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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,376 Subscribers Daily
December 19, 2018 #6,333  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY, FL Podiatrists Discuss Bromhidrosis
Going sans socks is a common culprit for foot odor, but stench can also occur with them. That’s because it’s not entirely about what’s on but what’s coming out of your feet (apologies for the visual). “Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is the number one cause of smelly feet,” says Sophia Soloman, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist at Manhattan Foot Specialists in New York City. When feet sweat, they essentially create a tropical rainforest inside your shoes (especially between the dark, moist crevices of your toes), or the type of environment odor-causing bacteria and fungus thrive in.
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Drs. Sophia Soloman and Suzanne Fuchs |
Not plagued with sweaty feet? According to Suzanne C. Fuchs, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, stinky feet “can be worsened by the type of shoes you wear, poor hygiene, or other foot issues such as fungal infections.” The upside to all of this is there are ways to make your soles smell better.
Source: Jessie Quinn, Brit.com [12/12/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Limit Wearing of Holiday High Heels: MI Podiatrist
Winter is here and the desire to look good during holiday events sometimes clashes with the pain of wearing high-heeled shoes. High heeled shoes may make your legs look sexy, but prolonged wear can lead to many disabling deformities, ranging from low back pain to foot pain. Wearing high heels can lead to shortening and contracture of the large Achilles tendon and calf muscles in the back of the leg. Women who habitually wear high heels usually develop the classic aching muscles and Achilles tendonitis, especially when there are shifts to lower heeled shoes.
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“Many high heeled shoes for women also have pointed toe boxes,” said Dr. Jodie Sengstock, director of professional relations for the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association. “The narrow toe box squeezes the toes and the heel height causes a shift in the body column that must be compensated for by the foot. These issues generally cause aches and soreness of the feet and back, and can often result in sprains or other complications.”
Source: Chris Morrisroe, Voice News [12/17/18]
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| MEDICAL EDUCAYION | |
Visits to Pre-Health Advising Correlate to Higher Odds of Medical School Admission
Pre-Health Advising, a part of the University’s Career Center, holds weekly advising hours for pre-health students who are in need of advice either on coursework, pre-health application processes, or pre-health professions. With only one year of data, it has been found that the students who met with pre-health advisors had a higher success rate for admission than students who never attended advising hours.
Kim Sauerwein, director of Pre-Health and Law Advising, said that Pre-Health Advising supports students interested in nine different pre-health professions — dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, and veterinary medicine. According to data provided by Sauerwein, the national acceptance rate to allopathic medical schools — medical schools offering an M.D. — was 42 percent in the 2016-17 cycle while U.Va. applicants had an acceptance rate of 60 percent in the same cycle.
Source: Pumoli Malapati, The Cavalier Daily [12/14/18]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Publishes Article on Diabetic Sock and Foot Monitoring System
Siren, the health technology company that developed Neurofabric™, a machine-washable, machine-dryable smart textile with built-in sensors, has announced publication of a foundational paper supporting its approach in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR), the leading peer-reviewed journal for digital medicine, and health and healthcare in the Internet age.
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In the paper, a team of international researchers led by Ran Ma, co-founder and CEO, and Alexander M Reyzelman, DPM, Samuel Merritt University, detail the role of Siren’s Diabetic Sock and Foot Monitoring System in maintaining continuous, wireless skin temperature monitoring for users at home, demonstrating the potential for the reduction of foot ulceration for diabetic patients.
Source: Associated Press [12/17/18]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Tips to Help Physicians Protect Against Embezzlement - Part 1
Embezzlement adds up to $25 billion in annual losses for medical practices across the country every year, and – surprise! – it usually has nothing to do with complicated schemes from outsiders. More often than not, the culprit can be found within the victimized office. Here are some ways you can make sure your practice is secure from embezzlement.
1. Let your employees know you take it seriously - Establishing a zero-tolerance policy for embezzlement and fraud is a great deterrent to anyone who thinks they might be able to catch you “sleeping on the job.” Be transparent with your employees about the measures you’ve taken to prevent embezzlement, as well as the consequences for failure to adhere to any guidelines you’ve set. If you also prepare all financial policies and procedures in writing, everyone will be accountable for understanding the rules.
Source: Conor Killmurray, MD Magazine [12/7/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Special Coding for Patients on Chemo
Is there a special way to code for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy? I assume it affects their immune system. I’m asking for coding information for a patient on chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer that has spread to her ribs.
PM News Subscriber
Response: For the patient described in the post, the primary diagnosis would be: C50 Malignant neoplasm of breast. This would be extended to 6 digits or characters based upon the specific location of the malignant neoplasm within the breast. The secondary diagnosis would be: C79.51 Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone.
This would be indicative of the metastatic breast cancer that has spread to the ribs. The third diagnosis would be: T88.7XXS Unspecified adverse effect of drug or medicament, sequela.
Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CPC, Lady Lake, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (-CLINICAL) | |
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
There have been many responses to date regarding diagnosing second MPJ pain/plantar plate tears. Dr. Kirby gave us excellent literature and cheap diagnostic tools by a simple but astute clinical exam. Dr. Meisler touted the usage of ultrasound. Others like MRI, and some want to inject contrast dye. All are acceptable methods.
