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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,473 Subscribers Daily
September 10, 2016 #5,749  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 |
Congratulations to Dr. Jim Shipley of Mt. Airy, NC winner of last week's prize, a Macy's gift card (Value $100). 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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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 1 | |
NYCPM Class of 2020 Students Receive White Coats
The NYCPM Class of 2020 has been oriented, celebrated, and made to feel at home, but last night, class members received the first real symbol of their entry into medical education: their white coats. At the White Coat Ceremony, held September 6 at the New York Academy of Medicine, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean Michael J. Trepal, DPM made a few opening remarks and introduced Joseph Cataldo (2018), President of the Student Council. Cataldo described to the first-year students the impact of a white coat on a patient. “A patient sees a healer and a helper; a patient sees someone compassionate and understanding; a patient sees someone who can listen.”
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NYCPM Class of 2020 at White Coat Ceremony |
Remarks of the keynote speaker, R. Daniel Davis, DPM, President of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), went directly to the crux of the matter: “To the public, the wearer of the white coat is someone who practices medicine.” At the end of Dr. Davis’ remarks, he received a crystal apple with thanks from NYCPM. After the speeches, one by one, the 86 members of the Class of 2020 received and donned their white coats in front of families and friends, and took the Hippocratic Oath.
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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 2 | |
WesternU Professor Serves as President of CPMA
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine Assistant Professor Rebecca Moellmer, DPM, is serving as the 2016-17 president of the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA).
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Dr. Rebecca Moellmer talks with a patient and observes second-year resident Dr. Jeffrey Demian, as he evaluates a patient. (photo: Jeff Malet, WesternU) |
“Dr. Moellmer’s service will allow her to grow in leadership, and this will allow her to be an example for our students, to inform and inspire them to be future leaders,” said College of Podiatric Medicine Dean Lawrence Harkless, DPM. “This will allow us to be on the forefront of development and implementation of appropriate changes within our profession.”
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRy IN THE NEWS | |
The Duchess of Cornwall Meets With Podiatrists and Patients
The day of meetings followed a busy day yesterday for Camilla (the Duchess of Cornwall) who enjoyed a rare night out with her son Tom Parker Bowles and husband Charles. She started her day at a visit to the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine in central London where she met with podiatrists and patients.
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Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall |
Dressed in a chic blue dress emblazoned with yellow flowers, the Duchess, who is Patron of the College of Podiatry, was treated to a guided tour of the hospital. During her day out, she met with Dr. Tariq Khan, who examined a young patient alongside the royal, as well as showing her the benefits of therapeutic insoles.
Source: Rebecca English and Bianca London, Daily Mail [9/8/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
FL Podiatrist Apppointed as Health Officer for Charlotte County
The Florida Department of Health has announced Dr. Frank Lepore as the new health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County. An accomplished podiatric surgeon, Dr. Lepore joins the department after 14 years at his private practice in Middle Village, New York.
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Dr. Frank Lapore |
“Dr. Lapore is a distinguished medical professional and we are pleased to have him as the health officer for Charlotte County,” said Paul Myers, Acting Deputy Secretary for County Health Systems. “His extensive medical, academic, and healthcare administration experience makes him a tremendous asset to the department and the people of Charlotte County.”
Source: floridahealth.gov [9/8/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Town Wants to Build Garage on PA Podiatrist's Property
A multi-level parking garage with 328 spaces is being proposed at West Liberty and Potomac avenues in Dormont. The garage would displace some local businesses, John Snyder, a podiatrist who owns the property, told the council Tuesday.
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Dr. John Snyder |
Construction is expected to take at least a year.
Source: Linda Wilson Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [9/9/16]
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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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| MACRA UPDATE | |
CMS Will Give Providers Flexibility on MACRA Requirements
The CMS on Thursday announced it will allow providers to choose the level and pace at which they comply with the new payment reform model aimed at emphasizing quality patient care over volume. Next year, eligible physicians and other clinicians will be given four options to comply with new payment schemes such as the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) or an alternative payment model such as accountable care organizations.
In the first option offered Thursday, any data reported will allow providers to avoid a negative payment adjustment. The goal is to ease providers into broader participation in the following two years. The second option allows providers to submit data for a reduced number of days. This means their first performance period could begin later than Jan. 1 and that practice could still qualify for a small payment if it submits data on how the practice is using technology and how it's improving. The third option is for practices that are ready to go in 2017. The final option is to participate in an advanced alternative payment model such as a Medicare Shared Savings ACO.
