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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,731 Podiatrists Daily
December 11, 2014 #5,240  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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What do think Congress will do with the SGR Medicare formula in 2015? |
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Student-run Clinic at RFUMS Expands Health Services
Founded in 2013 by four medical students at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS), the Interprofessional Community Clinic provides healthcare to underserved men, women, and children while offering early clinical skills training to medical and health science students who work in teams, under faculty supervision, to diagnose and treat patients.
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(L-R) Garrett Strand, Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Brittany Hunter, Chicago Medical School, Haley Spaulding, College of Pharmacy, and Israel Labao, Chicago Medical School. |
Volunteer student clinicians come from a broad range of RFUMS programs including medicine, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, clinical psychology, and physical therapy. They work side by side, learning respect for each other’s professions and collaborating and leading in areas that also include administration, community outreach, clinic management, fundraising, and research.
Source: Judy Masterson, Chicago Tribune [12/9/14]
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
AAPSM Awards the Dr. John Pagliano Golden Foot Award to Paula Radcliffe
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Board Members Drs. Amol Saxena and Brian Fullem awarded the newly-named Dr. John Pagliano Golden Foot Award to marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe. The AAPSM Golden Foot Award is given to honor those individuals who help to promote a healthy lifestyle and the importance of podiatric sports medicine. Dr. Saxena organized a U.S. contingent, under the auspices of the AAPSM, to attend the 22nd Annual meeting of the German Association for Foot Surgery that was held in Munich, Germany last week.
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(L-R) Dr. Amol Saxena, Paula Radcliffe, and Dr. Brian Fullem |
Paula Radcliffe is the current women's world record holder in the marathon with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 25 seconds. She is a three-time winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), three-time New York Marathon champion (2004, 2007, 2008), and won the 2002 Chicago Marathon. She has represented Great Britain at the Olympics four times consecutively (1996 to 2008)
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| OBAMACARE IN THE NEWS | |
Gruber, Tavenner Apologize for Obamacare Miscues
“Inexcusable” was the word of the day on Capitol Hill. Both MIT economist Jonathan Gruber and CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner invoked it to describe their actions during a more than four-hour hearing Tuesday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Tavenner apologized for including nearly 400,000 dental-only plans in the tally of health insurance enrollments through the state and federal exchanges during a previous appearance before the committee. “It was an inexcusable mistake,” Tavenner said. “It should not have happened in the first place.”
Gruber sought penance for a series of videos in which he spoke in extremely injudicious terms about the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Most notoriously, Gruber stated that Democrats exploited the “stupidity of the American voter” to shield the costs of the law and gain support.
Source: Paul Demko, Modern Healthcare [12/8/14]
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
ICD-10 Delay Appears DOA in Congress This Year
A proposal to delay implementation of ICD-10 diagnostic and procedure codes by an additional two years appears to be going nowhere in the current lame duck session of Congress. “That's not going to happen,” said a veteran healthcare consultant who tracks the issue closely, speaking on background. “The reports of them ever getting traction were overrated.” The Texas Medical Association has been lobbying for the two-year delay. The nation's largest state medical society for physicians, with 48,000 members, wants to push back the adoption date for the oft-delayed change to 2017.
The federal government is set to run out of money Dec. 11 if Congress doesn't authorize additional spending, making a funding bill a perfect vehicle for attaching special causes such as an ICD-10 delay since the overall bill must pass to keep the government open. But the proposed ICD-10 delay, which would infuriate other interested healthcare parties that have been moving forward with plans to implement the coding changes next year, doesn't appear to be going anywhere.
Source: Joseph Conn and Paul Demko, Modern Healthcare [12/8/14]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Medicare Challenging Home Visits to Patients
We have been receiving letters from Medicare challenging home visits. In all three cases, they asked for justification as to why the patients had to be seen in their homes as opposed to coming to the office. In all of these cases, there are underlying physical problems that make it very hard or even dangerous for the patients to come to the office. One is on hospice with pulmonary support, another has gangrene and dementia, and another is being treated for agorophobia and develops anxiety attacks when she is with people. All three of these patients are housebound with the exception that they will take ambulettes to see their primary care doctors, and going to the doctor in each case is a major project for these very sick people. Has anyone else received these letters and if so, how have you handled this problem?
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. These individuals appears to have severe mobility problems, however, this query begs the question, "If these patients can take ambulettes to see their primary care physicians, why can't they take ambulettes to see a podiatrist?
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Query: Return Switch Repair on PDM Chair
I have a PDM chair that needs some help. I tried to replace the return switch and must have crossed some wires. When I plugged the foot pedal into the chair, it shorted out a circuit. Would anyone with knowledge of the electrical circuits on the PDM chair respond with some help with this problem?
Frank J. DiPalma, DPM, Athens, GA
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Billing for Custom Orthotics
Are we required to bill at time of dispensing the foot orthotics? Or can we bill at the time of casting for foot orthotics?
Michael DeKorte, DPM, Medford, OR
Response: All items of DME are or should be billed at time/date of dispensing - NOT time of casting, or evaluation. In fact, if your medical and billing records disagree on date of billing/dispensing, most payers (especially Medicare) will reject and/or audit the claim, then reject the claim.
