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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,811 Podiatrists Daily
December 30, 2014 #5,256  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
Podiatrist Appointed to Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel
Gov. Bobby Jindal has appointed Dr. Patrick Hall, a podiatrist at the Bone & Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge to the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel. Dr. Hall is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) and has special certification in Surgical Treatment of the Ankle from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME). For three years, he has served on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Podiatric Medical Association (LPMA).
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Dr. Patrick Hall |
Dr. Hall received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following this, he spent three years in Atlanta, GA acquiring residency training in advanced foot and ankle surgery at the prestigious DeKalb Medical/Podiatry Institute Surgical Residency.
Source: The Advocate [12/28/14]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Jamaican Podiatrist Discusses Aging Feet
Accoriding to podiatrist Angela Davis, "One of the few things that does not shrink when people get older is their foot. The tendons and ligaments lose their elasticity and they no longer hold the bones and joints together as they used to, which leads to fallen arches and a wider forefoot. It has been estimated that some people over the age of 40 can gain up to half a shoe size every 10 years."
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"The fact that all our weight is placed on our feet exacerbates the problems associated with them. As feet age, the fatty pad underneath the ball of the foot can wear thin so that there is no longer a cushion, and it feels a lot like you are walking on the bones. This can lead to great discomfort, corns, and calluses. Gravity can overwhelm the older body. When standing, the circulation is less efficient, so fluid is squeezed from leaky veins into the lower legs, causing them to swell and effectively making them bigger. The skin loses its elasticity, becoming dry and thin, so it can easily be damaged and takes a longer time to heal," says Davis.
Source: Jamaica Observer [12/18/14]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Aussie Podiatrist Takes a Cold Plunge IN UK for Charity
Dozens of hardy souls braved the chilly waters at Liverpool’s Albert Dock for the city’s annual boxing day swim. More than fifty people lined up along the slipway at one of Mersey’s best known docks before jumping in to the forty one degree Fahrenheit waters for a post-Christmas event. Two of those people were sisters, Jess and Charlotte Bodell, who are more used to the warmer waters of Bondi Beach, having emigrated to Australia seven years ago.
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Charlotte Bodell |
Charlotte, 30, a podiatrist, said: “Every Friday at 6.30 am, we do a swim for a bipolar charity at Bondi Beach. There the water is 70 degrees Fahrenheit.” So, will this be her coldest swim yet? Charlotte, said: “Hell yeah!” As the sisters emerged from the water, teeth chattering, Charlotte, announced: “Well it’s not Bondi!”
Source: Gary Stewart, Liverpool News [12/26/14]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Sensoria Smart Socks
These smart socks and accompanying anklet come complete with an accelerometer, magnetic snaps, a Bluetooth brain, and pressure sensors to give their wearers metrics of all sorts.
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Sensoria Smart Socks |
Dubbed a “personal running coach,” the stockings are able to discern activity type as well as monitor heart rate, calories burned, foot landing, running cadence, and more. Not only is the anklet splash-proof, but the socks can be washed without compromising their embedded tech.
Source: Submitted by Bob Levoy
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| ICD-10 UPDATE | |
CMS' Latest ICD-10 Claims Testing Sees 76% Acceptance Rate
Slightly more than 3 in 4 claims submitted during a recent partial testing of more than 13,000 ICD-10 claims were accepted by CMS contractors, the CMS announced. Acceptance rates for the so-called “acknowledgement testing,” which involved 500 volunteer healthcare organizations, improved throughout the week with Friday's acceptance rate for test claims at 87%, a CMS statement said. “Nationally, CMS accepted 76% of total test claims. Testing did not identify any issues with the Medicare (fee for service) claims systems.”
This round of testing allowed providers, billing companies, and claims clearinghouses to determine whether CMS could accept their ICD-10-coded claims and return an acknowledgment to the sender that the claims had been accepted or rejected. Payments were not calculated for the coded claims. The CMS said most rejections of professional claims were caused by an invalid national provider identifier in the claim submitted for testing. Some claims bounced because they were submitted with future dates or lacked a needed “companion qualifier,” the agency said.
Source: Joseph Conn, Modern Healthcare [12/23/14]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Ken Jacoby, DPM
It is a sad state of affairs that we do not instill the importance of non-surgical care as well as surgery. Let's not give our profession away. It is the best profession around and no one does what we do better.
Ken Jacoby, DPM, Elgin, IL
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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RE: Absurd ICD-10 Code of the Day
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Crushed by an alligator |
ICD-10 Code: ‘W5803XA’ (W58.03) Diagnosis - Crushed By Alligator, Initial Encounter
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – UPSTATE and DOWNSTATE NY
A growing practice is seeking a motivated podiatrist to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in both Upstate New York and Downstate New York. Excellent opportunity for an energetic, ethical, and personable individual. Please send your CV and Cover Letter to doconcall02@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION- NORTHERN NJ - MORRIS COUNTY
31 year old established, respected office with 4 DPMs. Large referral base from PCPs, Vascular, Peds and Orthopedists. A well-rounded hospital and surgical center based podiatry practice encompassing all aspects of foot and ankle care. Large number of new patients weekly, solid surgical schedule. Large modern office with digital x-rays and EMR. Involved with residency program. Looking for a personable individual with strong ethics and high motivation. Seeking serious associates only leading to partnership. Must have PMSR/RRA or equivalent training. Very competitive compensation package. Starting July 2015. Please email CV and references to Northnjpod1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA FLORIDA
Beaches, great weather, great restaurants, culture , all year! – Be part of a unique thriving practice model that will survive any environment. "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
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 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 to hr@advfootcare.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.
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 toamanda.murden@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
30 year old general podiatry practice. State-of-the-art medical suite renovated 4 years ago Modern equipment, prime location, large physician referral base, full hospital privileges. No house calls, nursing homes or hospital ER call. Established patient base and unique opportunity for surgically-oriented podiatrist in the Berkshires (Western MA) Priced to sell and will transition, if desired. Additional info best achieved via conversation. Contact: dross@albany.twcbc.com or cross12@nycap.rr.com
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