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September 21, 2011, Issue #435
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DISCUSSION
| Send your comments, questions, responses, articles or case studies to Pedorthic Newswire at editor@pedorthicnewswire.com
Your emails will be reviewed by pedorthists and the editors of Pedorthic Newswire, and selected submissions will be posted in an upcoming issue for feedback from other readers. We reserve the right to edit submissions and responses. Please note:the deadline for all submissions and responses is 12 noon Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday for that week's issue. NEW QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Comment: In the latest edition of Current Pedorthics, there is a good article about pedorthists being suppliers SCFOs. I particularly liked seeing the photo of the person's leg that referenced the exact 'scope of practice' anatomy for pedorthists according to ABC's rules. Obviously, BOC's scope of practice for its pedorthists allows for the supply of full length AFOs. The SCFO designation for AFOs that fall within the scope of practice of ABC pedorthists seems designed to get around the political issue of not threatening ABC's large dues-paying membership of orthotists. As a BOCPD, my scope of practice was never limited to SMOs or SCFOs. Thanks to PFA for putting this clinical info into Current Pedorthics and for giving this non-diabetic shoe direction for its pedorthic members to grow their revenues and to service patients needing more than foot orthotics to control gait or deformity conditions. It is pedorthists that do AFOs/SCFOs who can now come out of the closet. - John Mishasek, BOCPD, CPed Question: I've asked this question in the past and I still can't seem to get a satisfactory answer. Some of the major running shoe companies have, for some reason decided to make neutral cushion shoes that actually function as pronation control shoes. My idea of a neutral cushion shoe is that it should be neutral and provide more cushion via lower durometer materials. What I am seeing is shoes that are thicker soled on the medial v lateral side. The most puzzling part is they are using very soft durometer material on the lateral side, especially in the crash pad portion of the shoe. As any buyers guide will show, a neutral cushion shoe is typically suited for supinators, cavus or under-pronators. As a result, I am seeing many patients that will prematurely crush and break down the shoe and in some cases they will grossly invert in a brand new one right out of the box. This is also occurring in spite of having them in a cavus orthotic with lateral posting and a lowered medial arch. I have had to return/swap several pairs in one brand but I have seen it in some Asics, Nike, Brooks and New Balance models over the past 1.5 years or so. My only guess is that some testing or theory I am not aware of, dictates making the crash pad and lateral border much softer to attenuate shock. However, doing so in an underpronator/cavus person, only encourages inversion and supination.....precisely what we are trying to mitigate. I also realize, in true running scenarios, there is less time spent in pure heel contact before it transfer to forefoot loading. That said, I would imagine that the large majority of running shoes are not actually used for any significant running. It's not only low durometer EVA. I've also seen this issue in some shoes that utilize pods made from visco-elastic polymer type gel material that is not robust enough to control inversion. I would hope this trend is corrected soon because it makes absolutely zero bio mechanical sense to market these as neutral shoes - Brian Graham, C.Ped Comment: I have been reading some of your articles about charting and find it very interesting that some people are creating their own chart notes, dba forms, etc. to get the Doctors to chart effectively so that Medicare will not deny their claims. Another really exasperating thing with chart notes is who are we to question the Doctor? I know they are feed up with all of us questioning their capabilities to chart. And now a PA has to have a Doctor sign off on orders they write? We also have been getting cert letters for well over a year and work very closely with our Physicians to get the chart notes before we give the shoes to the Clients. Every time we bill we do get one of the cert letters, I use to cringe but now it is just the way we do business. We have to wait for payment after it is submitted to the Audit team. Medicare states they will not accept chart notes that we have prepared and had the Physician sign. Maybe if you received chart notes and they were not good enough for you to bill, an addendum might work, if so consider yourself lucky or not if you are in a 10% audit. Medicare is looking for a lot more than just the chart notes. Recently we had one denied because we did not have in writing that we saw the client walking in the shoes (we did), so now we have added that to our delivery document that the Pedorthist signs off on that says we saw the patient walking in the shoes. Hopefully, all Pedorthists make sure the shoe fits. But here is a new spin on walking in the shoe: What if the patient is in a wheel chair, how did you see them walk in the shoe? Is this creating denials on your behalf? Remember Medicare has all the Patients Chart notes from all sources such as hospital physical