On post-payment review (with Medicare), if your records do not reflect a billing date as the same date of dispensing, they consider the service invalid, and "ask" (a kind term for what they actually say, and do) for the money back.
Rick Horsman, DPM, Olympia, WA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Jeffrey M. Robbins, DPM
A silent icon of podiatry, Art Helfand continues to work with amazing energy, promoting the profession to the world of geriatric medicine. He does not get the attention or accolades he deserves but then he does not seek them out in any way. He does not self-promote; he promotes the profession with his humility, intelligence, and passion. He has been directly and indirectly responsible for many of the privileges we all enjoy and take for granted. I have the privilege of continuing to work with Dr. Helfand on several projects, and it is one of the great joys of my life. He was my residency director, now he is my mentor, colleague, and most importantly…my friend. I am one of the proud St. Luke’s 440!
Jeffrey M. Robbins, DPM, Cleveland, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Arthur E. Helfand, DPM
I am very appreciative of Dr. Willner's remarks. For your records, the total number of residents we had from 1957-1989 were 440. The real credit belongs to the late James C. Giuffre', MD. He was a professor of Temple in the 1950s and believed that there was a need to train our practitioners in a manner equal to and compatible with the training of other doctors. Our license to practice has never been limited. We are defined as to scope by our state practice acts as public health policy. That is no different than the delineation of privileges for all others practicing medicine and/or dentistry.
The key issue in our profession is to be very proud of who and what we are. In the 1960s, there was a healthcare project at the Queensbridge Housing Project in New York. The article about the study was published in Public Health Reports. It was the former and late Mayor of New York, Robert Wagner, who stressed the need for our profession, especially for the elderly. We just need to remember his words from time to time.
Arthur E. Helfand, DPM, Narberth, PA
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Celebrity Shoe of The Day
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Justin Timberlake's Autographed boots |
Justin Timberlake brought sexy back to Toronto on December 10th. He didn't wear these autographed boots from his POP tour because they are part of my collection.
Hartley Miltchin, DPM, Toronto, Canada
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHWEST PA
Seeking associate leading to possible partnership in northwest PA. Individual must be: Minimum two-year surgical trained with proficiency in forefoot, rearfoot, ankle and trauma. Applicants must be self-driven and motivated to step into a high-volume position. Contact: nwpadpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE- NORTH GEORGIA/CHATTANOOGA AREA
Busy group practice located in Chattanooga area seeking a growth-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our expanding 5 physician TEAM. Must have PM&S 36. Established patient base with tremendous growth opportunity. Associate with partnership potential. Chattanooga offers a strong music and arts culture, unrivaled outdoor amenities, and a government/populace committed to sustainable development. Competitive Salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV tohr@advfootcare.com
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 - 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 and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN WANTED - CHICAGO/SUBURBS
If you are working in private practice and have the time to see more patients; we can significantly increase your income. Chicago Podiatric Surgeons is looking for a minimum of two days per week commitment to work at one of our offices located in Chicago, Tinley Park or Lombard. Enjoy a full schedule and high compensation immediately. We would consider part or full time employment, independent contracting, partnership or merge. If interested or want more information contact, Thomas Carr, DPM at dr.tcarr@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION, IMMEDIATE – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
We are seeking podiatrists 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 and Part Time positions. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE FOR SOUTHEASTERN PA
General and surgical podiatry practice providing comprehensive patient care with hospital privileges available. Must be surgically trained. Send letter and CV to podmedsurg@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE PART-TIME POSITION – PHOENIX ARIZONA
Seeking part-time associate in a group practice. Board Qualified/Certified , motivate, ethical, hard-working. Established 30 + year-old practice with diverse patient demographics with large referral base. Letter/CV to pdxbaba@gmail.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 POSITION - TAMPA FLORIDA
Beaches, great weather, great restaurants, culture – Be part of a unique thriving practice model that will survive, all year! "Old-style" work ethic. 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!", why you want to join this practice, CV, docmkatz@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING – WASHINGTON, DC.
Active DC License required now. Foot and Ankle Associates of Washington is growing. All facets of podiatry including office, ER, hospital surgery, and nursing homes. We are in three offices in the DC area. Applicants should be PSR-24/36. Competitive salary. Significant patient flow. EMR. Opportunity to get cases for boards. Hospital based practice.. Come grow with us. Send CV and references to DCMDfootdoc@aol.com
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 – WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Seeking part-time associate. Board Qualified/Certified , motivate, ethical, hard-working. Established 25 year-old practice in large primary care-based medical building with lab, x-ray, CT, ASC, medical aid unit. Cover letter/CV to lmg711029@hotmail.com
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.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTIPLE ITEMS
PADNET $14,000 OBO Cost $28,000, Autoclave Ritter/MidmarkM 9 $2,000, Fluoroscan Premier Purchased used 1 year ago $20,000. EmailTajranier@aol.com
DIABETIC FOOT AND WOUND FELLOWSHIP – DALLAS, TX
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2015. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to amanda.murden@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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