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description: Get the latest foot and ankle care updates from San Francisco's top podiatry practice, San Mateo Podiatry Group. (15)
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## [Medicare Doc Payment Fix Tops List](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/medicare-doc-payment-fix-tops-list)
*on* September 18, 2013
There is growing optimism that Congress will replace Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula with a new provider reimbursement system by the end of this year. One reason for the optimism is that the effort to replace SGR has support from lawmakers of both parties. The strong support for...
## [AMA readies campaign for Medicare SGR repeal – amednews.com](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/ama-readies-campaign-medicare-sgr-repeal-amednews-com)
*on* September 18, 2013
AMA readies campaign for Medicare SGR repeal Washington Medicare needs to be transformed, and now more than ever is the time for Washington to act.
## [Routine DVT, PE prophylaxis questionable in foot, ankle surgery](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/routine-dvt-pe-prophylaxis-questionable-foot-ankle-surgery)
*on* September 18, 2013
Routine administration may be unnecessary or even harmful The risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and the appropriate measures to prevent these conditions continue to be subjects of research and discussion among orthopaedic surgeons. At the American Orthopaedic Foot &...
## [High Heels Infographic: What Pumps Are Actually Doing To Your Feet](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/high-heels-infographic-what-pumps-are-actually-doing-to-your-feet)
*on* September 18, 2013
## [Google Glass in the OR](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/using-google-glass-in-the-or)
*on* September 18, 2013
## [Independent Bill Review Run Amok: Tuesdays with ClarityMBR](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/independent-bill-review-run-amok-tuesdays-claritymbr)
*on* August 28, 2013
From our friends at ClarityMBR and Daisy Bill: Spoiler alert: As the title suggests, IBR is not working. When the IBR regulations were announced, we were excited. “Finally,” we thought, “providers will have recourse for improperly paid bills!” For years we’ve maintained that the WCAB is not the...
## [Rep. Jackie Speier (D), Cosponsors the HELLPP Act](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/rep-jackie-speier-d-cosponsors-the-hellpp-act)
*on* August 18, 2013
2013-2014 Congressional Cosponsor List for the HELLPP Act | APMA Working for You | APMA.
## [DHCS Delays Duals Pilot Project Until April 2014](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/dhcs-delays-duals-pilot-project-until-april-2014)
*on* August 15, 2013
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has announced that it would delay by three months implementation of the state’s “pilot project” to redesign care for Medicare/Medi-Cal dual eligibles. The program, called CalMediConnect, is now expected to begin no earlier than April 2014.
## [3D foot scanner reveals health risks for high-heel fashion slaves | Video | Reuters.com](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/3d-foot-scanner-reveals-health-risks-for-high-heel-fashion-slaves-video-reuters-com)
*on* August 15, 2013
3D foot scanner reveals health risks for high-heel fashion slaves (2:31)
## [Many Health Insurers to Limit Choices of Doctors, Hospitals](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/many-health-insurers-limit-choices-doctors-hospitals)
*on* August 14, 2013
From the Wall Street Journal This Morning:Â Many Health Insurers to Limit Choices of Doctors, Hospitals – WSJ.com.
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