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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,726 Podiatrists Daily
January 24, 2014 #4,970  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
CLEAR-ANKLE Holds Post-Summer Research Progress Symposium
Recently, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) hosted the 2013 CLEAR-ANKLE Summer Research Symposium attended by faculty, staff, and students. This past summer, while receiving support from Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) faculty and RFUMS research centers, students from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine worked as NIH-funded research trainees on novel research.
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(Back row, L-R): Rashad Sayeed, Dr. John Grady, Craig Wirt (Front row, L-R) Karen Butterworth-Van Treeck, Ryan Schwanke, Mallory Schweitzer, Dr. Korona Mason, Jason Kim, Wesley Leong, and Ryan Crews |
To culminate the experience, Rashad Sayeed, past president of the RFUMS Research Honor Society (RRHS), and Craig Wirt, 1st place winner of the 2013 RFUMS Research Symposium, presented their research progress to Scholl College faculty, including Associate Dean Karona Mason, DPM, as well as other RFUMS faculty members. The keynote speaker, John Grady, DPM from the Veterans Administration Chicago Healthcare Westside Division, spoke highly of the caliber of research in which Scholl College students are participating at CLEAR.
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
OH Podiatrist Provides Cold Weather Tips for Diabetics
Cold winters can be a challenge for all of us who want to stay active. For people who have diabetes mellitus, facing the elements can be especially challenging and should be approached with caution. Georgeanne Botek, DPM, Medical Director of Cleveland Clinic’s diabetic foot clinic suggests the following tips to keep feet healthy:
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Dr. Georgeanne Botek |
*Our skin tends to get dry in the winter, which can lead to cracked skin. Be sure to keep your feet moisturized by applying good skin lotion, but be careful not to leave any between your toes.
*Protect your feet from extreme temperatures (cold or hot) by wearing socks that fit well and have soft elastic at the top. When active, consider wicking socks that will keep the moisture away.
Source: Third Age [1/20/14}
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Elimination of RFC Patients
My schedule has become inundated with poor-paying covered routine foot care (RFC) patients. Some of those nail trims do occasionally come in with other complaints, sometimes requiring a DME item, wound care, or other services. However, I might have more than 20 RFC patients scheduled in one day and then have trouble scheduling a heel pain or other better-paying service until three weeks later, so the patient just calls another podiatrist. I'm also at the point in life where I'd like to take a day off a week. Is it possible to do away with offering RFC altogether? Will this be podiatric suicide?
Name Withheld (FL)
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) | |
RE: Meaningful Use for 2014 (Jay Goldstein, DPM, MS)
From: Mark J. Tuccio, DPM
We couldn't agree more with Dr. Goldstein . We too have gone through MU attestation for 2011, 2012, and recently attested to MU 2013. We survived an MU audit for 2011. After attending a webinar hosted by our EMR vendor this past week on MU stage II, there is really no way we could justify the time and staff commitment needed to make the grade.
Meeting the new requirements, staff time, changes in work flow, portal fees, etc. far outweigh the paltry $3,900. Unless there is a penalty for having EMR certified stage II software and NOT using it in a meaningful way, there is no way we will attempt this.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON- CLINICAL) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
We would be in a complete state of denial if we claim that many medical specialists don't abuse the system by ordering high paying tests and performing high paying procedures when lesser expensive options are often available. In some cases, however, the patients are partly to blame. This past summer, a patient presented with a large discolored lesion on the dorsum of her left foot. I did punch biopsies in two locations. The pathologists at Bako Laboratory diagnosed it as a squamous cell carcinoma and recommended a wide excision.
The patient, however, opted to go to a Mohs surgeon on her own even though Mohs is mainly used to remove facial neoplasms so as to limit facial post-operative deformity. The outcome would have been the same had I excised the lesion, but she opted for a much more expensive procedure which ultimately was paid for by her insurance company, which in turn will raise premiums based on this and many similar cases.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1A | |
From: Joe Agostinelli, DPM
I do agree with not solely supporting a DPM just because the candidate is a DPM. I do admire Dr. Rogers for throwing his hat in the ring as Dr. Westrup has. It takes a lot of courage and monetary resources to run for congressional office. First term congressional representatives usually have to follow whatever their caucus leader wants them to do as far as voting; or they never get placed on good committees, or are ever heard from.
