MayJune03 FMO - The New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society

MEMBERS ONLY
FOR
New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society
Officers for 2003/2004
Elected by House of Delegates
The New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society’s House of Delegates has elected
the following officers: Harvey Karpo, DPM of Woodbury, the 84th President;
Nancy Kaplan, DPM of Union, President-Elect; Steven Cancell, DPM of
Gloucester City, Vice-President; Sharon M. Root DPM, of Succasunna,
Treasurer, and Marc Haspel, DPM of Clifton, as the Secretary and newly
elected member to the Executive Committee of the society. It should be
stated that Dr. Kaplan is poised to become the first female president of the
society next year, the society’s 99th year. Dr. Robert Warkala will remain on
the Executive Committee next year serving as Immediate Past President.
During the recent May 7th House meeting a contested election occurred with
Marc Haspel, DPM defeating Robert Lipp, DPM of Old Bridge, for the position of Secretary. All other positions were uncontested.
Dr. Haspel, the newest member to the Executive Board resides in Livingston
and is married with two children. Additionally, he serves as senior editor of
Podiatry Management Magazine and had been Northern Division Chairman.
All officers will be formally installed at the October 11, 2003 Installation Dinner/Dance slated for the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel in
conjunction with the NJPMS/Podiatry Institute Seminar. (Brochure included
in the FMO mailing.)
We hope to see everyone there.
Podiatry Institute Formalizes
New Jersey Program
As we have mentioned previously The Podiatry Institute, Inc., from Tucker,
GA, has scheduled and now formalized its program in conjunction with the
NJPMS at the Atlantic City Sheraton – October 10-12, 2003. The program is
titled “Current Trends and Topics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.” A copy
of the program is included in this mailing of the FMO. You may also view the
program on their website www.podiatryinstitute.com or use the NJPMS website and link over to them.
This is an exciting program here in our own backyard. We urge you to register early. Also, approximately 25 vendors will be in attendance for your convenience.
More importantly, this seminar will coincide with the NJPMS Installation Dinner/Dance and the formal installation of Harvey Karpo, DPM, as the 84th
president of the NJPMS. Also, state and division officers will also be installed. This formal dinner/dance will be spectacular in ambiance and fellowship.
Please plan to attend.
May/June 2003
Dr. Pusterla!
“Take a Shot Winner”
Thomas Pusterla, DPM of Chester,
was picked at the June 18th Board
Meeting as the 2003 “Take a Shot
Raffle Winner”. Dr. Pusterla’s
ticket #999 was chosen by Ms.
Diana Tsombaris the TUSPM student representative to the NJPMS
Board of Trustees.
Congratulations to Dr. Pusterla and
thanks to all who purchased tickets.
There were 120 tickets sold. The
total prize winnings are approximately $1,750.
Remember to buy your ticket next
year!
Robertozzi Scholarship
Winners Announced
Kevin Schkolenk, a senior at Newton High School, has been selected
as the 2003 recipient of the Jonathan Robertozzi Memorial Scholarship which is an annual award at
Newton High School. Mr. Schkolenk
will attend The Rochester Institute
of Technology in Rochester, New
York.
Ms. Mindy Friedman, a junior student at TUSPM was presented her
award on May 21, 2003. It should
be noted that Mr. Gerald Mauriello,
Jr. was awarded his scholarship on
October 21, 2002 at the NYCPM.
He is also a junior student. Each
recipient received a $1,500 scholarship. Additionally, the NJ Chapter of
the American Diabetes Association
received a donation of $1,000.
We thank all who contributed and
ask that you please plan to attend
the 2004 Robertozzi Golf Tournament scheduled for June 9, 2004.
The President’s Message
By Robert Warkala, DPM
Most of the messages I’ve written for the FMO have focused on NJPMS activities, recapping and announcing. Now that summer is almost upon us
(allegedly), and most of our programs and activities have run their course, I
would like to give my impression of the state of the society.
Fortunately, we have had a year that allowed us to focus on issues that directly impact the practice of podiatry. I am pleased with the amount of things
we’ve accomplished this year. Technologically, we’ve moved forward offering CME data 24/7, electronic FMO and increased hits to the NJPMS website. We continue to encourage members to enable themselves technologically so we can disseminate information quickly and cheaply.
Legislatively and legally we continue to be expertly represented. Many association leaders that I have met with this year were surprised at the relatively
small size of our membership based on how much activity we have from our
legislative and legal representation. Our committees did solid work this year,
with the CME and Finance Committees earning special mention.
I am pleased with the leadership qualities I see in our Executive Committee
members. The goals and objectives of the Executive Committee members
will create a continuum of membership, leading to seamless transitions from
one president to the next. Welcome to Dr. Marc Haspel, our newly elected
state secretary.
