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Serving Over 16,883 Podiatrists Daily
February 07, 2015 #5,290  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IL Podiatrist Discusses How to "Age-Proof" Your Feet
Unfortunately, as we get older, so do our feet. In fact, foot problems are often the first signs of aging. "Ligaments, tendons, and muscles become weaker and thinner and less able to hold the joints in proper alignment. Joint cartilage wears down as bones move out of alignment resulting in toes that are no longer straight or parallel to one another. The skin loses its ability to produce sweat and oil, resulting in peeling, flaking, itchiness, discoloration, thickening, hardness, and cracking," says podiatrist Dr. John Sigle.
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Sigle suggests some simple ways to age-proof your feet. "Be a little more proactive and inspect your feet regularly. Look for a change of color, temperature, nail discoloration, cuts or cracks in the skin, scaling, peeling, or any new growths. Practice good hygiene. Wash and dry your feet regularly; and exfoliate and moisturize dry flaky skin."
Source: The State Journal-Register [1/31/15]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
UK Podiatrist Comments on Winter High Heel Device
WinterTrax, the handy gadget that turns stilettos into the perfect snow shoes, are nifty little devices that fit over the soles of a high-heeled shoe or boot to give them a snow-proof grip. They use coils, rather than spikes, to gain traction and allow you, says one anonymous user online, "to walk confidently on packed snow and ice."
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Celebrity podiatrist Margaret Dabbs disagrees. "The problem is that high heels throw your weight forward, so your balance is compromised already, even before snow and ice. I think these look really good: wearing them would definitely make a fashion statement. I wouldn't be surprised if a designer copied this onto a permanent shoe or boot."
Source: Alice Audley, Daily Mail [2/5/15]
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NY Podiatrist Takes Icy Plunge for Make-A-Wish
Braving near-freezing, 34 degrees air temperature, podiatrist Dr. Andrew Shapiro, from Lido Beach, NY, took the plunge on Super Bowl Sunday into the frigid Atlantic ocean waves in Long Beach, NY. This was the 8th year in a row that he participated in this event for Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cheered on by Long Beach residents, more than 5,000 people jumped into the Atlantic Ocean for the 18th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Club Dip. Organizers expect to raise well over a half a million dollars from this event.
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The Super Bowl Sunday tradition started in 1998 with two friends who began collecting funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation to honor the memory of their friend's 4-year-old son, who died of cancer. To date, they've raised more than $3.5 million to grant wishes for kids with life-threatening medical conditions.
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| FUTURE PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MO Star High School Football Player Plans to be a Podiatrist
In a packed room overlooking Joplin High School's shiny new football practice field on Wednesday, Joplin football players Walker Easton and Donovan Harns signed national letters of intent to continue their careers at the next level. Easton, a highly regarded long snapper and offensive lineman, is headed to the University of Louisiana-Monroe.
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Easton, a two-year starter at long snapper is ranked in the top 50 nationally by Kohl's Professional Camps. He plans to major in podiatry.
Source: Levi Payton, Joplin Globe [2/4/15]
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| QUERIES (EMR) | |
Query: Erroneous MU Payment?
Our office successfully attested in late 2012 and received our incentive payment for $18K. We did not attest in 2013 for technical reasons. In late 2014, we again successfully attested for what we believed to be Stage 1, Year 2 and expected an incentive payment of $12K. Today, we received notification of a transfer into our account of $7,840 ($8,000 less 2%). We had already appealed the withholding of the 2% we were notified about recently, as we had met the measures needed. Should the Stage 1, year 2 payment be $12K as we expected, or is their $8K payment to us correct? If the payment is incorrect, how does one appeal the payment to get the additional $4K?
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| PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS | |
Why Your Patients Aren't Always Taking Their Meds
High drug prices are having a profound impact on patient adherence. Escalating generic drug costs and high co-payments can make it difficult for even insured patients to afford their medications. Newly approved drugs pose an even greater challenge.
In a Consumer Reports Health survey of more than 1,100 U.S. adults who currently take prescription medications, more than one half (57%) had taken potentially dangerous steps in the past year to curb their drug spending. Among respondents with a pharmacy benefit, 19% skipped filling a prescription because of cost; 17% skipped a dose without professional approval; and 7% cut pills in half, again without approval. For respondents without a pharmacy benefit, such cost-cutting behavior was even more common: 37% said they had neglected to fill a prescription, skipped doses (33%), or cut pills in half (18%).
Source: Shelly Reese, Medscape News [2/3/15]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Servicing Source for Osada Pedal
Can anyone tell me where I can get my Osada power pedal serviced?
Peter Bregman, DPM, Las Vegas, NV
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Medicare "Dark" Days
I have not gotten paid in about two months from Medicare, and my billing service keeps telling me about these "dark" days that Medicare has. Can someone please explain this to me in plain English? This has happened a couple of times before. How can I run my practice not having gotten paid in two months?
