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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,032 Podiatrists Daily
October 02, 2014 #5,179  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Open Payments Website Launches
The federal government today launched a highly anticipated website detailing at least $3.5 billion in financial ties in a five-month period between medical device and drug companies and physicians and teaching hospitals. The Open Payments website is the first public repository of national data describing financial relationships between industry and healthcare providers. Critics of these payments say these payments can inappropriately influence clinical decisions.
The records are organized into three categories: general payments, research payments and physician ownership and investments. Manufacturers made 4.4 million payments to 546,000 physicians and 1,360 teaching hospitals from Aug. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013. To see how much a physician received during this period, click here. More records will be published for this period at a later date.
Source: Jaimy Lee, Modern Healthcare [9/30/14]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
PA Podiatrist Named Residency Director at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital
Dr. Kimberlee Hobizal has been named director of the podiatry residency program at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital. In addition to serving as program director, Hobizal will have a clinical practice with the Association of Specialty Physicians Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, which is located across from the hospital.
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Dr. Kimberlee Hobizal |
Hobizal received her undergraduate degree from Baylor University and a master’s in health care administration and doctorate in podiatric medicine from Des Moines University. She completed her podiatry surgical residency at UPMC where she also completed a fellowship.
Source: Kris B. Mamula, Pittsburgh Business Times [9/30/14]
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
AAN Warns Against Opioids in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
The risks of opioids far outweigh their benefits in chronic pain conditions such as headache, fibromyalgia, and lower back pain, according to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Neurology. The statement lists several best practices -- including checking a prescription data monitoring program (PDMP) before prescribing opioids -- and calls for primary care doctors to refer chronic pain patients to specialists if they are taking daily doses of 80 to 120 mg morphine-equivalent per day.
Gary Franklin, MD, of the University of Washington in Seattle, is the sole author of the statement, published in Neurology. "The evidence of harm is high, and the effectiveness is low," Franklin told MedPage Today, calling attention to a graphic in the statement that shows the imbalance. "That is the whole story." AAN is the first national medical association to adopt a policy statement regarding opioids. Franklin's home state has adopted dosing guidelines, which call for doctors to refer to pain management specialists when daily doses hit 120 mg morphine-equivalent -- a policy that the CDC has also endorsed.
Kristina Fiore, MedPage Today [9/29/14]
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| HEALTHCARE INSURANCE NEWS | |
Hospitals Ask Patients to Pay Upfront
Hospitals are increasingly asking patients to pay for procedures either upfront or before they are discharged. That's because Americans are shouldering a greater portion of their healthcare bills, and medical centers don't want to get stuck with patients that can't pay. Traditionally, neither patients nor providers knew the exact price of procedures until after the insurer processed the charges. Now, however, new technology is allowing hospitals to determine the patient's responsibility in advance of treatment.
Starting the cost conversation early is especially important now because patients are facing higher deductibles and larger payments for services. Some are surprised to find out that they have to fork over thousands of dollars before their insurance even kicks in, hospital administrators said. The policies available on the Obamacare exchanges are hastening this trend. Many enrollees are opting for the bronze and silver plans, which often carry deductibles upwards of $5,000 and $2,000, respectively.
Source: Tami Luhby, CNN.com [9/29/14] via Charles Morelli
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Query: Are MRIs Needed Prior to Nerve Decompression?
A patient presents with what seems like "typical neuroma pain." The podiatrist treats the symptoms via injection therapy. The condition does not improve. The podiatrist is considering decompressing the nerve by transection of the deep transverse metatarsal ligament. My question is: would it be substandard care to proceed without an MRI? Or is it within the realm of standard of care to proceed with the treatment?
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Andrew Levy, DPM
First of all, I make no representation as to treating carpal tunnel, I suggest you seek competent medical evaluation. That said, I found that changing to double-action nail nippers is much easier on my hands, less impact if you will. I also have found that new nippers have been a better investment than sharpening old nippers when they get dull.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Billie Bondar, DPM
Yes, I have symptoms. 15 years ago, I experienced a mild finger tingling and frank arm numbess which woke me during sleep, so I wore custom forearm /hand splints at night B/L for 4-5 years. I then got a mouth guard for grinding teeth in my sleep and the carpel tunnel symptoms ceased within a week. My dentist states that this is a a common benefit for healthcare carpel tunnel sufferers.
