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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,671 Podiatrists Daily
December 17, 2013 #4,943  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
"Cinderella" Procedure Allows Women to Function Pain-Free - CA Podiatrist
Cosmetic foot surgery such as a trademarked “Cinderella” procedure is becoming trendy, according to the Daily Mail. And women who want to totter on the highest possible heels à la Carrie Bradshaw are finding out that if the shoe doesn't fit, they can wear it anyway. At the forefront of the worrying trend is podiatrist Dr. Ali Sadrieh, founder of the Beverly Hills Aesthetic Foot Surgery center in Studio City, CA, where women not only can get their toes trimmed or lengthened but also can have problems like bunions and corns fixed.
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Dr. Ali Sadrieh |
“It’s unrealistic to tell women not to wear high heels,” Sadrieh told The Wall Street Journal. “I came up with procedures that allow women to function, pain-free, in the real world.” The so-called Cinderella procedure is a preventive bunion correction that results in a narrower foot. The “Perfect 10!”, a toe-shortening operation, is meant to make the toes twinkle in sandals.
Source: Rosemary Black, NY Daily News [12/15/13]
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN CAUSES | |
CO Podiatrist Donates Time, Expertise in Laos
Imagine spending four months as an unpaid medical practitioner and teacher in a third-world country, and then imagine doing it with eight children, ages 1 to 15. Dr. Arlin Peterson, a Pueblo podiatrist, returned last month from such a trip. He and wife Nancy and their large brood sold their home and left for Vientiane, Laos, in July.
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Dr. Arlin Petersen (2nd from right) and family |
Peterson was living in San Diego, where a sizable community of Vietnam War-era refugees had resettled. He learned their language through teaching them his, and fell in love with their simple, authentic approach to life, he said. “It’s such a gift, working with people who are so happy to have you, and so grateful for what very little they have.”
Source; Loretta Sword, Pueblo Chiefton [12/14/13]
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| E- HEALTH NEWS | |
Providers Not Required to Keep EHR Audit Systems Turned On
If healthcare providers are using their electronic health records to falsify medical billing or cover their tracks after mistakes, there's an easy way for investigators to find out: Check the audit trail. Unfortunately, federal rules don't require healthcare providers to keep their automated audit systems turned on. A study out this week from HHS' watchdog office finds that many healthcare providers can simply disable their logs or alter them after the fact—and experts say the problem may be far worse than what the study found.
Regulations from HHS' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology define what the makers of EHR systems must do in order for their customers to qualify for federal subsidies. A certified EHR system must have an audit log function that can be disabled only by authorized users, cannot be altered or deleted, and must be enabled by default. However, the federal rule does not require healthcare providers to keep the audit log turned on at all times—something HHS' inspector general urged the ONC and the CMS to change.
Source: Joe Carlson, Modern Healthcare [12/12/13]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Is there a way to learn how to get things done in D.C. before you get there, like a school to learn the “inside” ways of our government?
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Dr. Lee Rogers |
Lee Rogers: Congress is like high school - it's full of cliques and rumors. Everyone is talking about everyone else. With only 435 people, that’s how it operates and that is not a good thing. The goal is to use this gossip mill to get your points across, and to realize that members of Congress have large egos and want to know what each other member is doing.
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Dr. David Yeager |
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guest will be Dr. David Yeager, Chairman . You can register for future events by clicking here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
You might try injecting 1 cc Sarapin around the area, either alone or mixed with lidocaine and some steroid. This derivative of the piper plant has been used for decades to treat spinal neuralgias, and many of our colleagues have been using it to treat interdigital neuromas. It is available directly from the manufacturer or from many medical suppliers.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Robert S. Schwartz, CPed
We have helped children with this problem with a full sole rocker shoe modification. This may or may not include a SACH heel as shown.
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Ankle Joint Rocker with SACH Heel |
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: James J DiResta, DPM, MPH
Dr. Allison brings up a very important problem that most of us are either experiencing or will be experiencing soon enough with regard to quantifiable performance measures for podiatrists.
First, as a specialist physician, you are not alone. Many specialists have a tough time providing meaningful performance measures that are exclusive to themselves or their specialty or done frequently enough to be of any statistical significance relative to performance and bonus compensation. However, there are areas that you strongly participate in, both directly and indirectly, that can prove your value and...
