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February 19, 2010 #3,784 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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MO Podiatrist Offers Tips to Prevent Athlete's Foot 

Even when treated successfully, athlete’s foot has a tendency to recur in some people. “Avoidance of moisture and trauma (to the toenails) is necessary to prevent reinfection,”  Dr. David Amarnek  a podiatrist with The Foot and Ankle Center in St. Louis.says.

Dr. David Amarnek

He recommends these preventive tips: “Dry your feet very well after bathing; don’t use any moisturizers on your toes; use an antifungal powder on your feet and in your shoes; change stockings or socks during the day as needed; and avoid wearing the same pair of shoes on consecutive days.”

Source: Connie Mitchell, Ladue News

AZ Podiatrist to Receive ADA’s 2010 Roger Pecoraro Award

David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at the University of Arizona, has been selected as the 2010 Roger Pecoraro awardee and lecturer by the American Diabetes Association. The award is named in honor of Roger Pecoraro, who died in 1991. Pecoraro’s early work paved the way toward understanding the causes of limb-threatening wounds and infections and how to treat and prevent them. The Pecoraro Award is considered the highest honor in the world of the diabetic foot and wound healing. 

Dr. David G. Armstrong

Dr. Armstrong becomes the youngest awardee in its two decade history. "I am so very honored to have even been considered for the Pecoraro," noted Dr. Armstrong "to be named alongside so many of my friends and mentors is not only a thrill, but it is also a responsibility to continue to make a difference." The award and lectureship will officially take place this June at the American Diabetes Association's annual symposium in Orlando, Florida which draws 15,000 physicians and scientists.

CT Podiatry Group Donates Shoes to Senior Non-Profit

St. Luke’s Eldercare Solutions of Central Connecticut received a shoe windfall Wednesday. Connecticut Foot Care Centers LLC donated around 100 pairs of new shoes to the tiny Middletown-based non-profit, which provides free services to seniors. The medical practice recently stopped selling orthopedic shoes, but instead of returning the shoes that each of its six offices used to determine sizing, the doctors decided to donate them locally. “There’s a lot of need out there,” said Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, a podiatrist.

(L-R) Cecilia Hemsley (of St. Lukes), Drs. Jeffrey Kahn and Craig Kaufman (Photo: Catherine Avalone)

The bounty included shoes in a variety of sizes and styles, from enormous sneakers to dainty Mary Janes. All the donated footwear has extra cushioning and support and runs wide to minimize toe rubbing. The shoes would retail for about $140 a pair, Kahn said, and the total donation was worth around $10,000.

Source: Hannah Vahl, Middletown Press [2/18/10]

SOS Training Workshop Adds Back Office Expert to Faculty 

Lynn Homisak has announced the expansion of her successful SOS Healthcare Management Solution’s Staff/Office Training Workshops by welcoming Cindy Pezza, PMAC, of Stoughton, MA to the faculty.

Cindy Pezza, PMAC

Cindy adds a brand new dimension of knowledge by teaching back office staff how take a more active “hands-on” patient role with DME, the therapeutic shoe and in-office dispensing programs, while front office focuses on billing and collections. In addition, the workshop continues to train the doctors/staff team on how to have an overall educated, productive and efficient practice.

RE: Pain at Tip of Right Hallux (Alan Mauser, DPM)
From: David Plotkin, DPM

I recommend a fish mouth and bone reconstruction without a nail avulsion.

David Plotkin, DPM, Springfield, NJ, PlotkinPA@aol.com

RE: Jay Geier's Scheduling Institute (Gary Gugliada, DPM)
From: David Helfman, DPM

I met Jay Geier in my coaching program "The Strategic Coach" in Chicago 2 months ago and talked to him about his main business which focuses on the "dental market" which has over 100,000 practicing dentists on a national level. He has a handful of clients who pay him a monthly fee to be in his program and he also offers dentists coaching services. I believe it's about $99.00 per month and if you go to his seminars or use his special coaching it can be...

Editor's note: Dr. Helfman's extended-length letter can be read here.

