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November 18, 2019 #6,551  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
OHFAMA Elects 2020 Executive Committee
During the recent Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association (OHFAMA) House of Delegates, the following members were elected as the Executive Committee for 2020:
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(L-R) Drs. Thomas McCabe, Kelly Whaley, Richard Kunig, Sarah Abshier, and Todd Loftus |
President: Richard Kunig, DPM
First Vice President: Sarah Abshier, DPM
Second Vice President: Kelly Whaley, DPM
Secretary/Treasurer: Thomas McCabe, DPM
Immediate Past President: Todd Loftus, DPM
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Signs of Diabetes in the Feet
Board-certified podiatrist and foot surgeon Bruce Pinker, DPM, notes that he often sees diabetes patients with "sores or bruises or cuts on the lower extremities that are slow to heal."
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Dr. Bruce Pinker |
"In the feet, we find [type 2 diabetes] patients with numbness, burning, and tingling," says Dr. Pinker. That's because diabetes can cause diabetic neuropathy, which is a type of nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels. The good news? According to Pinker, "there are various ways to address diabetic peripheral neuropathy."
Source: Morgan Greenwald, Bestlife (MSN) [11/8/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
NY Podiatrist Volunteers with Veterans for Fundraiser
On Veterans Day 2019, Roger Kilfoil, DPM attended a fundraiser for Mission Margraten 75, an organization seeking to bring World War 2 Veterans to the Netherlands in May 2020 to help celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Dutch Liberation from Nazi occupation.
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(L-R) Dr. Roger Kilfoil, Patrick D'Ambrosio, and David Marshall |
David Marshall is a World War 2 Veteran who fought in France, Holland, and Germany and in the Battle of the Bulge.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
CT Podiatrist Participates in Health Fair
Bristol Health partnered with the New Britain-Berlin YMCA to host the first Wellness Fair at the YMCA on Thursday. People were able to talk to Bristol Healthcare professionals, gather resources, take part in screenings, and learn how to live their healthiest lives.
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Dr. Peter Bellezza (L) at health fair |
“A lot of people that come to these events may not be hooked up with a provider yet and they’ve got issues that are limiting the way they do their job or participating in activities. By providing screenings and just giving some helpful free advice, it can kind of get them back to living a better lifestyle and diminishing the pain they’ve been dealing with,” said Peter Bellezza, DPM, MS at Bristol Health Medical Group who was providing foot/ankle screenings.
Source: Ciara Hook, Bristol Press [11/14/19]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
MD Podiatrists Published in Anticancer Research Journal
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic (FASMA) doctors Xingpei Hao, MD, Stewart Chang, DPM, Erika Schwartz, DPM, Seth Rubenstein, DPM, Casey Friske, DPM, Sana Shamim, DPM, Eric Masternick, DPM, and Gene Mirkin, DPM have authored a paper Acral Lentiginous Melanoma of the Foot and Ankle, published in Anticancer Research - International Institute of Anticancer Research.
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Dr. Xingpei Hao |
Acral lentiginous melanoma is a rare entity on the foot. This study reviews seven cases excised, in FASMA offices, over a three-year period. The preferred treatment is either wide local excision or toe amputation.
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Soft Tissue Filler Properties Can Be Altered by a Small-Diameter Needle
In this study, monophasic and biphasic hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and calcium hydroxyapatite filler were analyzed for changes in particle size and physical properties after passing through a 30-gauge needle. Monophasic HA fillers with smaller particle sizes were associated with minor changes between particle sizes without any differences in rheological properties. Biphasic HA fillers with larger particle sizes showed remarkable changes in particle size and rheological properties. Calcium fillers only demonstrated changes in rheological properties.
The role of injection-needle diameter in preventing complications associated with fillers remains a controversial issue. This study demonstrates that injection through small-bore needles may lead to altered physical properties and rheological equilibrium of soft tissue fillers. As these changes may potentially affect clinical performance, the authors recommend avoiding small-bore needles for filler injection.
