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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,039 Podiatrists Daily
October 08, 2014 #5,184  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NHEMA Gathers at NYCPM
The annual community and Board of Directors meeting of the New Harlem East Merchants Association (NHEMA) was held in the Bruce Frankel Conference Center at NYCPM. NHEMA is an organization where property owners, developers, merchants, and community members are working together to make East Harlem a robust, thriving community and a great place to live, shop, and play; Desander Más, NYCPM's VP of Development and Operations (at right in photo) is now a member of the Board.
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Among the projects discussed at the meeting are holiday street lighting, improvements to 125th Street under and adjacent to the MetroNorth viaduct, and the updating of the NHEMA website. Eunice Ramsey-Parker, DPM ('85), MPH, Clinic Administrator, made a brief presentation about the Foot Center of New York to make sure all attendees were acquainted with its services.
Source: FOOTPRINTS [October 2014]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
PA Podiatrist Charged with Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft
Aileen Gong, DPM, 55, of King of Prussia, was charged Friday by indictment with healthcare fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. The indictment charges that Dr. Gong, a podiatrist, submitted at least $480,000 in fraudulent claims to Medicare from 2009 through early February 2014 by submitting claims for patient visits that never occurred — including visits that she claimed took place while she was outside of the United States — and submitting claims for procedures that she did not perform on patients who did visit her office in Philadelphia. If convicted, Gong faces a maximum possible sentence of 184 years in prison and a fine of $3.5 million.
Source: Pottstown Mercury [10/6/14]
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| E- HEALTH NEWS | |
CMS to Reopen Submission Period for Hardship Exception Applications
CMS is announcing its intent to reopen the submission period for hardship exception applications for eligible professionals and eligible hospitals to avoid the 2015 Medicare payment adjustments for not demonstrating meaningful use of Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT). The new deadline will be November 30, 2014. Previously, the hardship exception application deadline was April 1, 2014 for eligible hospitals and July 1, 2014 for eligible professionals.
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Congress mandated payment adjustments under Medicare for eligible hospitals, critical access hospitals, and eligible professionals that are not meaningful users of CEHRT. The Recovery Act allows the Secretary to consider, on a case-by-case basis, hardship exceptions for eligible hospitals, critical access hospitals, and eligible professionals to avoid the payment adjustments.
Source: CMS via Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Codes Not Covered by Medicaid
Our practice bills Medicaid as a secondary insurance to Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicaid would usually pick up the 20% balance after Medicare and/or pick up the co-pays for the Medicare Advantage Plans for procedure codes, CPT 11719, CPT 11055, CPT 11056, and CPT 11057. According to the April 2014 Medicaid Update, however, as of June 1, 2014 if these procedure codes are not on the Medicaid fee schedule, then Medicaid will not pick up the balance or co-pays. Does anyone know of any codes that will cross over to Medicaid for these non-covered codes by Medicaid? Or do we have to write off the balance after Medicare? Can we opt out of Medicaid?
Dawn Dryden, DPM, Batavia, NY
Response: Yes, you can opt out of Medicaid. Beware, however, if you do that, then you may not also be able to participate in many (not all) Medicaid managed care plans which pay close to Medicare rates. You might want to call New York State Medicaid for advice. In the past, they informed me to crossover the codes to something which closely resembles the codes that are not being paid. Not exactly a definitive answer, leaving much to interpret. They, however, would be the 'go-to' source.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Alexander Terris, DPM
I have used compression stockings or a compression ankle sleeve with some success.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
Sacrificing critical intermetatarsal ligaments that maintain the transverse plane integrity of the foot that creates a 3-4 diastasis when gravity and ground reactive forces (GRF) remain crippling constants is not a good use of physics, and should be taken into consideration pre-op. Questions to be answered: What is the biomedical engineering of this patient's feet? What is his/her foot type? Is a long/short limb in place? Are tight toe-boxed shoes being worn?
Why: Repetitive 3rd interspace tissue stress caused by GRF, foot type pathology, collapsed vaults, the inclined posture, and shoe toe-box pathology - coupled with a 3rd metatarsal that is relatively mobile to the 4th - is at least partially etiological and could be addressed prior to elective foot surgery. Consider a referral to a podiatric lower extremity movement and biomedical engineering specialist.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: James McGuire, DPM
As the medical advisor to the Pedorthic Footcare Association, I have watched with interest the letter war between the APMA and some members who feel the upcoming inclusion of the PFA at the National meeting in Orlando is a sellout and dangerous to the profession. I am always dismayed when podiatric physicians behave like the orthopods of yesteryear and lash out at anyone who threatens their perception of exclusivity in the area of foot care services.
Thirty-three years ago, when I was graduating from podiatric medical school, the paranoid orthopod was enemy number one, based on their insecure attempts to prevent podiatric medicine from...
Editor's note: Dr. McGuire's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Jeffrey Root
I’m glad that my letter regarding the affiliation between the APMA and the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) sparked a response from Dr. Deutsch, since the primary purpose of my letter was to bring this poorly defined relationship further into the spotlight for additional consideration and discussion. I have been a staunch supporter of podiatry my entire adult life, as my career with a prescription foot orthotic laboratory began while I was in my teens over forty years ago.
On several occasions, I have voiced my concern here on PM News about the future of prescription foot orthotic therapy in podiatry and I have argued...
Editor's note: Jeffrey Root's extended-length letter can be read here.
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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: Submitted by Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
FELLOWSHIP POSITION - NAPLES, FL
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - CORONADO, CALIFORNIA
Ppractice on beautiful Coronado Island. 2 blocks from beach and right across the bridge to San Diego. Well- established 30 plus years. all aspects of podiatry including surgery. New patients and referrals from doctors in and around community. Hospital and senior residence blocks away. Priced to sell. Ready for immediate transition. pestibear@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT
60 miles to Manhattan, 15 miles to Westchester county. Busy solo practice, grossing 280k on 2.5 days a week. Extremely low overhead. Beautiful office building with EMR. Practice shares space and staff with 6 MDs. Amazing referral base and growth potential. All surgery is currently referred out. Serious inquiries only contact: Samalsal@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - KANSAS
Established practice for sale in Kansas City Metro area city that offers a great family life and work balance. Practice opportunity offers full array of adult and children services, with limited palliative care. Revised scope of practice provides additional levels of surgical care opportunities for qualified physician. Practice has high level patient and provider referrals. Strong commercial insurance mix with Medicare 20%. Well -trained office staff. Owner would assist buyer in practice transition. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - LASERS
Hyperblue 30watt 1530 Nail Laser, 4 months old with a 2 year warranty. Selling for $20K due to practice merger/acquisition. Sale price was 32K new. MLS MIX5 laser for pain/inflammation; Sale price was 25K, now selling for 8K. Contact pesplanus1@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
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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
We’re seeking a podiatrist to join multi-office practice. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - SULLIVAN COUNTY and UPSTATE NEW YORK
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes in and around Sullivan County and Upstate New York. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! Email inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.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 – 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
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