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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,684 Podiatrists Daily
November 15, 2014 #5,218  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Pioneers Flatfoot Surgery Without Fusion
Flatfeet can cause lifelong pain and a loss of mobility that can lead to other medical complications like diabetes and heart disease, but a Southeast Texas podiatrist has developed a procedure that corrects the problem - even in kids. If you have flat feet, you've probably been told that not much can be done, but Dr. Mark Bruyn of Victory Hospital has pioneered a surgical procedure to correct this problem.
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"Over the past 5 years, we have developed a procedure that corrects flatfeet without fusing the bones, which was the standard of practice when I started out 30 years ago," says Bruyn. He still treats 90% of flatfeet patients conservatively, but says for the 10% of patients who do not respond to treatment, this procedure can have amazing results.
Source: Tom Wright, KFDM [11/12/14]
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| PODIATRIC STUDENTS IN THE NEWS | |
Community Scholarship Named in Honor of Barry Podiatry Student
The highlight of the Citizens Academy event was the honoring of the five non-profits, which include the Reichert House, which received a donation and a certificate of appreciation. The Reichert House is an after-school program that targets elementary- to high school-aged boys. Its mission is to help students transition from boyhood into manhood.
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John Alexander, executive director of the program, said the donation will be put to good use. "We are very fortunate to have received such a generous donation, and it will be used to establish the Michael Johnson Educational Scholarship that will be presented for the first time at our graduation ceremony in May," Alexander said. Johnson is a former Reichert House student who is now studying podiatry at Barry University in Miami.
Source: Cleveland Tinker, The Gainsville Sun [11/12/14]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
LA Podiatrists Establish Hospital-Based, Outpatient Foot and Ankle Clinic
Dr. Daniel T. Hall, IV and Dr. Mallory M. Przybylski, Co-Founders of Louisiana Foot and Ankle Specialists LLC, have joined Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Moss Memorial Clinic to establish the first hospital-based, outpatient Foot and Ankle Clinic in Southwest Louisiana. The Foot and Ankle Clinic is designed to focus on diabetic foot education, wound care, limb salvage, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery to those patients within the Moss Memorial Clinic system in Lake Charles, LA.
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Drs. Daniel Hall, IV and Mallory Przybylski |
Drs. Hall and Przybylski are the newest active staff members at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and maintain their private practice together in Lake Charles, LA.
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Reimbusement for Treating Expert Witness
I treated a patient several years ago following an injury. She is involved in a lawsuit and her attorney contacted me to testify. Since I am the treating doctor, do I get reimbursed for testimony and how do you set your rate? Is there a deposition? What should I expect?
Debra Manheim, DPM, Rego Park, NY
Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. Expert witnesses are generally reimbursed for time lost in treating patients. This includes time writing reports, attending depositions, and court appearances. Fees are generally determined on an hourly basis. This can be approximated by dividing your gross income by the number of hours worked per year. Thus, if you grossed $350,000 last year and worked 1,000 hours, your hourly gross rate would be $350.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Musculoskeletal Laser Recommendations
I am interested in purchasing a musculoskeletal laser for my practice as an additional tool to treat painful conditions. Can anyone provide recommendations about these devices before I make the leap?
Joe Grillo, DPM, Ft Myers, FL
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: AFO Replacement After 2 Years
I am presently treating a patient who was fitted with an AFO after a CVA around 2 years ago. He was fitted in a hospital after the stroke. The brace is still in a good shape, but the patient's leg is more swollen now and as a result, he developed pressure blister in a few places. This makes him uncomfortable. I tried using padding but it doesn't help. In my opinion, this patient needs to be re-cast for a new device. Would Medicare DME pay for a new brace if it has been less than 5 years since the old one was fabricated? Do I need to send medical records in order to prove my point?
Boris Raginsky, DPM, East Brunswick, NJ
Response: While, yes, it is true that Medicare says the brace should have a lifetime for a period of 5 years, if there is medical necessity (you mentioned that the AFO no longer conforms to the patient's leg anatomy) and if the device cannot be adjusted, prescribe a new one. Have the patient sign an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) because of the 5-year rule. As long as you document why a new device is medically necessary, you should be reimbursed for dispensing a new AFO.
David J. Freedman, DPM, CPC, Silver Spring, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Tip Sullivan, DPM
Have no fear! Your patient will run and most likely run with much less pain than before! I have fused distance runners and professional athletes in the past with good results. In fact, for those demanding types of activities, I have come around full circle. As a neophyte, I thought that it was smart to try to save all joints. 25 years of surgical experience has pushed me all the way around that circle. In my hands, fusions tend to last longer and give more predictable results. I suggest changing gait styles of running to shorten stride and perhaps I would add a rocker bottom. I suggest asking Kevin Kirby about those new maximalist shoes, and if there is any alteration to them that a podiatric "biomagician" would recommend in conjunction with arthrodesis.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1A | |
From: Richard A. Stanley, DPM
Our practice went live with Athena in September. As with any EMR, the initial setup is daunting. However, you are assigned an implementation guide with weekly live conference calls to work out any difficulties for three months prior to your go live date. The customer support is the best I have ever worked with.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1B | |
From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
Get a flexible tool which will enable you to make this transition. An electronic super-bill is the most valuable tool in the hands of treating providers. An ideal super-bill is one which also enables a bridge feature to port over (your) data from the existing EHR and/or practice management and/or billing. Super-bills are typically used to operate an office from day-to-day.
