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The annual APMA Scientific
Meeting was held this week in Boston, in combination
with the World Congress of Podiatry, setting record
attendance once again. Congratulations to Dr. Harry Goldsmith, founder and Editor of Codingline-L, on receiving the Podiatry Management Lifetime Achievement Award and being inducted into the PM Podiatric Hall of Fame. Dr. Goldsmith was also recognized with a special award from the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management. Congratulations also go to Dr. Hal Ornstein, President of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management and frequent contributor to FootZine, on receiving the Kenison Award from the APMSA (American Podiatric Medical Students Association). Both of these doctors share their time and expertise generously so that our work will be made easier. Many thanks to them both! ~ Gayle *_* "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson *_*
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From: Tara Addariore: Footprint Scrubs (Volume 83) It is so funny because I myself have been in search for feet scrubs for soooo long and no one has any! There are tons of dental, baby, basic nursing....but no feet!! AHHHHH!!! Makes me mad. I am willing to pay someone to custom make me a scrub top if anyone can do that??? Thanks Gayle and have a great day! Tara *_* *_* *_* From: Linda Windley re: In-Office Medicare Training (Volume 84) Hi Gayle, To answer your question regarding in-office training. We try to have the office staff come to our office for training. We do offer teleconferencing and online training. Most of our training is done online. We can set up an instant meeting. At last resort we will come to the physician's office if it's not far away. We will do in person group training, if a provider sets up a training session with at least 20 people. Our online training is listed on our website. We are not offering Podiatry at this time. Thank You, Linda Windley AK/WA Education Team Leader Noridian Administrative Services Phone-253 437 5414 Fax- 253 437 5300 E-mail- Linda.Windley@Noridian.Com *_* Editor's Note *_* I had asked Linda: "Do you know if all the other Medicare carriers provide a similar range of options? Does CMS determine what will be offered and in what format?" ~Gayle *_* *_* *_* From: Linda Windley re: Medicare Training (follow-up) I can't speak for all the Carriers, but I would assume their training is similar. CMS does require us to offer training for the new physician. Most of our topics are chosen based on errors, repeated phone calls and medical review. Linda Windley *_* *_* *_* From: Carla-Ruth Poma re: Help with Billing (Volume 85); Question for AAPPM Dear Gayle, As a follow up to my previous post, while I do own a billing service and have been doing billing for podiatry for over 20 years I would not be opposed to helping someone who had billing questions and coding questions. Flash code by PMIC is another resourceful tool for coding, CCI, diagnosis etc. and is ready and downloadable now, after purchase you get quarterly updates with pricing for all 50 states including DME. I also have experience with Indiana, and Florida billing, but other states are easy to access information. I am a member of HBMA (HealthCare Billing and Management Association). I can access other members if I don't know an answer to a question. Also I would not charge for helping out at any time with questions. I have a toll free number listed below; physicians and staff are encouraged to use it. I do have a question for any doctor that is affiliated with AAPPM group. I interviewed with a podiatrist who had contacted me about billing for him here in MI. When I went to talk to him he stated he had been to a AAPPM meeting and they told him it was imperative he DO HIS OWN BILLING for six months before signing with a billing service. I was just curious if anyone had any knowledge of the AAPPM endorsing this. The first 6-12 months of a practice are the most crucial and having the knowledge and expertise of a billing service could prove to be very beneficial to a start up practice. It's of course not the only way but can be a wise choice for some to get through the maze of insurance and computer billing since finances are tough. Just curious and I look forward to helping when I can. Carla-Ruth Poma Michigan Medical Billing Specialists, Inc toll free 866-446-6627 *_* *_* *_* From: Lisa Crouch, PMAC re: WSPMAA Free Fall Seminar WSPMAA Semi-Annual Scientific Seminar to be held Oct 2, 2004.....Please everyone come... It's a good chance for us to get to know each other better as well as gain some insightful tidbits... This is a free seminar and your CMEs count toward re-certification. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and we will finish up about 4:00 with a yummy lunch included... We will have some great speakers as well as a hands on workshop... Lisa *_* Editor's Note *_* More program information can be found at the FootZine Calendar page: http://www.footzine.com/FZ_4.htm *_* *_* *_* From: Patti, A & B Health Care re: Roll-A-Bout (Volume 84) Hello, I'm from A & B Health Care. We're a retail medical equipment and supplies store. I wanted to let you know we also have the Roll-a-bout available for rental. We are located at 8919 271st St. NW. in Stanwood, WA. I hope you'll refer us to any of your patients that live up north. Thank you, Patti *_* *_* *_* From: Mark A. Dickens (via Hal Ornstein, DPM) Re: Job Descriptions for Podiatric Medical Offices The Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, in coordination with the Michigan Dental Association is in the process of finalizing a Human Resource Manual. They are in need of a job description for a podiatric medical assistant and any other unique podiatric specific terms that would apply to a billing clerk, receptionist, and office manager positions. The manual, which will be entitled “Staff Matters,” is selling very well within the dental community and will cover Fair Employment Practices, OSHA, Compensation, Benefits, Associates, Professional and Miscellaneous Regulations, Employment/Personnel Forms, Procedures for Hiring/Firing, Employee Orientation Checklist, Employee File Checklist, Exit Interview Questions, Resignation/Termination Checklist, Reference Guide to Employment Law and Employment Agencies, Federal and State Websites and a Sample Employee Handbook. The Manual will also include a CD for each office that purchases the Manual. Mark A. Dickens Executive Director, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association 1003 North Washington Lansing, MI 48906-4840 517.484.4593 FAX 517.484.1930 mdickens@mpma.org *_* "Learning is not compulsory... neither is survival." - W. Edwards Deming *_*
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Hello Gayle,I am looking for a Podiatric Assistant to work full time in Reno, Nevada. I am in private practice in a growing community. Thanks, Derek Anders,DPM FootDoctor@sbcglobal.net *_* *_* *_* Hello Gayle ~ There are two immediate positions available at our facility: Office Manager/Full Time -- Need an experienced, well organized individual for a fast paced New York City Podiatry/Aesthetic Office. Must have excellent phone and people skills. Podiatric Assistant/Full Time -- Need an experienced Podiatric Medical Assistant for fast paced New York City Podiatry/Aesthetic Office. Please call Kristin @ 212-535-0229 or Fax resume @ 212-734-3192 INSTITUTE BEAUTE 885 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 Notices of positions wanted or positions available, as well as other "classified" information, are welcome. They are posted at the FootZine web site's Networking page. Have a look at http://www.footzine.com/FZ_6.htm
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It's hard to believe that the
summer season is coming to a close soon.
We've already experienced a taste of the fall rain
and gray skies, so the real thing can't be far
behind. The FootZine schedule should be
returning to normal, too, before long, so don't
forget to write!
~ Gayle
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