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August 03, 2016 #5,722  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
EPAT Beats Surgery for Heel Pain by 10 Percent: MN Podiatrist
Dr. Walt Ellis said St. Cloud Foot & Ankle Center was an early adopter of the original EPAT technology. He said the clinic was part of a handful in the Upper Midwest rotating a large OssaTron unit around to help treat heel spur syndrome and other orthopedic injuries. However, the clunkiness of the machine, the large out-of-pocket expense on the patient ($600-$750 per session), and the infrequency of availability made the OssaTron system impractical.
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Dr. Walt Ellis (photo: Kimm Anderson) |
Three months ago, Ellis decided to revamp his use of EPAT. "Basically we are creating tiny stress fractures and signaling to the body that it needs to repair itself," Ellis said. Each treatment lasts about 10 minutes and is completed weekly for a period of three to five weeks. Ellis said the success rate for EPAT is about 80 percent, 10 percentage points better than traditional surgery.
Source: Vicki Ikeogu, St. Cloud Times [8/1/16]
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| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
TX and DC Podiatrists Lecture at 1st Congress of Diabetic Limb Salvage in Asia
Dr. Lawrence Lavery, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and Dr. John Steinberg, from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, lectured and moderated scientific sessions at the 1st Congress of Diabetic Limb Salvage in Asia, which took place last month in Seoul, South Korea.
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(L-R) Drs. Lawrence Lavery and John Steinberg |
The meeting was attended by physicians from 23 countries. Many countries in Asia have the fastest growing rates of diabetes in the world. And diabetic foot complications are a growing public health concern.
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
LA Podiatrist Is Featured Speaker at Sports Medicine Symposium
Daniel T. Hall IV, DPM was a featured speaker at the 7th Annual Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Sports Medicine Symposium held at L'Auberge Casino on July 30th, 2016. His presentation topic was "Evaluation and Management of Lower Extremity Injuries in Athletic Population."
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Dr. Daniel Hall |
Dr. Hall attended the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University where he earned his doctorate. He completed his residency training at the South Miami Hospital of Baptist Health in Miami, Florida, where he served as chief resident.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Hammer & Nails Groups Launches Men's Grooming Franchise
After proving there is a strong demand for a place where men can take care of their hands and feet in an atmosphere of relaxation and pampering, The Hammer & Nails Salon Group, LLC has launched the Hammer & Nails | Grooming Shop for Guys franchise. Hammer & Nails | Grooming Shop for Guys is the first grooming franchise in the $21 billion men’s grooming market that has a core focus on hand and foot grooming for men. It can be an ideal fit for podiatrists who want to diversify their income through a highly synergistic business.
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The Hammer & Nails franchise features a cash-based recurring revenue business model with multiple income streams (including memberships), all backed by strong leadership and support. “Men love the distinctive ‘man cave nirvana’ atmosphere, while franchisees are excited to get in on the ground floor of a growing trend,” says President Michael Elliot.
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Today, is it better to chart for compliance vs. to chart to prevent malpractice?
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Dr. Lawrence Kobak |
Lawrence Kobak, DPM, JD : Charting should allow another physician to know what you did, and why you did it. A better chart that gets in to your reasons for what you do makes it much more difficult for attorneys and investigators to criticize. Most lawyers will move on to a doctor whose records are not so well done; thus, you need to chart today as much for compliance as to accurately explain what and why. Great records are worth the the investment of an extra 30 minutes each day.
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guest is to be announced. You can register for future events by clicking here..
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| HIPAA UPDATE | |
10 Keys to Keeping Text Messages Safe - Part 5
8. Procedure: Screenshots - Create a procedure to prohibit screenshots of secure text messages. Most secure texting solutions natively prevent copy/paste, but they cannot prevent screenshots without a mobile device management solution.
9. Procedure: Dictation - Create a procedure to use keyboard dictation of any messages containing protected health information.
10. Procedure: Attachments -Create a procedure to prevent the ability to attach images or video that contain PHI from the device's camera roll. Instead, devise a procedure whereby users have to add attachments from the camera.
Source: Health Data Management [7/26/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Sherwin Levy, DPM
Sherwin Levy, DPM of Santa Monica California has passed away. Although generally remembered as a successful practitioner, many may not realize that Dr. Levy was the first appointed director of podiatry services in the central office of the Veterans Administration. I had the pleasure of assisting Dr. Levy in the central office. He was instrumental in establishing many of the current foot and ankle services within the Veterans Administration and the growth of this service over the subsequent years.
Allen Jacobs, DPM, St. Louis, MO
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Ultrasound for Plantar Fibromas
I have a patient with a growing plantar fibroma, confirmed by MRI. My patient stated that he had read an article that ultrasound is now being used to destroy plantar fibromas. I am aware of ultrasound being used for plantar fasciitis, have used it in the past, but I am unable to find any reference to its use for fibromas. Does anyone have any information on this?
Jim Breedlove, DPM, San Luis Obispo, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
Dr. Moglia expresses understandable irritation when CMS gives "contrary advice" to patients who contact them regarding coverage of routine foot care, inevitably making him appear incorrect when he says it is ONLY covered under (highly limited) specific conditions.