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ACE USA and RPS Healthcare Expand Podiatrist Professional Liability Coverage
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid guidelines and rules resulted in a record number of investigations and enforcement actions in 2011. ACE Medical Risk, a division of ACE USA, has responded through an endorsement that increases limits on Medicare/Medicaid legal expense reimbursements, raising coverage limits from $30,000 to $50,000 per action, with an annual aggregate of $50,000. This product is underwritten by companies within the ACE Group, an A.M. Best “A+” rated carrier, and is offered to podiatrists exclusively by RPS Healthcare, National Program Administrator of the Podiatry PLUS programs and one of the largest wholesalers and the largest Managing General Agent in the country. For more information Call 800-397-9697 ext 2646.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of John Durkin, DPM
From: Richard T. Braver, DPM
John Francis Durkin also known as “JD” was a sports podiatrist in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois who recently passed away. He graduated from the University of Illinois, where he ran track and afterward graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He was Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and was a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.
Dr. Durkin was my mentor, with whom I completed a podiatric sports medicine fellowship. While working under him, we treated great athletes like Sebastian Coe, ...
Editor's note: Dr. Braver's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Patient-Modified Orthotic of the Day
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This is a patient-modified orthotic |
Source: Dr. Gary Friedlander, Phoenix, AZ
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY- KANSAS CITY
Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with doctors who are as committed to your success as we are to our own. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION, IMMEDIATE – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
We’re seeking a podiatrist to join our multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience, credentialed with insurance. Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A DPM - DC METRO AREA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is in need of a replacement practitioner in our Downtown Silver Spring and DC offices. Come join our team of top docs. If you are an established practitioner (available now), and you are enthusiastic, personable, motivated and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position in our 33-doctor group with 21 locations with you. Significant patient flow, EMR, computerized scheduling, certified ambulatory surgical centers, hospital and physician referral base. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND
Multiple office practice located on the Eastern Shore of MD near beaches. Seeking motivated, energetic individual to join our three existing physicians. We are an expanding practice with focus on all aspects of podiatric care. Offices equipped with ultrasound, digital imaging, 3-D scanners, onsite ambulatory surgery center and many other state of the art amenities. Excellent salary with bonus and benefits package. Send CV to dpmkthomas@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
We are a group practice based in Irvine (Orange County), with a second office in the high desert city of Victorville. Currently, there are four doctors in the group and we are ready to bring on a fifth doctor. Both offices are attached to surgicenters. We have a high patient volume and very little C & C. Our compensation is competitive and negotiable. If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reply via email or call me at your convenience. Michael Goddard 949-289-0685 Email: mgoddard@cafai.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Well-rounded, hospital based podiatry practice. Large number of new patients monthly, digital x-rays, and EMR. Team podiatrist for Division 1 college sports program. Currently have 3 DPMs and 3 offices. Senior partner is Chair of Pod Dept.; Partner & Associate are involved in wound center. Offices located 75 miles north of New York City, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. More affordable cost of living; great place to live. Looking for a personable individual with strong ethics and high motivation. Seeking an associate leading to potential partnership. Must have PM & S-36 training. Please call (845) 471-2243 or email eriksims@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - MISSOURI/KANSAS
Podiatrists needed to join the nation’s largest growing, most technologically advanced and expertly managed nursing home medical and podiatry practice. We ensure your success by providing an established patient base, scheduling and billing assistance, medical assistant, allowances for equipment, coverage of travel expenses, and the newest tablet-technology EMR system to dramatically reduce your workload so you can spend more time providing quality care to patients. We offer generous benefits and flexible scheduling: base salary available, bonus opportunities, malpractice coverage, matching 401(k), health insurance benefits. Part-time positions available. Send CV to careers@aggeus.org. Call 866-216-5518, ext. 305. www.aggeus.org. Confidentiality assured.
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. Salary range $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, malpractice coverage and health insurance provided. Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to our website.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DC/MD/VA
Experienced practitioner needed! Come join our team of top docs. Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC, is acquiring a busy, multi-faceted practice, with all the bells and whistles. From day one, walk into a full schedule, as the current and well-established doctor is ready to retire. See patients, do your charting and leave the rest to us. Please email your resume and cover letter to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to receiving your information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Exceptional opportunity for an associate Podiatrist who is trained in all aspects of trauma and podiatry. ER call is required. Salary with bonus structure and benefits package is offered. Please send CV and case log with cover letter to drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA FLORIDA
Beaches, great weather, great restaurants, culture, laid back lifestyle – all year! "old-style" work ethic, unique thriving practice. Associate to "Buy-In" Opportunity. Customer service, sense of humor detailed, driven, laid back personality. Market yourself and the practice, Good surgical skills, great practice management ability. Email, "I'm the ONE!", CV, docmkatz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY, LI, and NJ
Position available for a 3-year residency trained, board eligible/certified experienced DPM to work in multiple locations. NYC, Long Island,and New Jersey. Call for information (516) 476-1815
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Seeking three-year surgically trained podiatrist for busy podiatric medical and surgical practice in Texas. Must be hard-working, open to direction, and willing to do all phases of podiatric foot and ankle care. Please send CV, and salary history to: jmh6122@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALGARY, ALBERTA
Growing new practice is seeking a highly motivated associate. State-of-the-art office (5 exam rooms, 1 surgical suite), EMR, digital x-rays, Cutera Genesis Plus laser, shockwave therapy and orthotic scanners. Must have excellent bedside manner and people skills. Please e-mail CV to info@alpinefootankle.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GEORGIA
Join our Team! Thriving, five location, progressive, podiatry practice seeking a family-oriented Associate Podiatrist to build career and long-term relationship. Must be surgically trained (PSR-24/36) and have EMR experience. Position available in our Statesboro, GA location, one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia and home to Georgia Southern University. Associate will have full range of services and access to Surgical Center along with access to all of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Email CV with Cover Letter to hr@atlanticfeet.com.
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