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Barbara J. Aung, DPM, CWS, FAPWHc, CPMA

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04/04/2018
Prior to medical school, I started to pursue a master’s degree in business but I only went the first semester. Even though it was a very short time, I learned so much about business. I read books on business every chance I get so I can become...
Prior to medical school, I started to pursue a master’s degree in business but I only went the first semester. Even though it was a very short time, I learned so much about business. I read books on business every chance I get so I can become...
Prior to medical school, I...
04/04/2018
Podiatry Today
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09/14/2020
Ingrown toenail is a very common condition most of us treat on a daily basis. Yet, after more than 27 years in practice, I have not really changed the way I approach them. Recently, I decided to look at possible alternative options for...
Ingrown toenail is a very common condition most of us treat on a daily basis. Yet, after more than 27 years in practice, I have not really changed the way I approach them. Recently, I decided to look at possible alternative options for...
Ingrown toenail is a very...
09/14/2020
Podiatry Today
Blog
12/30/2016
I went to a recent dinner lecture given by Warren Joseph, DPM, FIDSA and I became excited about a relatively new antibiotic available to treat infections in the “skin” that do not involve the bone. I would not have to worry about giving this...
I went to a recent dinner lecture given by Warren Joseph, DPM, FIDSA and I became excited about a relatively new antibiotic available to treat infections in the “skin” that do not involve the bone. I would not have to worry about giving this...
I went to a recent dinner...
12/30/2016
Podiatry Today
Blog
05/10/2019
The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), signed into law toward the end of 2016, encouraged EHR vendors to provide “open access interfaces.” In 2018, Apple announced its entry into the arena of electronic health records by allowing patients to...
The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), signed into law toward the end of 2016, encouraged EHR vendors to provide “open access interfaces.” In 2018, Apple announced its entry into the arena of electronic health records by allowing patients to...
The 21st Century Cures Act...
05/10/2019
Podiatry Today
Aung
Blog
01/31/2024
Barbara Aung, DPM, DABPM, FAPWHc, CWS shares her insights and observations on recent staffing challenges in health care that might impact other podiatrists, as well.
Barbara Aung, DPM, DABPM, FAPWHc, CWS shares her insights and observations on recent staffing challenges in health care that might impact other podiatrists, as well.
Barbara Aung, DPM, DABPM,...
01/31/2024
Podiatry Today
Blog
02/16/2018
If anyone is wondering where my DPM Blog has been, I would like to share with you a story about my husband’s kidney transplant that may help each of us as we treat our patients with chronic conditions.
If anyone is wondering where my DPM Blog has been, I would like to share with you a story about my husband’s kidney transplant that may help each of us as we treat our patients with chronic conditions.
If anyone is wondering where my...
02/16/2018
Podiatry Today
Blog
07/07/2020
Evaluation and management (E/M) codes are commonly reported codes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. It is likely that most clinicians currently use the 1995 or 1997 documentation guidelines that contain many rules or...
Evaluation and management (E/M) codes are commonly reported codes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. It is likely that most clinicians currently use the 1995 or 1997 documentation guidelines that contain many rules or...
Evaluation and management (E/M)...
07/07/2020
Podiatry Today
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11/28/2016
There are three groups of clinicians that will not be required to participate in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS):
There are three groups of clinicians that will not be required to participate in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS):
There are three groups of...
11/28/2016
Podiatry Today
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04/08/2019
A few months ago, my patient showed me a YouTube video of a podiatrist doing an ingrown toenail procedure. My patient then showed me that this podiatrist had over 12 million viewers on his YouTube channel. I did not think much about it for a...
A few months ago, my patient showed me a YouTube video of a podiatrist doing an ingrown toenail procedure. My patient then showed me that this podiatrist had over 12 million viewers on his YouTube channel. I did not think much about it for a...
A few months ago, my patient...
04/08/2019
Podiatry Today
Barbara Aung, DPM
Blog
06/27/2023
While I believe AI has significant potential in podiatric medicine, it should not replace human expertise and judgment. Rather, it should be seen as a complementary tool.
While I believe AI has significant potential in podiatric medicine, it should not replace human expertise and judgment. Rather, it should be seen as a complementary tool.
While I believe AI has...
06/27/2023
Podiatry Today