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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,022 Subscribers Daily
August 07, 2015 #5,439  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the March 2016 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this confidential survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win.
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This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and Non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
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| PODIATRISTS AND PEDORTHISTS | |
CO Podiatrist Refers Diabetic Patient For Lace-Up Gauntlet
During an appointment with Anna Weber, DPM, at the Diabetic Foot & Wound Center, Denver, she discussed the neuropathy and pain that Mike Woodring was experiencing in his feet. Dr. Weber noticed that his right foot rolls under when he walks. Weber referred him to Creative Technology Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions, Denver, where he saw Lara Schrock, CPO, who casted and fitted Woodring with the ankle gauntlet. The lace-up gauntlet is made of cream-colored leather over a plastic inner shell; it extends part way up his calf and encases half of his foot. He wears it during his workday, about eight hours per day, three to four days per week, as prescribed, he says.
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Dr. Anna Weber |
An added benefit of the gauntlet is that although it was prescribed to prevent Woodring's foot from rolling under due to his cerebral palsy, it also alleviates pain caused by the neuropathy and a bone fragment from a long-ago break—something Dr. Weber discovered when she examined an x-ray of his foot.
Source: O&P Edge [August 2015]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Millcreek Hospital Boot Camp Celebrates Another Successful Year
Boot camp week was another success this year! Thanks to the six remarkable medical students from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. All of the students are incoming second year students and spent the week in Erie learning from Millcreek’s podiatric team.
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Participants in Millcreek Hospital's Boot Camp |
From a wound dressing workshop, to local anesthetic injections and even two sawbone labs, the team at Millcreek prepared an academic schedule to aid the students in their upcoming studies. Having a good time was not forgotten while at the local Erie Seawolves baseball game.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
SD Podiatrist Joins Avera Medical Group
Soon, Brookings can boast its own full-time podiatrist, one who convinced Avera Medical Group, Brookings, a department of Brookings Health System, that a podiatrist was a necessary part of healthcare in the community.
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Dr. Trevor Haynes |
“I approached them,” says Trevor Haynes, DPM, of Avera Medical Group. “I wanted a job with direct ties to a hospital system, in a smaller town with a climate similar to my hometown in Idaho, where my family could really thrive. I did some research, and this is where I wanted to be.
Source: Brooking Register [8/5/15]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
IAI Holds Its Centennial Conference
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(L-R) Drs. Michael Nirenberg, Ivan Birch, Steve Wachter, Michael Curran, Wesley Vernon, Bryan Kagan, David Agoada, Sarah Reel, Selina Reidy, and Haydn Kelly |
The IAI (International Association for Identification) held its centennial conference August 3-7, 2015 in Sacramento, CA. The five-day educational conference included two days of forensic podiatry and gait presentations and workshops given by British and American forensic podiatrists and gait specialists.
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| ICD-10 UPDATE | |
New ICD-10 Guidance - Part 8
Question 8: Are technical component (TC) only and global claims included in this same CMS/AMA guidance because they are paid under the Part B physician fee schedule?
Answer 8: Yes, all services paid under the Medicare Fee-for-Service Part B physician fee schedule are covered by the guidance.
Question 9: Do the ICD-10 audit and quality program flexibilities extend to Medicare fee-for-service prior authorization requests?
Answer 9: No, the audit and quality program flexibilities only pertain to post-payment reviews. ICD-10 codes with the correct level of specificity will be required for pre-payment reviews and prior authorization requests.
Source: Joseph Goedert, Health Data Management [7/28/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Five Financial Reports Physicians Need to See Monthly - Part 4
4. Credit balances
Credit balances are a financial liability. If they are accurate, you must pay them back to patients or insurers. A six-doctor group thought they could avoid this "unless someone asked," so they did not run a credit balance report for years. When they finally did, it was 65 pages long and had about $74,000 in credit balances — all of which had to be researched, verified, and refunded.
Review and approve the credit balances that staff have researched and verified every month. This report should be as close to zero dollars as possible.