Source: Virgil Dickson, Modern Healthcare [9/8/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
7 Reasons Why Physicians Work Locum Tenens - Part 3
Most physicians have heard of locum tenens and many have worked alongside locums doctors in a hospital or clinic. However, the majority of doctors are unaware of the benefits of locums or even how these temporary assignments really work.
The reasons physicians do locums vary but here are seven primary motives for working locum tenens:
3. More time for family — Full-time locums work when they choose to work. If they want to take an extended break for a long family vacation, they can do it. Many doctors say that locums also allows them to be more present at home because they're not worrying about paperwork, staffing decisions, or department meetings.
Source: Bill Heller, Physicians Practice [9/4/16]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Physical Therapy Billing
We have a physical therapist on staff. What is the proper channel to bill physical therapy services? Do we use the NPI of the actual physical therapist administering the service? Or, do we use the NPI of the DPM? Should we use the physical therapist's NPI as rendering, and DPM as supervising? Does anyone have recent experience with the utilization of actual physical therapy services within their DPM practice?
Melissa Robitaille, DPM, Richmond Hill, GA
Response: We have performed PT/OT billing for over 20 years, though not as part of a podiatry practice. The physical therapist should be enrolled under your group and the billing go out with the PT as the rendering provider (with the physical therapist's NPI, of course) and the DPM as the referring provider. Be sure whoever does your billing is aware of the required modifiers, particularly for Medicare. All other aspects pertain, of course - medical record documentation, Rxs, etc.
Richard Papperman, MBA, CHBME; President, Cape Medical Billing, Cape May Court House, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Individual Focused Meetings With Staff
From: Hal Ornstein, DPM
It is so easy to forget what keeps our office ticking. Being caught up in all the craziness of running a podiatry practice, it is quite easy to forget that our most valuable asset is our staff. Recently, I began to realize how complacent I had become in this arena. So I immediately shifted gears and set up a forty-five minute meeting with each staff member. With pen in hand, I took notes to show that I was not just listening, but that I really heard their thoughts. The idea was to get their assessment and ideas for improvement in all aspects of our practice. The meetings were done outside the office. By opening my mind and ears to them, I learned an amazing amount of useful material to improve the office on all levels, as well as learning a few things about myself.
What differentiated these meetings from all the past meetings with staff was that there was focus and a significant amount of time spent with each staff member; questions were being asked, and these meetings were done outside the office in a neutral environment. Their input was sought on specific topics such as patient satisfaction, treatment protocols, and outcomes, reducing overhead, internal external and internal marketing, ways to help their productivity and growth in the office; and very importantly, how I could be a better doctor and boss.
The real work begins after the meeting when it is imperative to take action on some of the great ideas brought forth in the areas of the practice that clearly need improvement. Through the process of these focused meetings with our staff, I learned more ways to improve our office on many levels more than any other process in my 26 years of private practice.
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Result of a kick to the face? (photo: Charlotte Visser) |
Source: Liesel Swart via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Email inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR DPM - WASHINGTON DC
Established practice in Northwest DC in search of associate with potential for long term. Active DC License required. All facets of podiatry including office, ER, surgery center, hospital surgery, and nursing homes. We are in three offices in the DC area. Applicants should be PSR-24/36. Competitive salary. Significant patient flow. EMR. Laser. Opportunity to get cases for boards. Office / Hospital based practice. Must be board qualified. Come grow with us. Send CV and references to DCMDfootdoc@aol.com
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 - NEW JERSEY
Doctor needed in south Jersey for expanding practice. Multidisciplinary setting. Six figures. No weekends. Must be both conservative and surgically capable. ABFAS certified/qualified. jennberlin1@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.
IMMEDIATE FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY IN CHICAGO
Office hours and house calls. Partnership track for right candidate. Financial arrangements to be discussed. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (NORTH HAVEN AND FAIRFIELD)
Well-established and progressive offices, including EMR, digital x-ray, vascular and NCV studies, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapy. You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: Dr.Kassaris@yahoo.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 Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.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 – NORTH CAROLINA
New associate position available that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. EHR, arterial vascular testing, and ESWT in the office. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hard-working, and committed to quality and patient care. We are offering a competitive compensation package and a wide range of benefits. All interested candidates should send a CV to MFAS828@aol.com
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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
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