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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,769 Subscribers Daily
October 15, 2016 #5,775  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
WesternU is Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Recipient
Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California is one of 13 recipients of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to provide a six-week, residential summer learning opportunity for under-represented minority students who are interested in health profession careers. The College of Podiatric Medicine is a partner in the program and will provide up to 80 students from under-represented minorities an opportunity to learn about podiatric medicine and surgery. Kathleen Satterfield, DPM, CPM Assistant Dean, is a member of the committee that prepared the successful grant proposal.
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Dr. Kathleen Satterfield |
Students will have a one-week, hands-on podiatric experience, learning about basic biomechanics, casting each other for orthotics, working with sawbones to correct deformities, and in the Virtual Reality Learning Center identifying anatomy on the Anatomage virtual dissection table. The freshman and sophomore college students will be interacting with podiatric student mentors on the WesternU campus as well as at Pitzer College, in Claremont, where they will be housed.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
A Podiatrist Named Best Foot Specialist by Savannah Magazine
Savannah Magazine asked its readers to tell us whom they turn to when they seek medical attention. Craig K. Skalla, DPM was chosen as Best Foot Specialist (podiatrist/ankle and foot surgeon). Juha Jaakkola, MD was named Runner-up.
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Dr. Craig Skalla |
Dr. Skalla graduated as a doctor of podiatric medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at the Montrose Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Montrose, NY. He is board certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry.
Source: Savannah Magazine [September/October 2016]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
OH Podiatrist to be Included in Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition
Bruce G. Blank, DPM of Achilles Foot and Ankle Surgery, has been selected for inclusion in the forthcoming Trademark Who’s Who Honors Edition for demonstrating dedication, leadership, and professional excellence. Qualities cited by Trademark Who’s Who were a track record of quality service, dedication to one's profession, training and experience, community and civic support, and a desire to succeed.
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Dr. Bruce Blank |
His 27 years of service, his level of expertise, and several other factors also contributed to his inclusion. During the vetting process, it was noted that he has maintained a positive peer rating, having received numerous honors and awards such as induction into the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Hall of Fame. Evidence of compassion and a willingness to help others, both in practice and with the Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association, have been honorable.
Source: The Times Leader [10/13/16]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Many Workers' Complaints Caused by Poor Footwear: Aussie Podiatrist
Podiatrists will be visiting workplaces during October across Australia. Tom Do Canto, podiatrist at Walker Street Sports Podiatry in North Sydney told The Huffington Post Australia, “One of the biggest complaints we see in both men and women is pain due to skin, nail, and muscular conditions caused by their work shoes.”
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Tom Do Canto |
“When it comes to work shoes, you should be looking for natural leather with little or no seams or stitching across the toes and top of the foot. Instead, choose a shoe with a single panel that will stretch around the toes. They should be 100 per cent comfortable out of the box,” he said.
Source: Barossa Herald [10/13/16]
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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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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
Two-Thirds of Providers Aren’t at Listed Locations, CMS Finds
The first phase of a new provider directory accuracy pilot conducted by CMS’s Medicare Drug & Health Plan Contract Administration Group (MCAG) has turned up some concerning findings, namely the “excessive number” of providers listed in online directories who aren’t at those locations, according to officials who spoke at the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan fall conference. And if those deficiencies aren’t corrected, plans could be subject to enforcement actions once the verification portion of the project is completed.
Of the 11,646 total locations reviewed, CMS identified 5,257 locations (46%) with deficiencies, meaning at least one or more items in the directory pertaining to that location was inaccurate, and a total of 5,352 final deficiencies. Among the most common errors were:
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Inaccurate phone number, which occurred 521 times, or 9.7% of all deficiencies.
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Incorrect address, which happened 450 times, or 8.4% of all deficiencies.
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Provider is not accepting new patients, which happened 338 times, or 6.3% of all deficiencies.
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Incorrect address-suite number, which occurred 221 times, or 4.1% of all deficiencies.
Source: Lauren Flynn Kelly, AIS Health via Medicare Advantage News [10/13/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
6 Ways to End a Doctor-Patient Relationship - Part 4
As doctors, we have all treated patients who were very difficult to deal with, due to their non-compliance, an abusive attitude, or just a mismatch of personalities. For most of us, there is no need to stay in a relationship that is clearly not serving the patient nor the doctor well. What is the best way to terminate a doctor-patient relationship?
4. Send the letter certified. This is proof that they received the letter. If you don't, they will claim they were never notified. Legally, it doesn't matter if they actually received the letter. If you made an honest attempt to notify them, that is enough.
Source: Linda Girgis, MD, Physician's Practice [9/29/16]
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Director of the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine Position
Midwestern University (MWU) College of Health Sciences (CHS) invites applications for Director of the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine (AzPOD) located on the Glendale, Arizona campus. The School has been continuously accredited and student first-time pass rate on Part I of Boards consistently approaches 100%. Applicants should hold a DPM degree, be eligible for AZ licensure and qualify for rank of Associate Professor.
The successful candidate would be an effective spokesperson, facilitate excellence in both teaching and scholarship and demonstrate experience in administration, fiscal management and accreditation process. Interested applicants should complete the application available in Employment Opportunities at www.midwestern.edu. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Jacquelyn Smith, Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale campus (623/572-3600). Midwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer.
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Correct Location for DME Dispense
We do not dispense many items to be billed to DMERC (Noridian is our MAC), but we do dispense fabricated Richie and Moore Balance braces. My billing department has been billing out the location of "12" for home because they were told to do so (not sure by whom) a long time ago. They think we were denied when we listed the office as the dispense site a long time ago and were told to use 'home' as the location. Is this correct?
