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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,482 Subscribers Daily
October 25, 2018 #6.294  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Diabetics Need Twice Yearly Foot Exam: MI Podiatrist
For people with diabetes, the podiatrists of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) share that taking care of their feet is especially vital. More than 60 percent of all non-traumatic lower-limb amputations worldwide are related to complications from the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association.
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Dr. Jodie Sengstock |
“The leading cause of hospitalization among people with diabetes is foot ulcers and infections, but most of those problems are largely preventable,” says Jodie Sengstock, DPM, MPMA director of professional relations. “It’s important for those with the disease to receive regular foot exams by a podiatrist.” Diabetics need to visit a podiatrist regularly – at least two times per year - to avoid unnecessary complications.
Source: Fox 47 News [10/23/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
Allen County Regional Clinic Welcomes MO Podiatrist
Allen County Regional Hospital welcomes David Dowell, DPM to deliver comprehensive podiatric and orthopedic services to Iola-area residents. Board-certified in podiatry, Dr. Dowell has broad clinical expertise.
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Dr. David Dowell |
Dr. Dowell received his medical degree from Des Moines Medical University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he also did a primary podiatric medicine residency. In addition to clinical experience in private practice in Joplin, MO, and Mercy Physician Group, Dr. Dowell was a lecturer at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Des Moines University.
Source: Critterton Press [10/23/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
OH Podiatrist Sworn in as South Euclid's First Poet Laureate
The United States has one, the state of Ohio has one, and so does Cleveland Heights. Each has a poet laureate and so, now, does South Euclid. At Monday's City Council meeting, Mayor Georgine Welo swore in M.A. "Doc" Janning, DPM, 75, as the first person to hold the position in South Euclid.
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Dr. M.A."Doc" Janning |
It was Janning, a retired podiatrist, who first brought up the subject of South Euclid naming a poet laureate at a council meeting several months ago. "I had two choices," Welo said of selecting a poet laureate, "but the other person withdrew when they found out Doc Janning was the other (candidate)."
Source: Jeff Piorkowski, Cleveland Plain Dealer [10/23/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS - PART 1 | |
NJ Podiatrist Faces Challenge for North Brunswick Township Council
The two Democratic incumbents on the North Brunswick Township Council are trying to retain their seats during the general election on Nov. 6. Carlo Socio and Dr. William Lopez will be challenged by Republicans George Callan and Richard Pender.
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Dr. Lopez has been a resident for 12 years. He is a podiatrist. He has served on the council for one year. He is a volunteer for the NYC Marathon and provides community foot screenings in and around Staten Island. If re-elected to the council, Lopez said he would like to improve conditions for North Brunswick seniors by expanding programs and resources.
Source: Jennifer Amato, Centraljersey.com [10/23/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS - PART 2 | |
NJ Podiatrist Running for Re-Election to Freehold Borough School Board
Four candidates are seeking three available three-year terms on the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education in the Nov. 6 election. The terms of board members Paul Jensen, Dr. Michael Lichardi, and Susan Greitz will end in December. Lichardi is a physician assistant of more than 30 years and a doctor of podiatric medicine who has lived in Freehold Borough since 1998. He joined the school board in 2009 and has served as president since 2015.
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Dr. Michael Lichardi |
If re-elected, Dr. Lichardi said areas of focus for him will be ensuring that the construction of the additions and renovations to the district’s facilities are completed safely with any impact to school operators minimized, continuing to advocate for fair funding from the state, continuing to work toward academic improvement and narrowing achievement gaps represented in state assessment results, and beginning strategic planning renewal with respect to potential school consolidation or regionalization legislation that may be forthcoming from Trenton.
Source: Matthew Sockol, Centraljersey.com [10/23/18]
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| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
CA Podiatrist Keynotes at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Congress in Chile
Dr. David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California was the featured speaker at the sold-out 15th Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Santiago, Chile, this past weekend. Dr. Armstrong's keynote and other lectures focused on limb preservation as well as next generation technologies in healing, regeneration, and reconstruction.
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Dr. David Armstrong |
Armstrong discussed SALSA's works as well as other collaborative teams in reconstructive surgery, wearable and implantable sensors, and exoskeletons. The meeting featured more than 300 physicians, surgeons, and clinicians from across Latin America.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Back Office Billing Strategies - Part 1
1. Train select employees to set up payment plans. Often, the front desk will discover the need to set up a payment plan with self-pay patients or patients with an outstanding balance. But the actual arrangement is made by the back office staff. It’s crucial these plans be consistent and fair for all patients. You need to have one or two people in your back office who know how to correctly set up plans. Training back office staff will also alleviate the pressure on the front desk to make decisions about waiving payments—or let their emotions cloud their decision-making.
Source: Avery Hurt, Physicians Practice [10/15/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Non-Union and Fracture Management
I had a patient (with Medicare + secondary) who underwent an arthrodesis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTPJ) joint in mid-June. The patient did not return for follow-up after the sutures were removed at the second visit. The patient returned the first week of October (past the global period) with soreness and swelling in the first MTPJ. Radiographs revealed a non-union at the surgical site. All the hardware was intact. Treatment was immobilization in a CAM boot, and an external bone growth stimulator.
