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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,230 Subscribers Daily
November 25, 2015 #5,533  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
Attention PM News Subscribers Who Use AOL
Due to technical problems with AOL, some PM News subscribers who use AOL did not receive yesterday's PM News (Dated 11/24/15). If you did not receive yesterday's PM News, you can read it here. If you receive PM News via AOL.com or Optonline.net, we recommend that you switch to a more reliable and robust mail server such as gmail.com.
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
Call for Nominations - Podiatry Management's 2016 VIP List
Every five years, Podiatry Management Magazine publishes its "Most Influential Podiatrists" list. This list is compiled by the editorial board of PM. We invite nominations of individuals for this prestigious honor. Please send nominations along with a brief statement of why this podiatrist belongs on the VIP list to bblock@podiatrym.com. Self-nominations will be accepted. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2015.
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
Diabetic Screening Especially Important for African-Americans: GA Podiatrist
The American Podiatric Medical Association has started a “Reflect on Your Feet” campaign alerting individuals that diabetes can cause nerve damage called neuropathy, a loss of feeling in the feet. “With diabetes a couple of different things occur and the most common we see is peripheral neuropathy, where someone may have a numbness or tingling sensation that won’t go away,” said Dr. Rondrick Williamson, an African-American podiatrist who has been featured on television and in major U.S. magazines for his work.
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For African-Americans, it’s especially important to get screened for diabetes, Williamson said. “In the population, the first thing is that it could be hereditary because a lot of African-Americans have parents or grandparents who are diabetic,” he said.
Source: Stacy M. Bown, Baltimore Times [11/20/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Takes Over Upstate Practice
A North Tonawanda podiatry practice owned by the same doctor for well over 30 years has a new occupant. Dr. Will Rosena took over the office after long-time podiatrist Dr. Dennis Winiecki retired.
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Dr. Will Rosena (Photo: Mia Summerson) |
Rosena, a native of Bloomington, Indiana, studied medicine at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine near Cleveland. He then completed his residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, MI, where he completed three years of intensive study in the field of podiatric medicine and surgery.
Source: Niagra Gazette [11/23/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
PA Podiatrist Secretly Recorded Co-workers in Restroom
A podiatric physician has been arrested on allegations he secretly videotaped co-workers in an employee restroom at his Lower Paxton Township office. Dr. David Todoroff is charged with five misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy, according to charging documents. According to the criminal complaint, a co-worker found a cell phone last month in the employee restroom at Keystone Podiatric.
Source: Myles Snyder, ABC27 News [11/23/15]
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
UnitedHealth May Withdraw From ACA Exchanges in 2017
The nation’s largest health insurer, UnitedHealth Group, said Thursday that it is retreating from efforts to attract customers for the coming year in insurance exchanges created under the Affordable Care Act — and may withdraw from the marketplaces altogether in 2017.
UnitedHealth executives attributed the abrupt change of course to what they called “higher risks and more difficulties” in selling coverage through the exchanges in a way that is profitable. The company is the first major insurer to say it might leave the exchanges, raising questions about the stability of the marketplaces that now provide a path to insurance for 10 million Americans.
Source: Amy Goldstein and Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post [11/19/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Five Steps to Improve the Patient Experience - Part 2
Here are five key steps you can take to make that change in your practice:
1. Make your practice look and feel engaging
Patients will judge your practice before they even meet you. Making a good impression starts with a well-designed, patient friendly website where the public can learn about your practice, including: your mission; the credentials of your physicians; the range of services you offer; your location(s) and office hours. Also don't forget to include interactive tools that allow patients access to even more information via pull-down menus, a map and directions to the office, and a portal for existing patients to make payments, schedule follow-up appointments, and communicate through secure e-mail.
Remember that a welcoming practice also depends on an appealing, clean, and comfortable office with amenities to ensure that patients feel cared for and important, in both the reception area and the exam room.
Source: Judy Capko, Physcians Practice [11/11/15]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Retaining EOBs
How long should we keep paper Explanation of Benefit (EOB) payment vouchers? We are thinking of shredding 2011 and 2012.
Laurie, Office of John Arsen, DPM, Lake Orion, MI
Response: State laws generally govern how long medical records are to be retained. However, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 administrative simplification rules require a covered entity, such as a physician billing Medicare, to retain required documentation for six years from the date of its creation or the date when it last was in effect, whichever is later. Your state may require a longer retention period.