Source: Cheryl Toth, Physicians Practice [7/22/15]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Obligation to Find Specialist Who Will Accept Insurance
A patient came into our office today with an ulceration. I want him to have a complete PVD work-up, but none of the vascular doctors in my area will take his particular insurance plan. We have called around without success. From a medical-legal point of view, how much does my office have to invest in time and effort to find that "pin in a haystack" doctor who will accept this particular patient's insurance. The insurance company won't help him either.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. It is your responsibility to refer a patient who needs an additional work-up. It is not your responsibility to locate a physician who will accept that patient's insurance plan. Have the patient contact the insurance company (in writing) requesting the name of a provider who is on the plan.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
Dr. McGuire's comments are biased, and he is surely no more expert than podiatric colleagues who understand and apply biomechanics to podiatric conditions! Why would any podiatrist need the services of someone who could be only a high school graduate with 2-3 weeks of formal pedorthic education, unless the DPM does not feel competent? If the DPM can't get it right, how will someone with the most minimal of education, be able to do it better? I am not referring to just off-loading diabetic insoles, but the vast field of podiatric biomechanics applied to a solid podiatric sports medicine practice. Maybe a podiatrist who is not an athlete, him- or herself, has trouble applying functional orthotic therapy. But if that is the case, why not refer the patient to a podiatric colleague? Why not support our profession?
What service would the CPed provide which would allow the DPM to pursue more "lucrative" services? I believe the scenario created by Dr. McGuire's rationalizations is going to lead to over-utilization, and is not in the best interest of professional podiatric patient care.
Robert S. Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Tri-pedal locomotion? |
Source: Long Tran via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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Established Houston Group practice looking to expand their physician staff. The group has multiple locations which include the Houston Medical Center and growing outlining areas. Texas license, Board eligible is a must. Bilingual a + but not required. Contact us at lepowft@cs.com
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We are looking for a part or full-time Associate with a passion for learning, growing, and treating patients from start to finish. The ideal candidate should have both surgical and non-surgical experience, be willing to work hard, and always put patients first. Benefits include a full compensation package with salary, insurance, a private office, and more. If you start every day with a passion to help others and a positive attitude, this job’s for you! To find out more information email Dr. Amannda Richline at dramanndaglynn@gmail.com
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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 WANTED – NAPLES, FLORIDA
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 - ST. LOUIS
Group practice seeking motivated DPM. Only 25% Medicare (no Medicaid) so excellent compensation resulting from substantive workload with good surgical balance. No travel and includes malpractice coverage, health insurance, 401k, and all professional fees. Please send CV to stlouispodiatrists@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST TENNESSEE
31 year old practice with 4 offices in greater Knoxville area seeking ethical, personable, hard working, team player. $160,000 base salary plus bonus incentives and benefits. post-residency experience a plus. Please email letter of interest and CV to ddavidphawk@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Are you a “Buckeye” at heart & want to practice in a small town in the fastest growing county in Ohio? Are you an achiever who knows how to work hard for your goals? Do you want; to work with 3 podiatrists who deliver quality care with compassion and continually strive to improve, to be in a practice that is experiencing increased revenues of 66% in the past 5 years; to have patients that know their doctors personally and call them by first name? Send your CV to footandanklewellnesscenter@gmail.com 3rd year residents welcome to apply.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BATAVIA, NY (IN WESTERN NY, BETWEEN BUFFALO & ROCHESTER)
Thirty year established, busy practice, seeking a Full Time Associate to join expanding Podiatry Practice. Hospital privileges with newly built, state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center. Please call (585) 344-1677 or e-mail CV with cover letter to drdryden@yahoo.com
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Practice available in a small town in Central Florida. Podiatrist retiring. Was full 4 day practice but now 2 days due to illness. Easily expanded. Same location over 30 years. Surgical and hospital privileges available but not required. Assume overhead and rent. Send inquiries to DDave9388@aol.com
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