therapists. What if your Patient got a powered wheel chair, one of the stipulations to get a powered wheelchair is they are non ambulatory (can't walk). Contradicts the walking thing. Just wanted to keep you all on your toes, as Medicare is constantly thinking of ways to deny our claims. We have this on our delivery documents and still have received two denials because the auditor "must not be able to read." After resubmitting this and bringing the error to Medicare Auditors behalf, we get paid. I wish I could put them on a 10% error rate. I wonder how that would work. Any suggestions? I was looking at why this statement is even needed, and then I heard one of the "DME's" that is heavy in the nursing home business came by our store and said "I'm not getting paid on my accounts, do you have any suggestions?" All of a sudden it became clearer as to why Medicare is requesting this statement be answered for this issue. "Did you see Beneficiary walk in the shoes?" Well if the Beneficiary can't walk, or is bed ridden, quit putting shoes on them because they will not be able to use them and you are not going to get paid for them. No longer will Medicare just pay because the Patient has Diabetes and a condition they have to "Walk also", or at least scoot with their feet in a wheelchair. So maybe that is why Medicare started the Cert's and Audits they felt justified. It is coming from some DME's that are putting the shoes on comatose patients and we are all having to suffer the repercussions from these unscrupulous people that claim to be Pedorthists who really are just money hungry shoe fitters that have caused a lot of problems in our industry. One thing for sure, the License and Accreditation has stopped all the people coming into our town selling shoes in hotels, senior centers, etc to our Diabetics. I love the one who gave my Mom a pair of shoes after having her stand in the Custom Insert Box, (she weighs 180 lbs). Boy did she bottom out, and yes you can guess her shoes did not fit. Not only did they not fit her, they shipped the shoe and no one ever tried them on her. Anyway thanks for letting me vent. Wishing you all luck with the certs and audits as they probably will be around for awhile. So the best advice I have is get your chart notes upfront and the client can wait. Audit every order you get so you get paid and don't get put into that 10% charge back. Good Luck - MJ at Wellness Healthcare, Tennessee PREVIOUS QUESTIONS WITH RESPONSES Question: Has anyone, the ADA, ABC, PFA etc. bothered to point out to CMS that the new policies are doing serious damage to the "at risk" diabetics access to protective footwear? Do they not remember that in 1992 medical cost dollars; we proved that "expert fitting" of diabetic shoes and Inlays saved the CMS/Medicare money. Since 1992 our average per patient reimbursement has risen a whopping 50%. If we are lucky, how much has the cost of 4 days in a hospital on IV antibiotics risen? 1-2,000.%? Is CMS/Medicare making it more difficult for women to have breast cancer screenings? The TSB was supposed to be a preventative health program. Those type of programs should be expanded and promoted, not strangled. Do they have any figures on the amount of Fraud/Over payments from TSB providers versus any other provider group? I can't imagine that their financial losses were high enough to warrant the current crack down. How much has their costs of ingrown toe nails, toe infections and hospitalizations grown in the last 18 months? Is anyone asking these questions of our Healthcare officials, and our legislators? - PNW Reader Response: You are working from the assumption that all of this is done to actually provide patient care. This may have been the case at one time but now Medicare and indeed all government provided services are done primarily for political not practical reasons. The politicians and bureaucrats that make these rules are for the most part concerned only with increasing their chances of re-election or improving their job security. None of this is designed to improve patient care. If the primary goal of any of this was patient care you would not be held responsible for the Doctor not having proper notes or be denied for the slightest technicality, and Medicare wouldn't have auditors that are paid bonuses based on they amounts they "recover". How much of what is listed as fraud is in fact deserving patients that have been given service without the proper paperwork? I have a case pending where the Doctor has simply ignored my repeated attempts to get the notes and I will undoubtedly lose this case because of the doctors refusal to co-operate, despite the fact that this patient most definitely qualifies and benefits from the program. And yes, CMS is making it more difficult for patients to have testing and screenings done for anything. In my opinion these things are being done to cause the very frustration we all are experiencing as a means to justify the single payor system that the current administration really wants. As less and less of us accept Medicare, the narrative you will hear from the politicians will be all about how greedy we are as health care providers, and that the government takeover of health care is the only answer. When you come to realize that this is all about money and control and has very little to do with the actual health care of the patient you'll understand why they are doing the things they are doing. If you think it's bad now, wait till you see what happens if the new health care law is actually enacted. - Russell Dotson, C. Ped., BOC Pedorthist PREVIOUS QUESTIONS WITHOUT RESPONSES Question: If the amount of time it takes chasing after the documentation is biting into your profits, what are you doing to make up for it? How many of you are suggesting a second pair of shoes to be alternated with the billable pair and suggest socks that can be safely worn for their diabetic condition. Wouldn't these additional cash sales be of help? - PNW Reader |
