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August 20, 2016 #5,734  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer D'Amico, winner of last week's prize, a 2-night stay in a signature room at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Value $2000). 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 2017 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 SPORTS MEDICINE | |
FL Podiatrist Discusses Grades of Ankle Sprains
Dr. Bryan C. Swift is a podiatrist with the Orthopedic Center of Florida in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. "An x-ray of the foot and ankle can determine the severity of the injury (ankle sprains) and rule out a fracture. Sometimes an MRI is required for higher grade ankle sprains to determine if cartilage, ligaments or tendons are damaged," says Swift. Grade 1 is a mild injury and may require an ankle brace or air cast. This injury may require R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation), early physical therapy, and two to three weeks healing time.
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Grades 2 and 3 are partial to severe tearing or rupture of multiple ligaments that include swelling and bruising on the injured area. This level of injury may require a boot or splint, R.I.C.E., physical therapy when tolerable, four to 12 weeks healing time, and possibly arthroscopic surgery if the pain persists more than two to six months.
Source: News-Press via SWFL Parent & Child magazine [8/16/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
MI Podiatrist Provides Tips for Buying Back-to-School Shoes
Do they glow in the dark? Would a princess wear them? When shopping for back-to-school shoes, these are the factors that weigh in with children. “However, while it’s important for them to have a shoe that they like and that they feel good in, there needs to be a compromise for support,” says Dr. Jodie Sengstock of West Bloomfield Township, past president of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association.
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“Children spend a lot of time at school and they need a shoe that is comfortable all day — while they’re sitting in a classroom, but also when they’re outside for recess,” she says. Oh, and forget the old saying the longer you wear the shoes the better they’ll feel? It’s a myth. “If it’s not comfortable when you leave the store, it’s not going to be comfortable later,” Sengstock says.
Source: Gina Joseph, Macomb Daily [8/18/16]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Global Onychomycosis Market Estimated to Account for 3 Billion Dollars
Persistence Market Research (PMR) delivers key insights on the global dermatophytic onychomycosis therapeutics market in its latest report titled “Global Market Study on Dermatophytic Onychomycosis Therapeutics (DOT): North America Expected to Account for Maximum Market Share by 2021”. Market growth is primarily driven by factors such as increase in the prevalence of fungal toenail infections in the U.S. and Canada, and rising per capita healthcare expenditure across the globe.
Easy application of nail paints is also expected to drive demand for dermatophytic onychomycosis drugs. However, adverse effects associated with anti-fungal drugs and lack of awareness about dermatophytic onychomycosis in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America are expected to impede growth of the global dermatophytic onychomycosis therapeutics market.
Source: MedGadget [8/18/16]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| ACA UPDATE | |
Aetna Deals Blow to ACA Exchanges with Mass Retreat
Aetna will drastically cut back its 2017 participation on the individual markets, the for-profit insurer said Monday evening, just months after expressing optimism in the future of the Affordable Care Act's exchanges.
Aetna's about-face builds on its pessimistic second-quarter earnings as well as the actions of two other large publicly traded insurers. UnitedHealth Group and Humana similarly decided to scale back their ACA plans after suffering larger-than-expected losses.
Source: Bob Herman, Modern Healthcare [8/16/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
8 Patient Collection Mistakes to Avoid - Part 3
Medical practices are caught in the crosshairs when it comes to collecting patient co-pays and deductibles. On one hand, they are obligated by their contracts with payers to collect patient cost-sharing amounts; on the other hand, patients are being faced with unprecedented medical bills. If you are caught in this collection free-for-all, here are the eight worst things you can do.
3. "Well to me the worst thing is to say 'Oh don't worry about it, we'll send you a bill after your insurance pays.' I think the patient has a right to know what to expect, and if they are not expecting to pay the full freight at the office visit, they may be really shocked." - Mary Pat Whaley, consultant, Manage My Practice
Source: Erica Sprey, Physicians Practice [7/25/16]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Routine Nail Care Coding
If a patient has neuropathy from chemotherapy, but is not a diabetic and does not meet class findings (Q7, Q8 or Q9), is the patient covered under Medicare for routine nail care? I looked in the routine foot care LCD, but the language is unclear.
Susan Yu, DPM, Urbana, OH
Response: The Ohio LCD says the patient must have class findings to be covered for routine foot care. However, directly under that it says, "Benefits for routine foot care are also available for patients with peripheral neuropathy involving the feet, but without the vascular impairment outlined in Class B findings. The neuropathy should be of such severity that care by a non-professional person would put the patient at risk. If the patient has evidence of neuropathy but no vascular impairment, the use of CLASS FINDINGS MODIFIERS IS NOT NECESSARY. This condition would be represented by the ICD-10-CM codes in the 3rd table of “ICD-10 Codes that Support Medical Necessity” listed below.”
In the codes that are listed below, one of the options is G62.0, drug-induced polyneuropathy, which is what I consider the appropriate code for neuropathy from chemotherapy. This tells me that the patient you are asking about should be covered for routine foot care with a qualifying diagnosis of G62.0 even in the absence of class findings. I suggest you document the nature of their neuropathy and that having this done by someone other than a podiatrist would place this patient at risk.
Finally, be aware that G62.0 has the instruction to "Use additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)”. You should include that if you know the drug.
Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, Springfield, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Eric Lullove, DPM
With all due respect, I have to disagree with Ms. Thompson that the “9%” reduction in reimbursement under MACRA is recoupable. When the policy is fully implemented, as it has already begun, physicians are already targeted based on their utilization cost and outcome generated by the eQCMs and under MIPS.