RE: EMR From Hospitals
From: Harry Cotler, DPM

I have been researching various EMR-EHR and practice management programs. I’ve also had a few demos and had more scheduled for next week. Our hospital has recently set up a couple of doctors in practice, whereby they are employed by the hospital. I contacted the hospital and they are now setting up private doctor offices with the same software, and they are also funding a good portion of the cost. The programs are web-based, certified, and qualify for stimulus. These programs store/secure/protect all data. 

There is a podiatry-specific program, though I don’t know how specific.  I do know that I am able to tweak and adjust it, and should be able to take and incorporate what I have personalized in Medinotes and transfer it over. It is nice knowing that the hospital did all of the research before accepting and implementing this program for their use. I encourage everyone to inquire within your hospitals.

Harry Cotler, DPM, Soldotka, AK, footdoc@alaska.net

RE: MD Logic EMR (Mario Dickens, DPM)
From: Multiple Respondents

I have used MD Logic for the past 4-5 years. It is an easy, but very basic program. I upgraded to their Worldwide edition, and have been promised a user’s catalog for two years, but they never have produced it. Their customer support is terrible. I have been requesting assistance on how to use the additional features on the Worldwide upgrade. However, they have ignored my numerous requests for assistance. They just don't care! I would highly consider a more complete system; at least, with a company that cares more to provide backup support rather than to sell you the program and ignore you. I am looking at additional EMR programs which are more detailed. Don't go with any basic system. I am a very dissatisfied owner of MD Logic.

Harry E. Confer, DPM, West Covina, CA, DRHEC@aol.com

I would recommend that Dr. Dickens evaluate DOX EMR for his practice. I feel DOX EMR is an ideal system for a new solo practitioner. It is a system that one does not have to make a large investment in hard and software. One has accessibility to the practice's medical records where the Internet is available. 

Jeffrey V. Chou, DPM, Louisville, KY, jvchou@aol.com

While I am unable to comment on MD Logic EMR, as a long-time user of TRAKnet (formerly PodMed) I can tell you that the benefit of TRAKnet is that it is written by a podiatrist for podiatrists. It is very user-friendly and is ready to go on day one. While any program needs to be “tweaked” to the user, TRAKnet  is easy because it is podiatry-specific. For a one-doctor practice, I believe it is the best choice.

Disclaimer: I am a consultant for Biomedix, the makers of TRAKnet

Alan L. Bass, DPM, Manalapan, NJ , abassdpm@optonline.net

RE: Financial Impact of Pre-Fabs (Tip Sullivan, DPM, Dennis Shavelson, DPM)
From: Robert A. Boudreau, DPM, Dennis Shavelson, DPM

Editor's note: These letters can be read by clicking here.

RE: G8553 E-Prescribing Update
From: David B. Arkin, DPM

For those colleagues who have been e-prescribing, here is an update. The G8443 - G8446 codes used in 2009 are no longer being used in 2010. There is now a single code G8553, indicating an e-Rx has been sent for your Medicare patient.

David B. Arkin, DPM, Big Flats, NY, docarkin@stny.rr.com

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Turn-key office space, East 60th and 22nd St. Manhattan and Plainview, Long Island. Available extremity M.R.I and dynamic ultrasound (East 60th St Manhattan and Plainview, LI). Tests are run by DPM and read by board-certified radiologist. Call for rental agreement. Satisfies Stark laws (516) 476-1815.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS

PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHWEST CHICAGO SUBURBS

17 year-old surgical practice for sale. Practice sees a wide variety of foot and ankle pathology and is largely referral especially regarding surgical patients. Two offices fully equipped. Lease or purchase of office condo also possible. Doctor willing to stay Please email inquiries to crystallakefootandankle@live.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - FLORIDA—CENTRAL/SOUTH

Turn-key operation grossing $570,000 annually based on one full-time doctor. Great opportunity for growing the top-line. Surgery is only 14% of the professional man-hours; it can significantly increase income. Medicare makes up 64% of revenues. Seller will assist with transition. Call 863-688-1725, ask for Chas.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS

Dynamic, growing practice in Dallas/Fort Worth area, seeking surgically trained, Board Certified/Board Qualified Podiatrist. Excellent salary and benefits compensation package, for the right candidate, with partnership/buyout opportunity. Contact/Send resume to: jmh6122@yahoo.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE: TENNESSEE 

