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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 11,000 Podiatrists Daily
August 19, 2008 #3,327  Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A service of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Feet Need to be Inspected for Any Skin Changes : NY Podiatrist
Skin cancer can strike anywhere, but many people forget to slather on sunscreen below the ankle. Always use an SPF of 30 on all exposed skin. New York podiatrist Dr. Oliver Zong also suggests doing regular feet self-exams for suspicious moles or markings.
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“Malignant melanoma of the lower extremities usually occurs on the soles of the feet, in the spaces between the toes, and in the areas around the nails,” he says. If you detect any changes to a mole or skin lesion, see your doctor as soon as possible.
Source: Teri Wingender, Skylights [July/August 2008]
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Uncover the Benefits of Moisture and Infection Control!
Designed to address the needs of infection control and moist wound care, Amerigel® Saturated Gauze Dressing with Oakin®, has improved the way healthcare providers meet their patients wound care needs.
• Provides long-term moist wound care • Bactericidal against 51 gram – and + microorganisms (Including MRSA, VRE, Staph., Strep., Pseudo., and T. Ment.) • Balances the mix of MMP’s and TIMP’s to stimulate healthy fibroblastic activity and wound healing • Proven to prevent wound desiccation with Bioengineered Alternative Tissue (BAT) • DME reimbursable
Now patients who require long or short-term moist wound care can benefit from the unique formulation found in AmeriGel® Saturated Gauze Dressing. Provide your patients with the latest in advanced wound care and call (800) 448-9599 to place your order. Visit our website or e-mail us at sales@amerxhc.com for more information.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Inaugural ACFAOM 2008 a Success!
The first Annual Clinical Conference of the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM) in Orlando (Aug 14-17) saw 140 DPMs taking advantage of clinical and practical tracks on wound management, imaging, pediatrics, and sports medicine, with 20-minute plenary presentations and complementary “hands-on” workshops by a faculty of 24 top experts.
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| Warren Joseph, DPM, kicked off ACFAOM 2008 on Thursday, August 14, with a keynote address "Whither Vancomycin: An Update on MRSA." |
Other breakout sessions included a punch biopsy and plastic surgery workshop, two reimbursement workshops associated with the clinical content in the plenary sessions, research paper presentations, and a session on electronic medical records. 27 CME credits were available, and the scientific exhibition, featuring 37 companies, rounded out a very successful first annual clinical conference.
ACFAOM 2009 will be held at the same venue, the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, across from Downtown Disney, July 9-12, 2009.
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| IN THE COURTS | |
California Courts to Sort Out Balance-Billing Issues
Disagreements over the scope of a California law regulating balance billing have fueled an ongoing legal fight that has physicians demanding more accountability from health insurers they say routinely underpay for non-contracted care.
In the latest feud, state insurance regulators sued Prime Healthcare Services to stop the hospital system from billing patients for out-of-network emergency care costs not covered by health plans. The lawsuit, filed in June, comes amid confusion over a state law that generally bans the practice for contracted care but is less clear when it comes to non-contracted services. In a separate case, the state Supreme Court is poised to clarify the issue, as physicians, insurance regulators and health plans weigh in on opposing sides.
Source: Amy Lynn Sorrel, AMNews, [8/18/08]
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Fungoid® Tincture
The Timeless Tincture, since 1925, is pleased to announce Walgreens and Rite Aid pharmacy chains have added Pedinol’s Fungoid Tincture to their Foot Care aisles. When recommending Fungoid Tincture to your patients, please refer them to the above retailers. If the patient does not have a local Walgreens and Rite Aid pharmacy, other ordering options are available. Their local pharmacies can order the product direct from their wholesaler or consumer purchases can be made online at www.amazon.com or www.footamerica.com
Samples for the doctor’s office are also available via fax request. Please fax over your request, with signature, address and DEA number to 631-293-7359. Additional information is available on our website www.fungoid.net or www.pedinol.com |
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Keeping Track Of Your Patients
If you are using a schedule book (not computerized) highlight your patients in yellow when they arrive for their appointments. This will allow you to identify your missing patients almost immediately and enable you to contact patients within the first half hour.
