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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,490 Subscribers Daily
February 08, 2017 #5,858  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON |
We've just mailed the February 2017 issue of Podiatry Management. Our cover story is titled "PM's 34th Annual Survey: Managing Practice Growth." In addition, you'll find our usual assortment of features, including our columns and a CPME-approved CME.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IL Podiatry Supergroup Expands to IN and WI
A Des Plaines institution and national center for foot care is now exporting that care throughout the region. The Weil Foot & Ankle Institute has recently expanded to include 25 local practices across Chicagoland, NW Indiana, and Southern Wisconsin. "The result," says CEO Dr. Lowell Weil Jr. DPM "is better quality, lower cost care for patients throughout Chicagoland."
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(L-R) Drs. Lowell Weil, Sr, Wenjay Sung, and Lowell Weil, Jr. |
The expansion comes as new high-deductible insurance plans, with higher out-of-pocket costs, have produced more demanding and more cost-conscious consumers. To meet their demands Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is transplanting the same metrics and efficiencies that made the clinic pioneers.
Source: Chicago Tribune [2/6/17]
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| APWH NEWS | |
APWH Announces New Leadership
The Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing has announced the incoming Advisory Board: President, Robert Bartlett, MD and incoming Vice President, Harry Penny, DPM. They now join Steven Kravitz, DPM, Executive Director and Founder, to move the APWH forward to its next level after the initial five years of operation.
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Drs. Robert Bartlett and Harry Penny |
Dr. Bartlett is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Alabama School of Medicine and an attending physician at St Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. He is the past President of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine and is past president of the Council for Medical Education and Testing. Dr. Penny has published research articles in the Journal of Wound Care and serves on the editorial committee for that journal.
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| ORGANIZATIONAL PODIATRISTS | |
IL Podiatrist is Founder of AMOS
Edgardo R. Rodríguez-Collazo, DPM, director of the Chicago Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Center in Chicago, Illinois has announced the formation of the American Microsurgical Orthoplastic Society (AMOS).
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Members of AMOS |
AMOS was funded to create a multi-disciplinary forum for surgeons to facilitate discussion and advances in microsurgical and orthoplastic techniques and to improve and enhance patient care and outcomes. All members in the society received their training at Chicago Lower Extremity Surgical Symposium (CLESS), a meeting held for the last 10 years.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
PA Podiatrist Sentenced to 8 years in $5M Healthcare Fraud
A former Delaware County podiatrist was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to nearly $5 million in healthcare fraud, an amount he must now pay back. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia said Dr. Stephen A. Monaco, of A Foot Above Podiatry in Havertown, submitted fraudulent bills to Medicare and Medicaid for that amount for podiatric procedures that were not performed or ones that were not medically necessary between January 2008 and Oct. 31, 2014.
Source: Julie Shaw, The Philadephia Inquirer [2/7/17]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
6 Signs It's Time to Fire a Staffer - Part 3
Here are six signs that it is time to fire an employee:
3. They ignore warnings. When an employee does something wrong, you sit them down in private and explain the way you expect your employees to work. If it happens again, you write it up and keep it in their employee file. For this kind of written documentation, I ask them to sign it so it's clear they understand. Even still, some seem to think this is only an exercise on protocol and continue as if nothing happened. These employees will do whatever they want and don't care about what you are asking them to do.
As a boss, I am not trying to control the empire: I am trying to keep my patients safe and create a constructive environment for doing that. If you reach the third warning, that should be a firing. Three strikes and you're out doesn't just happen in baseball.
Source: Linda Girgis, MD, Physicians Practice [1/24/17]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
From: Gerald Mauriello Jr., DPM
I could not agree with you more, Dr. Kass. The current scope of practice in New York is absolutely ridiculous. What makes it worse, is that when you call the state, the woman who answers the telephone cannot tell me exactly what I need to do in order to achieve it. It is very confusing to someone trying to navigate the process on their own. As a new practitioner in New York State, I find this process almost laughable.
Just like in orthopedics, those who complete a residency, log the required cases, and achieve licensure in their respective state should then be allowed to practice their specialty. Instead, in New York, you are held captive and not allowed to practice unless you achieve this board certification. I thought my residency trained me to be the foot and ankle surgeon I am today. How does being board qualified or certified matter? Thoughts?
Gerald Mauriello Jr., DPM, MA, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
Dr. Kehr was one of my professors at PCPM. He was a scholar, a true gentleman, and a friend to everyone.
Paul M Taylor, DPM, Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Kehr was my instructor at PCPM. Nice guy and a gentleman. He taught us the basics of radiology including the ins and outs of film exposure and processing. This came in very handy early in my practice prior to the general use of automatic processing.