I recently ran across a quote attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt; “No one can
make you feel inferior without your consent.” I encourage our members to
continue to provide the highest quality foot and ankle care and rest assured
the NJPMS is always working hard to provide member benefits and protect
your interests.
Call-a-Thon Rescheduled for September 17thPlease Help!
We hope to mimic the APMA/USA
Today Call-a-Thon which is held
each April. Both print ads and radio
spots will announce to the public how
they can participate. Our goal is to
increase podiatric awareness and
services available to the public
through our member physicians. Anyone interested in volunteering to answer phone calls may call the society
To date, three companies have al- at 732.967.9003 and they will be asready made donations or pledged signed a time period. An hour or the
their support toward this program. day—its up to you.
They are Novartis; Apex Health Industries, Inc., and Bradley Pharma- Please help!
ceutical.
NJPMS will put into motion its first
Call-a-Thon now scheduled for September 17th, 2003 from 9 am - 4 pm.
It is planned to coincide with the September board meeting at which time
volunteers will be available to answer
phone calls from the public concerning podiatric health problems or
questions.
Shoe Drive is Off and Running
The NJPMS/Salvation Army’s 16th Annual Shoe Drive is again underway.
Please collect shoes from your patients and begin the process. For your
convenience, a poster and press release flyer is included with your FMO.
Thank you for caring and making this another successful effort.
For Members Only
A publication of the
New Jersey
Podiatric Medical Society
557 Cranbury Road
Suite #3
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Tel: (732) 967-9003
Fax: (732) 967-9023
Website:
www.njpms.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Editor
Herman Hammerschmidt
Robert Warkala, DPM
President
Harvey Karpo, DPM
President- Elect
Nancy A. Kaplan, DPM
Vice-President
Sharon M. Root, DPM
Treasurer
Steven Cancell, DPM
Secretary
George Nassoor, DPM Imm. Past President
Herman Hammerschmidt
Executive Director
Lorraine Fenenic
Financial Administrator
Janice Baker
Administrative Assistant
Barbara Kreitzman
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Deborah Mucisko
Office Assistant
Mission Statement
The NJPMS is a professional medical
society founded in 1905, whose purpose is to advance the profession of
Podiatric Medicine in the state of New
Jersey; to advance and promote the art
and science of Podiatry; to elevate and
maintain professional standards; to
safeguard the integrity of its membership; to establish mutual relationships
and understanding between the
podiatric and other medical professions;
to inform and establish a credible
relationship with the public.
The NJPMS and its official publication of
For Members Only assumes no responsibility for the statements or opinions
appearing under an author’s name or
for articles reprinted from other
publications.
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Expert Advice
By Harvey Karpo, DPM, President-Elect
Track II at Region III provided all of its attendees with a full day of invaluable, expert advice.
Over 250 attendees enjoyed a fabulous risk management program sponsored by PICA, Region III, and NJPMS.
Much was learned and appreciated through the fine efforts of Warren Joseph, DPM; Timothy Hollingshead, DPM,
and Larry Waranch, JD, who used a mock patient interview to emphasize some very salient points in the care and
documentation of high-risk patients. Audience participation was enthusiastic and not only provided some additional
helpful information, but also graphically showed how most doctors know what to do, but need to ensure that all of the
pertinent information finds its way into the medical record.
The attendees of this program will be eligible to receive a discount of 10% off their malpractice insurance renewal
with PICA. If you are a member of NJPMS and PPMC, you are eligible for a 15% discount if you attended this wonderful morning presentation. If you are not a member of PPMC and wish to participate in this effective malpractice
program, please call the NJPMS office.
The NJPMS at Region III presented a most valuable aspect of foot and ankle care for the afternoon portion of Track
II. Their inventors, Doug Ritchie, DPM, and Ernesto Castro, R.Ped., expertly detailed the use, casting and adjustment
of the Ritchie and the Arizona braces. In addition, the inventor of the STS casting sock, Richard Stess, DPM, demonstrated his very exciting product line that streamlines the casting procedure for these braces, molded shoes, and, in
the near future, slipper casts for orthotics.
Over 40 attendees at this part of the the program studied the nuances of these braces and will be able to cast and
dispense these extremely useful devices to patients who will, in turn, enjoy greater comfort and stability in gait. This
technology can be an integral part of the management of posterior tibial dysfunction. As the foot and ankle specialists
of choice, the dispensing of these braces should be an integral part of all of our practices. The financial considerations of this phase of practice make it a win-win situation for the patients and the dispensing podiatric physicians.
