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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,829 Podiatrists Daily
January 13, 2015 #5,268  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY | |
Heroic 10 Year Old Daughter Saves CA Podiatrist's Life
Young Sammye Collis was wise and cool-headed beyond her years when confronted with the sight of her father, Dr. Sheldon Collis, collapsed on the floor of their home. Doctors and nurses at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage say the 10-year-old girl’s fast action in alerting her mother to call 911 and then working with paramedics to detail her father’s symptoms from the massive stroke he’d suffered were nothing short of heroic.
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Dr. Sheldon Collis with daughter Sammye (Photo: J. Onrelas) |
“You saved his life; you really did,” Sue Effinger, a registered nurse and director of the hospital’s stroke unit, told Sammye as she sat with her dad this week at the hospital. Collis a podiatrist, was rushed to the hospital where he was given a drug called tissue plasminogen activator — commonly known as TPA — which can reverse the effects of a stroke.
Source: The Desert Sun, [1/9/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
IL Podiatrist Discusses Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetics have more problems than non-diabetics says Dr. Joseph Borreggine. "Diabetics suffer from circulatory and neurological problems, such as losing sensation in their feet. They also tend to heal wounds more slowly. When blood sugar increases, so do infections," says Borreggine.
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Dr. Joseph Borreggine |
"Diabetics typically present to podiatry offices for what we call 'at-risk' foot care. You might think that cutting calluses and trimming nails are not important things, but to the diabetic these are very important things. We are able to provide palliative care, and we are able to assess any major problems that are occuring with that patient over time. We are able to stave off any complications that might occur, and to identify any structural deformities which may lead to complications down the road," says Borreggine.
Source: Being Well, WEIU-TV [1/6/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS | |
NE Podiatrist Sworn into Nebraska Legislature
Dr. Robert J. Hilkemann was sworn in as a member of the One Hundred and Fourth Nebraska Legislature at the opening ceremonies on January 7, 2015. He is one of 17 new members this year.
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Dr. Robert Hilkemann with his wife Julie |
Senator Hilkemann was elected to the District 4 seat in November of 2014, and will serve a four year term. The district encompasses West Omaha. He was selected to serve on the Appropriations Committee
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
NC Podiatrist Joins Wound Care Center
Park Ridge Health Wound Care has announced that podiatrist Dr. Pamela Stover has joined its comprehensive team of physicians and caregivers. Dr. Stover has been providing care in the region with Hendersonville Podiatry, an affiliate of the North Carolina Podiatric Physician and Surgeon’s Group, since 2010.
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Dr. Pamela Stover |
Dr. Stover earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL and completed a 36-month medical and surgical residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.
Source: Citizen-Times [1/19/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Upstate NY Podiatry Group to Merge with Multispecialty Medical Group
Drs. Jeffrey Carrel, David Davidson, Edward Fitzpatrick, Kenneth Goldstein, David Perelstein, and Michael LaCivita, partners in Podiatry Affiliates, PC., the oldest and largest podiatry practice in Western New York, have announced that effective March 1, 2015, they are merging with Buffalo Medical Group, PC.
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Seated (L-R) Drs. David Perelstein, Jeffrey Carrel, Edward Fitzpatrick Standing (L-R): Drs. David Davidson and Kenneth Goldstein |
Buffalo Medical Group, PC is a multispecialty medical group that includes a primary care division with more than 30 family medicine and internal medicine physicians, and a specialty care division of over 70 physicians in 24 medical specialty and subspecialty sections. This merger allows patients access to a large complement of physicians if the need arises, as well as a host of ancillary services such as full-service diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and physical therapy.
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
Half of Docs May Not Attest to Stage 2 MU in 2015
Fifty-five percent of physicians do not plan to attest to Stage 2 Meaningful Use in 2015, according to a survey of almost 2,000 members of SERMO, a social network for physicians. Doctors cited “patient engagement, lack of workflow usability, and excessive time consumption” as reasons for not attesting to Stage 2 MU this year. The survey results reflect the struggles that physicians have been experiencing in meeting Stage 2 requirements.
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, only 4 percent (16,455) of eligible professionals have attested to Stage 2 MU as of Dec. 1. Though EPs have until the end of February to attest for calendar year 2014, attestation numbers have been anemic, and little progress is expected by the end of next month. Adding to the bad news for physicians, CMS announced last month that more than 50 percent of EPs—more than 257,000—will face financial penalties under the MU program in 2015.