Established 30-year full-scope podiatry practice. Excellent hospital and surgery center privileges with investment opportunities. Fully equipped 2200 sq.ft. office across from hospital. High volume of new patients, DME, and local referral base. Great community for a family and the outdoorsman. Reply to tnfootdr@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MONTANA

Great opportunity for a PSR 24 or 36 residency trained individual to join a dynamic two doctor group with physical therapy. Needs good FF surgical skills, RF a bonus. Beautiful office and great area of the country for outdoor recreation-minded individuals. Opportunity for partnership after employment. Please reply to: jclough@bridgemail.comASSOCIATE POSITION FULL-TIME - SUBURBS OF CHICAGO

PSR 36 - month-trained podiatrist needed for busy suburban Chicago practice. Full benefit package included. If interested, please email your curriculum vitae to foot1st@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION-INLAND EMPIRE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Associate needed full or part-time for multi office practice. Must be ABPS BC/BQ. Hard working, ethical individual who is looking to a possible partnership opportunity. Looking for current licensed or resident completing program this spring. Email CV to bkatzman2@earthlink.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK

Great opportunity to share “state-of-the-art” offices and equipment in mid-town Manhattan and White Plains with Board Certified podiatrist. Out-of-network or participating providers welcome.  Please call 212-704-4310 for additional information and fax your CV to 212-704-4311.

ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND 
 
Busy Bellmore, NY office. Motivated, board certified, hard-working, experienced in all phases of podiatry. F/T, P/T hours available. excellent salary, call 516 242-7540 or Fax Resume 516 826-9036 or email jobke@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AREA

Join one of the most successful, long-established podiatry practices in the Chicago area, with excellent salary and benefits. We have an immediate opening for a full-time podiatrist in a multi practice location in Chicago. Must have two years of surgical residency. Please e-mail resume to f-massuda@footexperts.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – ILLINOIS

Quality Podiatry Group provides quality services to residents at long term care facilities. We are currently offering full-time or part-time positions for motivated ethical podiatrists. Immediate openings are available. If interested, fax curriculum vitae to 847-674-2113 or e-mail to feetwork@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION -  MICHIGAN - (OAKLAND COUNTY)

outstanding opportunity for associate in well established practice, general & surgical podiatry forefoot, rearfoot & ankle (full or part-time). Well-trained, responsible, motivated with good communication skills, ABPS qualified or better. Send CV & letter of interest to: PodiatristWanted@AOL.COM

PRACTICE FOR SALE - MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Practice and building for sale. Two locations each with 3 exam rooms, x-ray room, large waiting room, and ample parking. Excellent locations and growth potential. All equipment and furniture included. Seller happy to discuss extensive financial and professional information.  Priced to sell. Call 931-446-5724 after 5PM CST.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Hospital clinic practice with a large volume of all patient types. In need of 1-2 podiatrists, willing to work as a team and make a career in Indianapolis. One - two year residency training can be medical or surgical. Excellent income and ownership possible. Curriculum vitae to twz1001@sbcglobal.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND/D.C AREA

We are looking for an energetic and well-trained podiatrist to join our rapidly growing group; we have offices in Maryland and D.C and are in need of someone who is hard-working and growth-oriented. This candidate must be a graduate of a PM&S 36 residency program or have the equivalent in practice experience. We are looking for the person that wants to make this area their home and become an integral part of our group. If interested, e-mail your CV and cover letter to washingtonpod@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA/DC SUBURB

Excellent associate practice opportunity leading to partnership for PSR 24-36 foot and ankle surgically-trained physician. Currently 4-doctor/2 office practice in fast-growing area, expanding to 5 doctors. Hard working, personable, highly-motivated individuals needed. Great opportunity with excellent salary and benefits. No nursing homes. Top hospitals. Fax CV with references to 703-491-9994

ASSOCIATE POSITION - W FLORIDA, BEACHES

Well established podiatry practice with excellent mix office/surgery seeking full time associate PSR 12-36. Excellent salary & benefits for the right hardworking, personable candidate. Email resume to capecoralpodiatry@live.com or fax to 239-573-9201

OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE - NYC

Wanted- Licensed podiatrist to share space in a State-Of-The-Art medical office in the midtown area. Please call Dr. Robert Singer (212) 921-5775 or e-mail dr.roberth.singer62@netzero.net

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