When your patient checks out, write in the next appointment next to his or her name in the schedule book. You will quickly be able to identify a patient who does not have another appointment. In other words, some action must be taken.
Source: Back Talk Systems, Inc.
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MEETING NOTICES
SAVE THE DATE!!!
2008 International Region 7 Conference 15 CME Hours
October 17-19, 2008
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Banff, Alberta, Canada If you have never been to the Banff/Lake Louise area - now is your chance to enjoy a great meeting and fabulous location. Fly to Calgary (80 miles) and take a hotel shuttle or rent a car and drive through this gorgeous scenery. Meetings will run Fri/Sat/Sun with parts of each day to enjoy your surroundings. Speakers on current schedule include: Drs. David Armstrong, Eureka Nakai, Stephen Miller, Larry Harkless, Jeffrey Ross & Phil Ward. Doctors, Exhibitors & Assistants (assistants register for doctors' program) Welcome!
TO MAKE ACCOMMODATIONS: Please contact the hotel directly and mention "Alberta Podiatry" or "International Region VII Podiatry" to receive the conference room rate which starts at $259 until Sept. 16. (403) 762-2211 click here for more meeting information.
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The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine
4th Annual International External Fixation Symposium
“Excellence in Limb Preservation”
Thursday December 11 - Sunday December 14, 2008: Join leading UTHSCSA Faculty & International Scientists and Clinicians for four days of lectures, discussion and workshops, where participants will come to understand the indications and principles of external fixation. Offered for the First Time: Live Cadaveric Workshops and Surgical Board Review Course for Residents! Topics to include: Foot and ankle pathology (including trauma); Revisional and reconstructive surgery techniques ; Monolateral, hybrid, and circular external fixation devices on lower extremity saw-bone models; Principles and techniques for soft tissue reconstruction of traumatic and diabetic foot wounds (live cadaveric demonstration); Applying internal fixation devices on lower extremity saw-bone models; Indications and principles of current orthobiologics, bone growth stimulation and negative pressure therapy treatments for complex foot and ankle pathology. For more information visit our website
'For a list of all meetings go to: www.podiatrym.com/meetings.pdf
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Studies Establishing Medical Necessity of Custom-Made Orthotics
Can someone suggest some current literature to substantiate to insurance companies the medical necessity of custom made orthotics vs. pre-fabricated shoe inserts? Some companies say that according to the ODG (Official Disability Guidelines), there is no scientific evidence that custom-made orthotics are more effective than over-the-counter pre-fab insoles.
David S. Wolf, DPM, Houston, TX
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SureFit®…a Fit like No Other!
SureFit is dedicated to providing your patients with the highest quality products and the best therapeutic fit. Our complete range of lasts amongst our broad on-hand inventory of shoes accommodates a wide variety of foot types and problems. SureFit's Fitting system takes the guesswork out of fitting by ensuring the shoe style and size is correct for each patient. Whether your patients want casual wear with supple full-grain leather uppers or stylish shoes to compliment a busy lifestyle and modern flair, SureFit has the selection to meet their needs. And, we guarantee the fit!
Call SureFit® at 800.298.6050 today!
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: History and Physical Courses
What courses in performing histories and physicals are available?
Thomas Brooks, DPM, Mission, TX
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FACULTY POSITIONS
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Podiatry Residency Program Director
The Podiatry Division, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, has an immediate need for a Podiatry residency program director. Responsibilities include surgical and outpatient care, resident and student education and research. Academic appointment and salary negotiable. Applicants should be certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopaedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine and/or American Board of Podiatric Surgery to be considered. Interested applicants should send and/or fax a letter of intent and CV to: Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS, Interim Chief, Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Orthopaedics/Podiatry/MSC 7776, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229 Phone 210 567-5152 Fax 210 567-5153.
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.
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| RESPONSES / COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: Evenup (Brad Castellano, DPM)
From: Michael Lawrence, DPM
When I first saw the "Evenup" device a couple of months back, I simply exclaimed "brilliant." My second thought was why hadn't I thought of it. How many times do we unintentionally create a functional limb-length discrepancy by placing our patients in a Darco shoe, cast boot, Bledsoe- type boot, etc. with the incumbent symptomatic problems.
