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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,226 Subscribers Daily
February 03, 2016 #5,592  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
APMWA Announces 30th Annual Student Writing Competition
The American Podiatric Medical Writers Association has announced its 30th Annual Student Writing Competition.
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All papers MUST be non-technical in nature. Appropriate subjects include practice management, ethics, law, education, or any topic that would be suitable for a lay publication.
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There is no word limitation. Papers will be graded for content, style, grammar, neatness, and overall impact.
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First prize will be one thousand dollars ($1,000), sponsored by an APMA Educational Foundation endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Steven Berlin, and recognition in the APMA NEWS and the APMWA Newsletter. Honorable Mention Certificates may also be awarded.
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This competition is open to ANY enrolled podiatric student.
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Entries must be received by 4/1/16 via e-mail at bblock@podiatrym.com
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Entries become the property of APMWA, which may arrange publication of the entry.
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| APMA COMPONENT STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
NM Podiatrist Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
One of the highlights of the recent Winter Meeting of the New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association (NMPMA) was the awarding of the Lifetime Achievement Award. William Fitzpatrick, DPM is NMPMA's third Lifetime Achievement Award recipient following Fritz Moeller, DPM and Leon Cohen, DPM.
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Dr. Janet Simon presents award to Dr. Bill FitzPatrick |
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Fitzpatrick has committed much time to the podiatry society and served on 3 state boards and commissions under 4 governors as well as having served in all the offices of the NMPMA. Bill is the recipient of NMPMA's 2011 Podiatrist of the Year Award.
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
IN Podiatrist Appointed to State Board of Podiatry
Governor Mike Pence has announced that Dr. Lisa R. Lanham [Bartholomew County], has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Indiana Board of Podiatry Examiners through January 15, 2019. Dr. Lanham graduated from Indiana University in 1986 and relocated to California where she received her doctorate from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco in 1990.
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Dr. Lisa Lanham |
Dr. Lanham's post-graduate training included a surgical residency at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, clinical rotations with an osteopathic teaching institution, pediatric experience, and a surgical fellowship in forefoot and rearfoot procedures at Tustin Hospital in Tustin, CA.
Source: Andy Ober, Inside Indiana Business [2/1/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
New Foundation Fund Assists Under-Insured Patients Suffering from DFUs
The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, launched a new fund to assist patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $1,500 in co-payment assistance for diabetic foot ulcer treatments to eligible patients who are insured and have annual household incomes up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
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"If an ulcer is noticed, patients should seek care from a podiatrist immediately," says James Christina, DPM, APMA Executive Director and CEO. "Prompt treatment will help reduce the risk of infection and amputation, and improve function and quality of life. More importantly, people with diabetes should see a podiatrist for regular preventive care to help prevent development of ulcerations."
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| PODIATRISTS AND EHR | |
NY Podiatrist Elected Co-Chair of EHR Workgroup at HL7
Michael Brody, DPM has been elected as a Co-Chair of the EHR Workgroup at HL7. Dr Brody has been working in the field of EHR Standards since 2010 and has participated with CCHIT, HISTP, HIMSS, NYeHC, ISO, HL7, and other organizations in the field of health information technology.
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Dr. Michael Brody |
Founded in 1987, Health Level Seven International (HL7) is a not-for-profit, ANSI-accredited standards developing organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive framework and related standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information that supports clinical practice and the management, delivery, and evaluation of health services. HL7 is supported by more than 1,600 members from over 50 countries, including 500+ corporate members representing healthcare providers, government stakeholders, payers, pharmaceutical companies, vendors/suppliers, and consulting firms.
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Small Number of Physicians Linked to Many Malpractice Claims
A small group of physicians accounts for a substantial share of all claims, and an ability to reliably identify those physicians at an early stage could guide efforts to improve heathcare, according to a new study. A substantial share of all malpractice claims in the United States is attributable to a small number of physicians, according to a study led by researchers at Stanford University and the University of Melbourne. The team found that just 1 percent of practicing physicians accounted for 32 percent of paid malpractice claims over a decade. The study also found that claim–prone physicians had a number of distinctive characteristics.
“The fact that these frequent flyers looked quite different from their colleagues — in terms of specialty, gender, age, and several other characteristics — was the most exciting finding,” said David Studdert, LLB, ScD, MPH, professor of medicine and of law at Stanford. “It suggests that it may be possible to identify high–risk physicians before they accumulate troubling track records, and then do something to stop that happening.” Studdert, who is also a core faculty member at Stanford Health Policy, is the lead author of the study, published Jan. 28 in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Source: Stanford Schooll of Medicine News via MDLinx [2/2/16]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Periodic Erythema 5th Metatarsal
A 49 year old healthy female presented in Sept. 2013 concerned about a cyst on her foot, but went on to describe intermittent acute onset of pain and bright redness in the area of the 5th MTPJ, and sometimes occurring in various joints of the fingers. Interestingly, it occurred in various IPJs of her fingers, but only the 5th MTPJ of her foot. She related that it only occurred about two times per year with no obvious cause or trigger. She then showed me a picture and the erythema around the 5th MTPJ was extremely bright with no edema.