I am reminded that the very same thing occurs when taxpayers contact the IRS and ask specific questions. The answers to those questions vary enormously and are almost always at "odds" with what your CPA stated. Your CPA says a circumstance is "black;" and the IRS says it is "white." There have been some studies on this very issue, and the replies from the IRS more resemble a dart-board in a bar where drinks have been free for the last 4 hours.
No matter what CMS says, if a DPM attempts to vary from the RFC rules excessively, there will be big trouble awaiting, no matter what CMS says or does not say. When patients bring this up, I think I would use the IRS metaphor as a direct comparison. No matter what CMS tells your patient(s), you do NOT "owe" them a personal professional healthcare prosecution to bend the rules so they can avoid paying you.
Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM, San Jose, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Bryan C. Markinson, DPM
This problem goes way beyond having CMS employees telling Medicare patients wrong information about coverage policy. The IRS is famous for giving wrong information on tax rules to the public. I am sure most gov’t agencies have similar deficiencies in transmitting accurate information to the public who are simply trying to understand and comply with the rules.
The routine foot care issue, however, is plagued by so many other confounding problems. For example, the right for regional Medicare carriers to interpret federal CMS guidelines independently. While being on warfarin is a recognized risk factor and acceptable for routine foot care in one part of the country, the same patient’s care is medically unnecessary (and potentially fraud and abuse) in...
Editor's note: Dr. Markinson's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Not what you want your dental hygienist to wear (photo: Charlotte Visser) |
Source: Liesel Stewart viaVirtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL-TIME – NEW JERSEY
Do you have 8 arms and 12 legs? Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky is the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, New Jersey. Please email CV to: jackienjfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BOSTON AREA
Great opportunity is available to join a well-established practice in the Boston area. Open to part-time and/or full-time associateship; strong future potential. Please reply via email to tritownpodiatry@gmail.com or fax to 781-641-1020
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 POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We’re growing and need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing, full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV toKelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - K.C. METRO
Licenses in MO/KS required. Must have completed a PSR 36 and be BQ/BC by ABFAS. Growing practice with 2 podiatrists, multiple locations. Competitive compensation. Email CV to bspodiatry@msn.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY
Full-time/Part-time associate needed for busy Long Island practice with EHR, digital x-rays and DME. Excellent income opportunity for hard working energetic podiatrist. ABPS board qualified/certified preferable. Must be versed in all aspects of podiatry surgical/medical/orthopedic and be able to work independently. Send resume: jbmbcw@yahoo.com
IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME POSITION - FLINT, MI AREA
Multi-office, thriving practice. Busy surgical caseload available for a new doctor. Excellent payer mix. Partnership potential for the right candidate. Schedule will be immediately filled - patient volume is too great for current docs. Must be self-motivated, energetic and compassionate. Competitive compensation package. Email resume to giordanodpm@hotmail.com
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
PODIATRIST WANTED - NEW JERSEY
Immediate opening for a podiatrist in New Jersey. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Hours are flexible. Excellent compensation. Please e-mail CV to nk210@aol.com.
POSITION AVAILABLE - LOS ANGELES, CA
Los Angeles Based Multi office, multi physician foot and ankle surgical practice looking for highly trained foot and ankle surgeon to join our growing group. Emphasis on sports medicine, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and revision surgery. Prospective candidate must have excellent personal skills and work well with a team. Competitive compensation with 401K, profit sharing, health insurance, dental and vision insurance. Surgical center partnership potential and full scope hospital privileges available. Facility is state of the art with PT, CT, MRI, US and digital x-ray. Please Contact us at: PODIATRYPARTNERS@GMAIL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Houston area practice with three offices seeks full-time associate. Must be board certified/board eligible, competent in all aspects of podiatry, ready for immediately busy schedule including surgery, wound care, hospital medicine. Practice uses state-of-the-art EMR, digital x-rays, in-house physical therapy and shockwave treatment. Competitive salary, benefits. Send CV to houstonfootdr@yahoo.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
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICES WANTED FOR SALE OR MERGER - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Southern California based podiatry group is seeking to add podiatry practices to our growing group. Currently we have 12 locations including MRI, CT, PT and Surgical Center facilities. We have excellent contracts with insurance companies and highly trained surgeons. We are looking for potential doctors who may want to merge with our group for better practice management and improved payer contract with opportunity for ancillary services. We are also looking to acquire practices and pay a competitive price for the practice based on market valuation. For more information please contact. Please Contact us at: PODIATRYPARTNERS@GMAIL.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
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PHOENIX ARIZONA
East Valley 25 year established practice for immediate sale. 2 well equipped offices, turnkey operation. Net collections 200k+. Ideal for 1 ambitious provider, 2 can work both offices simultaneously. Huge growth potential, fantastic referral sources. New leases avail, 1 newly remodeled office with Family Practice in-house. EMR (Healthfusion) avail. 2 xray, US, many chairs, computers, instruments. Website, monument signage incl. Ownership in expanding ASIC, ED call at 2 major hospitals avail. Only 22% MCR. Provider will stay for transition. Experienced office mgr. and certified staff willing to stay. SERIOUS Inquires ONLY for immediate sale. Reply to: AZpodpractice@aol.com
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
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