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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,229 Subscribers Daily
December 25, 2015 #5,559  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IL Podiatrist Teams Up With Vascular Surgeon
Drs. Philip Holloway and Syed Hussain are teaming up to offer comprehensive care for patients suffering from peripheral vascular diseases through a new program at Paris, IL Community Hospital. Initiatives of this program will be coordinated through the PCH Wound and Limb Salvage Center.
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Dr. Philip Holloway |
Holloway is a podiatrist and wound care specialist. He started the PCH Wound Center in 2006, which was the first of its kind in the Wabash Valley. He sees many patients in his practice who suffer from, or are at risk of developing, PVD. Hussain is a vascular surgeon, affiliated with the Vein and Vascular Center at Christie Clinic in Champaign, IL, who has been coming to PCH as a visiting physician since June 2014.
Source: Tribune Star [12/23/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Hagerstown MD Podiatry Practice Merges with Mid-Atlantic Supergroup
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC (FASMA) has announced that it will be adding four doctors and two locations on January 1, 2016, bringing its total number of doctors to 37 and total number of locations to 24. Todd Harrison, DPM, Mark Roemer, DPM, Betsy Rosenthal, DPM, and Gregory Smith, DPM, of Podiatry Associates of Hagerstown, bring more than 20 years of experience to the group.
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(L-R) Drs. Todd Harrison, Betsy Rosenthal, Mark Roemer, and Gregory Smith |
Drs. Harrison, Roemer, Rosenthal, and Smith practice in the Hagerstown office, located on the Meritus Medical Campus, and Dr. Harrison also practices at a separate location in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
OH Podiatrist Pleads Guilty to Videotaping Young Girl
A convicted Ohio sex offender on Monday admitted to secretly recording a young Carbon County girl as she undressed in her bedroom. Bradley Taylor Jennings, 39, of Grafton, pleaded guilty before Judge Roger N. Nanovic to having images of the 13-year-old girl in a state of undress. He was charged by state police at Lehighton on June 1, 2015. Jennings, a podiatrist, was sentenced last year to 14 years in the Grafton Correctional Institution, Ohio, on similar charges. He was also ordered to register there as a sex offender for life. Jennings surrendered his medical license in Ohio on April 4, 2014, according to the state Medical Board.
Source: Chris Parker, Times News [12/22/15]
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Case Studies Suggest Accountable Care Enhances Diabetes Care
Aligning payment with the goals of preventing diabetes and its complications results in more comprehensive care and better outcomes without increasing total healthcare spending, according to a recent piece on the Bookings Institution’s Health360 blog. The article highlights 5 diabetes care models—2 from the United States and the remainder from India, Mexico, and Spain—that follow an accountable care framework. Each focused on a specific population and included performance measures, continuous improvement, payments and incentives, and care coordination and transformation.
The case examples have seen notable improvements, according to the piece. Furthermore, they feature many common issues, such as transitioning resources to better support diabetes prevention, changing payment by rewarding early interventions to maintain health, sharing best practices in population health management, and balancing successes with investment over the long-term.
Source: First Report Managed Care [12/18/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Improving the Performance of Medical Practice Staff - Part 5
5. How well is your "old growth" performing?
Not old by age, but old by tenure. It's common for medical offices to have long-term employees who remain in the same or similar job roles for what is often too many years. On the one hand, this can be perceived as loyalty. But in many cases, long-time employees get stuck in the "this is the way we've always done it" mentality and aren't motivated to learn new things, and rarely come to the manager or physicians with innovative ideas.
Source: Adapted from Cheryl Toth, Physicans Practice [12/16/15]
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Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon - Massachusetts
The Division of Podiatric Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School are recruiting a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon to work in a multi-specialty, hospital-based group. Minimum requirements include completion of a residency in an accredited three-year podiatric surgical residency program and experience in hindfoot reconstructive surgery. Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievement in the field. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Letters of application or nomination should be sent, together with a CV to: Eileen Rose, Administrative Director erose@bidmc.harvard.edu
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RE: ICD-10 and Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
The recent postings regarding the audit and ICD-10 problems associated with therapeutic shoe claims are somewhat well-founded. I too found that the Medicare representatives on the recently conducted CERT call were often callous, sarcastic, and condescending. Last week, I spoke with the lead CERT auditor for the second time in recent weeks for over 30 minutes. In a firm and polite manner, the outrage over the manner in which the CERT auditors presented their materials was discussed.
They are now keenly aware that many podiatrists (and other suppliers) have had many claim rejections overturned on appeal, by supervisory personnel at the carrier level itself. This, I pointed out, suggests that the auditors are...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of John Chang, MD
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Chang's passing. When I was a PSR-12 resident with Wyckoff Heights Medical Center back in 1994, I rotated through what was known as Deepdale/Little Neck Hospital in Queens, NY. Dr. Chang was Chief of Surgery back then, helped train the podiatry pesidents, and all of us knew we were part of HIS team. I still remember morning rounds with him; coming up wiith diffential diagnoses for all his vascular patients, assisting on his surgeries, seeing to all his post-op patients, and being ready for report and morning rounds again. He made every patient a learning experience. He was always willing to teach; if you were willing to learn.