Kennth L Hatch, DPM (ret), Annapolis, MD
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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| Valentine's Day is a week away! |
Source: Vivienne Westwood via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
LOWER EXTREMITY PERIPHERAL NERVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP POSITION
EHI Pain and Neuropathy Center -Atlanta, GA. This fellowship is under the direction of Dr. Stephen L. Barrett, and is an Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons (AENS) Peripheral Nerve 12-month approved surgical fellowship program. Start date is July 1st, 2017. Salary: $ 50.000 + benefits (CME, health insurance, etc.) The nerve fellow will be enrolled in the AENS surgical fundamental course, and will only focus on lower extremity nerve surgery throughout the fellowship. Submit letter of introduction and CV with medical school transcript to dfell@extremityhc.com. GA license required. Deadline for applications is March 10th, 2017.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - IN, TN, TX, MO, KS, WI
Preferred Podiatry Group is seeking providers to join our growing practice servicing long term care facilities in several areas. We offer a competitive commission based income as well as a benefits packaged to our employed podiatrists. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Contact Dr. Chris Kestner at ckestner@ppgpc.com for details.
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – INDIANAPOLIS
For motivated, hard-working residency-trained podiatrist in busy 3-office practice leading to partnership. Would consider 2017 residency graduate. Two locations in Indianapolis and 1 location outside of Metro area. Competitive salary and benefit package including 401, profit-sharing, Health insurance. Surgery center ownership available. Forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HARTFORD COUNTY, CT
Well-established, busy podiatric practice seeking a candidate who is dedicated, hardworking, motivated with an excellent bedside manner. The practice sees all age groups and all aspects of podiatry from simple to complex. Seeking a long-term team player dedicated to patient care and has the ability to work independently. Send CV to ct_footdoc@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Expanding group practice seeks full-time podiatrist to join our team, we have state of the art facilities with EHR, lasers, EPAT, digital x-ray, etc. Candidates must have completed a PSR/36 residency and be well-trained, ethical and collegial. Competitive salary with incentives and benefits. If interested, please Contact CHARLENEW@FACSTL.COM.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS
Growing five doctor group seeks quality podiatrist with excellent training and communication skills. Successful candidate will provide general podiatric care, wound care and sports medicine in a collegial environment at the Foot, Ankle and Hand Center of Las Vegas. Our expanding practice has two offices and anticipates third location. Las Vegas is a very livable city with a low cost of living, a variety of entertainment options and warm climate. Position is salaried with incentive bonus, benefits and paid time off. Experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered. Interested parties should forward resume to podfallcenter@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 and next exam is June 2017. Starting Compensation package $120k-$140k (base + bonus), health insurance, paid vacation, CME allowance, and retirement. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY – CHICAGO
Multi-location group-Chicago/Near West Suburbs - Opening for ABFAS Board Certified/Qualified associate for Chicago. Surgical/ortho patient load. No nursing homes. Must hit the door running! EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, shockwave, surgery center & amazing support staff. Benefits available, associateship available for the right doc. Send CV to chicagopodwork@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Established practice in Southern Maryland looking for a full-time podiatrist. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes and general footcare. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Advanced surgical training, evenings/weekends and E/R- on call not required. Please send C/V to: feet_r_neat@aol.com.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUBURB
Golden Opportunity- Gross is over $500,000.00 on only 2 days. Easily expanded to full time practice. Full mix of patients- private, Medicare, HMO. All phases of podiatry practiced- surgery, wound care, maintenance, biomechanical. Be your own boss. Interested parties send email to footguy1@pacbell.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE- MASON CITY, IA PRICED TO SELL
Well-established, full range, solo podiatry practice for 34 years. Located in professional building next to hospital. Fully equipped with digital x-ray system. Currently 3 days/week, 5-year average gross $409K and $265K net with growth potential. Call 641-423-1565 after 5PM (CST) or e-mail sbrau@mchsi.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CALIFORNIA: NORTHERN
Wanting to retire. Looking for someone to take over practice. Great opportunity. Ready patient base. Potential to expand in all areas of podiatry. Awesome area - lakes, mountains, rivers - especially appealing to outdoor enthusiast/anyone who enjoys beautiful locale. $285,000 buys building and well established practice. Email reddingpodiatry@sbcglobal.net
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PINPOINTE LASER
Excellent condition, 4+ years old, was used only twice/month in satellite office. Protective eye wear included. $10,900 Mwolpafootdoc@yahoo.com (510)-849-3800
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – PRICE REDUCED – EXCELLENT CONDITION!!!
Autoclave, Exam chair, Stainless steel surgical lamps, Mayo stands, Intrex X-ray unit, A2D2 Digital imaging with HP laptop, custom medical cabinet, and more! All equipment comes with a working guarantee. Serious buyers only. Please contact abbericken@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PRICE REDUCED!!! HYPERBLUE LASER
Used Hyperblue laser, excellent condition, with 3 pairs of safety goggles. $9,995 plus shipping. Contact sbarrett@barrettmed.com
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