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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,495 Subscribers Daily
September 21, 2018 #6,269  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. Thurman Lanier of Fond du Lac, WI, winner of last week's prize of 2 night's stay with breakfast at the Hyatt Regency by Mall of America. 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 2019 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 IN THE NEWS | |
Team-Based Approach Prevents Clinician Burnout: MN Podiatrist
Clinician burnout has been an issue for years, and is a complex, systemic problem. Evidence tells us that it decreases the quality of care and damages the patient experience. Fixing it will take more than just improving the electronic health record (EHR). Mankato Clinic (Mankato, Minnesota, U.S.A.) addressed this problem with a new approach to care. The organization recognized that the requirements placed on clinicians have increased, and it implemented team-based care to spread the workload and ease frustration.
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A recent case study shares Mankato Clinic's journey with team-based care. Here are some of the lessons learned from undertaking this organizational shift: Build from the ground up. “We've learned that a team-based approach has to come from the ground up,” Chief Medical Officer Andrew Lundquist, DPM said. “You have to look at processes, workflows, and interactions for everyone – from schedulers, to nurses, to physicians, to patient services – everyone has to work in a little different way.”
Source: Jen Bolduc, Modern Healthcare [9/18/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND BIOMECHANICS | |
OH Podiatrist Comments on Orthotics and Heel Pain Study
A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine took a look at treatments for a common heel pain called plantar fasciitis. The study found that stretching is often the most effective way to reduce plantar faciitis pain. "It's all about stretching, releasing the tension on your calf and the plantar facia," said Darren Di Iulio, DPM, podiatrist at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
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In the study, researchers discovered in the study that the orthotics work best combined with other treatments such as physical therapy, which teaches you how to stretch. "The second thing that the study showed is that not every patient needs a custom, super-expensive rolls-royce orthotic," Dr. Di Iulio said. "Most can use an over-the-counter orthotic that will help them just as much as the custom orthotic."
Source: Liz Bonis, WKRC [9/18/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
New Bridge Medical Center Welcomes NJ Podiatrist
New Bridge Medical Center (NBMC) has welcomed several new physicians from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School to their Ambulatory Care Center. Among this is Zachary Criswell, DPM, a fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Criswell received his DPM degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He then went on to complete his residency in podiatric surgery at University Hospital in Newark, NJ.
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Next, he completed a one-year surgical fellowship through the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Santa Cruz, California, with emphasis on lower extremity sports medicine and arthroscopy. He is board qualified through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Source: Paramus Post [9/18/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
NY Podiatrist Provides Shoe-Buying Advice
“Not every shoe within a brand is going to be right for you,” says Lori Weisenfeld, DPM, a sports podiatrist. “Generally, people with a flat foot need a supportive shoe and less cushioning,” she said. “If somebody has a very high-arched foot, they tend to need more cushioning.”
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If you want shoes for foot pain that will keep you comfortable while walking around town, running errands, or doing jobs that require you to be on your feet, avoid overly flat shoes. “For spending a lot of time on your feet you want it to have a little bit of heel rise, or you can add a heel lift into a very flat shoe,” Weisenfeld says. If you need more arch support, a well-made insole, even if it’s inside an inexpensive shoe, can go a long way.
Source: Shape [9/18/18]
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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 | |
Get Your Website to the Top of Google Rankings — and Stay There - Part 5
5. Include the right keywords
Once you have identified the suitable keywords, it is important to incorporate them effectively into your marketing strategy. Every webpage and blog post should include those keywords in your content so search engines can find your practice. Hashtagging those keywords in social media posts can also improve your findability on those platforms, increase your audience, and cement your status as a leading medical expert. As an added bonus, public social media accounts can also find their way into Google search results.
Source: Alex Mangrolia, Physicians Practice [8/17/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Nail Debridement Codes
This is what we tried to bill to Medicare, but G0127 didn’t get paid. May I ask what is the correct way to bill this?
