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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,873 Podiatrists Daily
January 26, 2015 #5,279  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| LIFE AFTER PODIATRY | |
PA Podiatrist-Turned-Lawyer Says He Still Wants to Help People
Dr. Lawrence Kansky wasn't interested in the law as a young man. He studied medicine instead, hanging a shingle as a podiatrist in Hazleton, Mountain Top and Blakeslee. After 24 years, an encounter with the state Attorney General's office changed his life. Kansky decided to retire from his practice in November 2007, five months after being charged with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or misrepresentation. "My heart wasn't in it," he said.
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Rather than settle quietly into retirement, the then-50-year-old Mountain Top man decided to go to law school to help people trapped in similar situations. "I made the decision to go to law school to help people," Kansky said. "I also had to go to law school to understand what happened to me. I just had to do it." He would have liked to say thank you to his podiatry patients for having the privilege to serve them for more than two decades, but never had the chance. "I miss my practice but I'm still serving people," he said.
Source: Kelly Monitz, Standard-Speaker [1/26/15]
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
NY Podiatrist Buys marijuana.nyc Domain Name
The city sold marijuana.nyc at auction for $60,920 and made 40% of that sum per its deal with domain name administrator Neustar.
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Marijuana.nyc was bought by Upper West Side resident and podiatrist Dr. Bruce Pinker. Others purchased weed.nyc, pot.nyc and cannabis.nyc, which sold for a combined $13,516.
"All I can say right now is that legalization of recreational marijuana is a 'no brainer' for New York state, as well as most of the 50 states," said Dr. Pinker.
Source: Thorton Mcenery, Crain's New York [1/23/15]
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| PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS | |
Novel Anti-Fungal Wins FDA Panel Support
Astellas' novel drug, isavuconazonium (Cresemba) for treatment of invasive aspergillosis won the unanimous endorsement of an FDA advisory committee. A second indication, treatment of invasive mucormycosis, also won approval from a majority of the members of the Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee by a vote of 8-2, but that tally suggests a greater enthusiasm than that which was expressed during deliberations.
Invasive Aspergillosis is caused by molds that grow indoors and outside. Healthy people can breathe in aspergillus spores daily without any serious consequences, but individuals whose immune systems are already compromised are at risk for infection. Mucormycosis, also known as zygomycosis, is triggered by fungi found on dead leaves and decaying wood. It is an uncommon infection, but it is "one of the most life-threatening mold infections in patients with hematologic malignancies and in [hematopoietic stem cell transplant] recipients," FDA said in briefing documents.
Source: Shannon Firth, Medpage [1/14/15]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Parkinson's Disease and Gout-like Symptoms
I saw two patients last week with a history of Parkinson's disease and a complaint of transient inflammation of the great toe which occured in the middle of the night. These symptoms resolved on their own in a few hours, and the patients presented with no evidence of inflammation. Does anyone have any knowledge of a gout-type attack or other inflammation of the toes related to Parkinson's?
Myron Bergman, DPM, Somerville, NJ
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Query: At Career Crossroads
I am at a crossroads in my podiatric career. I am 58 years of age. I've been in practice for 30 years. I have worked hard to get to where I am and the status I enjoy in the medical community. I train residents and see the wonderful opportunities that they are afforded that were not there when I graduated. I'm grateful to the profession and I'm proud of how it has grown over the years; however, I am at a crossroads.
I need to decide which way to take my solo practice. I need to decide whether or not I should expand or just fade away into the distant sunset. I estimate that I have another good 10 years of practice. My retirement nest egg is modest. Yet, I have the opportunity to expand my office, double the size with the anticipation of bringing on an associate in the next year or so to carry on. However, given the practice of medicine these days (i.e., dealing with insurance companies, declining reimbursement, ICD-10, increasing business expenses, PQRS, Meaningful Use, OSHA, PECOS, DME requirements, diabetic shoes, malpractice, etc.), it just might be better for me not to expand, but to wind down, keep my expenses low, and ride out the storm. What are other people in my situation thinking?
Name Withheld
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From: Paul Stepanczuk, DPM
After over 30 years of reliable usage, my Oralix broke about 3 years ago. I was told that the head was unfixable, but I may have held onto the collimator. I had the antennae replaced a few years prior to that by the same company that sold me the unit. I will look to see if I still have their name. They were a dental company, but I had no trouble getting the antennae. They sent it to me (for a very reasonable price), so they may still sell the whole collimator unit. During the process, I was told that the Oralix brand was sold to another company, and eventually I was directed to an x-ray repair company out of Minnesota. I'm sorry that I can't recall all the actual names, etc.
