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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,215 Subscribers Daily
December 18, 2015 #5,553  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 1 | |
KSUCPM Presents Ambassador Award to FL Podiatrist
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) presented the inaugural “Ambassador Award” to Dr. Eugene Pascarella. This award was established to recognize those alumni, donors, and friends of Kent State University who continue to promote the profession to prospective students.
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Dr. Eugene Pascarella |
According to KSUCPM's Dean Dr. Allan Boike, “Dr. Pascarella has continued to serve the profession and his alma mater with the highest degree of professionalism. He continues to mentor prospective podiatry students and showcase the many advantages of pursuing a career in podiatric medicine.”
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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 2 | |
Rabbi Ephraim H. Sturm Scholarship Established at NYCPM
Joel Sturm, Chief Operating Officer of New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM), has established a scholarship fund in the name of his late father, Rabbi Ephraim Sturm, who was a beloved member of the faculty as an adjunct instructor in medical ethics in the Department of Community Health and Medicine.
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Rabbi Ephraim H. Sturm |
Two awards will be offered annually in amounts to be determined. The first award is expected to be presented at the annual awards ceremony in 2016.
Source: Footprints [December 2015]
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
AMA Calls for Meaningful Use Reforms if Stage 3 is to Succeed
The nation’s largest physician organization is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to fix the problems with what it calls the “troubled” Meaningful Use program, before moving on to Stage 3. In a Dec. 15 letter to Acting CMS Administrator Andrew Slavitt and National Coordinator for Health IT Karen DeSalvo, M.D., the American Medical Association submitted a set of recommendations with proposed revisions to the final Stage 3 rule released in October.
“The AMA has raised substantial concerns about the effect of the MU program on the practice of medicine and the innovation of technology. Yet, Stage 3, as currently drafted, continues to restrict innovations in technology for patients and physicians and creates barriers in moving to the new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models (APMs),” states the letter. AMA’s vision for a “revised” Stage 3 is to address the current challenges with electronic health records and to provide a “glide path” towards MIPS and APMs.
Source: Greg Slabodkin, Health Data Management [12/16/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Four Steps to Managing Unrealistic Patients
Manage these folks. Empathize with their situation, but maintain appropriate boundaries. Respect them as both customers and human beings needing attention. Respect the needs of yourself and your staff. Defuse the emotion on both sides of the interaction.
Try to remember that the real problem is probably more emotional than medical. It is scary to be sick and not know whether or not it is serious, or to be in pain and not know how long it will last. Lack of control increases anxiety and viable options relieve it. Some patients are outrageously demanding. They need to be asked to find care elsewhere.
Source: Adapted from Carol Stryker, Physicians Practice
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM
PM News (12/16/15) had two posts relative to the battle podiatrists face with insurance companies and Medicare, not to mention the ICD-10 debacle.
For years, I have been reading these posts where DPMs look for ways to get paid or fight back against insurance company rejections. All I can ask is why? After all the years of commitment to education and the obtaining of medical and surgical expertise, how (and why) would any doctor allow themselves to be at the mercy of insurance companies in order to make a living? Why should any of you have anxiety while coding your claims? Why should any of you fear audits and...
Editor's note: Dr. Kornfeld's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
Dr. Deutsch is mistaken to think, or even suggest, the PPACA was meant to be the end all of healthcare fixes. His comment is an unfair attack on the PPACA. Children can now stay on a parent's plan until 26. Insurance companies can no longer discriminate against those with pre-existing conditions. Millions more American now have a health insurance plan. Could the PPACA be better? Absolutely, but at every opportunity, the Republicans tired to kill the PPACA, instead of helping to make it better. Outside of the PPACA, employer sponsored health insurance and individual plan rates continue to go up, just like they did before the PPACA. And reimbursements continue to go down, just like they did before the PPACA.
Robert S. Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) | |
From: Matthew B. Richins, DPM
We are having the same problem and are also being told it is an excluded diagnosis. During the appeals process, I was told, "bunions and calluses are excluded." I found that an odd choice in wording and wonder if there is an internist on their board who does not know the difference.
Matthew B. Richins, DPM, Joplin, MO
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Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon - Massachusetts
The Division of Podiatric Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School are recruiting a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon to work in a multi-specialty, hospital-based group. Minimum requirements include completion of a residency in an accredited three-year podiatric surgical residency program and experience in hindfoot reconstructive surgery. Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievement in the field. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Letters of application or nomination should be sent, together with a CV to: Eileen Rose, Administrative Director erose@bidmc.harvard.edu
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: George Jacobson, DPM
Here are six possible reasons why there were 87,000 fewer deaths in hospitals and a 17 percent decline in hospital-acquired conditions that occurred over the period from 2010 to 2014, due to Obamacare. I'm sure this list isn't complete so go ahead and add you own reasons.