Line 1 – 11720 with modifier 59 and Q8
Line 2 – G0127 with modifier 51
Kiss Woo, Dr Wendy Wu’s staff, Monterey Park, CA
Response: It is appropriate to bill these two codes together, however, NEVER use the 51 modifier for anything when billing Medicare; that alone will get your claimed kicked out. Subsequent claims will automatically be reduced in fee.
When billing this combo of codes, CPT 11720 is appended with the 59 modifier not HCPCS G0127. If the patient qualifies for the Q8 modifier, it should be appended to both codes.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Podiatry Outpatient Infection Guides from the Joint Commission and the CDC
From: Kevin McDonald, DPM
Podiatrists should do as much as possible to prevent the spread of infections in their offices.
The Centers for Disease Control and the Joint Commission have recently completed guidelines and a manual to prevent the spread of infection in outpatient podiatry settings. This Manual and Pocket Guide represent the most current and evidence-based knowledge and procedures in infection control for podiatry offices. Every practicing podiatrist should consider this information vital and applicable.
The Guide to Infection Prevention in Outpatient Podiatry Settings and companion pocket guide are available on the CDC and Joint Commission websites: CDC webpage , Joint Commission webpage.
Kevin McDonald, DPM, Concord, NC
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Diabetic Limb Salvage Fellowship
Two positions for a 12-month Diabetic Limb Salvage fellowship beginning July 1, 2019. Candidates must complete a podiatry residency by June 30, 2019 and be eligible for a Texas Podiatric Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex, high-risk diabetic patients at risk for limb loss. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and three (3) letters of recommendation to Tomeka.bennett@utsouthwestern.edu UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM ARTICLES) | |
From: Gary S Smith, DPM
Student recruitment is becoming a problem in all medical schools. Schools and even the medical professions as a whole are being forced to compete for students. Over the last few years, the medical profession in general has made it easier to practice in several ways like loosening restrictions on board certification and training. They have made it easier to see more patients for less money by giving PAs more privileges. At the same time, podiatry has made board certification, state licensure, and hospital privileges more difficult. Our profession, in the name of parity, has hurled towards disparity.
My son is applying to medical school right now. I would love to have him take over my practice someday, but I think it's silly to do a three-year residency to become a podiatrist with such a limited license. It just doesn't make sense financially. The same three years would allow you to be a general, orthopedic, or OBGYN surgeon. After our 7 years of medical school and residency, we have PAs with two years of medical training look down their noses at us. Podiatry was much more marketable when graduates could choose to be a podiatrist or a podiatric surgeon. There was a time when people going to podiatry school wanted to be a podiatrist and chose this profession for what it once was. The three-year mandatory residency has killed our profession.
Gary S Smith, DPM, Bradford, PA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Perfect for the lady in red! |
Source: Couple of via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MASSACHUSETTS
We are a well-established, very busy, hospital-based multi-doc practice located just north of Boston, seeking full-time DPM. Must be Board Qualified/Certified. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. We are well integrated within the medical community and active in both hospital out-patient and in-patient care. Competitive compensation and benefit package. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/QUEENS
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset, Huntington and Queens. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest Apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Excellent opportunity to start your career in a fresh practice! Seeking an associate to join, grow, and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Looking for a motivated individual to contribute to our growth through all aspects of podiatry. Please send CV to: docryanlee@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
www.martinfootandankle.com is looking for an associate interested in future partnership with our successful team. Fellowship training preferred. ASC investment opportunities available. Practice facilities include: five office locations, four physical therapy gyms and two shoe stores. Competitive compensation and benefits. Please send letter of interest and CV to: hr@martinfootandankle.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ANNAPOLIS, MD
www.podiatrygroup.us seeks FT DPM to join our successful team. Latest technology, in office ASC, excellent support staff, marketing and protocols to help achieve your financial success. Candidate must possess surgical training, positive personality and great work ethic. Send cover letter/CV and referrals to mokane@podiatrygroup.us
