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The Voice of Podiatrists
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October 19, 2015 #5,501  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CT Podiatrist Discusses Fall Prevention for Seniors
Podiatrist Dr. Thomas G. Guglielmo, a Monroe resident with practices in Newtown and New Milford, said he frequently sees the results of putting multiple demands upon one’s feet. As people get older, they begin to develop problems with balance. Some of the factors that may cause seniors to lose their balance and fall are low blood sugar, not being familiar with their environment, vision problems, obesity, and old injuries that haven’t healed properly.
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Dr. Thomas Guglielmo |
By providing ways to keep people steady on their feet, Guglielmo helps his patients to stay active as long as possible. He pointed out to his audience of 50 seniors at the Monroe center that 25% of those who fall after the age 65 will never fully recover. “Lots of things can be done to improve our balance,” Guglielmo said. To many of his patients, he suggests using a cane. Guglielmo also advises seniors to know where throw rugs are and to be careful walking over and around them. He encourages the use of hand rails.
Source: Karen Kovacs Dydzuhn, Monroe Courier
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| HISTORIC PODIATRISTS REMEMBERED | |
Late WV Podiatrist Inducted into Huntington Hall of Fame
Inside the atrium of the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, there hangs 120 plaques with 121 faces, immutably cast as testaments to Huntington's greatest men and women. Five more faces of a wide receiver, a dancer, a podiatrist, a baseball coach and a broadcaster joined Huntington's finest Thursday night as the City of Huntington Foundation elected Troy Brown, Nancy Carter, Dr. Darrel Darby, David Glick, and Michael Kirtner to the Greater Huntington Wall of Fame.
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Dr. H. Darrell Darby |
The late H. Darrel Darby, DPM, and his wife Laura Darby made Huntington their home in 1956. He served on several boards including for the Trinity Church of God, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Marshall University Board of Advisers, West Virginia Board of Medicine and Huntington City Mission, to name a few. In 1999, Darby was named one of America's Most Influential Podiatrists by Podiatry Management Magazine.
Source: Bishop Nash, Herald Dispatch [10/16/15]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
NY Podiatrist's Essay Published
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Dr. Johanna Youner |
Manhattan podiatrist Dr. Johanna Youner's essay "Stilettos and Power" was included in the collection, It's all about Shoes, edited by Pam Laskin. In November, Youner and the other authors will participate in book reading events in Brooklyn.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW - PART 1 | |
IL Podiatrist and Two Executives Indicted on Healthcare Fraud Charges
A Chicago podiatrist, his wife, and the CEO of his healthcare company were indicted on charges involving the submission of false documents and reimbursement claims related to podiatric services purportedly provided. According to the indictment, Dr. Yev Gray is the owner and president of Aggeus Healthcare, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, which provides podiatry services to residents of long term care facilities.
According to the indictment, the defendants used an electronic medical record (EMR) system, which automatically inserted, into patient records, diseases and symptoms that the patients did not have. This was done to demonstrate to Medicare that the patients needed the services for which Aggeus Healthcare later billed Medicare. The defendants also pressured Aggeus podiatrists to provide unneeded services, such as Doppler studies, the incision and drainage of abscesses, and the removal of calluses.
Source: 7th Space Interactive [10/16/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW - PART 2 | |
$83K Settlement Reached with VT Podiatrist over Medicaid Claims
The Vermont attorney general's office says a Rutland podiatrist has agreed to pay the state more than $83,000 to settle claims that he obtained payments from Medicaid that shouldn't have gone to him. The settlement involving Dr. Frank Buggiani resolves a civil complaint filed in December 2014 by the attorney general's Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit. It regarded the submission of Medicaid claims by Buggiani for custom orthotic devices. The attorney general's office said its investigation showed his claims were at a rate that exceeded the rate charged to other insurers.
Source: WCAX via Associated Press [10/16/15]
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CMS Releases 2013 Part B DME Data to Compare Docs
Continuing a transparency program of releasing Medicare data to support increased quality of care and inform consumer health spending, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has opened its Durable Medical Equipment data set. The data is being offered to researchers, providers, and other stakeholders, particularly consumers.
The newest data dump is titled, “Provider Utilization and Payment Data: Referring Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies,” or DMEPOS. It includes information on utilization, payments including the allowed amount and Medicare payment, and submitted charges organized by a National Provider Identifier for each Medicare provider, as well as the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System and the supplier rental indicator (service status).
Source: Joseph Goedert, Health Data Management [10/14/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
11 Things to Know about the Meaningful Use Final Rule - Part 5
Patient Engagement Still a Goal, but the Bar is Lower
In the final rule, CMS also agreed to lower the targets for patient engagement. For now, only one patient from a hospital needs to view, download, or transfer his or her medical records electronically for the provider to meet the objective. That will rise under Stage 3 to 5 percent of patients, which is still expected to be a challenge for most organizations.
Source: Health Data Management [10/11/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Ira Deming, DPM, David E Gurvis, DPM
Regardless of his abilities, wouldn't treating anything other than foot or ankle injuries be outside the scope of practice for a podiatrist under New York statute?
Ira Deming, DPM, Rockville, MD
With all due respect for whatever skills Dr. Abraham has, for him to think he is qualified to “handle everything” makes him foolish in my opinion. Even IF we had a dual degree such as MD/DPM, or transitioned to the MD degree, unless he had done an MD residency, he cannot possibly be trained to “handle everything.” Is he trained to recognize a concussion, how about a retinal detachment? When is bleeding sufficient to call a match. Can he tell a sprained wrist from a fractured one? And, so on.
David E Gurvis, DPM, Avon, IN
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
Patient in So Much Pain He Wants His Foot Amputated
Jeffrey Ortega wants his size 16 foot amputated after it swelled due to a genetic condition. Both of the 26-year-old’s feet are twice the normal size and he lives in constant pain. Jeffrey was born with Proteus syndrome, a rare condition that causes bones, skin, and tissue overgrowth, and affects just a handful of people worldwide.
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Patient with Proteus syndrome (Photo: Barcroft Media/Getty Images) |
Proteus has affected Jeffrey’s hands, hips, and legs — and he believes amputation of his left foot will relieve his pain and stop the growth.
Source: News.com.au [10/16/15] via Dr. Michael Nirenberg
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ALBANY, UTICA, LITTLE FALLS, SYRACUSE
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities across New York, especially in Albany, and other areas in Upstate New York. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income; a commitment of as little as one to two mornings/days a month can nicely supplement your current income. Positions available immediately! Inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AND SUBURBS -HOUSECALLS 3 DAYS A WEEK
We provide logistical support, malpractice, and mileage allowance; another half day at the office is possible if interested; physician will make $140-150k; salary plus bonus structure ; benefits are available. Schedule can be tailored to your need. If you are interested to fill out your schedule, contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Available immediately in a busy high visibility office with digital x-ray, diabetic shoe store, and 5 years experience in EMR. Good patient volume and potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@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
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 – 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.
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. Contactinstitutebeaute885@gmail.com for details.
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
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
SEARCHING PRACTICES FOR SALE
Well-trained podiatrist two years out of residency looking to purchase an established full-time podiatry practice. Will consider any location. Available immediately. Please contact me at podiatry42984@gmail.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.
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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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