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ACE USA and RPS Healthcare Expand Podiatrist Professional Liability Coverage
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid guidelines and rules resulted in a record number of investigations and enforcement actions in 2011. ACE Medical Risk, a division of ACE USA, has responded through an endorsement that increases limits on Medicare/Medicaid legal expense reimbursements, raising coverage limits from $30,000 to $50,000 per action, with an annual aggregate of $50,000. This product is underwritten by companies within the ACE Group, an A.M. Best “A+” rated carrier, and is offered to podiatrists exclusively by RPS Healthcare, National Program Administrator of the Podiatry PLUS programs and one of the largest wholesalers and the largest Managing General Agent in the country. For more information Call 800-397-9697 ext 2646.
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
From: Arthur Gudeon, DPM, Brandon Macy, DPM
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These shoes are for the birds |
Think this will go over with the women? Nah, it’ll never fly!
Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t the woman in those shoes appear to be pigeon-toed?
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Jaspaking.com.au
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LONG ISLAND
30+ year old practice located on a busy street. Referrals from Doctors, Senior residence and Hospital in the community. Neighborhood is very family oriented. Good mix of general podiatry, sports injuries, DME; seniors, working population and children. Please contact: nspfeet@gmail.com
FELLOWSHIP POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Reconstructive Ankle /Rearfoot, Ex Fix, arthroscopy fellowship. Must have 3 years residency + Board Qualified RRA by ABPS. 1 year spot. FL license. LOI and LOR from director required. $50,000 stipend. Start 1/2015 or 8/2015. mny1029@gmail.com
SPACE TO SHARE - MANHATTAN AND LI
Desirable locations on Upper East Side, Gramercy, the Financial District, and Plainview (North Shore Long Island). Extremity MRI and cat scan available in selected offices. Call 516 476-1815PODO2345@AOL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OH
If you are…a “Buckeye” at heart & want to practice in a small town in the fastest growing county in Ohio; an achiever and know how to work hard for your goals. If you want your patients to know you personally and call you by your first name. to work with 3 podiatrists who deliver quality care with compassion and continually strive to improve; to join a stable thriving practice experiencing increased revenues of 66% in the past 5 years. Send your CV to
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 December 2014 is next exam date. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com
PODIATRISTS WANTED FOR NAIL CLINICS – MULTIPLE STATES
Need additional income and more patients? The largest nail clinic in the U.S. is looking for providers in: Honolulu, Kansas City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Orlando, Boston, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, San Francisco, San Diego We provide Pinpointe Laser, training, and patients. You get paid for treating the patients. Lasernailtherapy.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Available immediately in a busy high visibility office with digital x-ray and over 3 years experience in Traknet EMR. Potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, two location group practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Busy practice seeking a Full or part-time associate available. Must be board qualified or certified by ABFAS. Must be self-motivated, Office is state of art with EHR, digital x-ray, ultrasound. Salary with bonus and benefits. Email resume with cover letter: njfootdr722@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN
Professional Foot & Ankle Centers of Davison and Lapeer is seeking personable and self-motivated associate(s) looking to build a career and long-term relationship/partnership. Must have PM&S 36 or equivalent training with a good work ethic and strong surgical skills. ER call and affiliation with a major wound care center is available. Modern offices with EMR and a fantastic staff. Competitive salary, bonus, benefits. E-mail CV with cover letter to: contactus@professionalfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BANGOR, MAINE
Seeking personable, well rounded individual to join our well established, modern three doctor practice performing all aspects of foot and ankle care. Digital x-ray, EHR, DME, etc. Competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Early partnership opportunity for the right person. Send letter of interest and CV to:Mainoffice@acadiafootandankle.com
ASC STAFF PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Fair Lawn ASC (ambulatory surgical center) is accepting applications for staff privileges. NJ license needed. Patient transportation available in the tri state area. Equity buy-in available. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
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