Source: Mary Pat Whaley, Manage Your Practice
Barry Block, DPM, JD, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Resident Documentation and Coding Survival Skills
From: Christopher Japour, DPM
In the past, the educational focus of medical and residency training has involved training doctors to be medically prepared. However, the increasingly complex regulations that direct clinical care have necessitated the incorporation of the educational component of resident training to both business and practice management that involve all facets of medical care.(1) There appears to be a training deficiency with combined medical documentation and coding beginning early on with medical students, interns, and leading on to residents who many times are often at teaching hospitals.(2)
There are many reasons to formally teach documenting and coding principles during medical training because...
Editor's note: Dr. Japour's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Richard H. Mann, DPM
For those of my colleagues interested in further investigating the correlation between dementia and diabetes, I suggest reading "Alzheimer’s Disease Is Type 3 Diabetes—Evidence Reviewed", Suzanne M. de la Monte, M.D., M.P.H.and Jack R. Wands, M.D., J Diabetes Sci Technol 2008;2(6):1101-1113, in which the authors state: "We conclude that the term 'type 3 diabetes' accurately reflects the fact that Alzheimer's disease represents a form of diabetes that selectively involves the brain and has molecular and biochemical features that overlap with both type 1 diabetes mellitus and T2DM."
Another interesting relationship between these two diseases appears to be abnormal thiamine metabolism as described in "Abnormal thiamine-dependent processes in Alzheimer's Disease. Lessons from diabetes", Gary E. Gibson, et al., Mol Cell Neurosci. 2013 July; 55: 17–25. doi:10.1016/j.mcn.2012.09.001.
Richard H. Mann, DPM, Boynton Beach, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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A more stable stiletto? |
Source: Maroushka Devers via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSOURI
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Board qualified/certified. Please forward resume to stcpod@att.net
PODIATRISTS WANTED - NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Podiatrists wanted for practice in long-term care and SNF facilities in the Bakersfield and Oakland areas. Independent practice professionally managed and billed. Reply with letter of interest and C.V. to : zbubblesz@aol.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 - FREDERICK, MD
Experienced practitioner or recent residency graduate. Start July 2016. Established practice with all the administrative and professional tools needed for your success. On site orthotic, gait, and shoe labs. shoe store. Surgery center and hospital opportunities too. Only motivated, self starting podiatrists ready to work as a team need apply. Send cover letter and resume to owkalo@gmail.com. We are Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic www.footandankle-usa.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS. Need great work ethic, & team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI with how you are a superstar, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS, WILL AND LAKE COUNTIES
Excellent supplemental income opportunity in an established podiatry practice. Scope of work-- seeing patients in an office setting in retirement communities; nursing home visits, house calls and office visits are available if desired. Must be hardworking, personable and self-motivated. Please send your CV to chifootcare@yahoo.com
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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FLORIDA
Newly available position to join a well established multi-office group practice in the beautiful Tampa Bay area starting July 2016. Our practice has 12 locations and is rapidly growing. We are seeking a highly motivated, ethical, outgoing surgically trained associate for this excellent opportunity. Candidate will require Florida licensure and prefer ABFAS certified or eligible/qualified. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, bonus structure with partnership opportunity. Please email CV: Kristin.pontious@ankleandfootcenter.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Seeking energetic podiatrist. Must speak Spanish. You must be trained in all aspects of Podiatric Surgery including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Be willing to follow and learn proven systems for practice success. Competitive remuneration package. Position available for Summer 2016. If you meet all these qualifications, please apply with CV attached. njpod2013-1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BANGOR, MAINE
Seeking personable, well rounded individual to join our well established, modern three-doctor practice performing all aspects of foot and ankle care. Digital x-ray, EHR, DME, etc. Competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Early partnership opportunity for the right person. Send letter of interest and CV to: Mainoffice@acadiafootandankle.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
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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PART TIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE - LODI, NJ
Podiatry office space available for use more than half the week in Lodi, NJ. 2 fully stocked treatment rooms, digital x-ray and EHR available. Perfect for someone looking to expand their practice into the Northern NJ area in Bergen County, or just starting out. Currently only seeing patients on Mondays and Thursdays. If interested please email lodipodiatrist@gmail.com
PRACTICES WANTED - HOUSTON AREA
Expanding current practice and looking to buy podiatry practices within 1 hour driving radius of Houston. Prefer selling physician to stay with practice for at least 12 months but more is better. If interested please email faajobs@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
1. Surgical instruments 2. Brand new, never used Tourniquet Delfi PTS (9"x5") 3.cast cutter plus cast splitter . Contact me for full details ksherkin@hotmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET SYSTEM
Padnet System for Sale: $7,500. Complete system. The computer has been erased and it’s software updated by Padnet. I will include the rolling stand as well if the purchaser wants to pay the shipping or pick it up on the west coast of Florida. Contact: venicefootclinic@comcast.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key Podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Good yearly gross with many new patients. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Excellent well trained staff. Click on this link to view website.
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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