Jahangir Habib, DPM, Pottsville, PA
Response: Because of fee scheduling issues, CMS instituted a hold on all payments for services rendered during the first two weeks of January. However, payments should have been re-started after January 15th. The term "dark days" are otherwise used by carriers during times when they are updating their systems. Usually, these occur during the weekend or non-business hours. Since you are continually getting the same answer from your biller and you are having significant payment issues, you might want to call your carrier yourself and be sure that there is not some other issue(s) going on.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
We have had great success treating cases of idiopathic pruritis using Sarna lotion, which is available OTC. With regard to prescribing gabapentin 300 mg bid, it may be efficacious if the problem is neuropathic in origin. You must, however, forewarn the patient that when initiating this drug or even raising its dosage, it will be temporarily but highly sedating. You may opt to start the patient on 100 mg at bedtime for three days and see how he reacts to it. Then gradually raise the dosage and only give it during the day if the patient fully understands that he cannot drive or use delicate machinery until his body acclimates to the drug.
Lastly, find out if the problem is due to winter dryness. Is this something that comes only in the late Fall or Winter when the heat goes on? You might advise that the patient install a humidifier in his room in addition to the use of Sarna lotion, or even one of the numerous emollients which you can dispense from your office.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY.
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From: Michael Forman, DPM
Dr. Kesselman reports to us that the reason for DME inspections is to be sure we are living breathing suppliers of DME products. Non-living and non-breathing suppliers of DME are either dead, or not suppliers of DME, and therefore should not be a problem to anyone. I still don't know the purpose of these regulations.
Michael Forman, DPM, Cleveland, OH
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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No bottle opener? No problem! |
Source: spler.com
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LIMB SALVAGE FELLOWSHIP – SAN FRANCISCO
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center is currently accepting applications for its 12 month Limb Salvage fellowship beginning July 1, 2015. The Fellowship includes advanced techniques in limb salvage with many research opportunities. The fellow will receive: $60,000 salary and benefits with 2 fully funded conferences to attend. Please submit a Letter of interest, CV, and 3 Letters of recommendation to: Dr. Alex Reyzelman,, Director at alexander.reyzelman@ucsf.edu.
FACULTY POSITION - WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF PODIATRY MEDICINE
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking podiatrists interested in the education and training of future doctors of podiatric medicine. Applicants must be at least board-qualified in either ABPM or ABFAS with preference for dual board certification. Academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly and clinical credentials. Please send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 references, and salary expectation to Jacqueline Truong, DPM, MPH, at jbtruong@westernu.edu. Western University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups.
POSITION WANTED
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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARIZONA
Immediate opening in suburban Phoenix, Arizona. Compensation is productivity-based with high guaranteed income and patients scheduled from day 1. Partnership opportunity for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial podiatrist. Send CV to: ArizonaFootAnkle@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY. ROCHESTER CLINIC (MN)
a multispecialty practice, is seeking two BC/BE podiatric physicians. Full-part time or locum. The physician will provide all aspects of podiatric practice, including sports medicine, wound care, primary care, and surgery. Rochester is the third largest city in the state, and boasts top-rated public schools. Please send resume or inquiry to Careers@RochesterClinic.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP IN LOS ANGELES
Join the group/ limb preservation team and our teaching faculty. Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Starting guaranteed base salary of 120,000/yr with incentives & benefits. Send CV with 3 references to podiatricri@yahoo.com attention Stan Mathis, DPM
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 - 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 - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
We are a group practice based in Irvine (Orange County) California, with a second office in the high desert city of Victorville, California. Currently, there are four doctors in the group and we are ready to bring on a fifth doctor. Both offices are attached to surgicenters. We have a high patient volume and very little C & C. Our compensation is competitive and negotiable. If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reply via email at your convenience. Michael Goddard, DPM Email: mgoddard@cafai.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FRISCO, TX (NORTHEAST TX)
Must be well-trained surgically. Modern well-equipped offices with digital x-ray, MRI and ultrasound. Excellent pay and opportunity. We are a rapidly growing practice that was started 17 years ago. All aspects of foot and ankle services are provided including large surgical volume, trauma and general podiatry.tw.dpfc@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
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 - INDIANAPOLIS METRO NORTHEAST
If you are a talented and well-liked experienced surgeon, resident, or fellow who wants to develop a career in Indiana, we can make it happen. We are looking to expand service lines. If you have the drive to do what it takes, step forward. Change your life. 100-125K+, benefits and malpractice. Send cover letter, CV, and references to john.lloyd@lloydpodiatry.com
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 - 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 - NYC
New York City Podiatry office seeking an Associate. Part-time or Full-time. Please send resumepodiatry053@gmail.com.
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 to: jmh6122@yahoo.com
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