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July 18, 2006 #2,633 Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A service of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com E-mail us by hitting the reply key. COPYRIGHT 2006- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the express written permission of Kane Communications, Inc.
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PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS |
Covering Fungal Nails With Polish a No-No: FL Podiatrist
Dr. Grace Torres-Hodges, a Pensacola, FL podiatrist, described a common toe no-no:
"Many women want their toenails to look good, so they use nail polish to cover up fungal infections under the nails," she said. "That's not the best thing to do."
Before you apply polish, address the underlying problem by booking an appointment with a podiatrist, who can treat the fungus with a prescription product, such as Novanail or Keralac Gel
Source: Sloane Stephens Cox, Pensacola News Journal
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Gris-PEGĀ® (griseofulvin ultramicrosize) Tablets
There's a Different Way to Treat Athlete's Foot.Pedinol Pharmacal Inc. would like to thank the podiatry profession for making Gris-PEG® the #1 prescribed oral antifungal indicated for the treatment of tinea pedis, according to Podiatry Management. Gris-PEG is clinically proven to be more effective than a leading topical antifungal. Griseofulvin is the only oral antifungal approved by the FDA for the treatment of tinea pedis in the US. Gris-PEG is approved by the FDA for the treatment of tinea pedis in adults and children over 2 years old Gris-PEG® is available in strengths of 125mg and 250mg. For full prescribing information on Gris-PEG®, go to http://www.gris-peg.com
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HEALTH INSURANCE NEWS |
Nation's Blues Plans Boost Bottom Lines, Reserves
The nation's Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans continued to boost their bottom lines in 2005, although at a slower pace than prior years. According to the national Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, total net income for its 38 independent member plans, including not-for-profits and for-profits, rose 15% to $8.5 billion last year. That follows a 21% earnings increase in 2004 (to $7.4 billion), a 53% increase in 2003 (to $6.1 billion), and a 43% increase in 2002 (to $4 billion).
All told, Blues plans' combined earnings have climbed 204% since 2001. The number of plans varies somewhat year-to-year, usually because one Blues plan consolidates with another. Overall net profit margin expanded to 3.3% in 2005, up from 3.1% in 2004, while administrative costs declined to 10.2% of revenue, from 10.3%. The plans' combined revenue was up 9% to $259.7 billion. At year-end, the 38 plans held $60 billion in combined capital reserves, up 17% from $51.1 million in 2004. Total enrollment climbed 2% to 94.4 million members, the highest level in 25 years.
Source: Laura B. Benko, Modern Healthcare [7/14/06]
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MEETINGS / COURSES |
ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS, RESIDENCY DIRECTORS AND NEW PRACTITIONERS
Finally! A meeting to address the core needs of residents: practice management. A comprehensive one-day meeting specifically for residents and new practitioners sponsored by The American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management is being held at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott on Saturday, August 26th. All issues will be covered by podiatric experts, such as securing a top rate associateship, partnership, options for practice, and financial matters relating to debt management or financial future. Registration is at an unbelievable rate of only $49 for AAPPM resident members and $69 for non-AAPPM residents. AAPPM would also like to extend a huge thank you to PM News for their assistance with this program and in general for support in providing practice management to younger practitioners. Visit www.aappm.org to register for this meeting online and download a complete meeting brochure. Any questions call 978-646-9091 or e-mail office@aappm.org.
For a list of all meetings go to: www.podiatrym.com/meetings.pdf
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CODINGLINE CORNER
CURRENT TOPICS BEING DISCUSSED ON CODINGLINE'S LISTSERV INCLUDE:
o Destruction of Porokeratotic Lesion o Perctuaneous Pin Calcaneal Decompression o Coding Excision of Large Mass o Getting Paid for Dermabond Supply o Using POS 31 or 32
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RESPONSES / COMMENTS |
RE: DMERC A Negative Wound Pressure Therapy Study From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Tricenturion, the program safeguard contractor for DMERC A, is conducting a study on the utilization of negative wound pressure therapy, particularly for new suppliers. While not directly affecting podiatrists (podiatrists generally do not dispense these units), podiatrists writing prescriptions for this therapy are considered referring physicians.
It is the referring physician's responsibility to maintain complete documentation of medical necessity for any item prescribed.
Please see: http://www.tricenturion.com/content/Doc_View.cfm?type=pac&File=ws%20pre%2Dpay%20review%20npwt%2Edoc for more information.
Paul Kesselmman, DPM, Woodside, NY, pkesselman@pol.net
RE: Patients Who Steal Supplies From: Joel Lang, DPM
I suggest the following . . . Place the patient in the treatment room only when you are actually ready to treat the patient. Do not allow them to wait without a 'chaperone' in the room. When the treatment is done, have one of your assistants 'assist' the patient to ready him/herself to leave. There would then be no opportunity for the mother to take any supplies. I would not confront the patient's mother. Just be thankful you are not in a position to need 'Medicaid.' The lost supplies can only amount to a few dollars, and the amount is not worth the confrontation. Joel Lang, DPM, Cheverly, MD, langfinancial@verizon.net
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