The APMA should be cautious where they place their monetary resources endorsing candidates. That's why I give my donations to APMA for mostly educational purposes rather than for political contributions. I really do not want to give money to candidates who do not reflect most of my political views, regardless of the education or profession they are in. As we know, "all politics are local " for congressional candidates.
I have no idea of the demographics of the congressional seat Dr. Rogers is running for. He has to win 50 percent plus 1 to win his election. The political views of those constituents, not of the DPMs throughout the country, will decide whether Dr. Rogers wins his election. I personally do not think kindly of outside interests groups just giving money because of the club or union someone belongs in. All that being said, Dr. Rogers has a lot of guts to enter a political campaign, and I wish him luck! I just wish he was running as an independent or Republican! (LOL)
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES)- PART 1B | |
From: David A. Pougatsch, DPM
I must disclose that I was Lee Rogers’s fellow a year ago, and I am now his partner at the Amputation Prevention Center at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Los Angeles. I am writing this on my own volition. That being said, I will try to address some things written in Dr. Silhanek’s letter:
PM News attempts to deliver up-to-date information about podiatrists from podiatrists around the country, be it in politics, academics, charity, the media, or even the criminal justice system. Similar to Dr. Wenstrup’s campaign success, Dr. Rogers’ campaign is...
Editor's note: Dr. Pougatsch's extended-length letter can be read here.
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ACE USA and RPS Healthcare Expand Podiatrist Professional Liability Coverage
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid guidelines and rules resulted in a record number of investigations and enforcement actions in 2011. ACE Medical Risk, a division of ACE USA, has responded through an endorsement that increases limits on Medicare/Medicaid legal expense reimbursements, raising coverage limits from $30,000 to $50,000 per action, with an annual aggregate of $50,000. This product is underwritten by companies within the ACE Group, an A.M. Best “A+” rated carrier, and is offered to podiatrists exclusively by RPS Healthcare, National Program Administrator of the Podiatry PLUS programs and one of the largest wholesalers and the largest Managing General Agent in the country. For more information Call 800-397-9697 ext 2646.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 2 | |
From: Joel A Feder, DPM
Now that ABPS has decided to change its name, we will all have to go through the expense of replacing signage, stationery, and other printed office forms. And they have decided to charge us for new certificates. I think that for all the annual dues and re-examination fees that they charge, they should replace the name change certificates as a membership courtesy. Does anyone else out there agree with me?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of Jim Stewart, DPM
I wanted to pass along to all of his classmates and those who may have known him that Jim Stewart, DPM died this week. He practiced in Sudbury, Ontario for 41 years and was affectionately known as "Dr. Stewart" by everyone. He was a kind gentle man who enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was known for his expertise and knowledge of wine. Originally from Toledo, a graduate of case Western Reserve University and OCPM, he was a great asset to all of Northern Ontario and the patients he served. He loved podiatry and worked to the end.
John Lanthier, DPM, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES)- PART 2 | |
Dr. Martin Mussman was a gentle giant in our profession. As a student national leader in the early '80s, I had many occasions to work with Dr. Mussman. He was always available to assist and encourage students, serving as a stellar role model for our young leaders. He was so easy to approach. As busy as he was, he made it clear that he always had time to provide advice and assist students. His wisdom was practical, yet so insightful. He put a bright light on podiatry in the Department of Veterans Affairs, setting the stage to elevate podiatry even further for Dr. Jeffrey Robbins who was his successor. Dr. Robbins was one of our favorite instructors at OCPM, and I could not think of a better individual to fill Dr. Mussman’s shoes.