If there is enough interest in repeating this program, the NJPMS may be able to present a similar program at a later
date. Please contact the office if you want the CME Committee to consider this request, or any topic of interest for
CMEs.
Special thanks must be extended to Novartis for their unrestricted educational grant and to Dr. Ken Malkin who was
the creator of this excellent educational afternoon. We also commend Drs. Nancy Kaplan and Steven Cancell for their
coordination efforts as co-chairs of the CME Committee.
Welcome to Our New Division
With an unanimous vote of the House of Delegates on
May 7th, the Capital Division has become a reality. This
division is, of course, located in the Mercer County area,
and is open to any members who live, or practice, in its
locale.
The membership of this division is comprised of about 30
very enthusiastic, interested and optimistic members who
will be meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at
varying locations. The officers are Dr. David Dondero,
Chairman; Dr. Dale Berkely, Vice-Chairperson; Dr. Richard Alfano, Secretary and Dr. Donald Manger, Treasurer.
Elected Board of Trustee members are Drs. Bruce Bitcover and Lauren Neunam. We know with the sound
leadership of these doctors that this division will be a
valuable addition to the NJPMS and will provide enhanced membership services for those in the Mercer
area.
The first official meeting of the Capital Division was held
on May 20th and was attended by 16 members. Also in
attendance were Drs. Warkala and Karpo along with Herman Hammerschmidt, our Executive Director. Many
thanks to Dr. Thomas McGuigan and Etonic for sponsoring this premier meeting.
The next meeting will be held on June 17th at John
Henry’s in Trenton at 6:30 p.m. A sincere thank you goes
to Novartis for sponsoring this meeting. Please contact
Dr. Dondero for additional information at 609-397-0631.
Finally, thank you to all who contributed to the birth of the
Capital Division. The teamwork demonstrated in this endeavor is energizing and is a fine example of the power of
an effective association working in concert to achieve its
goals.
Website:
www.njpms.com
E-mail:
[email protected]
Treasurer Sharon M. Root, D PM,
addresses
delegates.
In background left to right, Laurie Clark,
Legislative Liasion; Steven Cancell,
D PM, Secretary;
Nancy Kaplan,
D PM, Vice-President; Bob Warkala,
D PM, President;
Harvey Karpo,
D PM, President-Elect; Rosario LaBarbera, D PM, Speaker of the
House;
and Marshall
Feldman,
D PM, Vice-Speaker of the House.
Parliamentarian
Mike
Fusfield,
D PM, instructs
the House of Delegates attendees
on voting procedure.
APMA Updates HIPPA Rules
The following should have been in compliance since April 14th within medical offices.
Practices must provide every patient with a Notice of Patient Privacy, but HIPAA doesn’t require all patients get their
own copy. Office staff can give patients a copy to read in the office and ask them to return it. If the patient requests a
copy to keep, the practice should oblige.
In a nursing home, APMA suggests members confirm with the facility’s administrator that it is designated as an Organized Health Care Arrangement for the privacy rules. Once the facility takes that step, it can provide notice to each
patient and relieve the doctors from each having to give notice to patients.
In another frequently raised concern, a single signed business associates agreement between a practice and one of
its vendors such as the sample in the APMA HIPAA Privacy Manual should suffice for both parties. The practice and
vendor shouldn’t have to create and sign separate agreements.
Although HIPAA has many components, APMA reminds members that some steps are not required. For example,
HIPAA does not require offices to lock files.
HIPAA has several other rules. APMA recommends members begin testing for compliance with electronic transactions and code sets by April 16th. The deadline to comply is October 16th for those practices that filed for an extension last fall.
To help members meet the requirements, the Association published the APMA HIPAA Privacy Manual last winter.
Members may download the manual free at http://www.apma-online.org/members/hipaa_man_about.htm or order a
printed copy for just $15 in shipping and handling charges, thanks to an educational grant from Dermik.
APMA Daily eNews (No.1,342)
The Right Stuff
By Harvey Karpo, DPM, President-Elect
“The best of the best” is
a slogan that applies to
the members of the
NJPMS. We are the best
foot and ankle specialists
in New Jersey and have
always had more stringent requirements than
even the State Board of
Me dica l
Exam iners
(SBME) required. Our
members have a greater
knowledge base and are
required to keep that font
of knowledge up-to-date.
Historically, this has
seemed to markedly reduce the number of malpractice actions brought
against members of the
NJPMS as compared to
non-members.
