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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,041 Subscribers Daily
October 08, 2015 #5,492  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON | |
We've just mailed the October 2015 issue of Podiatry Management. This special issue features the cover story "The Uberization of Podiatric Biomechanics." In addition, you'll find the usual assortment of features, including our columns and a CPME-Approved CME.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Foot Movement Inside Shoe Studied to Aid Runners: Aussie Podiatrist
Runners across the world will benefit from technology developed in Australia that monitors how feet move inside shoes to enable manufacturers to develop lighter and more responsive shoes. The high-tech collaboration between the University of South Australia and ASICS to develop a new, ultra-light ‘super sneaker’ involves 3D motion analysis, laboratory testing, and state-of-the-art treadmill technology with built-in force measurement capabilities. Research fellow Chris Bishop said the research collaboration aims to improve shoe comfort and performance for all runners. "The overall aim of this is to develop and translate the results we gain in the laboratory into a product design,’’ he said.
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Chris Bishop |
"The movement of the foot inside the shoe has eluded footwear researchers for some time. From my podiatrist background, we use orthotics, tape, in-shoe wedging, but once we put the foot inside the shoe, it’s a bit of a black box. We have been able to develop capabilities to describe in-shoe foot motion through state-of-the-art computational modeling. This provides insights into foot function during walking and running while wearing shoes, the effect of technical footwear design as well as the mechanisms of action of in-shoe foot orthotics.’’ He said dual density midsoles are thought to improve comfort and reduce injury for people with flatter feet, but they also add weight to the shoe.
Source: Runnersweb.com [10/6/15]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Aussie Podiatrist Finds Herself in Role Reversal
In the five weeks since Belmont’s Anj Aitken discovered her sore back was the result of aggressive and incurable cancers, life has changed dramatically. The cruel diagnosis forced the instant weaning of three-month-old daughter Leilah, allowing Aitken’s tumour-riddled spine to be surgically stabilized and an immediate commencement of chemotherapy, hoping to gain precious time with her family.
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Anj Aitken with her children |
The caring podiatrist, musician, and devoted mum to three children, is known by those closest to her as someone who always assisted others. As she faces her ultimate fight, it’s time for a role reversal. The shock of Ms Aitken’s situation inspired two fundraising sites and a variety of fundraising events. The family has received unexpected community kindness, with offers of help and donations of goods to auction.
Source: Jodie Whittaker, Geelong Advertiser [10/6/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
CT Podiatrist Pleads Guilty to $195,000 Medicare Fraud
Amira Mantoura, 53, of Greenwich, waived her right to indictment and pleaded guilty Monday in Hartford federal court to one count of making a false statement to the Medicare program. The false claims totaled about $195,000. Deirdre M. Daly, U.S. for the District of Connecticut, said “as a podiatrist, she (Mantoura) was fully aware and understood the procedure to perform a ‘nail avulsion’ and she understood that a nail avulsion was a surgical procedure to treat an ingrown toenail.” Daly said in a release, “Rather than perform a nail avulsion, in most of these instances Mantoura had merely provided her patients with routine foot care, including clipping the patients’ toenails.”
Source: CT Post [10/6/15]
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
Deadline to Appeal 2016 Medicare Penalty Is Near
Physicians and group practices facing a Medicare pay cut in 2016 for unsatisfactory reporting of clinical quality data have until November 9 to request an informal review if they believe they have been unfairly penalized, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced last week. The penalty, based on performance in the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) in 2014, will reduce fee-for-service payments next year by 2%.
Physicians, medical groups, and accountable care organizations can find out whether they are due for the pay cut next year by obtaining a PQRS feedback report for 2014. Information on how to get the report is available on the CMS website. Requests for an informal review must be made online through the agency's Quality Reporting Communication Support Page. Clinicians who ask for a review will receive an email from CMS within 90 days announcing the decision, which is final, the agency said.
