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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,870 Subscribers Daily
October 18, 2016 #5,777  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
KSUCPM Celebrates Centennial Year with a Weekend Long Alumni Event
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) recently celebrated their centennial anniversary. This celebration was a fun-filled weekend of events, with alumni awards and recognition to special anniversary classes. Friday evening consisted of a catered clambake at the college’s current location. Saturday continued with CME classes, lunch, and tours of the current campus. The celebration came to a completion on Saturday evening with a dinner held in Downtown Cleveland, OH.
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Kent State University School of Podiatric Medicine |
Dr. Barry L. Scurran, Class of 1970 returned to Cleveland to receive his KSUCPM 2016 Hall of Fame Award recognizing his achievements in the podiatric community. Dr. Mildred K. Dixon, Class of 1944 received the Centennial Award and celebrated her 100th birthday. Dr. Elliott W. Biggs received the KSUCPM Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. Karen S. Kellogg received the KSUCPM Service Award. Dr. Nichol L. Salvo received the Young Podiatric Professional Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Irvin Donick. Dr. H. John Visser received the Kent State University Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award.
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
MN Podiatrist Discusses "Marathon Foot Syndrome
“A marathon is about as hard an activity on your feet as you could possibly do,” said Dr. Andrew Lundquist, a podiatrist at Mankato Clinic. Stress fractures are the big concern leading up to the race. Lundquist, who has run eight marathons, said people sidelined with stress fractures are easy to spot at a marathon. “At almost every one, you’ll see people in walking boots standing and watching with a gloomy look on their faces,” he said.
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Dr. Andrew Lundquist |
Those who do finish the marathon can experience what Lundquist calls “marathon foot syndrome” — basically an extremely sore foot. He’ll see a few patients come in each year following the marathon complaining of this issue.Surprise, the best way to avoid this dreaded foot condition isn’t properly hydrating — although it doesn’t hurt. “That can be alleviated by a cool down,” Lundquist said. “Rather than sitting, walk it off and then ice the feet.”
Source: Brian Arola, The Land [10/15/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrists Volunteer at Avon Walk
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(L-R) 2nd year NYCPM student Chung Him Tse, Drs. Jeffrey Kass & Michael Barkin, Director of Podiatric Services - Scott Yarmus, Drs. Vanessa Darmochwal, Maria Branca, Michael Conway, and Nicole Hayward. |
Podiatric volunteers this past weekend serviced the 39th Avon walk to end cancer on New York's Randall's Island.
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| PODIATRISTS OVERCOMING ADVERSITY | |
Wife of IA Podiatrist Speaks at Alzheimer's Disease Event
More than 1,000 people showed up to support finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the only one in the top ten without a cure. One of those in attendance was Tina Maikon, whose husband Dr. Mark Maikon was diagnosed with a visual variant of Alzheimer's (posterior cortical atrophy - PCA) four years ago.
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Thousands gather for the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer's. |
Like many forms of the deadly disease, PCA's cause is not known. Just four years after his diagnosis, Mark, a podiatrist for two decades, is a wheelchair user. Tina spoke at the 2016 Walk held at the McGrath Amphitheatre, expressing her family's struggles as the disease consumes her husband.
Source: Connor Morgan, Fox 28 [10/15/16]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: How are you applying podiatric biomechanics to advanced surgical procedures such as ankle fusions?
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Dr. Harold Vogler |
Harold Vogler: Once you alter the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system in the lower extremity, you do have to make accommodation so that they (patients) can have a comfortable gait pattern. There are a variety of ways of doing this. Orthotics have made great advances and strides. There is technology available for orthotics that did not exist 10, 20, or 30 years ago that can improve weight-bearing after these procedures, and make orthotics more functional. So you should very much consider using the skills of a good orthotist after you do these major reconstructive procedures to make the extremity more functional.