As you know, the SBME
has passed, and is currently in the process of
implementing, new CME
requirements. More details will be forthcoming
as to the certification of
these credits for the li-
censure cycle beginning have all the accrediting
agencies seen fit to rein the Fall 2003.
quire a substantial numBecause
continuing ber of these credits. Why
medical education and has the SBME mandated
excellence seem to be a substantial minimum
intimately related, the of CMEs for license reNJPMS is committed to newal?
not only requiring the
minimums mandated by The answer is indisputthe SBME but also en- able. Continuing educacouraging our members tion is the only way to
to obtain whatever cred- maintain a reasonable
its are needed to remain level of competency and
current in this dynamic to assure that state-ofmedical environment. If the-art medical practice
medical knowledge is is delivered appropriately
doubling every three to to the patient. Rememfive years, a practitioner ber all professionals in
is going to be hard New Jersey, from denpressed to remain com- tists, teachers to insurpetent without a sincere ance salespersons, are
effort towards CMEs. required to maintain
Don’t think that the lead- CME credits. In fact,
ership of the NJPMS is physicians are one of the
not cognizant of the ex- last to be mandated.
pense in obtaining these
credits but think of the Invest in yourselves and
flip side. IF CMEs were your patients! Maximize
not essential to providing your commitment to high
top quality care, why quality CMEs.
Annual Meeting
Just $89 to Register
for
Scientific Sessions
The APMA shifts its focus to the
Annual Scientific Meeting in DC,
August 7th -10th. APMA invites all
members to attend the educational
program and exhibits for the extremely low $89 registration fee.
Now is the time to register and
make plans to attend this outstanding event. See http://www.
apma.org/anmeet/meet03a.htm for
information and registration forms,
including an easy online registration process.
Not only is the APMA Annual
Meeting the profession’s top educational event of the year, it is the
most cost effective option. Members can earn as many as 32 continuing medical education (CME)
credits and visit an exhibit hall
packed with products and services
of interest to podiatric physicians.
PPAC Contribution
Detailed Report
1/1/2003-3/31/2003
The following NJPMS members have
contributed to PPAC. Thank you for
your generosity.
Alosco, Anthony
$ 30.00
Berger, Mark J.
50.00
Bier, Robert R.
150.00
Boyer, Mark C.
50.00
Cafengiu, Ana Maria
50.00
Calihman, Norman J.
300.00
Chieppa, Wayne A.
100.00
DeLiberis, William J.
100.00
DeMarco, Paul S.
100.00
Fox, Ira A.
100.00
Francesco, Ronald F.
50.00
Fusfield, Michael J.
100.00
Grossman, Wendy
50.00
Kaplan, Nancy
250.00
Karpo, Harvey
500.00
Kelley, William H.
100.00
Kietlinski, Wanda
100.00
LaBarbera, Rosario
250.00
LaPorta, David J.
100.00
Lerner, Michael B.
25.00
Lesser, Richard L.
100.00
McAnespey, Donna
250.00
Meskin, Mark D.
99.00
Mowen, Gregory J.
100.00
Murphy, Charles
100.00
Newman, Philip S.
100.00
Plotkin, David
250.00
NJPMS Northern Division 500.00
NJPMS Southern Division 500.00
Saglimbene, Richard
150.00
Spilken, Terry L.
100.00
Stevens, Todd
100.00
Theall, Bruce P.
250.00
Warkala, Robert J.
500.00
Weinblatt, Michael A.
100.00
Wolff, Barry G.
300.00
Zeevalk, Robert L.
100.00
In Memoriam
It is with sadness we inform the
society of the passing of Max
Lewis, father of Alan Lewis,
DPM, on June 12th. Our deepest sympathy to Dr. Lewis and
his family.
Donations can be made to :
Temple Israel, Old Mill Road,
Great Neck, NY, 11023.
HIPAA Compliance in Conjunction with
Long-Term Care Facilities
As you know, the privacy regulation
component of HIPAA came into effect
as of April 14th. For your individual
practice, this means a variety of
things including the development of
your Notice of Privacy Practices, acknowledgments, authorizations, Business Associate Agreements, and
other HIPAA compliance forms. For
those practitioners who have a substantial amount of work with individual patients in long-term care facilities, there have been a number of
questions about whether or not each
of those patients will be required to
receive a copy of the Podiatrist Notice of Privacy Practices and sign off
on an acknowledgment. If such notice and acknowledgement is required of each individual long-term
care resident, it could be both a timeconsuming and complex process as
residents who are not competent may
not sign an acknowledgment form.
This could necessitate forwarding the
Notice of Privacy Practices to various
legal guardians and representatives
which would add delay and cost to
the provision of services to the patient.
care facility whether or not it has designated itself as an Organized Health
Care Arrangement (OHCA). As an
Organized Health Care Arrangement,
the facility could bring under the umbrella of its Notice of Privacy Practices all providers who render care in
the facility. Self-designation as an
OHCA under the privacy rules can be
accomplished by a number of ways
including resolution, amending bylaws or the institution of other policies
and agreements. If the long-term
care facility self designates as an
OHCA, it should provide notice to the
providers of such an arrangement,
including a statement that it will be
providing all residents with a Notice
of Privacy Practices. This Notice of
Privacy Practices should also address the OHCA designation and
state in the treatment section that information may be shared to health
care practitioners who provide services within the facility to individual
residents.