Paul Stepanczuk, DPM, Munster, IN
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From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
The enrollment fee is mandatory for all DMEPOS providers and has been so for several years. There never was a category of "physician supplier" as Dr. Werner's post suggests. Rather, one should simply understand that your DME supplier is a separate category of provider. Despite the efforts of many physician organizations including, APMA, AMA, and AOA to name but a few, CMS and Congress several years ago enacted a mandatory fee for all those wishing to enroll in Medicare. There are several exemptions, including physicians enrolling with their Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor.
As for stricter enrollment guidelines, the NSC now requires that all new suppliers and those who are revalidating have a physical inspection of their facilities. Some new suppliers in certain categories (not yet determined) will require fingerprinting, supervised by yet another new Medicare contractor. The enrollment fees, fingerprinting, and inspections are just a few of the efforts being taken by CMS and The National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) in an effort to reduce initial enrollment of those with a checkered past.
Honest providers and taxpayers alike should applaud those efforts. However, the NSC must be careful not to unduly burden physicians and most honest suppliers with more costly regulations which increase the costs of doing business and are somehow still circumvented by those bent on being fraudulent.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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From: Ralph Graham
It is with great sadness that I read of the passing of Bob Levoy. He came to the UK in the seventies and opened our eyes to practice management. Those who heard him speak have never forgotten his philosophy and his ideas. He was also one of the best speakers I have ever heard... witty, informative, and entertaining. He is sadly missed but his writing is his legacy.
Ralph Graham, Chelmsford, UK
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear when sitting in a beanbag chair, or are these boxing shoes? |
Source: riuteleebloggy.blogspot.com
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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 to: amanda.murden@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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3rd year surgical resident seeking position starting this summer. Looking to help practice grow for a potential long-term position. Self motivated, hard working, honest and personable. Well trained in all facets of podiatry including rearfoot, ankle, reconstruction and trauma, in addition to wound care and general podiatry. Specific interest in sports medicine and trauma. From Chicagoland with ties to the Midwest. Currently looking in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Colorado, but willing to move for the right situation. Please contact me at PMNewsAd@gmail.com if interested.
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Seeking three-year surgically trained podiatrist for busy podiatric medical and surgical practice in Texas. Must be hard-working, open to direction, and willing to do all phases of podiatric foot and ankle care. Please send CV, and salary history to: jmh6122@yahoo.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 - 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 - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
Established thirty year practice seeks responsible motivated Associate to become part of a growing upscale community. All phases of podiatry, multi-office practice. Hospital and Surgery Center. E-mail CV & letter of introduction to Litebill@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN
Multi-doctor practice looking to add associate for two offices in Flint, MI area. Partnership opportunity for right person. We are looking for a surgically proficient doctor. Rearfoot/ankle training is a plus, but not a necessity. Competitive salary with paid vacation and seminars. Patient schedule available “now” from a retiring associate. Email resume to giordanodpm@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LAPLATA, MARYLAND
Well-established practice with multiple offices located just south of Washington DC. Practice amenities include EHR, digital x-ray, state-of-the-art surgical suite, shoe stores, PADnet, and large support staff. Recently renovated hospital minutes away. This is an extremely busy practice with high patient, new patient, and surgical volume with both forefoot and rearfoot surgery. We enjoy a large referral base due to our own practice marketer. We are looking for a highly motivated, personable individual. Must be well trained in forefoot and rearfoot surgery at PMSR-36/RRA. Competitive base salary with bonus structure. Send CV to: feet_r_neat@aol.com
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 - EAST ORANGE, NJ
Part time or Full time position available in modern up-to-date practice. PSR 24-36 trained individual, but previous practice experience a plus. Looking for the right person to buy into the practice within 1 year. Send CV to DRFOOT44@gmail.com
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 to:scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PT/FT - NY (WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND)
Well-established, cutting-edge, modern private practice in multi-specialty office with over 45 years experience looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate Podiatrist for PT/FT. We serve the Rockland, Westchester, and entire Tri-State Areas successfully with full diagnostic and treatment facilities, including: Fluoroscope, Diagnostic Sonogram, PinPointe Laser, Juvederm, ESWT, and in-house physical therapy. Affiliated with local hospitals and privileges available. Surgical skills preferred but not required. Join our friendly and knowledgeable office staff with decades of experience! An entrepreneurial and medical opportunity combined! Guaranteed signing bonus. Send CV and cover letter to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIAMI, FL
Associate needed - house calls, etc. Miami, Dade, Florida. Please contact Lcohn1952@aol.com 305-338-4668
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 - TEXAS
Seeking three-year surgically trained podiatrist for busy podiatric medical and surgical practice in Texas. Must be hard-working, open to direction, and willing to do all phases of podiatric foot and ankle care. Please send CV, and salary history to: jmh6122@yahoo.com
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