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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,476 Subscribers Daily
January 05, 2017 #5,834  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
Quick Poll
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How many times in 2016 did a technology problem (EMR, digital x-ray) cause you to be unable to access a patient's chart or to take an x-ray? |
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
AAPSM Elects New Executive Board
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) has announced that effective January 1, 2017, Amol Saxena, DPM, a sports medicine podiatrist from Palo Alto, CA has been elected President. Dr. Saxena has been in practice since 1989. He became interested in podiatry while being treated as a college runner at Washington University in St. Louis. He is a graduate of the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago.
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Dr. Amol Saxena |
Also elected were:
Vice President - Maggie Fournier, DPM
Secretary/Treasurer – Clint Laird, DPM
Newly elected Director – Howard Osterman, DPM
Immediate Past President - Alex Kor, DPM
Executive Director - Rita J. Yates
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Up to One-Third of High Heel Wearers Have Permanent Damage: SC Podiatrist
High heels may turn your outfit up a notch, but they can wreak havoc on your body. “Other than how they make you look, there’s very little upside to wearing heels,” says podiatrist Scott Hamilton, DPM, of Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Dr. Scott Hamilton |
Up to a third of women who wear heels have permanent damage because of prolonged use. Poor posture, shortening of the Achilles tendon, and low back pain are other ways that heels can harm your body. If you wear one or two-inch heels on a daily basis, you probably won’t experience serious health issues, says Dr. Hamilton. However, very high heels are another story. “Heels that are 4, 5 or 6 inches can definitely become a medical disadvantage,” he adds.
Source: Olivia DeLong, sharecare.com
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Steps to Help Make Your Practice Labor Compliant - Part 5
With employment litigation prevalent, most employers have come to expect that a former or current employee will, at some point, sue or file a complaint. Medical practices have to be more proactive to protect themselves. The following steps may not only help prevent the problem, but better position a medical practice to defend a case brought by an employee, should one arise.
5. Maintain Employment Forms. All medical practices should maintain the requisite employment forms or be subject to monetary penalties. All employers are required to obtain and maintain I-9 forms for each employee (and the forms are to be maintained for three years from hire or one year from termination, whichever is later). Practices should also be aware of various state requirements mandating the securing and maintenance of critical forms.
Source: Keith Goldstein, Physicians Practice [12/24/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Burton J. Katzen, DPM
Regarding Dr. Boylan's response concerning MIS surgery, first, let me ask Dr. Boylan if he actually had training and experience in MIS surgery? Also, does he believe that none of his patients have ended up in another physician's office with less than optimal results? That being said, assuming your limited experience was 25 to 35 years ago, comparing MIS surgery at that time to the present would be the equivalent to comparing bloodletting to today's modern medical treatment.
MIS is an accepted standard of care in almost every other medical specialty. The MIS foot and ankle procedures, instrumentation, and training (all of us have originally be trained open) are completely different than your experience. The real tragedy of his post is...
Editor's note: Dr. Katzen's extended-length post can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: David Samuel, DPM
I appreciate Dr. Boylan's post and non-disparaging thoughts regarding treating other doctors' complications. I can't agree more. We all see them, do them, and understand that we usually don't see bad surgery but bad outcomes. That can happen to all of us.
However, if I saw one of my post-op x-rays with the capital fragment teetering on a 2-4mm area on the met shaft with what appears to be a first met angle easily 18 deg, if not more, I WOULD BE VERY WORRIED. Dr. Boylan is correct. My residents are not taught this, will never be taught this, and I hope when they move on to their own careers, I will never see a post-op film like this, with a very large IM angle, and...
Editor's note: Dr. Samuel's extended-length letter can be read here
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RE: How many times in 2016 did a technology problem (EMR, digital x-ray) cause you to be unable to access a patient's chart or to take an x-ray? ( Al Musella, DPM)
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr. Musella states: "Imagine if a company like Practice Fusion got hacked or went out of business." A technology company going out of business is not an imaginary scenario. We have seen many companies either go out business, discontinue a product, or invent a new one and refuse to support older versions of the product. Many of us who invested in Medinotes can remember when they were bought up by another company only to be put out of business. This can happen with computer software and hardware as well as any new diagnostic or therapeutic modality that we might choose to invest in. The therapeutic benefit of any device has little to do with how it succeeds in the marketplace.