Source: Greg Slabodkin, Health Data Management [1/8/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1A | |
From: Mark K. Johnson, DPM
I have used Dragon for 12 years, most recently Dragon Medical with Practice Fusion for the past few years. Dictating with Dragon directly into the Practice Fusion field works REASONABLY well, but not optimal in terms of commands and formatting. Also, the accuracy is somewhat affected, as is separating sentences, etc. It is much smoother to use the Dragon dictation box, then quickly transfer into the EMR field.
Medical Dragon is highly accurate, fairly quickly trainable, BUT you should use a very accurate microphone - handheld or headset type, retrain your mistakes as phrases, and use at least 8-12 G Ram and Intel 5 or higher processor. The time saver in that you have a great complete unique note if you use templates with bookmarks WITHIN Dragon, then transfer rather than using the cumbersome - my opinion - templating option within the latest Practice Fusion.
Mark K. Johnson, DPM, West Plains, MO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1B | |
From: Steven Frydman, DPM, David E. Gurvis, DPM
The last Dragon Naturally Speaking that could be used with any Practice Fusion is Version 11.5. The newer ones have been constructed to not work with EMRs so that Dragon can sell the medical version for over $1,000 as compared to $99 for the non-medical version. I have used the non-medical version for years with great results.
Steven Frydman, DPM, Milwaukee, WI
I use Dragon with PF. I use the Medical Professional edition. You will want a powerful/fast computer, preferably an I7 intel chip, fourth generation processor, with 16 gig of memory in a 64 bit system of Windows. Adding devices from the website knowbrainer.com is not mandatory, but adds to the system's functionality. It is absolutely mandatory you have a very fast Internet connection - fiber optic is best. You will lose some functionality of Dragon, but in my opinion, that is more than made up for by the ease and speed of using the two together. All-in-all, it is a good combination.
David E. Gurvis, DPM, Avon, IN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Eliminate Medicare Deductibles
From: Jack Ressler, DPM
As we start a new year, so starts the headaches of Medicare deductibles. Any provider who deals with Medicare knows all of the scenarios. I must be missing the boat because I don't understand why our government can't deduct the Medicare deductible amount from the beneficiaries social security check; even deducting three equal amounts from the first three checks. Some might argue that it's unfair because some beneficiaries do not use up their deductible in the year. Oh well, that is the price one pays for the privilege of having Medicare. This concept would save millions if not billions for Medicare, along with saving both time and money for providers and beneficiaries. What am I missing?
Jack Ressler, DPM, Tamarac, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Lowell Scott Weil, DPM
I found Dr Reese' s posting interesting in the respect that he said that Medicare was the worst paying insurance in the early days. On the contrary, from one who was there at the beginning of Medicare in 1965. Medicare paid whatever we charged in the early days. Medical insurance was just becoming in vogue and the great majority of patients paid the day of service. Then insurance started to pay very well, probably more than we were worth.
Now, the reversal will be true, and patients will have to pay their share upfront in the form of deductibles, and we will get our fees paid up-front. There are few cases that go above $6,000, so I think we will survive.
Lowell Scott Weil, DPM, Des Plaines, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM
Although it saddens me to say it, I agree that many of our colleagues are filing for RFC. I have also had patients tell me that their RFC is covered by certain DPMs. My response to this is to give them a written copy of Medicare's guidelines for RFC coverage and tell them that their situation may have changed since they last saw a podiatrist, but at this time, I do not find that they meet that criteria. I have worked with patients long enough to realize that the story they tell me may not be accurate (although it is always the same four DPMs who come up). Unfortunately, I have a personal experience that seems to validate the comments.
Our state has an emergency coverage plan where many of us provide pro bono coverage for colleagues who must be out of their office for extended times. A number of years ago, I was working in such a practice. I found patients whose chart notes indicated that they had no pulses, but I could easily palpate pulses. In other patients, I attempted to obtain some kind of history justifying coverage and was told by the patient that "I just come here to have my nails cut and Medicare always takes care of it." The frightening thing to me is that this doctor clearly must believe the practices are acceptable or would not have been comfortable with others covering. Later, I attempted to discuss the issue with the DPM, but was not effective.
Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM, South Bend, IN
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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This is a Janina Alleyne designed skeletal shoe which was created through the advanced technology of 3-D printing.
Source: Romina S Cortellucci, Trendhunter
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TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP - FOOT & ANKLE
Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is currently accepting applications for its 12 month trauma surgery fellowship beginning August 1, 2015. The Fellowship includes advanced techniques in all foot and ankle surgery with an emphasis on lower extremity trauma, reconstruction & total joint replacement. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Ben Olsen, DPM, Director: Foot and Ankle Trauma Fellowship, Broadlawns Medical Center, 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314, 515-282-7927, bolsen@broadlawns.org
DIABETIC FOOT AND WOUND FELLOWSHIP – DALLAS, TX
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2015. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation toamanda.murden@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Full Time position for someone who is motivated, and enjoys all aspects of podiatry. Must be board qualified. Great office with wonderful staff, EHR, Digital x-ray, and much more. Salary plus bonus. Email Resume: NJfootdr722@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Join our Team! Thriving, five location, progressive, podiatry practice seeking a family-oriented Associate Podiatrist to build career and long-term relationship. Must be surgically trained (PSR-24/36) and have EMR experience. Position available in our Statesboro, GA location, one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia and home to Georgia Southern University. Associate will have full range of services and access to Surgical Center along with access to all of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Email CV with Cover Letter to hr@atlanticfeet.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY-NJ-PA TRI-STATE AREA
Orange County NY, Milford PA and Sparta NJ. 60 miles north of NYC. Terrific opportunity. Practice that has strong business operations, experienced support staff, exceptional customer service, is positioned well for changing healthcare and has an excellent reputation. Great schools and fantastic areas for families. (PMSR RRA cert) required. Generous salary, incentive bonus/benefits. Partnership opportunity. Serious inquires only. Summer 2015. Please email letter of intent, CV to footfracture@gmail.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIC SURGEON - PROVIDENCE VA
Providence VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Foot/Ankle Surgeon (Board Certified/Board Eligible) to practice in Podiatric Surgical Section. Expected to work in an integrated health care delivery system with focus in both inpatient/outpatient. Responsibilities: working in a multidisciplinary clinic setting with large patient volumes, teaching students, resident and fellows, performing foot and ankle surgery, rotating on-call responsibility and tan active role in both academic/research programs. Benefits package includes 5 weeks vacation, up to 5% matching on 401(k) type plan, free parking, and a competitive salary scale. Up to $157,000 salary. Send resume to: Michele.Gilbault@va.gov
ASSOCIATE POSITION LEADING TO PARTNERSHIP NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Well established high volume Podiatric Surgical practice seeking associate to join 4 doctor/2 office opportunity. Excellent salary plus incentives and great benefits. All Board Certified Fellow Podiatric Surgeons highly respected in the medical community. Prefer forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgical trained practitioners only. Please email CV and references to medical 622@aol.com. If you are seeking a position in July 2015 when you finish your residency, this is an opportunity you should investigate.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GEORGIA
Atlanta and surrounding counties. Immediate opening in established, multi-location, large group practice with access to multiple ancillary services including surgery centers, vascular and others. Seeking board eligible/certified, PSR-36 trained podiatrist with experience in foot and ankle trauma, diabetic wound care and reconstruction. Must be personable, self-motivated and hard-working. Spanish speaking preferred. Georgia medical license required. Please e-mail your CV to dfell@vpcenters.com or fax to (404) 446-1957.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary. Salary range $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV toscdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, malpractice coverage and health insurance provided. Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Busy Podiatry Practice in New Jersey with 3 offices looking for full time associate starting July 1 2015. Salary plus incentive offered. Please -email resume to: njpodiatrists@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FORT WORTH, TX
25-year-old practice is seeking a personable, hard-working, self-motivated individual looking to practice in Fort Worth Texas. Candidate must be board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Office is state-of-the-art offering EMR, digital x-ray and orthotics, ultrasound, multiple lasers. Full-service opportunity including pediatrics, DME, wound care, hospital consultation, surgery center membership opportunities, pharmacy ownership opportunity, ancillary income opportunity. In MS Word format, Please email resume/CV, photo and References to gbeededpm@sbcglobal.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAVANNAH, GA