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Foot of the Day
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Symptoms of acrocyanosis? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. David Alper
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION- MANHATTAN AND BROOKLYN
Podiatrist wanted for busy, expanding group practice which covers all aspects of podiatry including surgery. Must be able to work in both Manhattan and Brooklyn locations. Position available asap. Please send resume and references to yfrierson@starrettpodiatry.com.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED - BROOKLYN, NY
Excellent opportunity for a motivated, ethical and enthusiastic associate. Practice is established and hospital affiliated. PSR 24/36 and Board eligible/certified by ABPS preferred. Must be competent in forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Competitive salary with incentives. Email CV to manfootcare@aol.com or fax to (718) 875-3171.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA – WESTERN
Associate needed at practice of 20 years with good referral base. All phases of podiatry with surgical growth potential. Current primary practice in beautiful, resort town with one satellite location. Energetic, motivated, independent thinker. BE/BC. Send CV as an email attachment to boonepodiatry.com
HOME FOOT CARE, INC. – LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Be part of the fastest growing podiatric house call company on the West Coast! We need motivated, honest, caring podiatrists to treat our growing network of home patients located in the greater LA area. Flexible hours, independence and great compensation! If interested, send CV to:homefootcare@hotmail.com. Check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Non-surgical associate wanted for busy Central Florida practice. Duties to include palliative care, diabetic foot care, wound care and minor office procedures. Competitive salary plus incentives, malpractice insurance, health insurance, fees and dues, are covered. Please reply to: footcareforyou@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
Group practice seeking personable well trained podiatrist. ABPS Qualified/Certified. Must be motivated with excellent clinical, charting and surgical skills – comfortable with all aspects of podiatry including limb salvage and flatfoot reconstruction. Practice has all modern conveniences and experienced support staff. Send email of intent (subject: New Associate) with CV: 1footassociate@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CONNECTICUT
High volume practice seeking a hard-working, motivated, Connecticut licensed podiatrist. Duties to include diabetic foot care, wound care and minor office procedures. Please submit CV to:podiatrypeople@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – MARYLAND (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME)
Are you motivated, personable and enjoy working with the elderly? We are offering part-time positions in Maryland. Podiatry Management Services provides care in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Senior Homes, Adult Daycare and other similar facilities. Please e-mail your CV to: drhprosen@verizon.net or fax to 410-486-2049 or call Dr. Herbert Rosen at 410-580-0255.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Private practice with two offices, full time position, hospital and surgery center privileges available. General podiatric care, reconstructive surgery and trauma. Base salary (110K – 120K/year starting), incentive plan plus benefits. Submit letter of intent and CV to: Practice administrator atvfasa21@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36 preferred. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including Lasers, PAD Testing, DME, EMR and Digital X-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HARRISBURG, PA
Advanced Podiatry is seeking a full-time podiatrist in a professional environment for all ages in the office and nursing homes. Applicants must be BC/BE in ABPM or ABPS. Advanced Podiatry is located in Harrisburg, PA. Position pays salary plus benefits. If interested call 717-657-5050 or email at lvgreerdpm@verizon.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Corsicana Foot and Ankle is seeking an PSR-24 associate with possible future partnership. Brand new state-of-the-art facility, one hour south of Dallas, complete with EMR, digital x-ray, PADnet, ultrasound and hospital privileges. Competitive salary with benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV tofootdoc3143@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NEW YORK
Exciting opportunity to join a busy, growing and progressive practice with great support staff. Need someone well qualified, motivated, ethical, and personable. Very competitive salary with bonuses. Please email cover letter and CV to Kfriedman@albanypodiatry.com
PODIATRY OFFICE FOR RENT - STATEN ISLAND, NY
1000 square foot (approximate) office in large modern medical center. Good parking, public transportation, 36 years as a podiatry office. 5 exam rooms, business office, lab, reception room, bathroom, central air. Great layout. Designed for Podiatry/medical. Call 212 794 0089
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRIARWOOD, QUEENS
Part-time practice with potential for full time. practice located in the same building with a primary care doctor (great referral base). A block from Grand Central Pkwy and subway station. Serious inquiry only to specialtouchfootcare@gmail.com.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PINPOINTE LASER
Pinpointe Footlaser: Excellent condition, three years old, includes warranty. $31,000 (new is $72K). Contact associate1237@yahoo.com
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