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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,240 Subscribers Daily
November 23, 2015 #5,531  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL RESULTS |
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Most Patients Don't Allow Enough Time for Ankle Sprains to Heal: MA Podiatrist
As one of the most common joint injuries, with more than 3 million occurring annually, many people perceive ankle sprains to be non-serious injuries that can be treated at home with rest and ice. However, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), not seeking proper treatment can have serious long-term effects on a person's return to functionality and increase the likelihood of a future serious sprain. In fact, it's estimated that 40 percent of people with ankle sprains will develop long-term joint issues. And for this reason, ACFAS warns people there is no such thing as "just a simple sprain."
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Dr. Gregory Catalano |
"The severity of an ankle sprain depends on whether the ligament is stretched, partially torn, or completely torn, as well as the number of ligaments involved," says Gregory Catalano, DPM, FACFAS, a Massachusetts foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. "While the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, elevation) combined with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, will minimize swelling and pain, we find most patients do not give themselves enough time to rehabilitate and heal."
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
FL Podiatrist on All-Star Sports Medicine Panel
The College of Medicine presented an All-Star Sports Medicine Panel on November 13 in the Lewis Auditorium. The event was designed to raise awareness and interest in sports medicine and orthopedics in the greater Orlando area. Panelists will include Olympic Gold Medalist Justin Gatlin, current World Record Holder USA Track and Field Sprinter Kaylin Whitney, Former All-Pro NFL Player Tra Thomas, former U.S. Open Surfing Champion Shea Lopez, and Orlando foot and ankle surgery specialist Dr. Gideon Lewis.
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Dr. Gideon Lewis (center) with featured athletes |
The event was emceed by WFTV Channel 9 Sports Anchor Christian Bruey. The athletes shared their experiences with sports injuries, training, and the importance of a relationship with a sports medicine specialist in their success. Dr. Lewis, who advises the sports medicine and orthopedic M.D. student interest group, is a graduate of the College of Medicine's Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Desert Foot 2015 Conference Reaches New Level of Academic Excellence
The Desert Foot 2015 Conference continues to grow in attendance and academic excellence. This year’s conference, just concluded at its permanent home at the Phoenix Sheraton Downtown, hosted a record number of attendees from 12 countries and 47 states. 100 abstract posters were judged, with first prize in the non-resident category awarded to Le Thuy, DPM, of Madigan Army Medical Center for her abstract "Treatment of Non-Bypassable Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia with Ischemic Ulcers utilizing ArtAssist Monitored with Fluorescent Angiography." First prize in the residents category was awarded to Matthew Reiner, DPM of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio for his abstract "Can Procalcitonin be Used as a Biomarker for Predicting Amputation Level in Lower Extremity Infections?"
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Desert Foot Chairman Dr. Robert Frykberg |
A highlight of the conference was the presentation by William Li, MD entitled “Angiogenesis at Crossroad of Regenerative Wound Therapy”, in which he mapped out the near future direction that this vibrant field is moving. This standing room only presentation will be posted in the PRESENT Podiatry Online Lecture Hall, along with other selected presentations from the conference. Next year’s Desert Foot 2016 Conference will take place at the same location October 19-22, 2016. The Grand Conference Sponsor of this event was MiMedx.
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS - INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS | |
Aussie Podiatrist is Co-Owner of 100-1 Melbourne Cup Longshot Winner
Six mates have lived their Melbourne Cup dream. Describing themselves as “small fry owners’’, the men decided to pool their cash and buy a nag they hoped might win at a country meeting. Five years later, they are part-owners of a Melbourne Cup winner — Prince Of Penzance, nicknamed POP. “We are still pinching ourselves,’’ co-owner podiatrist Sam Brown said. The syndicate bought a couple of tried racehorses but found only limited success after chipping in $5,000 each. Keeping it secret from their wives and girlfriends, they scraped together enough cash for one last try — buying a 10 per cent stake in a yearling.
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(L-R) Mike Botting, Greg Williams, Sam Brown, Scott Jenke, Adrian Brown, and Tim Ashdod, who co-own Prince of Penzance. (Photo: Eugene Hyland) |
Despite sickness and injury, POP has netted more than $600,000 in prize money from 23 starts and before the ultimate triumph in the Melbourne Cup. “It was a pure last throw at the stumps," Brown said. “We didn’t even know if he would make the racetrack or not. We had no money left for more horses so we were prepared to get out of the game if he was no good." Rather than throw in the towel, the team instead saw their beloved horse jump from barrier 1 as a $101 outsider winning over six million dollars.
Source: Peter Rolfe, Herald Sun [11/13/15]
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
CMS Extends Deadline for PQRS Informal Review Process
CMS is extending the 2014 Informal Review period. Individual eligible professionals (EPs), Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC) practice sites, PQRS group practices, and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that believe they have been incorrectly assessed the 2016 PQRS negative payment adjustment now have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 11, 2015 to submit an informal review requesting CMS investigate incentive eligibility and/or payment adjustment determination.