From a practice management standpoint, many insurance companies don’t pay for ultrasound in NY, as “this service isn’t payable by this type of provider”. I was wondering if the situation is the same in other states, the legality of that line, and how colleagues handle that response from insurance companies. Do you charge patients? Refer to a radiology center? Stick with a clinical exam? Skip to MRI?
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Connie Lee Bills, DPM, Estelle Albright, DPM
The VAMC buys a lot of shoes from Dr. Comfort to supply veterans in need of shoes. Call them and ask if they could send some complimentary shoe horns. As an alternative, you could contact the O&P office of your VA and they probably have a ton of them available. Dr. Comfort includes a free (long handle) shoe horn with every pair.
Connie Lee Bills, DPM, Mount Pleasant, MI
Dollar Tree stores sell nice very long shoe horns for $1 each. I buy these for my patients and they really appreciate them. You can also buy in bulk on DollarTree.com.
Estelle Albright, DPM, Indianapolis, IN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
On one hand, Dr. Docks is correct. We need to bring in professional epidemiologists to determine whether podiatrists have a greater risk for developing cancer and if the answer is yes, what is the causative factor. But just knowing podiatrists who developed a form of pathology does not in itself mean anything. It could be coincidental or it may not be. In recent years, I have known six people who developed pancreatic cancer. Only one is a podiatrist. Were their tumors caused by some carcinogen? I'd love to find out. Were they related by profession? No.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
This was predictable. I have been watching this evolve and for one am not surprised. Study after study has demonstrated an inverse relationship between access to foot care and amputation rates in the patient with diabetes. The relationship between podiatry and interventional cardiology and vascular surgery has grown exponentially. Wound care centers have populated cities like hamburger franchises. Wound care products are multitudinous. Wound care books, seminars, certifications, journals, are everywhere.
Why then the increased amputation rates reported in...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Who says you can't take your goldfish with you? (photo: ShowStudio) |
Source: Naomi Filmer via Virtual Shoe Museum
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - DALLAS, TX
Prestigious North Dallas location; 24 year old practice; excellent mix of hospital surgery, office surgery, orthotics, general podiatry, web site, electronic claim submission. Retiring owner will stay for transition. Owner financing available. dallasfootdr@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SW FLORIDA
Golf, Boating and Beaches - Great opportunity to join a well established Podiatry Practice. Excellent mix office/surgery, motivated experienced staff. Seeking full time Associate PSR 12-36. Excellent salary & benefits, early buy-in for the right hard-working, personable candidate. Email resume to capecoralpodiatry@live.com or fax to 239-573-9201
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA AREA
Full-time associate with opportunity for partnership with group practice. Candidate must be trained in all phases of podiatry including wound care, surgery, and routine podiatric care. Candidate must have a positive and energetic attitude with a desire to grow in our practice. If interested please email your CV to BergD@readinghospital.org
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE NEEDED FREDERICK/HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC needs full-time DPM at least PMS 36 to join premier group in Frederick/Hagerstown, MD. ASC, EMR, DR-digital radiography and ultrasound, Vascular/nerve testing, DME, retail store, strong hospital affiliations, salary, bonus and benefits. Respond to drmichaels@rfainstitute.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MASSACHUSETTS
Solo Practice Grossing over $700K yearly 4 days a week. Mostly surgical with heavy emphasis on peripheral nerve patients and pediatrics. General bread and butter podiatry as well. No Medicaid very little Medicare. Very modern office. 30 minutes north of Boston. Modern new equipment (digital x-ray, ultrasound, computer network, etc.). Great referral network. Website included. Option to buy the condo 3500sq ft. Have PICA practice evaluation to show you. Call 978-944-7789 for details.
PRACTICE AVAILABLE - WESTERN WASHINGTON
General Podiatry practice in Port Townsend, WA. Nice community, 25+ year old practice, busy 3 days a week with growth potential. Owner leaving area, needs someone to take over the practice, lease and equipment. Contact Jessica at ptpod@yahoo.com or 925-519-0624.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Busy, well-established for 35 years, multi-site practice in upstate New York looking for licensed podiatrist who is ready for a thriving practice. Must be highly motivated, personable and great with patients. Competitive salary and benefit package. Send CV or letter of interest to associateinfoot@yahoo.com or fax 607-723-1567.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WEST VIRGINIA
Parkersburg orthopedic group seeks established podiatrist or a 24-36 surgically-trained physician. Group offers stability, autonomy and a collaborative environment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary starting at $105K with production bonus. Send CV to Mary-MOR@columbus.rr.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND, NY
Associate full-time. Well-established, busy, well-rounded podiatry practice looking for a motivated podiatrist. Suffolk Co. LI NY. Board eligible, Board certified PSR-24/36 trained. Fax resume to 631-581-0857.