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| Former Dr. Comfort CEO Gets Year in Prison for Mail Fraud
Rickey Kanter, the former majority owner and CEO of Dr. Comfort of Mequon, has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison after being convicted of mail fraud, U.S. Attorney James Santelle said Friday. Kanter, who was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine, was convicted of selling diabetic shoe inserts beginning in 2004 that failed to conform with Medicare's requirements even though they were being marketed as Medicare compliant. Despite being advised that the inserts did not conform to Medicare's requirements, Kanter continued to sell the non-compliant inserts in 2006. Under a separate agreement, Kanter sold his interests in the company and paid $27 million federal government to resolve civil claims against Dr. Comfort
Source: The Business Journal
Running Fads: Bare Facts
Ever since Christopher McDougall's book "Born to Run" hit the bestseller lists in 2009, Zappos, an online shoe retailer, has struggled to keep up with demand for minimalist footwear. Consumers embraced their light-weight, super-thin, puncture-resistant soles with zeal, merrily dismissing decades of conventional wisdom about the virtues of supported arches and cushioned heels. Biomechanics experts and podiatrists, as well as legions of joggers, began asking whether relying on such fripperies, long plugged by the shoe industry, really is the best way to run. Full Text
Source: The Economist
A Prosthetic Limb That Lets Amputees Ride Bikes
By: Alissa Walker
A prosthetic limb and bike pedal that allows amputee cyclists to experience a full range of motion has been named as the U.S. winner of the James Dyson Award. Interestingly, for the second year in a row, the winning design is bike-related--last year's finalist was the Copenhagen Wheel. Cadence is a concept by Art Center College of Design student Seth Astle, who wanted to focus on helping below-the-knee amputees. Since about 47% of amputees are below-the-knee amputees, he knew his solution would be able to help the largest potential audience possible. As he began his research, he learned that although many below-the-knee amputees are able to use custom limbs designed for particular sports, there were many shortcomings when it came to prosthetics for cycling. Full Text
Source: Fast Co Design
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Using Smartphones to Manage Diabetes
By: Joseph Goedert
The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health will participate in a pilot project to evaluate the use of smartphones to deliver diabetes self-management training within an underserved minority community in Dallas.
The pilot will measure the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions delivered to participants by diabetes educators using mobile health programming. Medicare will reimburse diabetes educators if a beneficiary's provider prescribes participation in the program. Full Text
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Study looks at risk of gestational diabetes in women over 35
By: Carmen Chai
The number of women delaying pregnancy is steadily climbing in Canada, and a new national report suggests that diabetes, hypertension and giving birth prematurely are just a few of the complications these women face. Almost one in five births in Canada is to a mother over the age of the 35, but it's at that age that risks involved with childbirth and pregnancy start to increase. Mothers older than 40 are three times more likely to develop serious conditions compared to their younger counterparts while their babies could face chromosomal disorders, warned a Canadian Institute for Health Information report released Thursday. Full Text Source: The Montreal Gazette Breast cancer risk with diabetes may be due to detection bias By: Kristina Fiore An apparent risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may in fact be related to detection bias, researchers reported here.
Although it wasn't significant, postmenopausal diabetes patients had a 31% greater risk of breast cancer compared with premenopausal women, but only within the first three months of diabetes diagnosis, Samantha Bowker, PhD, of the University of Alberta in Canada, reported during a scientific session at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes meeting here. Full Text Source: Med Page Today |
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SPORTS AND FITNESS
| Mass. ranks number one for gym membership
By: Deborah Kotz
When it comes to working out, Massachusetts comes out on top for gym memberships. One out of four state residents belonged to a health club last year -- more than in any other state. Whether that correlates to actually being the most physically fit in the nation is unknown, but it's probably some sort of indicator of our overall interest in fitness.