Source: Robert Lowes, Medscape Family Medicine [10/5/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Early Lessons of ICD-10 for One Practice - Part 1
ICD-10 has arrived without much fanfare at our organization. This is probably because we’ve been dual coding (ICD-9 and ICD-10) for over a year and because it is the lull before claim denials start coming in. There are many lessons to learn from the ICD-10 transition —many, I suspect, will come out over the new few months. However, as we stand on the threshold of this momentous change, I can’t help but reflect on some of the early lessons:
1. This is a nail in the coffin for small, independent practices. The amount of complexity and support by both personnel and technology to get our organization transitioned to ICD-10 causes me to wonder how it can possibly be done by a one or two-doc shop. How many more solo practitioners will either transition to direct primary care or simply retire as the federal regulations require compliance with increasingly difficult-to-implement systems?
Source: Jennifer Frank, MD, Physicians Practice [10/6/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Don Peacock, DPM
I was taught that fusing a lesser MPJ would always lead to further pathology. As a result, I have never performed a lesser metatarsal phalangeal joint fusion. Interestingly, I’ve never been told exactly why this would be an issue. There is an article by Michael Tritto, DPM where he describes fusing the second MPJ and obtaining good results in older patients who have subluxed 2nd MPJs.
You have several different options to treat this patient. Determining the exact location of her pain is vital. Be sure she does not have...
Editor's note: Dr. Peacock's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
Dr. Sloan correctly points out that those before 1994 are "grandfathered in" and do not have to recertify after 10 years. Can he or anyone else explain the fairness in that? When a rule is made, it should apply to everyone or no one. If the point of certification is to point out that one has a certain knowledge base or is more proficient, how is that achieved by giving a certain group of individuals a "free pass"? Grandfathering is nothing more than a scam that should be revoked immediately.
As an afterthought, I assume if they aren't recertifying, they don't have to pay monies either? If so, that's a double joke.
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1AB | |
From: Name Withheld
I have had the same issues with ABPS. I passed the written exam, signed up for the certification, but after 7 years of sending in all my cases, I was told that I do not have "variety" necessary to become certified. I did explain to them that I work with a lot of elderly, and to me, their safety and quality of life means more than having variety. As a physician, this is what is expected of us, the well being of our patients.
Too bad my board did not agree with this. I was informed to retake the certification test and try again. Only this time, I have 3 years to come up with "variety" of cases. I tried the other board and unfortunately because I did a RPR/PSR 12, I do not qualify. It is an absolute embarrassment to explain to other professionals in medicine what we have to go through. My brother-in-law is a board certified general surgeon and he laughs at me every time I talk about our certification process.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Academic Podiatry Faculty Position
The nationally recognized School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery is seeking an individual for full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Academic rank will commensurate with past experience. Responsibilities will include involvement in clinical care, resident education, and research activities.
The applicant must be Board qualified/certified to apply. A Texas License will be required. The School of Medicine, at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. Please send letter of intent, 3 recommendation letters and CV to:
Robert H. Quinn, M.D., Chair and Residency Program Director,
Department of Orthopaedics – MC 7774, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Source: Antoine Peters via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Lucrative position available for motivated, entrepreneurial Podiatrist in busy, upscale Park Avenue practice. Fabulous opportunity for creative, confident, skilled individual who is interested in all aspects of Podiatry, including surgery and office based procedures. Partnership opportunity. Contact institutebeaute885@gmail.com for details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Large group has immediate need for well trained and motivated doctor to join as an associate. This is a chance to join a group and be involved with a growing practice. Competitive salary and benefit package. Forward CV to: njassociate@comcast.net.
MOBILE PODIATRISTS NEEDED - HOME FOOT CARE, INC.
