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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,066 Podiatrists Daily
October 18, 2014 #5,193  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
GA Podiatrist Joins Village Podiatry Super Group
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Podiatric surgeon, Dr. Bryan Russell has recently joined Village Podiatry Centers and will be seeing patients in the Douglasville and Dallas-Hiram clinics beginning this fall. Prior to joining Village Podiatry Centers, Dr. Russell was a surgical specialist for eleven years with an orthopedic group in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Russell has surgical privileges at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Wellstar Douglas Hospital, and Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Village Podiatry Centers is the largest foot and ankle group in the Southeast with 33 podiatric experts and surgeons in 30 locations.
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| APMA NEWS | |
APMA, Partners Successfully Lobby For PCD LCD Delay
This morning, DME Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) published a notice stating that all four jurisdictions would be delaying implementation of recently finalized local coverage determinations (LCDs) for pneumatic compression devices (PCDs). The scheduled effective date was November 1. DME MACs have not published a future effective date. These LCDs would have prevented podiatric physicians from prescribing PCDs regardless of the scope of practice in their respective states. The current LCD and related policy article will remain in effect.
APMA is currently contacting congressional staff and seeking inquiry for additional information from the HHS secretary about this LCD and the role of state determination of scope of practice. APMA is considering all alternatives to contest these LCDs because of the precedential impact they may have.
Source: APMA Weekly Focus [10/16/14]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Diabetic Limb Salvage Clinicians Meet in DC
Diabetic limb salvage clinicians from around the United States and from more than 20 foreign countries met October 9-11, 2014, in Washington, DC, for the eighth annual MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference. Close to 900 physicians, surgeons and other diabetic limb salvage specialists attended the conference, one of the largest meetings of its type in the world.
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John S. Steinberg, DPM, conference co-chairman and co-director of the Center for Wound Healing Center at Georgetown said, “The main theme for DLS this year was: Positively influencing cost and outcomes in limb salvage treatment. We specifically chose topics and speakers to ensure that attendees walked away with information that they can put into effect as soon as they return to their practice.”
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| PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE | |
VA Podiatrist's License Suspended
A podiatrist who was arrested earlier this year on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, possessing cocaine and refusing to submit to a breath or blood test has had his license suspended by the Virginia Board of Medicine. The medical license of Dr. David J. Cho, who practices at Cho Foot & Ankle Specialists, was suspended after an informal conference by the board, pending a formal hearing that has not yet been scheduled.
Source: Elizabeth Simpson, The Virginia Pilot [10/16/14]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Feds Spend $2.1 Million to Develop Weight-Tracking Insoles
The federal government is spending more than two million dollars to develop wearable insoles and buttons that can track a person’s weight in order to fight obesity. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded grants for two projects that will monitor “lifestyle behavior” through technologies that will encourage people to exercise more.
“A single device that accurately monitors body weight, posture allocation, physical activity (i.e. movement), and energy expenditure would be an extremely useful tool for weight management,” the grant’s abstract states. The insoles work with a mobile phone app that shows the user their weight and physical activity levels.
Source: Elizabeth Harrington, Washington Free Beacon [10/15/14] via Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Stage 2 Meaningful Use Hardship Extension
After looking at the requirements for the hardship extension, I am thinking of submitting for an extension. This is based on the fact that my EHR company received their certification for Stage 2 around May 1st. With reprogramming and training myself and staff along with computer reconfiguration, establishing a patient portal, etc., and trying to qualify for the 90-day period, we won't make it. I would have no problem meeting Stage 1 again. Any feedback on this idea?
Don Ambroziak, DPM, Lexington, KY
Response: Providers that were due for Stage 2 in 2014 can instead attest using Stage 1 criteria if they attest to the inability to fully implement 2014 Edition certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) due to delays in 2014 Edition CEHRT availability. This includes staff training. It sounds like your situation applies. It's not a bad idea to check with your vendor to see if they will be willing to provide you with proof of their delayed Stage 2 certification.
Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, Springfield, PA
Codingline subscription information can be found here
APMA Members: Click here for your free Codingline Silver subscription
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Jeffrey Bowman, DPM
It is with a great deal of sadness that the AAPPM shares the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Jeffrey Bowman, DPM, MS.
Dr. Bowman was a longtime leader and served the podiatric profession with much distinction. He was a past president of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association, served on a number of committees for the APMA, and was a leader within the AAPPM and served as the AAPPM Membership Committee Chairman. In recognition of his dedication, service and leadership to the AAPPM, he was awarded the AAPPM President's Award.
Source: AAPPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM JURY VERDICT REPORTER) | |
From: Peter Bregman, DPM
I am not sure whether there is an issue performing neurectomies in adjacent webspaces, but what I am sure of is that if this surgeon did decompressions in this case, it wouldn't have gone to court.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Celebrity Shoes of the Day
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What the Piano Man wears. |
Source: Courtesy of Dr. Hartley Miltchin's Celebrity Shoe Collection
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - FLUOROSCAN III MINI-C
Refurbished mini-c for sale. Footprint approx 24"x 30", on wheels and easily fits into treatment rooms. New digitizer included to download images to EMR. Dual monitors and image storage capability. Click here to view unit Located in Manhattan. Email maidie3854@gmail.com.
FLORIDA-BASED PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE
Asking Price $360,000 includes equipment. Profitable. State-of-the-Art Medical Office Suite. Established Patient Base. Modern Podiatric Equipment. Prime Location – close to beaches. Historical Revenues - $ 580,000 Range. Physician willing to transition W/new ownership. Real estate available. Contactemery@aberdeenadvisors.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: drlschwartz@hotmail.com.
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.
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 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM.
FELLOWSHIP/PRECEPTORSHIP – TAMPA BAY AREA
We are offering an informal one week Fellowship/Preceptorship, leading to an associateship in 2015. This a well-established, multi-doctor practice in the Tampa Bay area. Preference to PSR 24+/Florida license. High-tech, EMR, digital x-rays, sports medicine, surgery. No NH/HMOs. Excellent hospital privileges available. C.V. to dpmfc@tampabay.rr.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.
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 - SEATTLE WA AREA
General podiatry practice with offices in Kirkland, Everett and Renton seeking an associate. Must be board qualified or certified by ABFAS. Must be self-motivated, Office is state of art with EHR, digital x-ray, ultrasound, laser. Salary with bonus and benefits. Email resume with cover letter:seattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com
INDIANAPOLIS-BASED PODIATRY GROUP SEEKING FULL-TIME HOSPITALIST PODIATRIST
Very busy established practice has an immediate position available for a full-time hospital on-call podiatrist. We service two of the largest hospital organizations in Indianapolis and are in need of a hospital podiatrist to manage a high volume call schedule with 2 office clinic days per week. PSR-24 Required. Base salary plus commission, benefits and malpractice included. Contact Marla Watson, Practice Manager: marlakwatson@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Seeking a personable, well rounded individual in a busy Long Island practice, that has a good personality and is self-motivated. Must have willingness to provide exceptional care for pt’s. Office has w/ EHR, digital x-rays, DME. If you are looking to build a career then send letter of interest and CV to lifootdr@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BRIDGEVIEW, IL
Seeking a highly motivated Podiatrist for a part-time position (two to three days a week) mainly performing home visits, with potential for growth. Transportation, equipment, and a medical assistant are provided to assist the podiatrist. Call 708-477-6512 or email podiatry_123@yahoo.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 – PART TIME – NEW JERSEY
Very busy practice is seeking a PT associate in the Toms River, NJ area. Office is state of the art with electronic EHR, digital x-rays, ultrasound and fully trained medical assistants. High RNC. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Please email toesec@aol.com. Looking for associate to start ASAP.
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.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/PART TIME IN WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Wisconsin. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidate. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
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