a one-year experience during which the Fellow will develop a rational approach to revisional and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. The Fellow will function as a Specialist and participate in the teaching of Podiatric medical students and residents, and have ample opportunity to be involved in clinical and basic research projects. The fellowship will provide the Podiatric Surgeon, further expertise in Charcot reconstruction, trauma and deformity correction.
Duration: 1 year (7/1/17 – 6/30/18) Application Deadline: 10/01/2016 Interviews: TBDStipend: $44,100/Year. Requirements: Completion of 3-year residency; a commitment to a part-time/full-time academic career in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Texas License eligible & ABPS Board Qualification eligible in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (Test dates & Application Deadlines TBA).
Submit a CV and letter of interest to: Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS, Professor, Fellowship Director, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive (MSC 7776) San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 Email: Zgonis@uthscsa.eduPhone: (210) 567-5174 Fax: (210)567-4891.
All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Thomas R. Komp, DPM, Joel Morse, DPM
You have to avulse the nail to get the infection to clear. There is no other way. Believe me, I have tried.
Thomas R. Komp, DPM, Green Bay, WI
This appears to be retronychia which was mentioned at one of the past Dermfoot Seminar lectures by C. Ralph Daniel, MD. Treatment is avulsion of the nail plate. I recommend that you send the plate in for biopsy to be sure that nothing else is there.
Joel Morse, DPM, Washington, DC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Leonard Levy, DPM, MPH, Sev Hrywnak, DPM, MD
PM News has been following the evolution of the new Chicago-based podiatric medical school leading to both the DPM and MD degrees. The developers refer to a "new curriculum", allowing a student to finish basic biomedical sciences in 14 months or up to 20 months employing lectures that are on video. I have been intimately involved with medical education at a most senior level for a quarter of a century with the remaining part of my career as president of one podiatric medical school, founding dean of two others, and dean of a third. In addition, I am a reviewer for Academic Medicine, the Association of American Medical Schools (AAMC) magazine, likely the most prominent publication on the medical education process in the U.S. and perhaps internationally.
Lectures are no longer the predominant vehicle for medical education in the U.S., whether in a classroom or video setting. The new college of podiatric medicine and surgery has the opportunity to provide a medical education experience that takes advantage of the current knowledge of the medical education process that advocates and also employs a curriculum that uses active learning rather than passive lectures on site as well as through using interactive video. I advocate that the new program not predominantly employ a more primitive lecture-based curriculum.
Leonard Levy, DPM, MPH, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The new college of podiatric medicine and surgery that will be granting a DPM/MD degree will not only contain video lectures incorporating electronic media with small group discussions meeting three times a week, but also have course work designed for 21st century medical practice. The new courses include population health, integrative medicine, clinical reasoning, medical Information technology, business law, current and future practice trends, solving the disparity in medical care, and medical economics. Patients will be assigned to students in their first year, and students will follow the patients in subsequent years. Clinical experiences will offer students rural, urban, community, and tertiary care experiences at ACGME hospitals.
Sev Hrywnak, DPM, MD, Chicago, IL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION – CHICAGO, IL
Immediate part-time position available (2-3 days a week). Excellent opportunity to join a busy practice with an in-office Ambulatory Surgical Suite in Chicago, IL. Hospital privileges available at 2 local hospitals with resident coverage. The associate role would involve a wide range of patients including: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports and work-related injuries. Excellent opportunity for a driven personable person. Please e-mail Cover letter and CV to: wkcastle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, and Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, EMR. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com. check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY
Highly ethical and motivated practitioner sought. Experienced, assertive, podiatric surgeon wanted. All aspects of forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board qualified or certified. Please send C.V. to bunioncenter135@yahoo.com or call 917 284 5096
ASSOCIATE WANTED IMMEDIATELY - NAPLES FLORIDA
Doctor retiring. Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. Florida has a great scope of practice law and we rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE FULL TIME POSITION – PHILADELPHIA AND PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Large Multi-specialty practice looking for motivated full time non-surgical podiatrist. 40/hr/week. Office-based practice with multiple locations treating musculoskeletal / sports medicine patients. No palliative care. Must have Pennsylvania license or have passed PM-Lexis. Board certification or eligibility required. Excellent Salary with Full Benefits (Health, 401K, CME allowance) Partnership Opportunity. Please forward a cover letter, CV and availability to Podiatrist@job4u.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail the following: Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- LONG ISLAND, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Central/Eastern Suffolk County seeks full/part time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION – ANNAPOLIS, MD
Immediate position available for full-time or part-time. GREAT opportunity to join a thriving practice with an in-office Ambulatory Surgical Center in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland. The associate role is for an independent thinker who is board qualified or certified ABFAS. Prefer licensed in Maryland but will consider licensing the right candidate. The capital city of Annapolis is located on the Chesapeake Bay and offers easy access to both Baltimore and D.C. Staff privileges available at the growing Anne Arundel Medical Center. If you are ready to hit the ground running, email cover letter and resume tomokane@podiatrygroup.us.
ASSOCIATE WANTED - NORTH NJ
Immediate opening for surgically trained associate leading to partnership/buy out. Base plus Bonus Package depend on experience. BQ/BC ABFAS. 1+ years of office experience is preferred. Must be a hard worker and willing to build practice. footandanklejob@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Well-established practice North San Diego coastal seeking associate with opportunity for future partnership position. Great location and medical environment. Must have California license. Board Qual/Cert by the ABFAS, and an interest in full range of podiatric services. Please email resume and cover letter to tricitypod@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY
Highly ethical and motivated practitioner sought. Experienced, assertive, podiatric surgeon wanted. All aspects of forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board qualified or certified. Please send C.V. to bunioncenter135@yahoo.com or call 917 284 5096
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH EAST TEXAS
Immediate opportunity for a podiatrist with at least 3 years of training to join our practice. We are looking for someone who is motivated, ethical, and personable. We currently have 3 offices, and are offering competitive salary plus benefits with the potential for partnership. Must be BC or BQ by ABFAS. Current TX/AR podiatry license preferred, but not required. Candidates should email their CV and letter of interest to: advancedfootandanklecare@yahoo.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CHICAGO, IL
Busy practice for sale. A huge potential for growth, both home visits and office patients. Turn-key condition, equipment available for sale, and if needed the lease can be extended at the same location. Currently caring for approximately 1200 patients. Would prefer to sell by October 2016. Willing to introduce to business connections. If interested please email podiatry_123@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Growing practice for sale.EHR system in place for over 5 years. 300 new patients seen in the first 6 months of 2016. Great need for additional podiatry care. Practice has met Meaningful Use -- Stage I and II. Opportunity to grow surgical volume and patient base Patient referrals 60% from local physicians New hospital within a few miles of this office CONTACT: Business Broker: David Owji atinfo@DoctorsBroker.com 407-252-5276; 877-955-4447; www.doctorsbroker.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTI RADIANCE MEDICAL LASER
MR4 LaserStim with 25,000 mW of power. Purchased in 2015 for $12,000, excellent condition. Rolling cart included. Asking $6,000. Please email stcpod@att.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
3 Midmark 417 Podiatry Chairs $3,500 each, 2 4 drawer and 1 stationary Midmark treatment cabinets $900 each, Autoclaves 1 Pelton Crane $1,200, 1 Midmark M9 $1,700, PAD Net Vascular testing device $8,000, New Med 7000 i Vascular Analyzer $1,000, Birtcher Hyfercator $500, 2 Burdick Ultrasound units $600 each Call (239) 566-8800 or email Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
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