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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,459 Subscribers Daily
August 31, 2020 #6,756  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
MD Podiatrist Discusses Recovery Sandals
You might be wondering after buying a nice pair of running shoes, are recovery sandals another must-purchase for runners? “Recovery sandals are definitely much better than slipping into your run-of-the-mill flip-flop,” says Priya Parthasarathy, DPM a member podiatrist and spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association. “They usually provide more cushion and support than a regular sandal.”
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There is some research, often put out by shoe brands, that shows that recovery sandals reduce some pressure and demand on feet and joints after exercise. There are other ways to help your feet recover after a long run or race. “Stretch or foam roll so you are ready for your next run,” says Dr. Parthasarathy.
Source: Malissa Rosenburg, Podium Runner [8/28/20]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
CVRMC Welcomes AZ Podiatrist
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (CVRMC) welcomes Patrick Law, DPM - podiatrist, to the community. Dr. Law graduated with his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, IL. and received his training in foot and ankle surgery at the Veteran’s Hospital in Tucson, AZ.
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Dr. Law is a native of Arizona and is happy to be practicing in his home state and serving the people of Cobre Valley. He has always wanted to live in a small town and feels honored to provide his medical expertise with our community.
Source: Arizona Silver Belt [8/28/20]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
SC Podiatrist Challenges Decision Not to Renew Hospital's President
Some community members, including doctors, want to know why the Regional Medical Center’s trustees did not renew the contract of the hospital’s president and chief executive officer. "It is the concern of the general public whether the RMC Board of Trustees is responsible, equitable and researched in its decision-making," Orangeburg podiatrist Kevin Ray, DPM wrote in an Aug. 19 letter to the RMC board chairman.
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"The county councils of Orangeburg and Calhoun are tasked with overseeing the BOT and the citizens of these counties are charged with holding the BOT and county councils accountable for the health and wealth of our primary provider of health care, Regional Medical Center,” the letter said. Dr. Ray says he’s seeking transparency from the board on behalf of the concerned citizens of Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Bamberg counties
Source: Genen Zaleski, The Times and Democrat [8/25/20]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times 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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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Considerations for Integrating Medical Transcriptions into Your Practice - Part 2
If you too are looking at leveraging transcription to streamline the operations of your practice, here are a few crucial considerations that will help you make an informed decision:
2) Take Legal and Regulatory Considerations into Account - Another important consideration for integrating medical transcription within your practice is ensuring that the provider knows the importance of maintaining compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This ensures that all security protocols and policies are in place during each phase of transcription. While using a combination of sophisticated software, innovative products, and experienced personnel, a HIPAA-compliant transcription service provider can furnish robust security to Protected Health Information (PHI) for the practice. This eventually affords administrators the ability to focus on their core activities.
Source" Ben Walker, adapted from Physicians Practice [8/12/20]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Nursing Home Billing
I’ve just recently started seeing a few nursing home patients and I’m new to the billing side of things. I recently billed an E/M 99304 and CPT 11721 (with a Q8 modifier) for nail debridement in a new patient. I was notified the E/M 99304 wasn’t allowed, citing contractual obligation -97 (“the benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated”). Am I doing something wrong?
D.S., Claremont, CA
Response: Most likely it is the way you are billing and are missing modifiers. That is why the CPT 11721 was lumped into the E/M 99304.
I would bill it the following way (with the appropriate diagnoses attached)
E/M 99304 -25
CPT 11721 -Q8,-59
Alan Bass, DPM, CPC, Manalapan, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Alan Sherman, DPM
There is no question that live conferences are going to be very hard to find for the rest of 2020 and, most likely, before next summer; and that most, if not all, CME will have to be done online. All podiatrists should lobby their state boards and associations to allow all their CME to be earned online sooner rather than later. We at PRESENT just ran an experimental scaled down “safe meeting” in NJ, this year’s Superbones Superwounds East 2020, and it was attended by 85 (down from 400 in 2019) and almost all attendees told us on the exit survey that they felt safe and would attend another such meeting if we ran one.
But we’ve decided to run all our fall meetings, the ResEdSummit, Superbones West and Desert Foot as live streaming events. Why? Because...
Editor's note: Dr. Sherman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Dock Dockery, DPM
After running several 3-day full length continuing medical education webinars this year with the International Foot & Ankle Foundation, I can’t tell you how many podiatrists recently have whined about the fact that they have to sit through hours of virtual lectures, or how hard it is if they still have patients to see, or that it is difficult to get up early or stay up late (due to time zone differences), or why can’t they just pay and get the CME hours without having to attend the sessions.
I realize that virtual medical meetings are different from the live ones that we’ve always known. I also know that many doctors sign up for the educational meetings and then spend most of their time in the exhibit hall, out in the corridors visiting with friends, or by the pool or beach, or even in the meeting facility restaurants and bars (and they still get their CME hours). So, it is difficult for meeting planners, like me, to make everyone happy, or satisfy all requests for certain time zones or even to just let everyone pick and choose the topic, time, and lack of monitoring that they want.
For now, I recommend picking the online meeting that you want, schedule the appropriate time out from the office or family, attend the virtual meeting, and try to learn something new. Hopefully, next year, it will be back to more normal and you can attend live meetings again.
Dock Dockery, DPM, Seattle, WA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH
Dr. Stephen Epstein has a good idea... why not allow the taped version of a conference to be accessed online anytime for CME credits?