Looking for podiatrists to service the following areas: Las Vegas, Nevada, Oxnard/Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, Palm Springs/Palm Desert. Full or Part-time available, Full/Part time available, flexible schedule, independence, excellent compensation, electronic billing/scheduling, great support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position, now or July '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI with how you are a superstar, LOR from director, key attendings, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE –PARTNERSHIP- OWNERSHIP FAST TRACK- CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
If you’re bright, articulate, and skilled in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with a prime focus on the biomechanics of foot and leg function, I’m interested in you. Earn what you’re worth and live in Silicon Valley. Send resume to setdpm44@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded doctor who wants to grow and eventually own part of an already successful practice, go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
OXNARD. Busy podiatry practice with strong office/nursing home patient base seeking podiatrist (Associate) to join upscale practice. Fully-equipped, patient-ready with trilingual staff (English/Spanish/Vietnamese). Located in highly desirable location conveniently located next to freeway, hospital and multiple surgery centers. Must be surgically trained (PSR 12+). Email CV to drtimwynn@yahoo.com.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA WITH WOUNDTECH
Why Woundtech? Largest employer of podiatrists * Earn a six figure living (No nights, No weekends, No call) * Benefits offered (health, dental, vision and paid malpractice)* No billing (No ICD10)* Flexible schedule.If you are ready to take back control of your life give me a call @ 954-602-9148 or email me @manker@woundtech.net to get a priority interview.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Chicago. Office and housecalls; projected income $140-180K. Base salary and bonus structure are flexible. Malpractice and mileage allowance are paid. Partnership track is available. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage . Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply, go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Village Podiatry Group, a subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, has opportunities for motivated, talented, and board qualified or certified doctors to start immediately. Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing. EHI currently offers the following ancillaries: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Vascular Intervention Centers, Compounding & Retail Pharmacy, JACCHO Accredited Pathology lab able to perform Anatomic Pathology, DNA & Pharmacogenetics. We are also adding Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Care and other ancillary services. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries to Tony Brzezicki, HR, tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com or fax (770.874.1748). EHI offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WALDORF AND CLINTON, MD **IMMEDIATE HIRE**
Well established practice with multiple offices located just south of Washington D.C. Practice amenities include EHR, digital x-ray, state-of-the-art surgical suite, shoe stores, PADnet, and large support staff. This is an extremely busy practice with high patient, new patient, and surgical volume. We are looking for a highly motivated, personable individual. Must be well trained in a PMSR-36/RRA forefoot and would like someone with rearfoot surgery experience, but not required. Competitive base salary with bonus structure. Relocation fees will be covered if able to join practice immediately. Send CV to:feet_r_neat@aol.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
15 year old well established satellite podiatry practice for sale immediately. Well-equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray. Located in busy multispecialty medical building with very busy Urgent Care Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, pharmacy, CT and MRI imaging center. Email bonitaspringspodiatry4sale@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- GEORGIA
Practice for sale in the podiatry friendly state of Georgia in a city just south of Atlanta. This practice was established 10 years ago and includes a great mix of insurances, patients, medicine and surgery. The owner is selling due to family obligations. Interested? Email: gapractice4sale@gmail.com
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
PRACTICE WANTED
Two 3rd year residents seek to buy a practice financially stable to sustain two podiatrists. Well trained in conservative care, forefoot surgery, and wound care. Willing to move anywhere and start practicing in July 2016. Ideally selling physician would stay on during transition period. Please email footdoctors2016@gmail.com with more information.
PRACTICES WANTED - GEORGIA, TENNESSEE & OTHER SOUTHEASTERN STATES
If you are serious about selling or merging your practice into our model, the EHI Equity Based Supergroup Model, then we are interested in a conversation. We are looking mainly in Georgia and the Atlanta area but we will be ready for scaling in early 2016. Our practice top 3 criteria are; successful, must have a high volume of patients and Physicians who stay must be willing to utilize EHI's in-house ancillaries. If you meet these criteria, send us an e-mail to dhelfman@extremityhealthcare.com and dmazzone@globalmna.com, our investment banking firm.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – PODIATRY OFFICE CLOSING
Bronx podiatry office closing. Everything must go. X-cell x-ray machine, cassettes, Midmark 117 examining table (needs work), rolling matching cabinet, Stryker cast cutter, Mettler therapeutic ultrasound, chart, filing and storage cabinets, many surgical hand instruments, medical supplies, waiting room furniture. lee10462@gmail.com. (718) 829-7455.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET SYSTEM
Padnet System for Sale: $7,500. Complete system. The computer has been erased and it’s software updated by Padnet. I will include the rolling stand as well if the purchaser wants to pay the shipping or pick it up on the west coast of Florida. Contact: venicefootclinic@comcast.net
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