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Dr. John Mattiacci |
Meet the Masters is broadcast each Tuesday Night at 9 PM (EST). The next segment will feature Dr. John Mattiacci, Dean of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. You can register for this event by clicking here
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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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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Close Casting Method May Help Elderly Avoid Ankle Surgery
Close contact casting, a molded below-knee cast with minimal padding, may be a better treatment than surgery for unstable ankle fractures in older adults, a randomized trial indicated. Researchers saw no significant difference in Olerud-Molander Ankle Score (OMAS), a measure of ankle fracture symptoms, with casting (64.5, 95% CI 61.8-67.2) versus surgery (66.0, 95% CI 63.6-68.5) 6 months following fracture among a group of 620 elderly individuals from 24 trauma centers and general hospitals in Great Britain.
But there were other differences in outcomes: complication rates were greater in the surgery group, whereas malunion seen in x-rays was more common with casting. "Close contact casting was delivered successfully for most participants, substantially reducing the number of patients requiring invasive surgical procedures at the outset, and additional operations during a 6-month period," reported Keith Willett, MBBS, FRCS, of the University of Oxford in England, and colleagues in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Source: Alexandria Bachert, Medpage Today [10/12/16]
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| HIPAA UPDATE | |
New Guidance Lays out HIPAA Obligations for Cloud Computing
The Department of Health and Human Services has published new guidance on complying with HIPAA privacy, security, and breach notification rules when using cloud computing technology. The guidance gives insights for providers, business associates, and cloud computing vendors. Some of the guidance is basic and well-known to many HIPAA-covered entities.
The first question, for instance, considers if a HIPAA-covered entity or business associate may use a cloud service to store or process electronic protected health information (ePHI). The answer is yes, provided the vendor enters into a business associate agreement that specifies how HIPAA compliance will be maintained. Also under HIPAA, providers can use mobile devices to access ePHI from a cloud platform as long as appropriate safeguards and BAAs are in place.
Source: Joseph Goedert, Health Data Management [10/13/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
6 Ways to End a Doctor-Patient Relationship - Part 6
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?
6. Suggest ways they can find new providers. I also tell patients to contact their insurance company for a list of providers or to contact the physician-referral line at one of the local hospitals. You are helping them secure new medical services and cannot be seen to be abandoning them.
Source: Linda Girgis, MD, Physician's Practice [9/29/16]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Billing An Established Patient Hospital Visit
When a patient has already been established with care by the physician in the last 3 years, and then has to be seen in the hospital for another diagnosis, do we code CPT 99232 (subsequent care hospital) or CPT 99222 for initial hospital care since the diagnosis is new?
Vanessa Sloan, Effingham, IL
Response: When billing a hospital visit on a Medicare patient, you would use the initial hospital care coding. The description is new or established patient. The key is that you are seeing a patient for the first time for that admission. If you need to see that patient again during the same admission, then you would bill the subsequent care code series based upon medical acuity of the services you rendered.
If that same patient were seen X weeks later during a different admission, then you would still bill the initial care code series.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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This shoe is "for the birds" |
Source: Aki Choklat via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ARIZONA
Well established and growing Podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for an Associate. Must have completed a 3 year Surgical Residency, have Board Qualification, AZ License and Bilingual Spanish is a +. We have several office locations in the Greater Phoenix area ready for someone to make the most of. We have a good balance of office and surgical practice. Base pay with bonus package, with other benefits included. Looking to fill immediately, and or fill with resident graduate 2017. Please email resume to: KLLOYD@SANTANFA.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.
MASSAPEQUA (NY) PODIATRY ASSOCIATES SEEKS ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST
We are seeking a full-time associate podiatrist who is committed to making careful, accurate diagnoses for our patients, and then providing the effective care they need. Potential job candidates should be interested in treating heel pain using the latest treatment and equipment, while also possessing both surgical and nonsurgical experience. Benefits include a full compensation package with salary, insurance, and more. If you work hard and always put patients first, this is the opportunity you want! If interested, visit cfoxdpm.com and click on the orange “Career Opportunities” button. For additional information, email admin@cfoxdpm.com.
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Expanding Long Island based, well rounded group practice seeks 2017 third and fourth year graduating residents or fellows to join our state-of-the-art practices. Our practices are affiliated with multiple hospital systems, surgical and wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Caring, ethical, board qualified/certified candidates with surgical training and leadership qualities who are willing to live/relocate to the Long Island, NY metro area. Email CV to: Drbrook@countryfootcare.com
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
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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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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
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
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