For us who sleep eat and breathe podiatry, we need afterhours and weekend access.
Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM ARTICLES) | |
From: Jim Collins
I just read the August 2020 Podiatry Management article written by Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman. I'm writing to kindly request supporting documentation for statements on the second page. The bottom portion of the first and second column suggests that devices need to be designated the status of medical device by the FDA, that they must have a HCPCS code with payment rates assigned, and that they must be validated by randomized controlled trials. I have not seen any of these standards shared by anybody else and I have not seen them in any of the written guidance issued by CMS, the AMA, or the MACs.
The definitions of the codes specifically list weight and blood pressure as examples of physiologic data. Weight scales and blood pressure cuffs are the predominant way to measure these physiologic parameters. These pieces of equipment have not been designed as medical devices by the FDA, there are no associated HCPCS codes, they do not have designated reimbursement amounts, and there are no randomized controlled trials focused on these two pieces of equipment.
Jim Collins, Saratoga Springs, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear while playing the organ? |
Source: Carolin Holzhuber via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHEAST PENNNSYLVANIA
We are a 3-doctor podiatry practice in NEPA treating patients in a single office location. Our doctors have privileges at all area hospital systems, surgery centers and wound care center. We are looking for a full-time motivated and caring doctor with a Pennsylvania license to join our state-of-the-art practice. Competitive wages. Paid health insurance (including vision & dental), and malpractice insurance. Great prospect for experienced doctors as well as new associates. High level of surgical skills will be given priority of consideration. If interested, please submit your CV to lim.poconofoot@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - UPSTATE, CENTRAL, and WESTERN NY, RI, MN, and MA
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Homes in Upstate, Central, and Western New York/Buffalo area, Rhode Island, Minnesota, and Massachusetts. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Established multispecialty private practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Expertise in complex and chronic wounds is needed but residency or wound care certification not required. Full-time and well compensated based on a private practice productivity model with salary and benefits guaranteed. Our experienced team provides beautiful, fully equipped offices with on-site ASCs. We provide trained office staff, marketing and expert revenue cycle management, ensuring doctors can focus on patient care. Excellent opportunity to build a great wound care and podiatry practice as part of a reputable and established company. TWCCJobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL FLORIDA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based foot, ankle, and lower leg care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout Central Florida. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Immediate position available for hard-working, motivated individual in a well-established practice. Equal mix of primary care and surgery. Excellent opportunity to get on all insurance panels. Board qualified/Certified with ABPS preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please email CV and letter of interest to recruiting@feetareneat.com.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST- NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in North Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
P/T to full time position in a progressive practice. Looking for ethical, motivated DPM. Owner no longer does surgery, so all cases will be done by the person filling this position. Office has EMR, digital X-Ray, EPAT and 3D orthotic scanning. Located in an upscale area. Salary plus P/T malpractice included. Great opportunity to practice in a warm environment with great earning potential as well as full time potential. Email your CV to podresume6@gmail.com
PODIATRY POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTHWEST PA
Well over six figure salary, company car, bonuses. NW PA. Hiring both surgical and non-surgical podiatrists. Email interest and CV to Penndoc@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION- PHOENIX, AZ
Well established and growing podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for an associate. Must have completed a 3 year surgical residency, have Board Qualification, AZ License and bilingual Spanish is a +. We have several office locations in the Greater Phoenix area ready for someone to make the most of. We have a good balance of office and surgical practice. Base pay with bonus package, with other benefits included. Looking to fill immediately. Immediate opening must have a current AZ License. Please submit resumes to: podiatryaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate positions available for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy, established offices in Southern Kentucky. Wide range of services to be offered with ancillary services onsite. Generous salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV and cover letter to: Kyfootdr@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Well-established practice looking to hire an associate for a part time/full time position. Must be surgically trained, willing to work hard, and grow the practice. Highly competitive salary. Modern office with the latest and most advanced equipment. Partnership potential. Please send CV to: Drsteinberg@florhamparkpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH FLORIDA
High volume, progressive full scope practice with multiple-locations throughout South Florida seeks compassionate, motivated ABFAS BQ/BC Associate. Competitive salary and benefits with in-house MRI, CT, Vascular Services, Pathology, Pharmacy, DME, residency involvement, accomplished mentors, and more. Excellent opportunity for surgical volume and diversity to accelerate board certification. Send CV to kkinmon@certifiedfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Our podiatry group is a well-established, busy practice in Orange County, CA, with 2 office locations to serve our patients. Associate positions available for immediate consideration with potential for partnership. Offering competitive compensation. Must have completed 3-year surgical residency and board qualification or certification. Email CV and bio to asbpodiatry@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON STATE
Looking for a motivated, surgically trained new graduate/experienced practitioner to join our team of two podiatrists as associate leading to partner. Diverse practice including two locations in beautiful Kitsap/Olympic peninsula with multi-disciplinary ASC and new regional hospital. contact hr@kitsappodiatry.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN
With multiple satellite offices - Fast growing area with huge potential- good mix of medical and surgical cases — practice grossing 350 K. — Motivated seller moving out of area - Please respond to cnsky42@speednetllc.com or cvoix20@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE, MOTIVATED SELLER - LOS ANGELES AREA, ENCINO
Thirty four year old practice, turn-key. General podiatry and sports medicine. It’s a great opportunity. Will stay a while to introduce you to the patients and give you my pearls of wisdom. Serious inquiries only please. Drfeet@roadrunner.com 818-798-8733.
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