If the long-term care facility is not
designated as an OHCA, then it will
be necessary for you to provide each
patient with a Notice of Privacy PracOne methodology to address this is- tices and obtain an acknowledgment.
sue is to discuss with the long-term
Bruce J. Frankel, DPM
Receives 2002 APMA Meritorious Service Award
The APMA has announced that Bruce J. Frankel, DPM, Dean of Clinical
Education and a professor in the Department of Medicine at the New York
College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM), has been awarded the 2002 APMA
Meritorious Service Award. The award is an honor reserved only for those
individuals who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments on the
state or regional level, for scientific, philanthropic or other professional or
public services representing podiatric medicine.
Dr. Frankel has been on the faculty at NYCPM since 1973. He is also Chief
of Podiatry/Department of Surgery at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, is on the
staff of both Raritan Bay Hospital and Centra State Hospital, and practices in
Manalapan, New Jersey. He has lectured and published widely, served as
Chairman of the NJPMS Central Division, from 1993 through 2002, and remains active on the Board of Trustees of the NJPMS. Dr. Frankel is also
President Emeritus of the NYCPM Alumni Association.
Dr. Frankel received his award on Thursday, May 15th, during the APMA
Region III Conference in Atlantic City. ( See page 9 for pictures.)
APMA Completes Its 83rd Session
The 2003 APMA House of Delegates elected and installed new officers and trustees of the Board of the Association on April 14th as the 83rd session of the House
completed its business in Washington, DC. The meeting
concluded after J.D. Ferritto Sr., DPM, administered the
oath to swear in his son, J.D. Ferritto, Jr., DPM, as APMA
President for 2003-2004.
three votes shy of 65 in the initial vote, edged Bruce R.
Saferin, DPM, by a 72-55 vote. Next, Frank Spinosa,
DPM, received 65 votes to clinch a one-year seat on the
Board over Dr. Saferin who had been seeking re-election
and Stephen M. Merritt, DPM.
Phil Ward, DPM, who ran for the Board last year and Dr.
Merritt announced to the House that they will run again for
President-Elect Lloyd S. Smith, DPM, and Vice-President election to the Board next year, while Trustee Michael J.
Harold B. Glickman, DPM, were unopposed for their lead- King, DPM, also announced that he will seek re-election
ership positions. APMA Treasurer David M. Schofield, next year.
DPM, won election by an 86-42 vote against Trustee
Christian A. Robertozzi, DPM, who will remain on the The delegates also re-elected Past President William F.
Munsey, DPM, as Speaker of the House. For other posiBoard and will run for Treasurer again next year.
tions, the House voted James Stocker, DPM, for a threeNext, the House re-elected Trustees Kathleen M. Stone, year term on the Fund for Podiatric Medical Association
DPM, and Ross E. Taubman, DPM, for three-year terms Board of Trustees, Bernard Moore for a two-year term as
on the Board. With 65 votes needed from 129 ballots a public member of the Joint Committee on Recognition
cast, Dr. Stone received 100 votes and Dr. Taubman had of Specialty Boards (JCRSB), and Dr. Spinosa for a two89. None of the four other candidates received a majority year term as a House of Delegates representative on the
JCRSB.
of votes.
In a runoff for the third three-year seat available on the Podiatric Medical Daily News
APMA Daily eNews (No. 1,345)
Board, Trustee Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM, who was
Diagnosis Codes Outlined
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued instructions on reporting diagnosis codes for
durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). All electronic claims submitted to the Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier (DMERC) must have a valid diagnosis code on the line item.
According to CMS, physicians should code the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) diagnosis code that provides the highest degree of accuracy and completeness. For ICD-9-CM coding, the requirement means to assign the most precise code that fully explains the narrative description of the symptom or diagnosis.
If a three-digit code has four-digit codes which further describe the diagnosis, then the three-digit code is not acceptable for claim submission. If a four digit-code has five-digit codes which further describe it, then the four-digit code is
not acceptable. When physicians provide only a narrative description or fail to include the most specific diagnosis
code, the supplier may determine the most specific code to include on the individual line items of the claim.
Electronic claims without ICD-9-CM codes will be rejected. Claims with an invalid ICD-9-CM code will be returned as
unprocessable (for assigned claims) or denied as incorrect coding (for unassigned claims).