Gym membership nationwide in 2010 reached an all-time high of 50.2 million members, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, which surveyed nearly 40,000 individuals on their gym habits. Gym members used their health club an average of 98 days in 2010 -- slightly less than twice a week, which is pretty good if spread over the course of the year rather than compressed into the first few months after making that New Year's resolution. Full Text
Source: Boston Globe
Health Educators Should Learn from the Entertainment Industry
By: Timi Gustafson R.D
The information age has made the public extremely knowledgeable on almost every topic there is. Whether it's about politics, business, science, technology or health, most of us have easy access to the information that exists on any given subject. Before the Internet - if you are old enough to remember that there once was such a time - things were different. You had to go to a bookstore or a library and study up if you wanted to know about something in greater detail. Now, it's all literally at your fingertips. We are all experts now. While there is nothing wrong with a better-informed society - to the contrary - these changes have certain consequences we need to be aware of. Expertise and authority are being much more questioned now than they used to be. Not long ago, if you went to the doctor, he told you what to do to cure your ailment - and that was that. Today, it's more the other way around. My own clients bring me stacks of printouts from websites they've browsed through before scheduling their next consulting session. Full Text Source: Seattle Pi.com |
BECOMING CERTIFIED IN PEDORTHICS
| Pedorthics is a professional field covering the design, manufacture, modification and/or fit of footwear. Pedorthics encompasses shoes, orthoses and foot devices that prevent or alleviate foot problems caused by disease, overuse, injury or congenital defect. Certified Pedorthists work with patients and their footwear to conform to a doctor's footwear prescription as part of the patient's treatment
To earn certification in Pedorthics, you must take a pre-determined number of course hours in pedorthics and pass a certifying examination overseen by either The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics® or Board for Certification/Accreditation, Int'l. Both the ABC and BOC are independent certification bodies that set standards for the profession and offer certifications that are recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
More information, including FAQ's
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics information on the step-by-step process of becoming a certified pedorthist
Board of Certification/Accreditation International information on becoming a BOC Pedorthist.
For information on the Canadian certifying organization visit The Pedorthic Association of Canada.
ONGOING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BECOMING CERTIFIED IN PEDORTHICS
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Pro-Learn, LLC announces its new CAPE approved Pedorthic Pre-certification program
Pro-Learn's program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pedorthic Education (CAPE) to provide Levels 1, 2 and 3 of pedorthic pre-certification coursework required by ABC and BOC to become eligible to apply and sit for board examination. ProLearn utilizes the latest technology in Distance Learning and Virtual Classrooms. This is the same Distance Learning Program technology model used by advanced O & P schools used to deliver their curriculum. This allows maximum flexibility in our programs that gives the student choices that fit their busy lifestyle, level of experience and learning style. Programs vary from three-week, live classes to completing the coursework completely online (Experienced, advanced degree holding healthcare professionals only). Our staff and faculty is composed of degree holding healthcare professionals who are Pedorthists, Nurses, O & P, Professional Pedorthic Educators and Physicians.
Please visit www.pro-learn.com or email cmartin@pro-learn.com for more information to assist you or your staff in making a decision on the right option for you, your business, your family, and your lifestyle.
International School of Pedorthics is offering two classes per month every month until December 31st 2012.
January 1 2013 ISP will close it's doors to pre certification and focus on International pedorthic training and post education advanced training.
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2011 COURSES
SEPTEMBER, 2011
The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: September 17 - 26, 2011 (Elwood, Indiana)
Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.
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OCTOBER, 2011
GEORGIA - Foot Solutions Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course: Class Date October 31 - November 10, 2011
Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes four times per year. The company's course will offer the pre-certification in Pedorthics certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067.
For Application And Fee Information Contact:
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Upon completing our course and successfully passing the competency tests, and fulfilling the 1,000 hour "Clinical practice Requirement" students are eligible to sit for the ABC or BOC exam to earn their Pedorthic Certification (CPED Pedorthist).
