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February 11, 2016 #5,598  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
OHI & ACFAOM Establish Educational Partnership
OHI, a leading manufacturer in North America of custom, lower extremity orthotic devices and related products, and the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM) today announced a joint educational partnership whose mission is to support the podiatric profession at large and to advise on the impact of the rapidly shifting healthcare industry. The partnership is built around a $120,000 education and advocacy grant from OHI for programs that will support biomechanics and the podiatric profession over a four year period.
ACFAOM is a national organization of highly educated and trained podiatric physicians dedicated to assuring that primary podiatric medicine, broadly defined as orthopedics and medicine of the lower extremities, is the cornerstone of contemporary podiatric practice. It believes that collaborating with OHI is a powerful stride forward and an important evolution for the 70-year-old organization.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
For 8th Year, NY Podiatrist Supports Local Shoe Drive
For the eighth year in a row, Dr. Bruce Pinker of Progressive Foot Care in White Plains, invited his patients to donate their lightly used shoes and boots to support a shoe drive for Westchester’s men, women, and children in need. They responded by donating almost 400 pairs of shoes and boots in all shapes and sizes, many of them new.
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Dr. Bruce Pinker (4th from left) |
The shoes were donated to Lifting Up Westchester, a Westchester County non-profit social services agency formerly called Grace Church Community Center, for distribution to individuals from their Open Arms Men’s Shelter, Samaritan House Women’s Shelter and Soup Kitchen. Pictured are students from The Pleasantville Laboratory School at Pace University with Dr. Pinker, who volunteered to sort the shoes.
SourceL White Plains Examiner [2/4/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
NY Podiatrist Opens 4th Location in Tri-State Area
The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center has opened its fourth office location (Monroe, NY). The office is located at the former site of podiatrist Barbara Leon, DPM. The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center and owner Marc Frankel, DPM will continue Dr. Leon’s podiatry practice as she will no longer be practicing podiatry. The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center has additional locations in Milford, PA, Middletown, NY, and Sparta, NJ.
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Dr. Marc Frankel |
Dr. Frankel has been a podiatrist in the area for more than 15 years. He is Board Certified in foot surgery and was a former clinical instructor at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Sensoria Appoints AZ Podiatrist to Scientific Advisory Board
Sensoria Inc., a world leader in the development of smart garments and wearable systems, has appointed Dr. David G. Armstrong to head its newly established Scientific Advisory Board. As a leader in podiatric surgery and research, Dr. Armstrong holds the honor of being the youngest ever recipient of the American Diabetes Associations’ (ADA) Roger E. Pecoraro Award—the highest award given in his field—and is the youngest-ever member to be elected into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
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Dr. David Armstrong |
In his new role on Sensoria’s Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Armstrong will focus on the scientific validation of Sensoria’s technology in clinical applications. “Textile sensing infused smart garments have the potential to be a game-changer in managing and measuring how we move through the world,” said Dr. Armstrong, a tenured Professor of Surgery at The University of Arizona.
Source: Nasdaq Globenewswire [2/10/16]
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
Medicare Providers Mull Pay-for-Performance Options
A number of healthcare providers are deciding whether to join an accountable care organization (ACO) or to be part of Medicare’s Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MPIS), Healthcare IT News recently reported. Included in the 2015 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, MPIS is set to begin in 2017. In the meantime, providers are anticipating rules, which should be finalized by November 2016 and could come as early as spring 2017, the article reported. "People are waiting with bated breath for MIPS rules, just like they were for meaningful use," said Tom Lee, CEO and founder, SA Ignite, which develops analytics tools to help providers manage value-based programs. "The biggest thing on the horizon is there are a lot of details on this that will come to light when the rules come out."
“When choosing a program, providers must assess the risk and whether they want the guaranteed 5 percent from ACOs or choose MPIS, where the value-based swing between the lowest and highest reimbursement could be up to 36% when accounting for bonuses. MIPS has higher bonuses, but higher risks," Lee told the publication. "Providers don't need to choose a physician group to be a part of the program, but those providers who don't remain on top of the heap lose money,” Healthcare IT News reported.