Paper claims require an ICD-9-CM code if specified (by local medical review policy, for example). If an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code is required for a paper claim, it must meet the same accuracy as electronic claims.
DMERCS should not deny codes merely because the diagnosis code differs from the order or certificate of medical
necessity as long as the medical record justifies the code, the diagnosis justifies coverage for the item or service, and
the code is valid to the highest level of specificity.
See http://www.apma-online.org/members/may03hpf.htm or look in the May APMA News Health Policy forum, written
by president-elect Lloyd S. Smith, DPM, chair of the Health Policy Committee, for more information about DME,
DMERCs and DMEPOS. See http://www.cms.gov/manuals/pm_trans/B03028.pdf for the Medicare program memorandum on the subject.
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NJPMS to update your file.
Fax your e-mail
address to:
732.967.9023
ATTENTION
Attend your
division meeting
for news,
information and
camaraderie.
All in the interest of
podiatric medicine.
NJPMS Board
Meeting Schedule
Please note the change of date
for the September 10th meeting
to
September 17th
2003
July
No Meeting
August
No Meeting
September 17 Board of Trustees
October 15
Executive Committee
Committee Meetings
November 19
Board of Trustees
December 17
Executive Board
Committee Meetings
State Hotlines Available
Please be advised that the State of
New Jersey has available several
“HOT LINES” concerning any
questions or problems you are
experiencing with patient care.
New HIPAA Manual Available
For Medicaid/HMO problems/
patient questions call the:
MEDICAID/HMO
ACCESS HOTLINE
1.800.356.1561
For the new Family Care Plan and
Kid Care programs
call the:
FAMILY CARE HOTLINE
1.800.701.0710
The long awaited HIPAA manual is
available from APMA. Members can
download the manual from the
Members’ Only section of the APMA
website at www.apma.org. Or the
manual may be ordered from the
national organization by calling
1-800-ASK-APMA for a $15 shipping charge.
Point of Concern
The Institute Has
Landed- - - in New Jersey
The Podiatry Institute of
Tucker, Georgia, in conjunction with the NJPMS Installation Dinner/Dance will be presenting their seminar program October 10-12, 2003, in
Atlantic City. Please mark
your calendars and stay
tuned for further information.
You can call 770-939-0393 or
you can register on their
website:
www.podiatryinstitute.com
Please make sure that all permits and licenses which enable
you to practice podiatry in
New Jersey are valid and up-todate. Do not put your practice
at risk.
NY State Approves Seminar
The Continuing Education Committee of the NY State Board for Podiatry has approved and assigned
the following identification number:
Program Name: XYZ’s of Podiatry
Date: 2/26/03
ID Number: 65-02862
Credits Assigned: 6 Category I
1 Category II
Memorial and Endowment Program Proceeds
This fund was established to provide a vehicle for podiatrists, patients and friends to
provide future support to our society. These funds can be dedicated for specific
programs or projects; given in honor of someone or in remembrance of someone.
To date, the following donations have been received:
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In memory of ...Clarence “Duke” Bookbinder
by Michael Fusfield, DPM
In memory of ...Clarence “Duke” Bookbinder
by Robert Zeevalk, DPM
In memory of ...Michael Goodry, DPM
by NJPMS Central Division
In memory of ...Michael Goodry, DPM
by William A. Sachs, DPM
In memory of ...Mrs. Jean Murphy
by NJPMS Central Division
In memory of …Mrs. Adele Saglimbene
by NJPMS Central Division
In memory of … Matthew Warkala
by NJPMS Central Division
In memory of ...Matthew Warkala
by Dr. Michael and Mrs. Fusfield
In memory of ...Dr. Lenny Zingler
by Dr. Michael and Mrs. Fusfield
For further information about making a donation contact Herman Hammerschmidt,
Executive Director, at the society office, 1.888.FIT.FEET (348.3338).
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POLO/GOLF SHIRTS
and
New Long Sleeve Blue
Oxford Shirts
Available
$33.00
Men’s S,M,L,XL
$35.00
Men’s XXL, 2XL
Women’s
S (6-8), M (10-12),
L (14-16)
$33.00
$1.50 S & H
Please mail
your check to:
NJPMS
557 Cranbury Road,
Ste. 3
E. Brunswick, NJ
08816-4026
NJPMS Implements New Payment Program
Many members have inquired as to the availability of credit card deductions for PAC contributions, which is now
commonplace with many other associations. This should have a two-fold positive effect. First, members will have the
convenience of setting an amount each month for a contribution, that is comfortable, and within one’s means. Secondly, it should enable the NJPMS-PAC to strengthen and remain viable now and in the future. Therefore, any member interested in this payment program should call/fax/e-mail the NJPMS Executive Office for more information.