Cheryl Christensen, Ankle & Foot Clinic, Everett, WA
Response: DME covers services when they are used not in a medical facilty, but rather in the patient's home. Therefore, the use of POS =12 is correct.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Reporting Fraud to the Office of the Inspector General
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
Do you suspect someone is submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare? Watch a brief video on How to Report Fraud to the OIG: and learn how you can report these activities anonymously to The Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Help protect the Medicare Program and your patients.
This video is part of the OIG Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Provider Compliance Training initiative to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. The video originally aired in 2011, but the information is current.
Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Charleston, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Estelle Albright, DPM
This has been the government's plan all along (I posted on this several years back). Medicare/other insurers want to limit the number of practices they do business with, making their job easier and more cost-effective, and saving them money by pushing fees down. They do not like/want small practices and solo practices and see them as a nuisance. Consolidation is coming, like it or not.
Ultimately, there will be a small number of cash/boutique practices that will survive, for patients who can pay cash; everyone else will be at insurers' mercy. Take action and plan knowing this now.
Estelle Albright, DPM, Indianapolis, IN
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What Mrs. Cookie Monster wears? |
Source: Janine van den Bosch via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Email inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARIZONA
Immediate opening for an associate Tucson and Southern Arizona. Board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Multi office practice with opportunities for growth and participation in residency training. Digital x-rays Ultra Sound in every office. MLS Laser. Multi Hospitals Sx Center privileges available. Send CV to associatessaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CONNECTICUT
High volume practice seeking a hard working, motivated, Connecticut licensed podiatrist. Duties to include diabetic foot care, wound care, and minor office procedures, nursing homes and house calls. Please submit CV to : podiatrypeople@gmail.com.
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!
Home Foot Care, Inc. is looking for qualified podiatrists to visit home patients in the following areas: Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, and San Bernardino/Riverside, CA. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. Email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
Multi doctor group has an associate position available to join our busy practice. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Our practice is extremely diversified with all aspects of podiatry including wound care. If you are well trained, outgoing, personable, and would like to join our team please e-mail a cover letter and your CV to: medstaff1977@gmail.com Contact phone number must be included.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Multi-Office Practice in Metro Phoenix/Scottsdale seeking Part-Time or Full-Time Podiatrist willing to adopt proven system, including good mix of DME and Surgery, to ensure Practice success. Excellent growth potential for motivated individual. Contact ValleyFeet@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WEST TENNESSEE
Operate A Successful Podiatry Clinic in the Heart of West Tennessee. Successful, well established multi-location clinic is seeking a podiatrist to operate one of the West Tennessee clinics. This unique opportunity provides an entrepreneur like atmosphere, with the support of a large practice. Full scope practice including foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and DME. Hospital and surgery center privileges available. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus, with future partnership option. Enjoy the benefits of no state income tax, affordable cost of living, and a beautiful place to live and work. Send letter and CV to footdrtn@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MADISON, WI
Growing practice is seeking an associate for our Madison Clinics, as well as coverage in our outreach clinics. Partnership opportunity available. Please email CV to: angel.righter@madisonpodiatrists.com
ASSOCIATE - POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP – WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE
Busy group practice needs surgically capable associate, 2-3 year surgical resident to replace well trained doctor leaving practice. West of the sound from Seattle with a great environment: water, mountains and free from the Seattle congestion. All phases of practice with ASC, hospital practice/coverage in an expanding regional medical center. Send resumes to pwa@kitsappodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- ST. LOUIS, MO
Expanding group practice seeks full-time podiatrist to join our team, We have state of the art facilities with EHR, Lasers, EPAT, Digital X-Ray, etc. Candidates must have completed a PSR/36 residency and be well-trained, ethical and collegial. Competitive salary with incentives and benefits. If interested, please contact charlenew@facstl.com.
ASSOCIATE WANTED – NYC
Excellent Opportunity for a Part Time, well trained Surgical Podiatrist in busy Lower 5th Avenue practice. Surgical consults in place, immediate high net income stream. Must be Board Certified with at least 5 years surgical experience. Call 914 523-1210 or email pied106@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL-TIME – NJ
Do you have 8 arms and 12 legs? Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky is the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, New Jersey. Please email CV to: jackienjfootandankle@gmail.com
POSITION WANTED
3rd year surgical resident with PMSR/RRA program looking to add value to a growing practice starting summer 2017. Excellent training with emphasis in FF/RF surgery. Experienced in billing. Preference to IL, CO, TN, TX, and GA, but will consider any location. Contact me at footandanklecareer@gmail.com for more information.
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PRACTICE FOR SALE- MASON CITY, IA
Well-established, full range, solo podiatry practice for 34 years. Located in professional building next to hospital. Fully equipped with digital x-ray system. Currently 3 days/week, 5-year average gross $409K and $265K net with growth potential. Call 641-423-1565 after 5PM (CST) or e-mail sbrau@mchsi.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OTTAWA ONTARIO
Are you surgically trained with osseous surgical competency? Offering a podiatric opportunity of a lifetime. - a 43 year old extremely high grossing, multifaceted practice (including bone surgery) in one of North America's finest and safest cities. There is a way for you to perform in office bone surgery here, given my proximity to Quebec. I will stay to assist, practice, and introduce as required. My practice has little to no competition -well suited to an experienced podiatrist who wants to change and improve the quality of his/her personal and professional life. dgreenberg@greenbergpodiatry.ca
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