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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,196 Subscribers Daily
February 09, 2016 #5,596  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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February 2016 CME |
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| PODIATRY IN THE NEWS | |
Podiatry Ranked 12th Best High-Paying Job in America for 2016
When choosing a career, it's important to seek out jobs that are meaningful and challenging, but a high salary doesn't hurt, either. US News & World Report recently released its 2016 Best Jobs Rankings, which determines the best occupations in the country based on median salary, employment rate, growth, job prospects, stress level, and work-life balance.
Mean annual salary: $137,480
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 14%
It's no easy task to become a podiatrist, however. After completing a bachelor's degree, individuals must attend medical school, complete a three-year residency program, and pass the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam.
Source: Emmie Martin, Business Insider [2/2/16] via Dr. Lee Rogers
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
AAPSM Announces Robert Barnes Memorial Scholarship Winners
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) has announced that Emily Keeter and Jessica Arneson are this year's Robert Barnes Memorial Scholarship winners. Both Emily and Jessica received the Barnes Scholarship presented by AAPSM President Alex Kor, DPM.
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(L-R) Emily Keeter, Dr. Alex Kor, and Jessica Arneson |
The scholarships were awarded during Saturday’s AAPSM Day of Sports Medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. The scholarship is awarded by the AAPSM to an AAPSM student chapter member who shows extreme passion and drive in the field of podiatric sports medicine.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
ID Podiatrist Discusses Dangers of Artificial Nails
“Application of artificial fingernails can harbor a large number of pathogens,” according to Dr. David Blackmer, a podiatrist at Idaho Footcare. “The acrylic in the artificial nails can give rise to the growth of gram-negative bacilli (pseudomonas) and yeast between the natural and artificial nail. This area is a perfect location for other pathogens to grow.”
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Dr. David Blackmer |
“Onychomycosis may lead to the development of secondary bacterial infections, ingrown toenails, and in the rare case, loss of limb,” Blackmer said. Losing a limb because you can’t clean your toenails is a Darwinian punishment. So what can you do? Over-the-counter medicines that are commonly used to treat yeast infections, such as Threelac, is the best way to stop fungi development on hands – as well as other parts of the body.
Source: Examiner.com [2/5/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Takes Polar Bear Plunge for Make-A-Wish
Braving winter air temperatures, 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 9th year in a row 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 19th 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 $4 million to grant wishes for kids with life-threatening medical conditions.
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
MN Podiatrist Designs Luxury Shoes
I'm pretty sure one of the worst feelings in the world is splurging on a pair of fancy heels, only to not be able to wear them. Dr. Marion Parke, a podiatric surgeon, knew this feeling all too well (both personally and with her patients). So she took her medical expertise and translated it into high-end footwear. Her namesake label is crafted in the same Italian factory that produces pieces for Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu, and more. But there's something totally different about hers, and that has to do with how they're made.
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Though she swears they're not "doctor-approved," they are designed with a better understanding of how feet operate. Broken down into four basic parts — padded arch support, an insole that better holds the heel, medical-grade foam (she tells us that it's like adding another layer of soft tissue to the bottom of your foot), and more material near the outside of the shoe — Parke's pieces focus on wearability. They're also really damn chic.
Source: Eric Cunningham, Refinery 29 [2/5/16]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Surgical Preparation of Wound for Graft
Is there a time limit on how many days before applying a tissue graft (CPT 15275) that the preparation (CPT 15004) can be performed?
David Hauser, DPM, Holland, OH
Response: There is no written policy I am aware of that sets, restricts, or limits the number of days prior to application of tissue graft or skin substitute material when you can "prepare" the recipient site. Having said that, "medically necessary and reasonable" as well as standard of care would ultimately dictate the reimbursement. The question you need to answer is how far out from the application of the graft material would it be reasonable and effective to prepare the site.