Again, your support is appreciated. TEL:732.967.9003 / FAX: 732.967.9023/E-Mail: [email protected]
Medicare PIM Changes
Some changes took effect in the
Medicare Program Integrity Manual
(PIM) this month. A few carriers already followed these policies:
If a carrier audits the medical record
of an “outlier,” it must provide written information (preferably graphs)
to show how the outlier billing patterns differ from other practices in
the same area or specialty.
If a claim has missing, invalid, or
truncated ICD-9-CM diagnosis
codes, the carrier must return the
claim as unprocessable instead of
denying it. Thus, providers can resubmit the corrected claim without
having to make an appeal.
APMA Daily eNews (No. 1,353)
APMA Adds Additional HIPAA Information
APMA has added new material online for members to aid in compliance with
the privacy standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The deadline to comply was April 14th, but podiatric
physicians should continue to update and upgrade their practices when appropriate.
One new item online is a revised HIPAA Authorization Form from Appendix
C of the APMA HIPAA Privacy Manual. Author Kevin West, JD, has simplified the form for APMA.
Also online is a sample Compliance Notification form in Spanish created by
the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. The New York school translated
the English language version form the APMA HIPAA Privacy Manual.
The new material is in Microsoft Word format for easy downloading and
modification. See http://www.apma-online.org/members/hipaa_resources.
htm for the new forms.
APMA Daily eNews (No. 1,376)
Dates to Remember
National/2003
State/2003
June 28th-29th, ACFAS/Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course, Rosemont, IL. CMEs TBD.
July 26th, ACFAOM/Put It Into Practice, Chicago, IL. Approved for 7 Category I CMEs.
July 30th - August 2nd, ACFAS/2003 Summer Clinical Symposium, Vail, CO.
Approved for 14 Category 1 CMEs.
August 23rd-24th, ACFAS/Advanced Forefoot Reconstruction Surgical Skills
Course, Rosemont, IL. Approved for 16 Category 1 CMEs.
September 13th, ACFAOM/Put It Into Practice, San Antonio, TX. Approved
for 7 Category 1 CMEs.
October 4th or Oct 5th, ACFAS/Master Surgeon Foot Surgery Course, Boston, MA. Approved for 9 Category 1 CMEs.
November 8th-9th, ACFAS/Tendon Repair Surgical Skills Course, Rosemont, IL. Approved for 16 Category 1 CMEs.
NJPMS’ Corporate Members Noted
As we begin another year let us recognize and thank our corporate sponsors. They support and assist your society with their efforts. Please utilize
their services and products.
Dermik Pharmaceutical
Telephone: 484.595.2700
Doak (Bradley Pharmaceutical)
Telephone: 973.882.1505 Toll Free: 800.929.9300
Etonic Athletic Worldwide
Toll Free: 888.447.0023
Worldwide Financial Resources
Mortgages/Appraisals/Refinances
Mr. Dana Goodman Telephone: 732.698.0300
Kern, Augustine, Conroy, Schoppmann P.C.
Attorney at Law Telephone: 908.704.8585
Mr. Robert Conroy—Legal Council to the Society
Endorsed Legal Defense Plan
Patton Associates—Insurance Brokers
Mr. James Wiley— Telephone:1.800.229.7609 x 104
Endorsed PICA Malpractice Program
Practice Alternatives, Inc. (PAI)
Mr. Phil Grassia Telephone: 732.380.0881
Practice Mgmt. Information Systems/Billing/Account Receivable Services
October 10-12, Podiatry Institute
Seminar, Sheraton, Atlantic City
October 11th, Installation Dinner/
Dance, Sheraton, Atlantic City
APMA Announces
OSHA Guide
APMA is pleased to announce a
new, free-members-only benefit.
The association has created “An
OSHA Compliance Guide for the
Podiatric Physician” to help members comply with the law.
The Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA) requires
employers, including podiatric physicians, to have a plan to comply
with all applicable safety and health
standards. Employers should have
a plan in place and readily available.
The APMA Clinical Advisory Task
Force created the guide for podiatric physicians to educate the profession about the requirements and
assist members in becoming compliant. Although APMA previously
supplied a list of the applicable
regulations to members, the new
publication gets into the nuts and
bolts of compliance.
See http://www.apma-online.org/
members/resources.htm to
download the guide. Call 1-800ASK-APMA (275-2762), extension
277, to order a printed copy (for a
nominal $15 postage and handling
charge).
APMA Daily e-News (No. 1,372)
E-mail Address Request
PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR DIVISION CHAIR,
YOUR CURRENT E-MAIL ADDRESS. THIS WILL
COINCIDE WITH THE SOCIETY’S WEBSITE UPDATING TO HAVE ONLINE CAPABILITIES. YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED.