The Evenup at least allows for minimizing the difference, therefore the associated problems. Patients understand the need and these devices are accepted very well. Count me a big fan! It's the best thing since Dr. Darby came up with his shoe!
Michael Lawrence, DPM, Chattanooga, TN, ftdoc@joimail.com
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CODINGLINE CORNER
CURRENT TOPICS BEING DISCUSSED ON CODINGLINE'S LISTSERV INCLUDE:
o 1st MPJ Implant Auth Denial
o Orthotic Casting Code
o All These Procedures
o Routine Nail Care Denial
o Radiofrequency Ablation Coding
Codingline subscription information can be found here
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| RESPONSES / COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: ACFAS and APMA
From: Samuel Cox, DPM
This is very disappointing news regarding APMA and ACFAS, however.....
Editor’s note: You can read this entire extended-length letter at:
http://www.podiatrym.com/letters2.cfm?id=21390&start=1
Samuel Cox, DPM, Goodyear, AZ, scoxdpm@gmail.com
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You Can Now Take Tests and Print Your CME Certificates Online
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| CLASSIFIED ADS | |
PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW YORK
Podiatrist (DPM) needed for busy multi-specialty practice located in Great Neck, NY 11021 Must be experienced in all phases of podiatric medicine. Must have all licenses and certifications. Fax 516-829-9674 Nancy
PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY – DENVER, CO
Denver, Colorado. Metro Denver practice opportunity. Details: Email: g_gill@comcast.net
PODIATRISTS NEEDED - CHICAGO --NORTHWEST INDIANA
Home Physicians, a medical group specializing in house calls is looking to hire podiatrists. We are located in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Full and part time positions are available. Competitive Compensation including malpractice. Contact Scott Schneider. Phone-773-342-4201 FAX 773-486-3548-E-Mail sschneider@homephysicians.com Visit our website
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ILLINOIS
Quality Podiatry Group provides quality services to residents at long term care facilities. We are currently offering full-time or part-time positions for motivated ethical podiatrists. Immediate openings available. If interested fax curriculum vitae to 312 225-9366 or e-mail feetwork@aol.com
IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE TN/GA
We're in search of a motivated, well-trained DPM who is great with patients. Our well-established multi-doctor, multi-office practice is located in Southeast Tennessee/North Georgia. Must have Tennessee or Georgia license. Please reply via email to ikraus@sprynet.com
ALL PRO 2010 X-RAY PROCESSOR FOR SALE
2 years old, excellent condition, monthly maintenance/cleaning done by NJ X-Ray. Includes processor, leveling base, chemical draining hoses, water hose, two 10x12 x-ray cassettes and 1 box of brand new x-ray film. Instruction manual and extra washers/parts also included. Asking price $2,500 + shipping costs. For inquiries, email nefootandankle@optonline.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TEXAS
10 year old Dallas practice for sale. All phases of podiatry including: surgery, routine care, orthotics, diabetic care, etc. grossing $185,000 on 3 days per week. Middle income area with hospital privileges available. please respond to: footdoc8390@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BOSTON, MA
Associate wanted, Full-time or part-time, for busy long time, well established, and well rounded practice. Good mix of general podiatry and surgery. Office will generate approximately 100+ surgical cases per year. Must have surgical background for this practice, ABPS Qualified minimum needed to obtain hospital privileges. Associate position is open for partnership or purchase. Contact robert.nunberg@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION OPPORTUNITY IN MULTI SPECIALITY GROUP PRACTICE - ILLINOIS
Christie Clinic is a large Multi-Specialty Group practice located in Champaign, Illinois. We are seeking a PSR-36 ABPS Board Certified or Board Eligible podiatrist to join a well-established Podiatry department. Must be competent in all phases of podiatric care, Surgical and Conservative. This position will involve rotating through multiple office locations with surgical privileges available at two medical centers and two outpatient surgery centers. Very competitive salary, bonus plan, vacation, and health/mp insurances. Forward CV to wpierce@chrisiteclinic.com
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