Would it be appropriate to bill for a fracture management code, CPT 28470 (metatarsal, closed, no manipulation)?
R. Alex Dellinger, DPM, Little Rock, AR
Response: The description of CPT code 28470 is for the closed treatment of a metatarsal fracture. I would not classify the non-union of this surgical procedure as a non-union of a fracture. Billing and E&M code, immobilization in the CAM walker, and x-rays at the visit after the global period is appropriate. Billing for subsequent E&M (if appropriate), and x-rays is fine, but I do not feel that CPT code 28470 applies in this case as the non-union was not a “true fracture” in the sense it was intended.
Alan Bass, DPM, Manalapan, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Brian Kiel, DPM
We use Dragon Medical and it does an excellent job of accuracy at normal to fast talking. It also learns new words. For accuracy's sake, I read on the screen as I type and I am able to pick up any discrepancies .
Brian Kiel, DPM, Memphis, TN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Charles Morelli, DPM
I have been using this program for close to 20 years now. I'm actually writing this message while using Dragon voice dictation. I am not going to reread this, or by going to correct mistakes. Voice dictation has made during my nodes remarkably simple although I've had to correct mistakes on occasion especially when trying to dictate patient's names and using other medical terms that are far into the per gram. You are able to recognize that word so that the mistakes I made the future. What I've chosen to do is just not voiced dictate names but typed in manually. Has been a great asset to my practice, writing notes and doing anything that one would normally have to type
Here's what I just learned about the new version of Dragon I just...
Editor's notes: Dr. Morelli's extended-length letter can be read here. This note has NOT been edited and has been written exclusively with Dragon Voice dictation.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Who says you can't take your doll house with you (Photo: Charlotte Visser) |
Source: Linda Van Deventer-Van Reenen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
SPACE AVAILABLE – NY AND LONG ISLAND
Offices available to sublet and share, Manhattan and North Shore Long Island. Offices fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment extremity MRI, foot/ankle CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound and the availability to become a staff member of a certified ambulatory surgical center. Call 1516 476-1815 podo2345@aol.com
PRACTICE WANTED – NORTH NEW JERSEY
Looking for immediate purchase of an established practice in the North Jersey area. I would like the doctor to be available to help with transition. Contact: nnjpod@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTERN WASHINGTON
30 year established practice in Auburn Washington. In medical office building connected to hospital. Practice scope includes clinic, hospital-based surgery, and hospital consultations. Forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Will stay on three months during transition. Contact/send resume to Dgusman@hotmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST NEEDED ASAP (AND JULY 2019) - MARYLAND
Looking for enthusiastic, industrious podiatrist to join Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic practice in Wheaton and Rockville/ Shady Grove, Maryland. Surgical boards and ties to Maryland preferred. Good benefits and a competitive base salary with incentives. The position is available immediately but I am also interested in hiring another in July 2019. If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond to aspector@footandankle-usa.com with your resume, comments and questions. I look forward to hearing from you. Adam K. Spector DPM, FASPS, Partner, Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, Wheaton/Shady Grove Division, 301-949-3668
LOCUM NEEDED – MARCH – JUNE, 2019 CALGARY, ALBERTA
Podiatrist needed for private practice in Calgary, Alberta. No call. Position is full-time, Monday through Friday. Opportunity to become an associate or partnership position. Please contact jessica@ualberta.net or 403-266-2700 for more information. Priority given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full-time podiatrist. State of the art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultrasound. Excellent salary and benefits. Must be board qualified. Please e-mail resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com, or call: 516-902-1073
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
Our busy, multi-office practice is still growing and needs another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with supportive doctors and staff who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Excellent opportunity to start your career in a fresh practice! Seeking an associate to join, grow, and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Looking for a motivated individual to contribute to our growth through all aspects of podiatry. Please send CV to: docryanlee@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Seeking a hard-working, board eligible/certified podiatric physician for our growth oriented practice. January 1, 2019 start date is preferred. This full-time position assumes coverage at well-established location. To learn more about us, visit www.ankleandfootcare.com. Please email your CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TENNESSEE
Village Podiatry Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, Inc. is growing and seeking board qualified/certified associates with a Tennessee license. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing, and desire to excel while utilizing our practice owned ancillaries. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries only to Tony Brzezicki, Human Resources, at tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com. Starting salary will be based on experience and the value you bring to the practice. EHI also offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON, DC
Growing, well-established practice seeking well-trained, hard-working surgical trained podiatrist. Practice with concentration in foot & ankle surgery as well as sports medicine. Excellent referral base. Downtown location. Full benefits package. Please send CV to WDCDPM@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Busy two physician practice in Upstate South Carolina seeking highly motivated, ethical associate. PSR-36 trained. High surgery case load. Competitive benefits & salary. Send CV to upstatescpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full- and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based foot, ankle, and lower leg care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout Florida. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
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