Source: Jolynn Tumolo, First Report Managed Care [2/10/16]
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| HIPAA UPDATE | |
Unencrypted Emails of PHI OK if Patient Assumes the Risk: OCR
Because “emails are generally considered readily producible by all covered entities,” The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) says in its newest guidance, the agency expects that “all covered entities have the capability to transmit PHI by mail or email (except in the limited case where email cannot accommodate the file size of requested images), and transmitting PHI in such a manner does not present unacceptable security risks to the systems of covered entities, even though there may be security risks to the PHI while in transit (such as where an individual has requested to receive her PHI by, and accepted the risks associated with, unencrypted email).”
Deven McGraw, OCR deputy director for health information privacy says the use of unencrypted email, if requested by the patient, isn’t a “slippery slope” toward a free-for-all of abandoning safeguards or extended communications between patients and providers. The use embodies “exercising the HIPAA right of access.”
Source: Report on Patient Privacy Via AIS Health [February 2016]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, Roodabeh Samimi, DPM
Consider cutaneous larva migrans.
Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, NY, NY
I recommend a biopsy. It looks fungal or tapeworm-like (parasitic).
Roodabeh Samimi, DPM, Denver, CO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
I am sure many of my astute colleagues will be able to identify this condition based on the picture and information provided. I am just curious why an unknown dermatological lesion wouldn't get a skin biopsy as part of the work-up? The skin biopsy would lend more information than the blood work-up.
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: House Passes H.R. 3016, VA Provider Equity Act
From: Evan Meltzer, DPM
I am pleased to announce that H.R. 3016, also known as the VA Provider Equity Act was passed today by the House. Thanks to all who wrote to their Congressmen in support of this important bill. The next hurdle is for the Senate to pass S.2175, which is essentially the same Bill. As before, I urge all of you to write your senators in support of this Bill. If passed, it goes to the President for his signature, and the VA then has 30 days to implement the significant pay raise and physician equivalency for all VA podiatrists. If passed, this Bill will no doubt have a positive effect on all federally-employed podiatrists.
Evan Meltzer, DPM, San Antonio, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Podiatrists Joining Orthopedic Groups
From: Ira M. Baum, DPM
Podiatrists joining orthopedic surgical groups confuses me. I can't understand why an individual trains to become a podiatrist, then joins an orthopedic group. What motivates these individuals? Is it the money? Orthopedists receive higher reimbursement for equal services, so maybe that's the draw? Is it prestige? You know, running with the "big boys."
It's almost insulting to podiatrists. Were some of these students unable to get into medical school to become orthopedists? Or is it because...
Editor's note: Dr. Baum's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Here's what happens when an architect designs a shoe. |
Originally being an architect, Jayda Hany seeks to enhance the structural strength of catwalk shoes to make them more wearable. Her method was deconstructing the internal components of the shoe by exteriorizing impact on walking gait through exploring structural architecture such as truss systems and load distribution.
Source: Jayda Hany via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Excellent opportunity to join a busy high visibility office with digital x-ray, diabetic shoe store, and 5 years experience in EMR. All phases of podiatry. Good patient volume, lots of DME, and steady reliable income stream. Potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Modern offices in North and Central Jersey. Partnership potential. Competitive salary, retirement plan with company match, etc. Must be gregarious and have an efficient work ethic. Send CV to legandfootsurgeon@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - MISSISSIPPI
Looking for podiatrists to provide comprehensive podiatric care to our nursing home client. Mississippi licensure or ability to apply for MS license is a must. We provide all scheduling, billing, assistant and EMR training. Required is a commitment of at least 2 full days per week and travel within a two hour radius of your home. Very competitive salary. Must be able to pass drug test and criminal background check. Please send CV to: sisaac@hcareforlife.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Unique opportunity. Upscale, Park Avenue Manhattan office on Upper East Side. Don’t miss the opportunity to work with the premier innovator in the emerging field of aesthetic podiatry. Need an experienced, motivated, caring doctor with excellent podiatric surgical skills to see in-network patients and to cover out-of-network patients. Salary based on experience with performance bonuses if earned. Part or full time. Partnership a possibility if qualified candidate exhibits outstanding performance and skills. Send CV to: institutebeaute885@gmail.com.
PART-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – HIALEAH, FL
DPM for part-time office work. No need to be board certified. Minimal routine foot care. Mostly bread & butter podiatry –warts, ingrown nails, heel spur, fractures, etc. Salary against percentage gross. In-office Shoe store Spanish helpful. Hialeah FL . Contact Dr. Horowitz @ 305-205-1854 or samsfuture@gmail.com
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
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.
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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
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