NOVEMBER, 2011
GEORGIA - November 11, 2011 Foot Solutions 1-Day Cram Session.
Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The company's course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. For Application And Fee Information Contact:
Tracy Strickland - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com
Betty Hubauer - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com
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DECEMBER, 2011
The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: December 10 - 19, 2011 (Brea, California) - To Be Confirmed Soon
Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.
Tuition includes Dormitory Housing and Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport and the RMPI school (Elwood Course Location Only). Note: limited availability and by confirmed reservation only. Private Apartment Housing is also available by request and comparably priced within walking distance from the RMPI.
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Riecken's Orthotic Labs - 800-331-8040; SAFIO Class, Second Friday of every month, at 5115 Oak Grove Rd., Evansville, IN. Four casting stands provided, limited to 8 students. Contact Darlene at the above number for more information.
Traveling Courses To Your Area sponsored by The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute of Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school. Please contact us to discuss your needs at phone: 765-557-7216. Email: pam@pedorthicbiomechanics.org or visit our Web site at: http://www.pedorthicbiomechanics.org/.
The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school: Advanced Manufacturing - 50 Hour Course - Approved For 49.5 CME's for Pedorthists by the ABC. This course is designed to teach BAPFOL standards in manufacturing functional feet orthoses and provide an introduction to advanced biomechanical posting. Class size is limited to two students. For more information or to customize a course to meet your manufacturing educational needs, please email pam@rmpi.org or phone 765-557-7216. Tuition cost: $2K - includes housing and transportation to and from the airport and school.
The National Shoe Retailers Association is pleased to bring training and CEs directly to you, without the additional cost of travel, food, lodging, registration fees or lost work time. Our affordable WISER Sales Training DVD makes in-house training easy and there's now an online exam for Continuing Education credits from ABC and BOC.
WISER Sales Training provides quality training for new sales associates and re-motivates experienced sales staff. The DVD format makes it easy for employees to train at times convenient for them, and for employers to offer quality training without hiring outside trainers or taking the most experienced staff off the sales floor. ABC's Category 1 CEUs for WISER Sales Training total 21.75 credits (2.5 scientific, 19.25 business), good through year 2010. BOC's credit total is 20.34 (6.42 CPE Category 1, 13.92 Category 2).
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Ski/Snowboard Bootfit & Stance Alignment Focus of Unique Continuing Ed Course for Pedorthic Professionals
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY-Masterfit University, the world's only center for the study of snowsports boot fitting, offers pedorthists, orthotists and other allied fit professionals a unique opportunity to learn the skills of fitting and modifying "the most challenging footwear to fit on the planet." All while earning a significant number of continuing education credits.
Designed and taught by a group of Certified Pedorthists with over 225 years of experience fitting snowsports boots, Masterfit U is a fast-paced, hands-on experience with focus on biomechanics and alignment, orthotics fabrication and boot fit modification techniques. "Our less talk, more action and 'Learn It, See It, Do It' format is fun and effectively simulates fitting and back shop environments," says MFU curriculum director Mark Elling, C. Ped.
Attendees practice their skills in Masterfit's traveling boot labs that are outfitted with the most advanced fit analysis and modification tools and direct mold orthotic casting and grinding equipment.
Masterfit University will be held this year at:
· Mt. Snow, VT, Oct. 3-4
· Kitzbuhel, Austria, Oct., 18-19
· Denver/Lakewood CO, Oct. 26-27
· Seattle/Everett, WA, Oct. 31-Nov. 1
· Reno, NV, Nov. 7-8
Registration or more information: www.masterfituniversity.com; (914) 944-9038
Masterfit U's Masters, Masters-Backcountry Connection and Masters Plus courses individually qualify for continuing education credits from both the American Board for Certification in Orthotics Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABCOP, 14 credits) and the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC, 14.08 credits).
Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars
Attendees will learn the importance of visual and digital analysis: pressure points, foot type, foot size and gait. Understanding activities and pathologies such as age, medical conditions and injuries (sports, diabetes, arthritis) will be discussed. Common foot pathologies will be reviewed, including methods of treatment utilizing state of the art technology. A hands-on workshop is also included. ABC - 7.75 Scientific Credits; BOC - 8.25
For information on Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.