Editor's note: Dr. DiResta's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES (PM QUICK POLL) | |
From: Charles Morelli, DPM
I would like to hear from some of the 17+% of podiatrists who have decided NOT to ask their congressman to support the SGR bill this week. What part of the bill do you not agree with? Do you feel that we should not be recognized as physicians under the Medicaid guidelines or we should not try to expand podiatric care to diabetics and the poor? Or are you simply apathetic?
When I heard that members of Congress have a lower approval rating than cockroaches and hemorrhoids, I wondered who the people were who actually had a positive approval of hemorrhoids? Are you in that category as well?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM JURY VERDICT REPORTER) | |
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
While Dr. Roth and I usually agree, I am still uncomfortable with testifying against a fellow DPM. I think we should all be. The tort/peer review legal systems are the areas where DPMs seem to have true "parity" with medical doctors. But those are the only ones. This means that the playing field is not level. I agree that we have to be responsible and also be held so for our treatment choices and actions. But whenever we are called to action against a fellow DPM, we should tread carefully, with the full understanding that we should avoid over-reacting.
In the case Dr. Roth is likely speaking about, there was a really excessive verdict against the DPM, even if you accept that he made a surgical error. The particular doctor who was the plaintiff's expert is known to frequently testify against DPMs, so this was not his first rodeo. I'm reminded of the history of the French Revolution, which clearly demonstrated that justice is more important for the tribunal than it is for their particular defendant at any one time. Their places can be easily "reversed" as a function of time. History can teach us a lot.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES - PART 1) | |
From: Marc Katz, DPM
Good news for podiatrists - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bi-partisan budget agreement that will postpone a 23.7% payment cut to physicians that was scheduled to take effect on January 1st, 2014. Okay, the party is at my house. All are invited! Is everyone as excited as I am? No cut, temporary fix, life is good. But seriously, 2014 is going to be THE year!
Can we really continue to be such fools? Are we so helpless as a profession with such little confidence that this is good news. The answer is YES! Did anyone notice the 2014 fee schedules that show what cuts we will get by code. Guerilla Podiatry has reported that they have crunched the numbers and the average cut for us is about 5.6%. That's good news? We only will get a small cut, right?
This is a sad day in our profession. Do you think that podiatrists may have to close their doors at some point? Will podiatrists retire early? I'm hoping you will share your ideas on how to revive a profession that has been sucked into the abyss!
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 2 | |
From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
My advice: Hire the best story-teller or DPM expert before the prosecution does. The odds are that they have already done this. If you cannot, then you might be best advised by your experienced medical billing and coding attorney to consider plea bargaining. Find out what percentage of cases that go to trial win. Just ask yourself, "am I feeling lucky?".
Meanwhile, pay for an audit and face the facts, even if it is not a legal case and it becomes a factual dispute. I would stick to the legal case, as opposed to fighting factual disputes.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Feet of the Day
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This man hasn't worn shoes in 8 years. |
Submitted by Michael Block
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ASSOCIATE/PARTNER - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Busy two office, two doctor practice looking for a motivated, hard-working individual for associate leading to partner. Current partner wants to retire. Our practice enjoys a diverse patient population from general podiatry, diabetic, wound care and surgical patients. Full podiatry privileges at two hospitals and surgical center. We are offering a competitive salary with incentives. Malpractice and health insurance, as well as all fees and dues covered. Must have active Florida license and be at least board eligible. Please forward CV and surgical log to: footpainbegone@gmail.com.
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY
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IMMEDIATE OPENING - SOUTH JERSEY
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - BOSTON SUBURB
Excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice. Located in western suburb of Boston. Office includes EMR, digital x-ray, orthotic scanner. Seeking personable, enthusiastic, motivated associate with goal to become partner. Practice includes surgery, sports medicine, general podiatry. PSR 24/36. Send CV to: jstewartdpm@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, two location group practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION –OH
Group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36 preferred. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including Lasers, PAD Testing, DME, EMR and Digital X-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
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Join one of the largest podiatric groups in Connecticut. Well-established and progressive offices, including EMR, digital x-ray, vascular and NCV studies, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapy. You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: Dr.Kassaris@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY AREA
Excellent opportunity to join a well-established multi-office group practice in the beautiful Tampa Bay area starting July 2014. We are seeking a highly motivated, ethical and outgoing physician with Florida license to join our growing practice. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, bonus structure with partnership opportunity. Please email CV to: Kpontious9@yahoo.com
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