1. Your network is so narrow it doesn't include your local hospital, so you die at home.
2. You can't get a pre-authorization, and die while waiting.
3. After your hospital stay, you learned what deductible meant and when you get the bill, you die from "sudden death syndrome."
4. Your doctor isn't on staff at the Obamacare hospital, so you don't go.
5. Fewer patients qualify for admission, so you can't get hospital-acquired conditions.
6. Your deductible and co-insurance are so high that you avoid the hospital and die just thinking about it.
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) - PART 1 | |
From: Keith L. Gurnick, DPM
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If shoes could talk! |
These shoes do talk plenty. They speak much about the biomechanics of the person who wears them. The wear pattern is symmetrical. There is even increased friction wear pattern across all five metatarsal heads and under the hallux and to the lesser toes (more so on the left shoe than the right shoe). The heels do not appear to show signs of lateral heel wear, which to me indicates a normal angle or gait, or a slow short step gait pattern, and possibly even a vertical calcaneal heel position in stance. Here is what the shoes tell me: "Time for new shoes."
Keith L. Gurnick, DPM, Los Angeles, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) - PART 2 | |
RE: Outrageous ICD-10 Code of the Day
From: H. David Gottlieb, DPM
I agree that the "Outrageous code of the day" can be amusing as well as appearing to be improbable.
One should remember that these codes exist because they are used world wide. These amusing codes are not so amusing to the people that they happen to.
H. David Gottlieb, DPM, Baltimore, MD
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Celebrity Shoes of the Day
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Gene Kelly's shoes |
These are an autographed pair of Gene Kelly's shoes.
Source: Dr. Hartley Miltchin, Toronto, Canada
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Well established Podiatry practice in NJ is looking for hardworking and very energetic Full-time podiatrist to do House-calls In Nothern part of NJ. Salary 100k plus Bonuses. Must have NJ Podiatry license and NJ Medicare number. Full-time position available starting immediately. Please email your resume to lraginsky@gmail.com
PART TIME PODIATRIST POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS, WILL & LAKE COUNTIES
Part time, excellent supplemental income opportunity in an established podiatry practice. Must be hardworking, personable and self-motivated. Please send your CV to CHIFOOTCARE@YAHOO.COM
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 - LOWER HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Multiple locations. 50 minutes from NYC. PMSR RRA. Surgical practice, strong surgical volume. Must be willing to perform all phases of Podiatry. New graduates or experienced practitioners. Salary 110k-120k plus bonus. Please email letter of intent, CV and surgical logs to podiatrypractice@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Busy practice looking to expand. Looking for a well trained, well rounded, energetic podiatrist. Should be competent in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgical procedures as well as wound care. All aspects of podiatry, pediatrics, orthopedic and surgical. Competitive salary, bonus, benefits and buy-in potential. Send cover letter, CV to footdocva@cox.net
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
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.
PART-TIME ASSOCIATE NEEDED FOR PARK AVENUE NYC OFFICE
Immediate Hire. We are looking for a reliable, residency trained podiatrist for an upscale Park Avenue office. Please fax CVto 212-889-6150.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND, DC SUBURBS
Large, well established, multi-office practice looking for an Associate to begin July 2016. Looking for a highly motivated, surgically trained, outgoing, ethical Podiatrist to join us. Walk in day one with a full schedule. Must be at least Board Qualified by start date with Maryland license. Competitive compensation package with excellent base salary, bonus structure, benefits, and partnership opportunity. Well rounded Practice that covers all aspects of Podiatry. Cover Letter and CV to Sharon at MarylandPodiatry@yahoo.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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - FIVE TOWNS, LONG ISLAND
40 y/o podiatry practce and medical co-op for sale. Own your own office. Very low monthly cost. Located in the Five Towns on Long Island. Fully equipped, wheelchair accessible, ground floor, no steps. Office also suitable for renting to other professionals. Contact at MLife.Rudolph@gmail.Com or 516 316-6690
PART TIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – PHILADELPHIA, PA
Podiatry office space available for use more than half the week in downtown Philadelphia. More than 2,000 square feet of treatment space with digital x-ray, diagnostic US and EHR available. I am looking to segueway out of practice in the next several years and this could be a beginning opportunity for an individual to gradually purchase the practice and create their own right now. Also seeking a preceptor to be involved with the practice. For more info: ediamond7@comcast.net.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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