2011 Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars Calendar:
October
12 Phoenix, AZ
19 Baton Rouge, LA
RMPI Advanced Manufacturing Courses: 49.5 CME's. For info contact: online@rmpi.org
Elwood Courses Includes Dormitory Housing & Transportation From Airport To Dormitories & School
Under Development for January, February, March - Connecticut and Texas
· October 5 - 9, 2011 (Elwood, Indiana)
· November 2 - 6, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)
· December 7 - 11, 2011 (Brea, California) To Be Confirmed Soon
OCTOBER, 2011
San Jose, CA, October 15: Arizona AFO, Inc. presents 'The Custom AFO Workshop' in a convenient one day format! Whether or not you are new to custom AFOs, you will not want to miss this great opportunity. Industry experts with many years of experience will share their ideas to help you be the best you can be. $150.00 Fee Includes; Lectures, hands on casting workshop, handouts, casting materials, breaks, lunch and more!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN; · The latest in appropriate L coding · Which AFO to use for treatment of various indications · How to obtain the best cast possible · How to provide quality AFO products · Tips for selecting appropriate footwear and footwear modifications · Ideas for marketing to referral sources, and much more.......
Total CEUs; This program has been approved for 6.5 credits through ABC, and 7 credits through BOC. To Enroll; CALL (877) 780-8382 and ask for the "Workshop Registration", Email your contact info to education@arizonaafo.com, or go to www.ArizonaAFO.com and use Keyword: Workshop.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO SIGN UP TODAY!
Chicago, IL- October 14-15: The Comprehensive Orthopedic Management of the Lower Extremity Ailments $249.00
This course is approved for 14.25 credits by the American Board for Certification (ABC) This two-day seminar focuses on how to improve patient outcomes through a wide-ranging list of topics including: advanced biomechanical and lower extremity exams; better patient communications; in-depth STS casting for, and use of, foot orthotics and AFO's; and a thorough review of DME supplier standards, billing and coding, and the application and integration of DME in the practice. The combined lecture and hands-on workshop approach provides an optimal and interactive learning environment. Complimentary Breakfasts and Lunches are included with the registration fee.To register, go to https://crs.langerbiomechanics.com/ or contact Ben Kraus at 800-645-5520 x 3534, or via email at ben.kraus@langerbiomechanics.com
Richmond, VA- October 21-22: The Comprehensive Orthopedic Management of the Lower Extremity Ailments $249.00
This course is approved for 14.25 credits by the American Board for Certification (ABC)
This two-day seminar focuses on how to improve patient outcomes through a wide-ranging list of topics including: advanced biomechanical and lower extremity exams; better patient communications; in-depth STS casting for, and use of, foot orthotics and AFO's; and a thorough review of DME supplier standards, billing and coding, and the application and integration of DME in the practice. The combined lecture and hands-on workshop approach provides an optimal and interactive learning environment. Complimentary Breakfasts and Lunches are included with the registration fee.To register, go to https://crs.langerbiomechanics.com/ or contact Ben Kraus at 800-645-5520 x 3534, or via email at ben.kraus@langerbiomechanics.com
NOVEMBER, 2011
Phoenix, AZ, Nov 19: Arizona AFO, Inc. presents 'The Custom AFO Workshop' in a convenient one day format! Whether or not you are new to custom AFOs, you will not want to miss this great opportunity. Industry experts with many years of experience will share their ideas to help you be the best you can be. $150.00 Fee Includes; Lectures, hands on casting workshop, handouts, casting materials, breaks, lunch and more!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN; · The latest in appropriate L coding · Which AFO to use for treatment of various indications · How to obtain the best cast possible · How to provide quality AFO products · Tips for selecting appropriate footwear and footwear modifications · Ideas for marketing to referral sources, and much more.......
Total CEUs; This program has been approved for 6.5 credits through ABC, and 7 credits through BOC. To Enroll; CALL (877) 780-8382 and ask for the "Workshop Registration", Email your contact info to education@arizonaafo.com, or go to www.ArizonaAFO.com and use Keyword: Workshop.