Note that CPT guidelines state: "Surgical preparation codes 15002-15005 for skin replacement surgery describe the initial services related to preparing a clean and viable wound surface for placement of an autograft, flap, skin substitute graft or for negative pressure wound therapy...Do not report 15002-15005 for removal of nonviable tissue/debris in a chronic wound (eg, venous or diabetic) when the wound is left to heal by secondary intention. See active wound management codes (97597, 97598) and debridement codes (11042-11047) for this service."
Harry Goldsmith, DPM, Cerritos, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EHR) | |
RE: US Wound Registry
From: Mark Stempler, DPM
As we all know by now, for meaningful use 2016, we must sign up for two registries. I have signed up with the US Wound Registry, and they have gone far above and beyond the call of duty to help me fulfill this requirement; from responding to emails at all odd hours and to contacting my EHR, Practice Fusion, in order to figure out how to extract the necessary data to submit to the registry. In addition, their cost is reasonable and possibly less than other registries.
Disclosure: I have no financial connection with this organization.
Mark Stempler, DPM Staten Island, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) | |
From: George Jacobson, DPM
What about the liability of practicing with an MD degree? Could PICA still really be PICA? Maybe it would become MICA. What would the new rates look like, with the new exposure? Trial attorneys would have a field day and discredit the defendant's degree, taking away from the facts of a case. They know how to impugn a witness. Imagine a jury listening to a line of questioning about the entire training of an MD. Imagine you had to answer "NO" to each carefully crafted question about your training. The last question could be "what year did you pass the medical boards?" One could be compared to a "quack". The profession would be set backwards a generation with this fake 6-month MD degree. This is not the same as earning a dual degree. I'll remain a podiatrist, DPM, thank you.
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
Editor's comment: It is not the MD degree that increases scope; it is a license as an MD. No DPM would be required to upgrade the degree, and there is no reason why older practitioners should do so. To characterize the degree as a "fake" shows a lack of understanding of the educational certifying process necessary to grant an MD degree. Licensing would require the additional completion of hospital rotations comparable to any foreign medical student wishing to obtain a license.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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"Wood" you recommend this shoe? |
Source: Noy Biri via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS - DALLAS SUBURBS
Seeking well rounded individual to join our well established, modern practice. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Very competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Early partnership opportunity for the right person. This is a rare opportunity. Please send letter of interest and CV to: Podiatrysbest@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 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 – WISCONSIN
Our well established podiatry practice in central Wisconsin is looking for a full-time Podiatrist to join our team and who enjoys developing long-term care relationships with their patients. Position will involve seeing patients at Clinic, Assisted Living Facilities, Surgery Centers and Hospitals. Very competitive salary tgleason@familyfoot.org.
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ROCHESTER, SYRACUSE, AND SURROUNDING AREA
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Rochester, Syracuse, and their surrounding areas. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
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 - WESTERN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Multi doctor group has an associate position available to join our busy practice. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Our practice is extremely diversified with all aspects of podiatry including wound care. If you are well trained, outgoing, personable and would like to join our team, please e-mail a cover letter and your cv to joinourgroup2016@gmail.com
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 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
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.
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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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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 - UPSTATE SUBURBAN NYS
$300,000 revenues and $150,000 documented cash flow. Over 25 year history and a sterling reputation produce referrals from other medical providers. An up-to-date practice includes SammyEHR for practice operations. $139,000 includes practice and all equipment. Contact Edward Granka at egranka@businessbrokeragegroup.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
30 year old general podiatry practice. State-of-the-art medical suite renovated 4 years ago Modern equipment, prime location, large physician referral base, full hospital privileges. No house calls, nursing homes or hospital ER call. Established patient base and unique opportunity for surgically-oriented podiatrist in the Berkshires (Western MA) Priced to sell quickly due to personal and medical concerns. Additional info best achieved via conversation. Contact: drross@albany.twcbc.com or cross12@nycap.rr.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - UPSTATE SUBURBAN NYS
$300,000 revenues and $150,000 documented cash flow. Over 25 year history and a sterling reputation produce referrals from other medical providers. An up-to-date practice includes SammyEHR for practice operations. $139,000 includes practice and all equipment. Contact Edward Granka at egranka@businessbrokeragegroup.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.
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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