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January 15, 2007 #2,790 Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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NY Podiatrist Offers Sneaker Buying Advice

Are your sneakers in bad shape? Some help is on the way. Dr. Stacey Sarmiento is a podiatrist. She said shopping for sneakers does not need to be overwhelming. Sarmiento recommends a good running sneaker for most workouts. The price is right ranging from $40 to $70.

Dr. Stacey Sarmiento

"What I always tell patients, make sure you can't squeeze this back heel coming together. Make sure it's nice and stiff and you can't fold the shoe in half. The more stiff the sneaker is, the more the sneaker takes the shock of the activity and not transferring it into the foot," said Sarmiento. The best time to try on sneakers or any shoe is later in the day. Also, make sure you wear your workout socks.

Source: RNEWS-TV 9 Rochester (NY)

Two NY Podiatrists Sentenced for $10 Million Medicare Fraud

Two podiatrists who ran several New York clinics that primarily served indigent and elderly patients were each sentenced yesterday to more than five years in prison - by a judge who noted that neither showed remorse for their multimillion-dollar scam. U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood imposed terms of five years and three months and ordered Michael Brumer of Long Island and Lawrence Klein of Brooklyn to pay a total of $29,000 in fines. Brumer and Klein, both 61, pleaded guilty in 2003 to fraud that the government said cost victims more than $10 million.

They devised a system to defraud Medicare and private insurers while overseeing local clinics from 1986 to 2000 - charging for surgeries and other expensive procedures after performing only routine foot care. Assistant U.S. Attorney Marc Weinstein said their misdeeds also resulted in the conviction of 15 people on related felony charges.

Source: AP [1/13/07]

House Passes Drug Negotiations Bill

The House voted 255-170 to require HHS to negotiate with drugmakers over prices for prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D. The bill, sponsored primarily by Rep. John Dingell (D-MI), also requires HHS to report to Congress by June 1 and every six months after on the results of negotiations. A similar bill is pending in the Senate, although it requires negotiations only when there is no competition for a drug, the drug was created with substantial taxpayer support or a Part D plan requests help.

The Senate is expected to take longer to consider the matter than the House. President Bush has said he will veto legislation that requires negotiations. Under the law that created the Part D benefit, the federal government is prohibited from directly negotiating with drug makers. Instead, private insurers that offer the benefit or pharmacy benefits managers negotiate for price discounts. –

Matthew DoBias, Modern Healthcare [1/12/07

Query: H&P Precedents

I have just been denied the privilege at my hospital to perform H&P's. The explanation that I was given was that they were going to wait for a precedent to be set by other hospitals. Obviously, if all hospitals did this, nothing would ever get done. If there is anyone currently doing H&P's at there hospital, could they please e-mail me.

The more examples of other hospitals supporting podiatrists doing H&P's, the easier it will be to convince my hospital that they should allow it.

Rick Burnell, DPM, Camden, SC, burnell_cfc@bellsouth.net

RE: Iatrogenic Calcaneal Fractures (Art Hatfield, DPM)
From: Vito J Rizzo, DPM

I have seen and treated two patients in the last six months that have presented with calcaneal fractures resulting from ESWT. Unfortunately, the treating podiatrist never mentioned that this is a possible complication nor did he follow up on the patient's persistent complaint of pain.

Vito J Rizzo, DPM, Bay Shore, vjrizzo@optonline.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Central California multi-location practice looking for PSR-36 associate leading to partnership. PSR-36 trained podiatrist with great opportunity for reconstructive surgical practice. Practice has Medicare-approved surgery center. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent salary and incentive. Respond to: westsidefoot@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE WANTED FOR SOUTH MIAMI AREA

Large group, busy, multi-office, partner potential. Motivated applicants only. Mail resumes and letters of intent to 999 N. Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030. July start time OK, sooner preferable. E-mail lianadpm2@aol.com. I can also be reached at 305-331-4501.

ASSOCIATE POSITION- KANSAS CITY, MO

Excellent opportunity for a hard working, ethical podiatrist to join a vibrant, successful and growing podiatric medical and surgical practice. Dedicated, supportive staff with strong marketing and medical knowledge. Must be board eligible/certified. PSR/24. Partnership opportunity. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Wonderful place to raise a family. Fax CV to 816-455-8901

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Well-established, busy, diversified, multioffice/multidoctor practice seeking associate with opportunity for partnership. Must be highly motivated and ethical with strong interpersonal and patient skills. Excellent opportunity for PSR 24 or higher trained individual to complement a full-scope podiatric medical and surgical practice. Competitive salary and benefits package. Please send CV and references to saglag2@aol.com or fax to (703) 368-5103.

