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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,453 Subscribers Daily
February 13, 2019 #6,353  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2019- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
Quick Poll
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Is podiatry a surgical specialty or is surgery a sub-specialty of podiatry?
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
APMWA Announces 33rd Annual Student Writing Competition
The American Podiatric Medical Writers Association (APMWA) has announced its 33rd 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 one thousand dollars ($1,000), Second prize seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) Third prize five hundred dollars ($500)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 4/1/19 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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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CT Podiatrist Helps Develop Geo Cart for OR Efficiency
Yale New Haven Hospital is the first in the country to have the Geo Cart. A CT podiatric surgeon assisted in developing it. Podiatrist Peter Blume, DPM is performing a foot and ankle procedure which normally takes four hours, but a hi-tech system in the OR aims at reducing that time by up to 30 percent. "To me, it's like an Uber and an Amazon, bringing technology into the operating room," says Dr. Blume.
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Dr. Peter Blume |
The Geo Cart, which Dr. Blume helped design, serves up pre-sterilized instruments and implants - everything a surgeon would need. "It takes away the worries as you are operating - do you have the right size screws, do you have the right level screws, do you have all the equipment you need?"
Source: WTNH [2/6/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
MA Podiatrist Joins Steward Medical Group
Podiatrist Alfred Phillips, DPM has joined the medical staff of Steward Medical Group and Nashoba Valley Medical Center.
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Dr. Alfred Phillips |
Dr. Phillips is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He completed a residency in surgery at HCA Northlake Regional Medical Center in Georgia and attended medical school at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is a faculty member of the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis.
Source: Lowell Sun [2/10/19]
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| MEDICARE UPDATE | |
How Medicare Changes in 2020 Will Impact Beneficiaries - Part 1
Why First Dollar Coverage Plans are Being Discontinued
Starting in 2020, there will be no more first-dollar coverage plans available to those who are considered Medicare eligible after 2020. First-dollar coverage plans are Medicare Supplement Plans that leave you with zero out-of-pocket costs. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 eliminates all Medigap Plans that cover the Medicare Part B deductible. The reason for the change is due to some members of Congress believing Medicare beneficiaries are over-using healthcare services since they don’t have to pay anything out of pocket at all.
By making everyone meet the Medicare Part B deductible, legislators hope to prevent beneficiaries from running to the doctor for every minor ailment. Critics argue that the deductible may keep people from getting care they need. When people don’t see a doctor, they can end up with more serious conditions down the road.
Source: MedicareFAQ
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times 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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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
5 Ways to Make this Your Best Year Yet - Part 4
Here are five steps to take to accomplish your goals.
4. Learn from the missteps - Sometimes, we get it wrong. Sometimes, we fail despite doing everything correctly. Learn and persevere.
Perhaps you have submitted proposals that have been rejected. Just pick yourself up, understand any provided feedback, and refocus on the next submission. This keeps you from wallowing in discouragement.
Source: Adapted from KrisEmily McCrory, MD, Physicians Practice [2/1/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Ira Baum, DPM
As podiatrists, we see many skin lesions on the foot. In a busy practice, it’s difficult to study a lesion when it’s not the primary complaint. I want to share with the comminity a personal experience that doesn’t exactly fit the above scenario, but one that profoundly affected my professional life. A respectable, intelligent, health conscious 40-something individual presented to my office with a wound on the plantar aspect of the toe. The lesion was diagnosed, by a dermatologist as a wart and treated multiple times. The lesion appeared like a typical non-healing wound that initially responded as expected with a granular base, although a bit exuberant. Lack of migration of the wound edges led to a biopsy with a wide excision of healthy tissue. Pathological diagnosis identified a Clark level IV.
Long story short, after multiple surgeries and experimental drug treatments, he died. What I am trying to teach here is the importance of having a clear plan of treatment that includes timelines with identifiable benchmarks that may help you quickly recognize when there is a problem that needs to be addressed. Treatment plan methodology is not only for potential melanoma, but for post-op course, diabetic foot ulcers, and every treatment we provide.
Ira Baum, DPM, Naples, FL
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From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
Dr. Krischer opines that podiatrists should not be allowed to prescribe marijuana as podiatrists do not receive psychology or psychiatry training sufficient to evaluate for side-effects. Really? What about cardiac, renal, GI side-effects of NSAIDs? Is cardiology, nephrology, GI training required?
What about opioid analgesics? Do they not potentially initiate the very side-effects with which he is concerned? How about corticosteroid injections? Or topical steroids? Is mandatory endocrinology education required? As an aside, at PCPM we did receive a full course and clinical rotation in psychiatry.
As for the “side-effects” of marijuana, perhaps the good doctor needs to educate himself regarding THC and cannabinoids and pain management. And while he’s at it, educate himself regarding the education of podiatry students and residents in 2019.
Allen Jacobs, DPM, St. Louis, MO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) | |
From: Todd Muhly, DPM
Ellen DeGeneres has a new stand-up comedy show on Netflix. In it, she mentions that she went to a podiatrist for a neuroma. She reports that she was told there was no treatment for neuromas and that she needed to wear cowboy boots. Maybe something got lost in translation, but it is concerning that this podiatrist seemed to offer no treatment options. Either way, our profession came out poorly there.