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| Seeking to Hire: Established DME company with strong base business in need of a C.Ped in GEORGIA. Does not have to be located in Atlanta. Base salary, insurance, expenses, etc. This position requires daily travel with some very limited overnights. For consideration fax resume to 770 795 1199 or Email Dunham8828@bellsouth.net. 8/17
Seeking to Hire: United Home Health Care is hiring Certified Pedorthists and Orthotists, passionate about patient care. Requirements: experience with the care and fitting of the diabetic foot, excellent interpersonal skills, highly organized, motivated, and willingness for local travel to service account base. Appointments are scheduled centrally, these are not in-home fittings. Full and part time positions are available across the country, including but not limited to: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus OH, Roanoke, VA, Chattanooga, Memphis, Knoxville, TN, Baltimore, MD, Panama City, Tampa, and Port Charlotte, FL, Louisville, and Lexington KY, Northern, CA. New Jersey, Charleston, WV.
Please send inquires and/or resume to unitedhomeh@yahoo.com, fax 540-774-5071 or call Shelia at 540-774-5050. 8/17
Seeking to Hire: Pedorthic Sales Person: Modern, full service facility in St. Louis ready to hire dedicated and skilled practitioner. Base plus commission and benefits.
Call Comfort Shoe Specialists and talk with Edith at 314.822.3300 www.ComfortShoe.com 8/17
Seeking to Hire: Certified Pedorthist/Sales Representative: DME provider is expanding their Diabetic Shoe Program and is seeking an energetic Certified Pedorthist to market and fit diabetic shoes in LTC facilities. Must have a Min 2 yrs experience in sales and fitting shoes including modifications. Must be comfortable working with the LTC population and detail oriented. Extensive travel required - Must reside in geographical territory; Southeast (SC, GA and FL) or West (NV and CA). FT w/benefits. E-mail resume w/salary history to: kim.howard@fundltc.com EOE. 7/6
Seeking to Hire: Wellness Life Systems, a leading national diabetic shoe provider, is seeking highly motivated Certified Pedorthists with excellent communication skills to join our team. We have positions available in many regions across the country. ACHC accredited, inserts created in our own orthotic lab. This unique opportunity allows the right individuals to: Get back to patient care! Perform in-home diabetic foot evaluations, shoe fittings, and deliveries in your local area; Manage your own territory and set your own schedule. Call Frank, 816-268-6857, with questions, or send resumes to jobs@wellnesslifesystems.com Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: Midwest Medical Services, a national provider of DME products, is seeking to hire Certified Pedorthists. We currently have multiple opportunities in all regions across the United States. Position would entail performing in-home evaluation and fittings, sale of diabetic supplies and pain management DME, managing your territory, and providing excellent patient care. Must be ambitious, well organized, and dependable. At Midwest Medical Services, we strive to provide the best patient care possible and support those who provide great care in our name. Call Kim, (816) 718-6946, with questions and/or email resumes to hr@midwestmedservices.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: Since our company's founding in 1923, Yale Surgical Company has been dedicated to meeting the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic needs of Connecticut. We are beginning a new family generation of practitioners and are eager to meet the continuing need in our area. We currently have multiple opportunities for C. Ped., CO, CP, CPO and Orthotic/Prosthetic Techs in our New Haven office. We would love to speak with you to discuss your goals and future plans. Please feel free to look at our website, http://www.yalesurgical.com/ and email your resume to info@yalesurgical.com at your earliest convenience. Comp. salary, 401k etc. - Edward N. Kaufman Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: United Home Health Care is hiring Certified Pedorthists and Orthotists passionate about patient care. Requirements: experience with the care and fitting of the diabetic foot, excellent interpersonal skills, high level of organization, motivated, self starter, and willingness for local travel to service account base. Corporate office schedules all appointments and referrals, these are not in-home fittings. Full time/part time positions are available across the country including, but not limited to, the following areas: Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI, Indianapolis and NW Indiana, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus OH, Roanoke, VA, Panama City, Tampa, and Port Charlotte, FL, Louisville, and Lexington KY, and New Orleans. Please send inquires and/or resume to unitedhomeh@yahoo.com, fax 540-774-5071 or call Shelia at 540-774-5050.
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