Regarding EHR software where notes are stored in "the cloud," if a company should go belly-up, you could lose all of your patients records. Hence, it is advisable to either make back-up copies of all patient records or make paper copies of medical records. As for investing in new expensive diagnostic or therapeutic technologies, digital x-rays being only one of many, any investment is a gamble. The good news is that some of these technologies can greatly enhance healthcare. The bad news is that if a company goes bust, you are still obligated to pay the balance of your lease, even if the product can no longer be used.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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RE: The Passing of Martin M. Becker, DPM
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Dr. Martin Becker |
PM News is saddened to report the loss of Martin Becker, DPM of St. Louis, MO on December 25th. Dr. Becker was a 1963 graduate of the Illinois Collge of Podiatric Medicine. He previously was affiliated with Madison Medical Center and Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch [12/28/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 2 | |
RE: The Passing of Morton Wittenberg, DPM
I have been reading the posts about the passing of Dr. Wittenberg written by many of the giants in our profession. This is a reflection of how much he changed our profession through setting the foundation for the science and art of practice management. As one who believes that it’s more important to know where one has come from than focus on where one is going, a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Wittenberg.
With deep pride, gratitude, and honor, I have so enjoyed his helping colleagues because of his dedication in the arena of practice management. Our podiatric founding fathers helped others to help themselves and their patients. With this in mind, let's honor his memory by helping the youth in our profession to make it stronger and more united.
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Craig Payne
Actually minimalist running is dead. The most recent sales figures have reported that minimalist running shoes sales have fallen to only 0.3% of the running shoe market. If that is not dead, I do not know what is. Runners have voted with their feet.
Craig Payne, Melbourne, Australia
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Celebrity Shoes of the Day
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(L-R) Shoes worn by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher |
Here are pairs of autographed shoes from Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher from my collection.
Source: Submitted by Dr. Hartley Miltchin
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full time podiatrist. State-of-the-art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultrasound. Excellent salary and benefits. must be board qualified. Please email CV to lsciotto@livingstonpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
Large Practice in East Central Florida has a fulltime position open. Responsibilities include servicing patients in ALF and SNF facilities along with inpatient hospital responsibilities. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION-UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Group practice seeking hard working associate after January 1. ABFAS BC or 3 year residency preferred. Should have strong interest in surgery and wound care. Competitive salary and benefits with bonus and partnership opportunities. Near mountains and lakes. Forward letter of introduction and CV to: scsoledocs@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Seeking an outstanding, highly motivated candidate with top-notch personal, clinical and confident surgical skills and training to join established & highly esteemed diverse practice. Full privileges available for entire podiatric spectrum of practice. Great opportunity with long-term potential. Send complete resume and references to footandankle22@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CAPITAL DISTRICT NEW YORK
Two office practice, well established over 45 years. Practice includes surgery, sports medicine and general podiatry. ooking for motivated, well-rounded associate. Base pay, bonus package, and other benefits included. send resumes to: dicaps@msn.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Well rounded, hospital based, podiatry practice includes general podiatric pathology, sports medicine, surgery, and wound care/ limb salvage. Currently 4 DPMS and 3 offices. Large number of new patients monthly, digital x-rays, and EMR. Offices located 75 miles north of New York City, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. More affordable cost of living; great place to live. Excellent opportunity as 2 senior DPMs continue to cut down. Seeking an associate leading to potential partnership. Must have PM & S- 36 training. Please email CV to eriksims@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Central/Eastern Suffolk County seeks part time (possibly full-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.
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY – CHICAGO
Multi-location group-Chicago/Near West Suburbs - Opening for ABFAS Board Certified/Qualified associate for Chicago. Surgical/ortho patient load. No nursing homes. Must hit the door running! EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, shockwave, surgery center & amazing support staff. Benefits available, associateship available for the right doc. Send CV to chicagopodwork@gmail.com
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Expanding Long Island based, well rounded group practice seeks 2017 third and fourth year graduating residents or fellows to join our state-of-the-art practices. Our practices are affiliated with multiple hospital systems, surgical and wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Caring, ethical, board qualified/certified candidates with surgical training and leadership qualities who are willing to live/relocate to the Long Island, NY metro area. Email CV to: Drbrook@countryfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Group practice seeks well-trained podiatrist to join our group. Our practice has all the bells and whistles. Hospital emergency room call is required. Must be confident in Trauma, Ankle Fractures and Diabetic Limb Salvage. Drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY & PA
3 doctor, multi-location practice in NY & PA seeking associate. Partnership available after 1 year. Email CV and contact information to atuccio@stny.rr.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – INDIANAPOLIS
For motivated, hard-working residency-trained podiatrist in busy 3-office practice leading to partnership. Would consider 2017 residency graduate. 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. Forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Expanding group practice seeks full-time podiatrist to join our team, we have state of the art facilities with EHR, lasers, EPAT, digital x-ray, etc. Candidates must have completed a PSR/36 residency and be well-trained, ethical and collegial.
Competitive salary with incentives and benefits. If interested, please Contact CHARLENEW@FACSTL.COM.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We’re busy and still growing and need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details
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