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Periodic Erythema 5th Metatarsal |
I ordered ANA, C-reactive protein, and rheumatoid factor, and all were negative. I discussed my concern about an autoimmune disorder and recommended a rheumatology consult. The patient states she had complete work-up and blood work at her rheumatologist and everything was negative. She denies any family history of similar symptoms. These symptoms continue to occur 1-2 times annually. She presented last week due to pain in the 5th MTPJ, present for 3 months which started with similar erythema. No edema or erythema were noted at the time of examination. No palpable masses were noted. Her neurovascular status was normal. She is taking no meds now, but previously was on BCPs. X-rays were negative, but a photo brought by the patient from October 2015 reveals severe, bright, irregularly shaped erythema around the 5th MTPJ, extending proximally for 2-3 cm mainly along the extensor digitorum longus. Any ideas?
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| QUERIES (EMR) | |
Query: 2017 Medicare Hardship Exemption
I am looking into applying for exemption from the 2017 Medicare EHR penalty. Can someone tell me which box to check in the form of "Provider application for hardship exception 2017 Medicare EHR Incentive Program Payment Adjustment"? CMS supposedly allows EP to apply under the "Extreme and uncontrollable Circumstances."
There are four choices in the category:
2.2.a Diasater (nature disaster in which the EHR system was damaged/destroyed).
2.2.b Practice or hospital closure
2.2.c Bankruptcy or debt restructuring
2.2.d EHR certification/Vendor issues
Catherine Wu, DPM, Revere, MA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (BIOMECHANICS) | |
From: Robert Boudreau, DPM
So, Dr. Shavelson, it sounds as if are you implying that a shoe salesman is capable of so-called "functional foot-typing", correct?
Robert Boudreau, DPM, Tyler, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
"Only a degree change or an MD addition can achieve universal legal parity." Barry Block, DPM, JD
Barry has a lawyer's insight. He is out to help all of us to achieve legal parity. Once legal parity is achieved, one can open up the door to training so as to attain competence at taking histories, exams, making diagnoses, and giving treatments within the increased scope provided by such legal parity.
We should all be grateful to Barry for his insight and realize that attaining a path for every podiatrist to achieve such legal parity is akin to having a uniform federal legal scope regarding the practice of podiatry.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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This shoe designer really "nailed it" |
Source: Rustam Adyukov via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. 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 latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH TEXAS
Are you looking for a group practice in North Texas? Do you like a fast paced environment? Are you board qualified or certified in surgery? Can you start as early as this summer? If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, please send an email to greatplacetowork@faant.com with the caption "I'm your next associate" in the subject line.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND, NY
Seeking Full Time podiatrist for two upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset and Huntington. Excellent work environment with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. phendizadeh@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Are you finishing your residency in June? Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA
KG Health Partners, Inc., the largest mobile podiatry service in Florida has openings for full time podiatric physicians servicing SNFs, ALFs and Senior Independent Living located throughout Florida. Physicians are provided local facilities, assistants, administrative support including scheduling and billing. All expenses including malpractice insurance, travel allowance, etc. are covered. Exceptional benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, 401K retirement plan with company match as well as excellent health insurance. First year six figure salary is guaranteed! Second year profit sharing. Most second year doctors earn $150,000 and up. FL License required.Email CV to Rob Cash admin@KGHP.net
ASSOCIATE WANTED - WESTERN NY/PA
Busy multi-location practice seeks personable energetic hardworking podiatrist. Come utilize the full extent of your Podiatric training! Competitive salary, bonus, and partnership. NY/PA license required. Send CV to: jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking an associate to join our practice now or summer who is ethical, skilled, hard working, personable to join our team. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Must be BC or BQ. Open also to already established seasoned podiatrist. Email to: novapodjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Immediate available for right candidate: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Great work ethic, good people skills, team player. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. six figure base + bonus + benefits, partnership buy-in. Best schools and named one of the best places to live. klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK CITY & QUEENS
High Income Potential. One of the fastest growing podiatry practices in New York City and Queens seeks a hard-working podiatrist who participates with HealthFirst, Fidelis, and other Medicaid plans. Preferably a Spanish-speaking podiatrist. Contact me at Podocare123@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Madison and Eau Claire areas of 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 CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHILADELPHIA, PA
Philadelphia podiatry practice is looking for part-time to full time podiatrist to work 2-3 days per week. Multiple clinics and recovery centers. Someone already credentialed with local insurances, if not we will work to get you on as many plans as possible. Compensation package with bonus structure. Please submit CV to smithmedicalpc@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Good yearly gross with many new patients. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Excellent well trained staff. Click on link to view website.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MASSACHUSETTS
South Shore Well established 40 yr part time practice. Excellent physician and patient base. Office condo in medical/health club facility. Basic EHR system. Condo can be rented or purchased. Contact @hanover_doc@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Established 30 year old practice for sale or for partnership with buy-in. Fully equipped modern upscale office. All the newest technology, including laser, diagnostic ultrasound, digital x-ray, and EMR System. Fully trained experienced staff. Contact drfoot44@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON SUBURBS
Established 25 yr old fulltime practice for sale. Owner preparing to retire. EMR in place with fully integrated system. Full range of services. High volume office with surgery component. Owner will transition for 6 months. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a practice where you can see 0-50 patients daily, average 100 new patients monthly, have zero accounts receivable, gross $440K per year, live in a beautiful community with skiing, hiking, fishing and boating on your doorstep? Contact pistone@telus.net or call 250-754-4192.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET SYSTEM
Padnet System for Sale: $5,500 OBO. Complete system. The computer has been erased and it’s software updated by Padnet. I will include the rolling stand as well if the purchaser wants to pay the shipping or pick it up on the west coast of Florida. Contact: venicefootclinic@comcast.net
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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