ASSOCIATE POSITION--PHOENIX SUBURB

Attractive opportunity for enthusiastic, proficient, and personable associate. Well-established modern practice with multiple newer spacious offices, technology and equipment. Solid referral base, close to hospitals, knowledgeable certified staff. 22% MCR. Practice and surgical center partnership potential opportunity. Prefer 24-36+ PSR. Send CV: AZpodassociate@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

Immediate Opening. Busy practice in prime suburban St. Louis location looking for a surgically trained associate, possible partner. Must be honest, ethical and hardworking. ABPS preferred, but not required. Please reply with CV and requirements to mdwrtw@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION—NORTH COASTAL CALIFORNIA

Two fully staffed rural offices with continually growing patient load. We take care of all aspects of podiatry: assisted-living centers, palliative care, wound care, biomechanics, surgery, diabetic care. Hospital privileges are available to those properly qualified. If you are interested in challenging and hard work leading to partnership, send your CV to jimf@humboldt1.com

PODIATRIST WANTED - MARYLAND / WASHINGTON D.C.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) has a full-time position for a board eligible/certified podiatrist to join our team. PSR 24 or PSR 36 preferred. The practice includes all aspects of podiatric medicine, including forefoot surgery, rearfoot and reconstructive surgery, diabetic foot care, limb salvage, sports medicine and general podiatry. Operating under the Kaiser Permanente umbrella, MAPMG is a family of over 800 physicians who proudly serve 500,000 health plan members. We offer an excellent starting salary and full benefits, including professional liability coverage, shareholder opportunities and bonuses based on group performance.

To apply online, go to http://physiciancareers.kp.org or send C.V. to: Pattie Dascenzo at MAPMG, 2101 East Jefferson Street, 3rd Floor East, Rockville, MD 20852. EOE

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CINCINNATI, OHIO

One of the largest podiatry practices in the United States is again in need of a PSR 24-36 Associate. All present doctors are in their thirties with similar training. Everyone is treated equally and there is definitely no limit to your success. Please submit resume or contact Karen Roesch via email or phone. Kroesch4poh@aol.com (513) 729-4455

OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE – MANHATTAN / PLAINVIEW, NY

East 60th and or East 22nd in Manhattan and on South Oyster Bay Road Plainview. Turnkey operation, all equipment needed is available as well as an extremity MRI, fluoroscopy, x-ray and surgical equipment. Each office has an operating room with anesthesiologist available for iv sedation. Call 516 476-1815 or email to podo2345@aol.com include a phone #.

ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSISSIPPI

Well established, busy, 3-doctor practice seeks PSR 12 or 24 trained podiatrist for associate position to fill vacancy of retiring member. East central location is a great area to raise a family and is a prime location for accessibility to several major cities. Competitive salary, benefits, and incentives. Partnership possible in 2 years to right individual. June - July start date. Applicant must be ethical, personable, and motivated. Please E-mail CV and letter of intent to shanegan@bellsouth.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES/SOUTH BAY AREA

Multi-office, multi-doctor, well-established practice near the beach cities. Seeking a board eligible/certified PSR-24 or PSR-36 trained foot and ankle surgeon. Well-rounded practice requiring knowledge in biomechanics, pediatrics, sports medicine, diabetic wound care, trauma, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Full-time position available immediately with generous compensation and benefits, including malpractice, and health insurance. Two-year commitment required with partnership opportunity. Send CV to akemfoot@sbcglobal.net or fax to (310) 838-0227

POSITION AVAILABLE-SOUTH FLORIDA/BROWARD COUNTY

Needs 2 or 3-year post surgical training in forefoot and rearfoot
Salary plus incentives Email responses to office email: advfoot@bellsouth.net

POSITION AVAILABLE - SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE/ NORTH GEORGIA

Immediate position available or will wait for the right individual. Unique practice opportunity in growing multi-physician/multi-office practice. Well established/cutting edge within the medical community. Close proximity to hospitals as well as opportunity to become involved with a free standing podiatric surgical center. Must be BQ/BC. Minimum PSR/24. Competitive salary, bonus structure and benefits. E-mail CV to afcjen@hotmail.com

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