Source: InYoung Kim, MD, PhD, Practice Update [11/11/19] via Dr. Allen Jacobs
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Tips to Boost Billing and Collections - Part 2
It’s that time of year again when everyone is planning ways to make the upcoming year their best year yet. If your practice is like most other practices, then one area where you could use some work is billing and collections. Here are some resolutions that can improve your billing and collections in 2020.
2. Talk to your patients in an effective way.
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Make sure your staff knows how to communicate with patients about their bills. Never ask patients whether they want to pay their bill now.
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Instead, offer a choice of two options for paying. Assume that they're going to pay and ask them if they prefer to pay by check or credit card.
Source: Avery Hurt, Physicians Practice [11/4/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE) | |
From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
Unbundling could be illegal. Healthcare fraud is essentially the case when you attempted to make more money than otherwise entitled to receive. Just by sending the "unbundled" codes in the mail could be a crime. This is true, even if the third party did not pay for the charges.
Do not get into a factual dispute about what is "included" or "not included in the global", that is, what might well be the better "global code" or bundled code "package". Find the true legal issue. Did you ultimately make more money than otherwise entitled to? Find what the third party would have paid for the (better) bundled code.
Also, DPMs should understand that global "period" is not the same as a global "code". A particular global code, from what I understand, is a bundled code or package of other AMA CPT codes and may include other billable codes, supplies, procedures, and E&M codes. Any DPM getting notifications concerning bundling related matters should immediately seek out a self-audit of all the office's billing and coding business practices.
Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM, Saint Petersburg, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Thomas Ortenzio, DPM
Here is another example of vehicles crashing into podiatry offices.
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Yet another podiatry office crashed into. |
The driver is a diabetic with peripheral neuropathy. He thought his foot was on the brake, but it was on the gas pedal. No one was injured but there was $8,000 dollars of damage to my building.
Thomas Ortenzio, DPM, York, PA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Nike has announced that it's planning to release a new shoe designed specifically for those in the medical field. |
Source: WABC-7 (NY) [11/15/19] via Dr. Wenjay Sung
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ROCKLAND/WESTCHESTER/SUBURBAN NYC
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Suffolk County seeks full time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Seeking a professional full-time Associate Podiatric Surgeon to join our cutting-edge, well-established and respected team on the Central Coast, California. We are looking for a well-rounded individual to perform all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. The candidate must have excellent diagnostic and interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive compensation package. Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter in PDF format. Professional references must be provided at the time of submission. Submit to: heather@ccfaas.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - METROPOLITAN MARYLAND
Established practice (3 locations) looking for a full-time podiatrist with opportunity for partnership. Must be motivated, personable and dedicated to our growing practice. Must have strong skills in wound care, diabetes, general podiatry and surgery. The ideal candidate will be able to merge into an already protocol-based office. State of the art, fully staffed facility including EMR, PadNet, DME, digital x-rays and shoe stores on premises. Staff privileges at 3 local hospitals. Great location close to Washington D.C. and Virginia. Please send CV to marylandpodiatryjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NAPLES, FL
Immediate and July 2020 associate positions for busy practice in SWFL. ABFAS or ABPM BC or BQ. Interpersonal skills and willingness to work as a team a must. Cloud EMR, Digital x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, Paid vacations etc. Our practice cadaver surgical labs to enhance everyone's skills as a group exclusively available. If you like FL sunshine, fishing, golfing, beaches and to live and work in paradise. Also 1 fellowship position: ACFAS-approved surgical fellowship open for 2020 yr. MIS, RRA Surgery, Practice Management w over 1,200 procedures/450 cases/yr. Must have foot/RRA ABFAS qualified status by 8/2020. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OHIO
Established practice seeks full-time ABFAS or ABPM cert or qual. Podiatrist for our growing practice. Ideal candidate possesses strong clinical and surgical skills. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Hospital privileges, No nursing homes, base $120,000 and generous bonuses. Benefits include medical insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid CME and malpractice. Please send C/V to DPMOhio@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA
Love the beach? Busy, established practice located in a coastal community is looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! ABFAS board qualification or certification is required. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice and individual career and reputation. Must have great people skills, caring bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Competitive pay and partnership track available. Send CV and contact information to: manager@southbaldwinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Full time associate position, leading to partnership, opportunity for highly motivated individual with PSMR-RRA training. Well established, busy, two-office practice with all ABFAS board certified, FACFAS, foot and ankle surgeons. Would be turn-key taking over high volume existing practitioners patient care. Associated with large local hospital/residency. Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and bonus structure, health and malpractice insurance, 401K and other benefits. Immediate availability or to start when individual graduates from residency/fellowship in July 2020. Email letter of interest/CV to medical622@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Perfect opportunity for highly motivated individual with excellent clinical skills and bedside manner. Candidate must be proficient with inpatient management, wound care and all aspects of podiatry. Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and bonus structure. Email letter of interest/CV to contact@shadygrovepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART-TIME – BROOKLYN, NY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (LONG BEACH)
Established busy practice looking for a full-time podiatrist. This special doctor should be personal, teachable, motivated and independent. Five or more years of practice experience welcome. Need someone immediately. Please submit a CV with a cover letter and three professional references to PodiatristLB@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN ANTONIO, TX
Well established practice seeks full-time podiatrist in San Antonio, TX. Recent expansion to second office location offers exclusive opportunity for growth. Candidate must possess strong surgical and clinical skills and have a team player attitude. Salary with incentive structure and benefits. Please send description of your background, training, practice expectations and CV to: lisa.baine@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PISCATAWAY/HILLSBOROUGH NJ
Come join our fun-loving team. Looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist for a well-run established practice. You will immediately be busy with new patients. Only serious inquires please. Send your CV to drwishnie@stopfootpainfast.com and write “I am your next shiny star” in the subject line and tell me why in the body of the email.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - UPSTATE NEW YORK, KENTUCKY, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI
looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to serve Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Centers. Positions available immediately in Upstate New York, Kentucky, Minnesota and Missouri. Send inquiries and CV to: info@phase2podiatry.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - UPSTATE NEW YORK, KENTUCKY, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to serve Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Centers. Positions available immediately in Upstate New York, Kentucky, Minnesota and Missouri. Send inquiries and CV to: info@phase2podiatry.com
ANKLE & FOOT ASSOCIATES DEFORMITY CORRECTION & ADVANCED SURGICAL SKILLS FELLOWSHIP - SE GEORGIA
Fellow position available for the year 2020-2021. Focus on deformity correction, orthoplastics, minimally invasive surgery, and trauma. Interested candidates should send CV to AnkleandFootFellowship@outlook.com. Fellow to be chosen by mid-December.
WOUND CARE/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP - MULTI-SPECIALTY SURGICAL GROUP - LOS ANGELES, CA
Multi-specialty surgical group adding wound care and reconstructive surgery podiatry fellowship for 2020-2021 academic year. Will train in multiple settings alongside plastic and general surgery in new outpatient facility. Full salary, health insurance, and housing stipend provided, with more opportunities after completing program. Send CV to: woundcaredocs@gmail.com
NON-CLINICAL FACULTY POSITION – POMONA, CA
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking a podiatric physician who is interested in a full-time non-clinical faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. Academic rank will be commensurate with past experience. Please apply at https://apptrkr.com/1675621.
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PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTCHESTER, NY
Well established, successful, located downtown in growing major city Westchester, NY. Parking, public transportation. Retiring due to health reasons. On surgical staff of close major hospital, On ALL major health insurances, four treatment rooms, power chairs, EMR with Dragon, Electronic Billing, ERx, Digital Xray,Vascular Testing, Fluoroscopy, RSWT, Ultrasound, Radiofrequency, Cryoprobe, Autoclave, Whirlpools, Footmax Metascan, complete surgical (with power) and conservative care instruments. PRICED TO SELL. Will introduce. E-mail: lifehope53@yahoo.com
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