Practice serving Savannah and the Low Country seeking a second, full or part-time Board-eligible/certified podiatrist. Practice has solid patient and physician referral base. Surgery, general podiatry, wound care and specializing in diabetic foot care. Service area nursing homes. Superior Medical Assistants, Scribe, scheduling, administrative support and EMR technology. Income guarantee the first two years with bonus potential. Offer generous benefit package and moving allowance. Great opportunity for highly motivated and ethical professional, with excellent patient skills. Bilingual ability a plus. Send CV and location to U.W. Plummer at antiochmedicalassociates@yahoo.com. For additional information contact U.W. Plummer at 912-927-8011.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN NJ - MORRIS COUNTY
31 year old established, respected office with 4 DPMs. Large referral base from PCPs, Vascular, Peds and Orthopedists. A well-rounded hospital and surgical center based podiatry practice encompassing all aspects of foot and ankle care. Large number of new patients weekly, solid surgical schedule. Large modern office with digital x-rays and EMR. Involved with residency program. Looking for a personable individual with strong ethics and high motivation. Seeking serious associates only leading to partnership. Must have PMSR/RRA or equivalent training. Very competitive compensation package. Starting July 2015. Please email CV and references to Northnjpod1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HOME FOOT CARE, INC.-GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Join the fastest growing podiatric house call company on the West coast! Part/full time, we schedule around you & your area, EMR, electronic billing, payment monthly, excellent road support staff. great for new graduates, semi-retired, building own practice, or anyone looking to make extra income. email CV to:homefootcare@hotmail.com check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Associate for multi-office practice Located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Reply to dr.cole@shaw.ca
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - NORTH GEORGIA/CHATTANOOGA AREA
Busy group practice located in Chattanooga area seeking a growth-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our expanding 5 physician TEAM. Must have PM&S 36. Established patient base with tremendous growth opportunity. Associate with partnership potential. Chattanooga offers a strong music and arts culture, unrivaled outdoor amenities, and a government/populace committed to sustainable development. Competitive Salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to hr@advfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE FOR SOUTHEASTERN PA
General and surgical podiatry practice providing comprehensive patient care with hospital privileges available. Must be surgically trained. Send letter and CV to podmedsurg@gmail.com.
SPACE AVAILABLE – CHICAGO
Seeking motivated podiatrist who wants to be successful for large multidisciplinary healthcare facility. Please email WestLoop@SportsInjuryCenters.com or call 312.346.WELL"
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN JOSE, CA
Podiatry and Mani Pedi Spa Practice for sale. Located on the campus of Good Samaritan Hospital for 7 years with a strong Brand Name and internet presence. This mostly cash practice consists of office based Podiatry care plus Manicures, Pedicures, and Skin Care with a fully trained staff. The sale includes a modern office with four treatment rooms, patient’s lists on EMR, web site and a Pinpoint Foot Laser. This is a “turn-key” practice with15 to 20 patients coming in every day. Ready for full-time expansion. Email:schrisdpm@sbcglobal.net Website: www.NeatFeetPlus.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - DALLAS/FT WORTH MID-CITIES
This practice has been a satellite location and is growing more than we can staff it. Grosses $100,000 on less than one day per week. Will consider selling the practice assets on an individual basis.Tammi@AshtonPodiatry.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - GEORGIA
Metro Atlanta area in Powder Springs and Roswell, GA. Established practices for more than 30 yrs available for sale, together or independently. Medium-size podiatry practice looking to downsize and these two practices are immediately available. All equipment offered with purchase. Current physician and staff will assist with transition for a successful acquisition, if desired. 3 yr gross annual averages are: $645k combined, $352k Roswell, $293k Powder Springs. Both of these locations have been open part time, but are busy practices with the patient demand for growth. Leases assumable in both locations, real estate purchase opportunity in Roswell available, if desired. Serious Inquiries only. KLBouchard@aafccpc.com or 770-255-0422.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
30 year old general podiatry practice. State-of-the-art medical suite renovated 4 years ago Modern equipment, prime location, large physician referral base, full hospital privileges. No house calls, nursing homes or hospital ER call. Established patient base and unique opportunity for surgically-oriented podiatrist in the Berkshires (Western MA) Priced to sell and will transition, if desired. Additional info best achieved via conversation. Contact: dross@albany.twcbc.com or cross12@nycap.rr.com
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