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
Well-established, successful podiatry practice seeking dedicated, hardworking and motivated physician to join as an associate. Excellent referral and patient base. Special emphasis on at risk population. No nursing homes or house calls. Compensation by salary and bonus. Malpractice, health/dental and retirement benefits included. Email CV to sharikaminsky@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BALTIMORE, MD
MedStar Health is seeking a podiatric surgeon for full time employment Baltimore, Maryland. This position would be based at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital with a focus on limb salvage and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Preferred candidate would have 3 years post residency work experience, be fellowship trained and ABFAS board qualified for foot and RRA. The physician would join a growing multidisciplinary team in a hospital based surgical practice and would have the opportunity to work with and teach residents and students. Please send letter of intent and CV to john.steinberg@medstar.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS –BRONX, NY
Immediate F/T, P/T openings, looking for committed and motivated professionals with great bed side manners to work in NH, house calls, and office. Competitive salary, call 718-548-1102.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Established practice looking for a full-time podiatrist for our three Maryland locations. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol based office. Please send C/V to footdocs17@gmail.com
TEAM PHYSICIAN– SOUTH CAROLINA
Physicians Footcare, SC largest provider of podiatric services, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary and next exam is December 2018. Exam application must be submitted 90 days prior to exam date. If you are ready to live, work, and play comfortably; send letter of interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
4 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE – TEXAS
Amazing, multi-location group practice, seeking personable, enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled podiatric physicians with deep interest in these niche areas: Podopediatrics, Biomechanics, Diabetes & Wound Care, and Rear foot & Ankle Surgery. Expanding office locations. Wonderful opportunity to join one of the best! Contact Marketing@NevilleFeet.com
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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 18,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1- PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ORANGE COUNTY NEW YORK
ACQUIRE MY PRACTICE AS I RETIRE. Well-established solo practice of 37 years in my hometown. Working 4 full days a week as I continue to provide my patients with the compassionate, conservative foot care they are accustomed to. Full surgical privileges available, with heavy emphasis on biomechanics, patient education, and IMEs. I am looking for a motivated young practitioner who understands the importance of being a podiatrist, not just a surgeon. I see working patients at 5:30 am, emergencies within 24 hours and am still going strong, but want to slow down. Send resume to mlwodka@hotmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE/ PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
MOTIVATED SELLER - A well established, successful solo practice in a prestigious medical center. Office suite recently built. All aspects of podiatric medical care for adults and children. Excellent opportunity for referrals and continued practice expansion. Doctor willing to stay and help with transition. Call 602-740-1686 for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW YORK (BROOME COUNTY, NEAR BINGHAMTON)
RARE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY: Well established, 38 year old practice. Patient pays for their services. I practice, “Fee-For-Service”/No Insurance. My average work week is 2.5 days. Last 3 years (2015-2017) average gross=$625K and average net=$250K. Practice emphasis is biomechanics, using Video (Dartfish) & F-Scan In-Shoe Pressure Mapping Analysis, as well as PinPointe™ foot laser for onychomycosis. Surgical pathology available. Quality and modern 2500 square foot office and equipment. I am ready to retire and have future plans in place and am willing to sell for less than market value. Make an offer! Reply to: uniquepractice@gmail.com
PRACTICES WANTED - FL, CA, TX, NY, NJ, PA, AL, TN, KY, GA, SC
Looking to buy podiatry practices large, small, rural or urban. Podiatrists who are looking to retire soon or in the near future, or wanting to join a larger group to handle business operations can contact us by clicking here. Competitive compensation and benefits package for those who would like to sell and work within the larger company..
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - ESAOTE MYLAB 5 ULTRASOUND
Esaote MyLab 5 ultrasound. 5 years old, great condition. All original manuals included. Mobile cart also included. Please email nefootandankle@optonline.net for further information and pricing
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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