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE- ASSOCIATE POSITION -CT (FAIRFIELD AND NORTH HAVEN)
Great opportunity. Join one of the largest podiatric groups in Connecticut. Well-established and progressive offices. Electronic medical records, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, Padnet vascular studies, nerve conduction studies, pinpoint and CO2 lasers, electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapies. Seeking a well-trained, personable, and highly motivated individual. Please send resume and current photo to dr.kassaris@yahoo.com
PRACTICE & STATE LICENSED ASC FOR SALE (MARYLAND, DC SUBURB)
38 yr old general podiatry practice grossing over $550K. Fully equipped with digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, 2 orthotic scanners, computer network and well-equipped surgical suite. Retiring owner will stay on as needed. Email - dpmpracticeforsale@yahoo.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE NEEDED FREDERICK/HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC needs full-time DPM at least PMS 36 to join premier group in Frederick/Hagerstown, MD. ASC, EMR, DR-digital radiography and ultrasound, Vascular/nerve testing, DME, retail store, strong hospital affiliations, salary, bonus and benefits. Respond to drmichaels@rfainstitute.com
MANHATTAN MEDICAL SPACE AVAILABLE
Multispecialty Medical Building with 24/7 doorman. Prime Luxury Building and Location, Gramercy, Stuyvesant, Peter Cooper Area. 305 Second Avenue (17th-18th). Prior tenants past 23 years; podiatrist, dentist (plumbing/electric intact), internist. Ideal for podiatry, co-share with dentist, MD, etc. (flexible lease terms). E-Mail; jbdrun@aol.com Phone; 480-951-2480.
TN PRACTICE FOR SALE (LAWRENCE COUNTY)
Active, established practice includes office building and property ( appraised at 110k) with all equipment and shelf stock included. Great referral network with an excellent scope of practice. Patients on schedule 1 day/ week grossed over 250k last year. 125k OBO Call 931-446-5724 or email mchad500@gmail.com for more information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY - JERSEY SHORE REGION
Part-time associate wanted. Looking for a motivated and ethical practitioner. Competitive salary with incentives. Tuesday AM - Thursday PM - 2 Saturdays/month. Please respond to: NJSHOREFOOTDOC@aol.com
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PRACTICE & STATE LICENSED ASC FOR SALE (MARYLAND, DC SUBURB)
38 yr old general podiatry practice grossing over $550K. Fully equipped with digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, 2 orthotic scanners, computer network and well-equipped surgical suite. Retiring owner will stay on as needed. Email - dpmpracticeforsale@yahoo.com
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DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE - BARRY UNIVERSITY IN FLORIDA
Barry University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Podiatric Medicine. See complete search information by clicking here E-mail myersmcrae@myersmcrae.com to request a confidential conversation with Emily Myers or Jennifer Barfield of Myers McRae Executive Search. www.myersmcrae.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Busy practice seeking full time podiatrist. Competitive salary. State of the art facility. Please email resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com or call: 516-902-1073.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
State-of-the-art busy Suffolk County practice seeks F/T or P/T doctor. Billing, charting, staff and supplies provided. Excellent package provided for F/T position includes: PTO, paid holidays, health & malpractice insurance and much much more. Please send CV and contact info to: PODCOAL@gmail.com.
MULTI-LOCATION GROUP - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Seeking F.T. ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate- P.T. available. MINIMUM 2 year practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patients. Great staff. DME, MIS, EMR, ultrasound, PRP, shockwave, digital x-ray, laser, sx center & Physical Therapy- Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Contact podiatryoffer@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Established practice looking for a full-time podiatrist for our three Maryland locations. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol based office. Please send C/V to podiatristsmd@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Central/Eastern Suffolk County seeks full/part time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Busy NYC Midtown office seeks full or part time podiatrist. Must participate in-network with all insurance. Please email resume and contact number to footcare44@hotmail.com
GOOD PODIATRIST WANTED – CALIFORNIA / SF EAST BAY
We’re seeking a doctor to join our growing multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. Prefer private practice experience, credentialed with insurances. Production-based Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS
Group practice seeking motivated DPM. Only 25% Medicare (no Medicaid) so excellent compensation resulting from substantive workload with good surgical balance. No travel and includes malpractice coverage, health insurance, 401k, and all professional fees. Please send CV to stlouispodiatrists@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST LOS ANGELES
Join the Group and Limb Preservation team. Must be trained in Limb Preservation and completed PMSR/RRA residency. Send CV to podiatricri@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PA
Seeking a full-time BQ/BC associate to help grow a multi-office practice in Western PA. Must be competent in conservative/surgical treatments of the foot and ankle, along with wound care. Competitive salary with benefits (health insurance, mal-practice, CME, 401k, state licensing) offered. Email CV to wpafootdocs@gmail.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail CV, Letter of references, 1 minute Video Introduction Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED – NEW JERSEY
Looking for full-time podiatry associate in East Orange, NJ. Associated with Wound Center. Competitive Salary and benefits. Looking for someone interested in long term arrangement, with buy in option in 2 years. Send CV and cover letter to drfoot44@gmail.com
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - NORTHERN INDIANA
Closing satellite office. Selling misc medical and office equipment including Xanar 15 watt laser, 3 treatment chairs, x-ray machine. Email for complete list of items available. Fwfeet7@gmail.com
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