Todd Muhly, DPM, Eugene, OR
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Source: Submitted by Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME-APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2019. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE (equal opportunity employer)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN SHORE of MD
Multiple office practice located on the Eastern Shore of MD near beaches. Seeking motivated, energetic individual to join our three existing physicians willing to start within 3-4 months. We are an expanding practice with focus on all aspects of Podiatric care. Offices equipped with ultrasound, digital imaging, 3-D scanners, onsite ambulatory surgery center and many other state of the art amenities. Excellent salary and benefits package. DPMemploy@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING AVAILABLE - PART TIME NEW YORK
Looking for a highly motivated podiatrist to treat patients in nursing homes in Dutchess and Westchester Counties, NY. New York podiatry License and malpractice insurance required. Send CV to slpodsurg@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Position available with future opportunity in a 38 year old established practice. Seeking hard working, self-motivated individual to join my busy practice. All aspects of podiatry including surgery & woundcare. Position is currently available but will wait until July/August for right candidate. Competitive package. Please email CV to jerseypod@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Busy 2 office practice looking for energetic well trained associate. Unique opportunity for long term commitment!! Plenty of surgery to keep you busy. Residency program affiliated. Opportunity for wound care center. Wonderful location. Great place to raise a family. Very podiatry friendly community. Must take KY exam this spring. Send resume to poddoc2019@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST WANTED – CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
Join our growing multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Prefer private practice experience. California license required. Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ROCHESTER, NY
Rapidly growing podiatry practice in Rochester, NY has a job position for a full time podiatrist. Position will involve all aspects of podiatric medicine, orthotics, wound care, nursing homes, foot surgery etc. Preferred: Podiatrist with NYS License, Board Certified or Board Eligible, Send Cover Letter and CV to office@rocpod.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – RICHMOND, VA
Achilles Foot and Ankle Center is looking to hire a DPM in Richmond, VA to work in our Ancillary Services Division working with LPN/MA in Senior Living Facilities in and around the Richmond area. Monday – Friday work week; Two weeks of vacation. 1099 contract position; Starting salary of $125,000 csaunders@achillesfootandankle.com.
FULL TIME/PART TIME MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED – MICHIGAN
Mobile podiatrist in Michigan wanted! We are a growing mobile practice seeing patients all over Michigan. We offer flexible hours, competative pay structure as well as opportunity to choose preferred locations. Supplies and travel expenses are included. Please contact semmapodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LAS VEGAS, NV
Are you looking for an opportunity where the sky is the limit? Are you interested in a bright future, then our long-standing, busy, and very reputable practice in exciting Las Vegas, Nevada might just be for you! Our practice is diversified and consist of, at risk foot care, sport injuries, trauma, biomechanics, and surgery. Candidate must be eager to work hard, ethical, and preferably surgically trained. Our mentors will provide the rest! Serious inquiries only. Please reply and send resume to nevadafas@gmail.com in order to set up an interview.
ASSOCIATE PODIATRY POSITION – MARYLAND
Very busy established practice looking for a full-time podiatrist. We are participating with three local hospitals. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. Please send C/V and cover page to: marylandpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK/ADIRONDACKS
Position available in well-established 25+ yrs old practice. All phases of podiatry. Looking for an ethical, hard-working, easy-going individual. Buy-in opportunity after 2 years. Outdoor enthusiast's playground near Adirondack Mtns. and Lake Champlain. Please submit CV to platspod@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. LOUIS MO
Diverse and growing private practice in search of a reliable and professional associate to join our medical team. Some travel and shared call.Excellent referral and patient base. Compensation by salary plus bonus. Additional information by request. Email CV to info@mttinc.biz
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
S.E. Michigan Podiatry Group practice with two locations seeking foot and ankle trained physician for July 2019. Diversified practice with mentoring in all facets of podiatry. Long term and buy-in arrangement preferred. Send CV and cover letter to michiganfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN NJ, NY METROPOLITAN AREA
Full time/ Part time available. Fast growing start up podiatry practice. Seeking high motivated, entrepreneurial, well trained podiatrist, who desires independence, to join Foot and Ankle Premier Specialists LLC. Excellent fast track opportunity to ownership, with full supported medical, billing management services. Send your CV to Kcorona@footandankleps.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN WASHINGTON
Busy 30-Year established practice in Auburn, Washington in medical office building connected to MultiCare hospital. Practice scope included Clinic, hospital-based surgery, hospital consultations, and hospital wound care clinic encompassing forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Will stay on 3 months during transition. Send resume to Dgusman@hotmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SYRACUSE NY
30 year old established practice FULLY furnished/equipped (turnkey). 850 sq feet. Great location in medical district. Over 4000 patient following; 1000 current. Grossed $220,000/yr on 3 days/week. Rental of space NOT INCLUDED. Asking $90,000 or best offer. Will send pics. Doctorsuzi7@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN FRANCISCO AREA, CALIFORNIA
Established practice in the East Bay in highly visible medical building across from major hospital. All aspects of foot and ankle care including: digital x-ray, Pinpointe laser, MLS laser, EMR. Turn-key office. Seller retiring. Sale price based on equipment and furnishings. Excellent opportunity EastBaypodiatrypractice@gmail.com
PRACTICE WANTED - NORTHEAST FLORIDA
I am looking to purchase a practice in Northeast Florida. I am well trained in forefoot/hindfoot reconstruction including total ankle replacement, trauma and diabetic limb salvage. Financially sound practice with potential for future growth is a must. Immediate or transitional buy-outs considered. Please e-mail ankleandfootse@gmail.com if interested.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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