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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,228 Subscribers Daily
December 29, 2015 #5,562  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| INTRERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
UK Podiatrist Discusses Platform Shoes
Platform shoes come in all forms: a high heel and a thick sole; or flatforms, where you walk on a flat platform. According to podiatrist Emma Supple, "You may feel more secure in these shoes and less likely to wobble after a cranberry and vodka, but you're actually just as unstable as in heels. Many people develop a sort of stomping walk in platforms, which puts pressure on the joints. This can lead to very sore feet, calluses, and arch pain.
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"Some platforms are heavy and the extra weight is going to strain leg muscles. The solid nature of the sole means the foot is unable to bend properly so you may suffer immediate foot pain. Ensure the platform is made of a light material such as cork and that the shoe is strapped or buckled on for extra stability," says Supple.
Source: Alice Smellie, Daily Mail [12/27/15]
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| PM JURY VERDICT REPORTER | |
Left Foot Bunion Surgery That Involved Fusion of Growth Plate on First Metatarsal of 12-Year-Old Infant Plaintiff - Altered Gait and Pain Caused By "Tripod Foot." - NY
Facts: This was a podiatric malpractice action involving an infant female plaintiff, age 12 at the time, in which the plaintiff contended that the defendant podiatrist negligently performed surgery that entailed the fusion of the growth plate of her left first metatarsal cuneiform joint.
The defendant argued that although the growth plate was open, it was...
Editor's note: The complete Jury Verdict Reporter can be read here.
Result: $ 1,391,666
Plaintiff Expert: Steven Boc, DPM, Philadelphia, PA
Defendant Experts: Tzi Bar-David, DPM, NY, NY, Ralph Napoli, DPM, Elmwood Park, NJ
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| BEST OF SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: As a pediatric podiatrist, what have you noticed when examining children who are toe walkers?
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Dr. Louis DeCaro |
Louis DeCaro: Something that many DPMs do not think about is eyesight (vision). Sometimes, children with focal point vision pathology sense that the ground is sloping. I have seen a bunch of children with eyesight pathology. Once this condition has been identified and dealt with, these kids do not rise up on their toes again. Thus, all DPMs should add vision testing of children to their work-up.
Meet the Masters is on hiatus while Dr. Ribotsky recovers from recent surgery. You can register for future events by clicking here
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Penalties Rise for Failing to Sign Up for Health Insurance
Americans without health insurance will face stiffer tax penalties and other sanctions in 2016 for failing to sign up for coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, The Fiscal Times recently reported. Compared to this year’s average household penalty of $661 for not carrying health insurance despite enrollment eligibility, the average fine in 2016 is estimated to increase 47% to $969, according to the article, which cited information provided by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Broken down by subsidy eligibility status, the average 2016 penalty for not signing up is estimated to run $738 for people eligible for marketplace subsidies and $1450 for people ineligible for subsidies.
Source: First Report Managed Care
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
How to Deal with Negative Online Reviews- Part 2
Online review websites can often determine whether or not a patient decides to use your practice. Reviews matter, and negative ones can derail your practice. Here are some tips on how to deal with negative reviews:
2. Move the conversation offline.
It’s best to move the conversation offline as soon as possible, before HIPAA-protected information is unwittingly exposed. “If you can identify a reviewer, reach out to them by phone,” said McClintock. Express your appreciation that they took the time to leave a review, even if it was negative.
If you can’t definitively identify the person who left the negative review, leave a comment on the review, encouraging them to contact the office. “You could say, ‘We’re sorry you had a bad experience with us. We'd like to hear more about it so we can improve our level of care and make things right. Would you call [specific person] at [direct line]?’” said Hamblin. This way, you’ve acknowledged the complaint publicly and others can see that you’re trying to rectify the issue.
Source: Adapted from Steph Weber, Physicians Practice [12/14/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) | |
From: Steven R. Kravitz, DPM
Dr. Cohen's comment is well stated. First, in my experience Paul Kesselman is under-recognized in our profession as to how much effort and time he puts into addressing such issues. There are many others also who work for the benefit of all of us with little fanfare.
Secondly, he points out that the best ammunition Dr. Kesselman can have is information. Those who have such cases or related information that would be helpful should take the time to concisely share this with APMA. This will become increasingly more important as increasing attention is given to healthcare cost containment which can, at times, sacrifice quality of care. Vital services to help patients cannot continue without proper reimbursement, which includes not only the level of payment, but also the time and effort it takes to secure same.
Steven R. Kravitz, DPM , Winston-Salem, NC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) - PART 1A | |
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
If a carrier misinterprets federal guidelines such as that all routine foot care is not covered, and if enough federal judges overturn enough appeals, would this reverse any policy that was misinterpreted at the carrier level?
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) - PART 1B | |
From: George Jacobson, DPM
Many years ago in a Medicare World far, far away, I billed CPT 20550 with the diagnosis bursitis. Then one day, the Empire no longer permitted it. There is no code in the Empire for steroid injection for bursitis. There was no rebellion. There are many codes that are no longer covered for certain diagnoses. CPT 20550 is used for fewer diagnoses today than when started in 1984.
I can't say that I disagree with Dr. Amarantos, but they can't be the ones to arbitrarily decide what is covered and what isn't covered without any input from the professions. Maybe they decide not to cover a fractured toe because...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobson's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Bring your own starting block?(Photo: Britta Burger) |
Source: Carolin Holzhuber via Virtual Shoe Museum
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Seeking well rounded individual to join our well established, modern practice. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Very competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Early partnership opportunity for the right person. This is a rare opportunity. Please send letter of interest and CV to: Podiatrysbest@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - PENNSYLVANIA
A well-established, podiatry practice located in Delaware County, PA, is seeking a BE/BC podiatrist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician with an interest in partnership. Please forward cover letter and a current CV via email to podiatrymgmt@gmail.com
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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.
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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.
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