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CMS Budget Neutral Program |
Beginning THIS year, CMS and HHS have begun tying and targeting 30% of all reimbursement to quality initiatives. This includes PQRS. By 2018, the number will be 50%. By 2021, 90%. It is not a matter of whether as a provider you WANT to participate by reporting quality measures, it is a question of whether or not...
Editor's note: Dr. Lullove'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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What the fashionable sprinter wears? (photo: Riccardo Nieddu) |
Source: Alejandra Simonetta via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Expanding Long Island based, well rounded group practice seeks 2017 third and fourth year graduating residents or fellows to join our state-of-the-art practices. Our practices are affiliated with multiple hospital systems, surgical and wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Caring, ethical, board qualified/certified candidates with surgical training and leadership qualities who are willing to live/relocate to the Long Island, NY metro area. Email CV to: Drbrook@countryfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE- BROOKLYN, NY
Excellent, growing podiatry practice is seeking a full time podiatrist to add to our current 2 podiatrists. Excellent compensation for qualified candidates. Please send resume to Metropolitanfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Immediate Full-time Opening for Podiatrist in Frederick, Maryland. Great opportunity to join state of the art group practice. Generous salary and benefits package with productivity bonus. Partnership opportunities available. Please email your CV to mynewposition75@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE- FULL TIME/ PART TIME IN MISSOURI, COLORADO, AND OKLAHOMA
Opportunities are available to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma. High earning potential with superior benefits with Preferred Podiatry Group, P.C. for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@ppgpc.com for additional information.
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
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 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Ready for a change? We have an immediate, full-time opening in our fast-paced, technologically driven, Sports Medicine Practice. If you’re looking for a collaborative team environment, free of politics, with an emphasis on work-life balance then we want to hear from you. Partnership track considered. No travel. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical and surgical background. Generous salary and benefits. Applications accepted online at www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA
Seeking associate with partnership availability. Consider this position if you want to be financially independent after only several years. The practice will supply enough patients to satisfy board certification very quickly. As a partner you can be compensated up to 7 figures or more as a dedicated partner. Don’t pass up the opportunity to join a very progressive practice, great opportunity in all ways. No disappointments, one of the best practices in California. All paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Please e-mail CV and short biography to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary and next exam is December 2016. Exam application must be submitted 90 days prior to exam date. Starting Compensation package $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DURANGO, CO/FOUR-CORNERS AREA
Busy and growing practice in the 4-corners area looking for high-energy doctor seeking full-time employment. Competitive compensation. Ownership opportunity. Buy-in to surgery center and/or physician owned hospital possible. Board eligible/certified necessary. Competent in all areas of podiatric care. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.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 – 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 POSITION – NY
Seeking motivated PMS-36 trained podiatric surgeon for full-time associateship in group with offices in Manhattan, Queens, LI, and and the Bronx. Offering competitive salary with room for growth. Surgical-based practice - special emphasis on trauma, reconstruction, rearfoot and ankle surgery. Please email resume to: nypodrecruit@gmail.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 – 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 to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – NEW YORK STATE
Approx 2 hours north of NYC/30 miles south of Albany. Well established 30 year+ podiatry practice. Doctor retiring. Includes all equipment. Owner will stay for easy transition. Grossing 450K+ Consistently with low overhead. The practice primarily routine and diabetic foot care. Income less than 5% surgical. Great price possible owner financing with good FICO score. Must have NYS License. Looking for quick sale. contact: footdoctor2015@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
25+ year well established practice for immediate sale. Turnkey operation with three well equipped patient rooms. Net collections 200k part time with pronounced full-time potential. Ideal for motivated physician. Significant growth potential, excellent referral base. Updated office with existing lease and extension options. Located next to existing Family and Physical Therapy practices. Equipment and chairs negotiable. Serious inquiries please reply to jrobinson165@comcast.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OHIO MIDEASTERN
for a graduating resident or a seasoned podiatrist. Retiring after 45 years and practice is very active in all areas of Podiatry. Visit www.drcharlesyarnevich.com to view office. Office building and staff.(willing to stay). Also, willing to sale medical building. Practice grossing over 350,000. Close to all hospitals and less than a mile to the Football Hall of Fame soon to be a sports village complex looking for a podiatrist. Call 330-4546082 or email Drcharlesyarnevich@gmail.com
PODIATRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
2-Midmark 647 Powder podiatry chair $4,250, 2-PDM chair $1000, 5-Midmark 417 $3000, 1-ultrasound $6000, 1-Mini C-arm $15,000, 2-X-cell x-ray $4000 OBO, 1-All Pro imaging scanner, 4- Exam room cabinets, 1-Ritter M9 Ultra autoclave $2500, 1-Sani Grinder $400, 4-Portable office desks, 8-Waiting room chairs, 1-Waiting room table, 5-Patient room chairs, 5-Ritter chairs, 1-Centrafuse Life Line Medical Life Spin 6T, 1-Sonoace Pico ultrasound with Sony printer (1yr old) $13,000 OBO. Contact docbernz@aol.com
OFFICE EQUIPMENT-SUPPLIES FOR SALE
Everything you need to open new office - all in great condition. Includes Midmark chairs 114 (2), 117 (1), 111 (2), Ritter M9 Ultraclave, all hand instruments, Mettler ultrasound units (4), X-Cell SXR x-ray unit, all supplies, pharmaceuticals, stainless steel tables, Mayo stand, much more. The most economical way to open new or satellite office. Complete list upon request. Available October 15. Located in Tennessee drjimbob@comcast.net
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
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