I can truly say I learned more from him than some of the podiatrists at the time. He didn't have an air about him or try to look down on you because you weren't an "MD". You are a doctor, period. He loved working with the podiatry residents and podiatrists because he saw them as hard-working and always paying attention to the details. Dr. Chang, Sir (I always called him Sir), Rest In Peace.
Robert P. Brissett, DPM, Lithonia, GA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) | |
RE: Outrageous ICD-10 Code of the Day (Jeffrey Kass, DPM)
From: George Jacobson, DPM
As I mentioned in a previous post, these are real codes. I know it is obvious that I have a distain for all of this government malarkey, but I find the outrageous ICD-10 post both funny and pathetic at the same time. I look up the code and forward the link confirming it to a trial attorney, pharmacist, psychologist, and radiation oncologist (all family members) to point out just how outrageous government mandates are. They in turn send it to colleagues and friends. Who knows how many people may see the crap that physicians have to put up with? As with other aspects of medical mandates, if only the public knew! I wish the outrageous codes were in mainstream media for the mainstream public.
After all the garbage we put up with: charting, ICDing, pre-authorizing, prescription request from automated pharmacies, reviews, appeals, administrative hearing, etc., I like a laugh at the end of PM News with the outrageous shoe among a day of the aforementioned garbage. I don't laugh enough anymore. I like my colleagues comments on "you can't make this stuff up." Most of the time, we have had a similar patient and it reminds me of what a small fraternity we are.
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: sewretrorose.blogspot.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PENNSYLVANIA
A well-established, podiatry practice located in Delaware County, PA, is seeking a BE/BC podiatrist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician with an interest in partnership. Please forward cover letter and a current CV via email to podiatrymgmt@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – YONKERS, NY
Well established podiatry practice is looking for part-time podiatrist to work 2-3 days per week, including some Saturdays. Will work to get you on as many plans as possible. Competitive compensation package with bonus structure and partnership/ownership opportunity for the right individual. Please submit resume to: Podiodoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
available immediately in a busy, 30 year established, single location, high visibility office with digital x-ray, DME, diabetic shoe store, and EMR. Good patient volume and potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND, DC SUBURBS
Large, well established, multi-office practice looking for an Associate to begin July 2016. Looking for a highly motivated, surgically trained, outgoing, ethical Podiatrist to join us. Walk in day one with a full schedule. Must be at least Board Qualified by start date with Maryland license. Competitive compensation package with excellent base salary, bonus structure, benefits, and partnership opportunity. Well rounded Practice that covers all aspects of Podiatry. Cover Letter and CV to Sharon at MarylandPodiatry@yahoo.com.
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Available in busy three office practice Leading to Partnership. Position available for graduate in 2016. Two locations in Indianapolis and 1 location outside of Metro area. Competitive salary and benefit package including 401, profit sharing, Health insurance. Surgery Center Ownership Available If interested forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position: now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
PART TIME PODIATRIST POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS, WILL & LAKE COUNTIES
Part time, excellent supplemental income opportunity in an established podiatry practice. Must be hardworking, personable and self-motivated. Please send your CV to CHIFOOTCARE@YAHOO.COM
PODIATRIST WANTED - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY and NY
Must have NJ and NY licenses and better if already involved/established with insurance and hospitals. Can be part time. Must be go getter and work well with others in great opportunity. Confident forefoot and rearfoot /ankle/arthroscopy training a must. podiatrydocsnj@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOWER HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Multiple locations. 50 minutes from NYC. PMSR RRA. Surgical practice, strong surgical volume. Must be willing to perform all phases of Podiatry. New graduates or experienced practitioners. Salary 110k-120k plus bonus. Please email letter of intent, CV and surgical logs to podiatrypractice@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. Three year residency preferred. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE- SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key Podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Good yearly gross with many new patients. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Excellent well trained staff. Click on link to view website. www.turnkey-podiatry.com
PART TIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – PHILADELPHIA, PA
Podiatry office space available for use more than half the week in downtown Philadelphia. More than 2,000 square feet of treatment space with digital x-ray, diagnostic US and EHR available. I am looking to segueway out of practice in the next several years and this could be a beginning opportunity for an individual to gradually purchase the practice and create their own right now. Also seeking a preceptor to be involved with the practice. For more info: ediamond7@comcast.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – K-LASER
K-laser 1200 portable. In excellent condition …. FDA cleared for Pain and inflammation battery operated e-mail footcare@comcast.net
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PINPOINTE FOOT LASER
$14,500 OBO, The Original FDA approved Laser to treat Onychomycosis. Pristine condition, fully serviced & upgraded late 2013, Machine has been well maintained under warranty. Includes; manuals, keys, thermometer, 1 hand piece, new fibers, cleaver. Contact 801-870-4161 or email: dapodman1@yahoo.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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