Lee C. Rogers DPM

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How COVID-19 Is Changing Wound Care and Why You Should Be Preparing Now for the Next Wave

06/05/2020

Lee C. Rogers DPM

COVID-19 has changed the way wound clinics operate, with wound care becoming untethered from site-specific locations. This author provides guidance for adjusting wound clinic practices to prep for a potential second wave of infection this...

COVID-19 has changed the way...

06/05/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

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When It Comes To Wounds, CMS Tells Hospitals `Size Doesn’t Matter`

12/27/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) recently released the 2014 coverage decisions for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). Many of the changes will affect both in wound care centers and outpatient...

The Centers for Medicaid and...

12/27/2013

Podiatry Today

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What Does The Potential Government Shutdown Mean For Doctors?

09/30/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

If you haven’t heard what’s going on in Washington, you must not have had the TV on in the OR lounge. I just returned from Washington and the mood is somber in the congressional offices as everyone prepares for what appears to be an imminent...

If you haven’t heard what’s...

09/30/2013

Podiatry Today

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Why The Proposed 2014 Medicare Reimbursement Changes Will Harm Providers and Patients

08/20/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published proposed changes to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for 2014. Some of these changes will have a real impact on patients and providers. 1. A proposed change to...

The Centers for Medicare and...

08/20/2013

Podiatry Today

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How The Sunshine Act Could Adversely Affect Podiatry Conferences

07/31/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

Beginning August 1, terms of the Sunshine Act mandate the collection of information regarding payments to physicians from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and subsequent reporting of these payments on a public website in 2014. If...

Beginning August 1, terms of the...

07/31/2013

Podiatry Today

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Are We Finally Ready To Fix The Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate Formula?

06/27/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

After several years of predicted physician pay decreases, people are finally talking about replacing the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. This formula calculated an adjustment to the physician fee schedule of -21.3 percent in...

After several years of predicted...

06/27/2013

Podiatry Today

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Is The Affordable Care Act Affordable?

05/30/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) isn’t all roses. In fact, it might be half roses and half weeds. However, in California this week, Covered California, the statewide private insurance exchange, released pricing for the individual insurance...

The Affordable Care Act (ACA)...

05/30/2013

Podiatry Today

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Emphasizing The Importance Of Preparation For Emergency Situations

04/30/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

By now, we have heard how brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev constructed the bombs at the Boston Marathon with a pressure cooker and metal projectiles, and placed the bombs in backpacks on the ground. Due to the low positioning of the...

By now, we have heard how...

04/30/2013

Podiatry Today

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Is Gun Violence A Podiatric Health Issue?

03/25/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

After the tragic shooting of 20 first graders and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, both lawmakers and the President have promised action. Many Americans see gun violence as a political issue and offer their own...

After the tragic shooting of 20...

03/25/2013

Podiatry Today

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Federal Budget Sequestration And Healthcare: A Physical Examination Of The Side Effects

02/27/2013

Lee C. Rogers DPM

“Sequestration” is the government jargon for the across-the-board federal budget cuts to begin on Friday, March 1. If you remember, in 2011, Congress traveled to the brink of default after refusing to raise the debt ceiling without...

“Sequestration” is the...

02/27/2013

Podiatry Today