This is an extension from the previous deadline of November 23, 2015. All informal review requestors will be contacted via email of a final decision by CMS within 90 days of the original request for an informal review. All decisions will be final and there will be no further review. All informal review requests must be submitted electronically via the Quality Reporting Communication Support Page (CSP) which will be available through December 11, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Source: CMS
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| DIABETES RESEARCH | |
Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers Show Cognitive Deterioration
Diabetics with diabetic foot ulcers turn out to have substantially impaired cognitive function compared with diabetes patients without diabetic foot ulcers, a study at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has found. "Generally speaking, there is a clear correlation between diabetes and cognitive deterioration," explains Dr. Rachel Natovich, who led the study, the first to compare cognitive performance in patients with and without diabetic foot ulcers.
"Diabetes is a multi-system condition and, among other things, it affects the brain. The risk of a diabetic developing dementia is twice that of a 'normal' person. Diabetic foot ulcers are simply a symptom that the diabetes is causing deterioration of the entire cardio-vascular system," she said.
Source: Ruth Schuster, Haaretz [11/15/15] via Dr. Paul Kesselman
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Five Hiring Tips for Medical Practice Managers - Part 8
Look For Medicare Exclusions
In addition to checking backgrounds and recommendations, medical practice managers should be sure that their top job candidates do not turn up on the Medicare exclusions list. Health and Human Services maintains a list of nearly 52,000 healthcare workers and executives who, due to their conviction of healthcare crimes, are excluded from providing even indirect care to Medicare patients. On an ongoing basis, the department recommends that providers check their personnel rosters against the list once a month. Practices that violate the exclusion rules can have their Medicare payments taken back, plus incur fines of $10,000 per claim.
Source: Shelly K. Schwartz, Physicians Practice [11/3/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PQRS) | |
RE: PQRS Denial
From: James R. Christina, DPM
In response to the questions about PQRS denials, APMA has become aware that a large number of members have received letters from CMS indicating that they would be receiving a 2-percent payment reduction in 2016 for failing to meet the requirements for PQRS reporting in 2014. Many of these members indicated that they utilized the claims method for reporting individual measures and they were certain they had met the requirements.
APMA has reached out to CMS regarding this issue on behalf of members to investigate the large number of failures, and CMS has indicated that it is looking into this situation. APMA would also like to gather data on the number of members receiving the payment reduction for 2016. Please complete this very brief survey so we may compile data for our continued discussion with CMS.
James R. Christina, DPM, Executive Director and CEO, APMA, Bethesda, MD
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What a modern woman from Saturn wears? |
Source: Iskren Lozanov via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
available immediately in a busy, 30 year established, single location, high visibility office with digital x-ray, DME, diabetic shoe store, and EMR. Good patient volume and potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FLORIDA
Newly available position to join a well established multi-office group practice in the beautiful Tampa Bay area starting July 2016. Our practice has 12 locations and is rapidly growing. We are seeking a highly motivated, ethical, outgoing surgically trained associate for this excellent opportunity. Candidate will require Florida licensure and prefer ABFAS certified or eligible/qualified. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, bonus structure with partnership opportunity. Please email CV: Kristin.pontious@ankleandfootcenter.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Seeking energetic podiatrist. Must speak Spanish. You must be trained in all aspects of Podiatric Surgery including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Be willing to follow and learn proven systems for practice success. Competitive remuneration package. Position available for Summer 2016. If you meet all these qualifications, please apply with CV attached. njpod2013-1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BANGOR, MAINE
Seeking personable, well rounded individual to join our well established, modern three-doctor practice performing all aspects of foot and ankle care. Digital x-ray, EHR, DME, etc. Competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Early partnership opportunity for the right person. Send letter of interest and CV to: Mainoffice@acadiafootandankle.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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. Three year residency preferred. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
PODIATRISTS WANTED - NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Podiatrists wanted for practice in long-term care and SNF facilities in the Bakersfield and Oakland areas. Independent practice professionally managed and billed. Reply with letter of interest and C.V. to : zbubblesz@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSOURI
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Board qualified/certified. Please forward resume to stcpod@att.net
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position: now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Well-established group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including ultrasound, lasers, PAD testing, DME, EMR and digital x-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary base $120,000 and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS, WILL AND LAKE COUNTIES
Excellent supplemental income opportunity in an established podiatry practice. Scope of work-- seeing patients in an office setting in retirement communities; nursing home visits, house calls and office visits are available if desired. Must be hardworking, personable and self-motivated. Please send your CV to chifootcare@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS. Need great work ethic, & team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI with how you are a superstar, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY
Highly ethical and motivated practitioner sought. Experienced, assertive, podiatric surgeon wanted. All aspects of forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board qualified or certified. Please send C.V. to bunioncenter135@yahoo.com
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET SYSTEM
Padnet System for Sale: $7,500. Complete system. The computer has been erased and it’s software updated by Padnet. I will include the rolling stand as well if the purchaser wants to pay the shipping or pick it up on the west coast of Florida. Contact: venicefootclinic@comcast.net
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MANAHATTAN
Entire contents of podiatry office for sale in lower Manhattan. Midmark chairs 646 and 416 w stools, Philips wall mount xray units, Fluroscan 50200, ScanX digital xray, mobile cabinets, burton lights, Mettler EMS and Ultrasound, fixtures etc
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key Podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Good yearly gross with many new patients. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Excellent well trained staff. Click on this link to view website.
PRACTICES WANTED - HOUSTON AREA
Expanding current practice and looking to buy podiatry practices within 1 hour driving radius of Houston. Prefer selling physician to stay with practice for at least 12 months but more is better. If interested please email faajobs@gmail.com
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