NJPMS Professional
Marketplace
Please respond to box numbers
at:
NJPMS
557 Cranbury Road,
Suite #3
E. Brunswick, NJ 08816-4026
Honor Society, President of ACFAS/
Student Chapter, Residency VA Chicago
Healthcare System; RPR/PSR-24. References upon request. Please send replies to Box 332. (06/03) -1
Union County…. Wanted
PSR24, or 36, associate leading to partnership—ASC and hospital surgery.
Please reply to Box 333. (06/03) -1
Associate Wanted….
Completed podiatric medicine residency.
Multi-office practice in shore community. Predominantly office procedures,
diabetic care, wound care, general care
of the foot, ankle and lower leg. Please
reply to Box 334. (06/03)-1
Associate Position…. In Hudson county, mature, reliable, willing to
do house calls. May lead to partnership
for the right individual. Please send replies to Box 330. (06/03) -2
Associate Wanted…. Central
NJ. Looking for highly motivated, hard
working, PSR-24 preferred for this opportunity. Please reply to Box 325.
(06/03) -1
For
Part-time Associate….
Sale…. Auto XR Processor,
brand new, $3,250.00. Please call
201.444.6515. (06/03) -2
Associate Needed…. North
Jersey, must be well trained, must be
ABPS qualified. Call 201.444.6515.
(06/03) -2
For Sale….
Polaroid X-ray equipment 8 x 10 less than two years old,
used less than 20 times. Best offer.
Xcell X-ray Unit circa 1986 used very
sparingly. Passed recent inspection.
Short arm wall mounted. Best offer. Call
Ken Malkin 973-226-2263. (06/03) -2
Associate Wanted…. PSR-24
or higher. Two offices. This is a truly
unique opportunity for a new practitioner to join an ABPS certified group with
partnership potential. All aspects of foot
and ankle surgery performed. Please
reply with a letter of intent and CV to
Box 331. (06/03) -2
Practice Wanted….
Board certified established podiatrist looking for
practice in Ocean or Monmouth County.
Looking for opportunity to be an associate with option of buy-in or to buy-in,
by-out an established practice. Serious
calls only. Call Dr. S. at 917-885-2613
or 212-725-9090. (06/03) -1
Position
Wanted….
In New
Jersey; Education-Dr. William M. Scholl
College of Podiatric Medicine; HonorsFPME Scholarship, Durlacher National
Fort
Lee, NJ. Immediate position for parttime associate (ABPS certified or eligible
for well established practice. Must be
above average in patient care and management. Call Norman Calihman, DPM,
at 201.592.1001. (06/03) -1
Electronic Billing Service A.K.S. Processing…. We bill
to all insurance companies, process
claims on weekly basis and our fees are
“flat fees”. We customize our services
to your needs. Please call 1-877-9419884. (06/03) -1
For Sale….
Polaroid Radiographic
System one year old, never used. X-cell
x-ray unit circa 1987, Model LB 700,
low base, passed inspection, (2) Whitehall Whirlpools Model 90, drain in bottom. Best offer. Call Chris at 908-7661033 or 908-482-3502. (06/03) -1
HIPAA Reminder
APMA reminds members that providers who are not in compliance
with the electronic transaction standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996 (HIPAA) will not be paid for
electronic claims after October 16,
2003. Now is the time to test systems to ensure proper reimbursement this fall.
APMA has written to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting additional
time for providers to comply with
the rule. However, there is no indication yet that the October 16th
deadline will be changed.
Look in the July/August APMA
News for a more thorough explanation of the HIPAA electronic transactions requirements. APMA is
compiling additional information for
members to meet the October
deadline. After that date, Medicare
will require covered entities (all providers except small practices that
do not transmit any information by
fax or e-mail) to comply with the
standards to be paid for claims submitted electronically.
APMA Daily eNews (N0. 1,382)
Important
When submitting certificates of
attendance to NJPMS for CME
credits, please retain all originals
for your office files. Send NJPMS
copies only.
Please Note
Call-a-Thon Update
NJPMS accepts credit card payments for membership dues,
seminar fees, PPAC and any
other miscellaneous charges.
Remember Our Location
The March/April FMO stated
NJPMS will be hosting a local
Call-a-Thon on June 18th at the
executive office. The date has
been changed to September
17th.
New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society
557 Cranbury Road, Suite 3
East Brunswick, NJ 08816-4026
732.967.9003 Phone 732.967.9023 Fax
E-mail: [email protected]
Again, we invite all interested
members to the office on a firstRSVP basis to answer the
phones, as space is limited.