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February 19, 2013 #4,695 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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NY Podiatrist Publishes Article in Forensic Journal

Bryan B. Kagan, DPM has published an article titled "Hand-Foot Dominance and Foot Morphology: A Comparison of the Dominant Foot with Foot Morphology and Relationship to Handedness" in the peer-reviewed Journal of Forensic Identification. The Journal is the official publication of the International Association for Identification and is devoted to the publication of research and information about Forensic Identification in its various disciplines.

Dr. Bryan Kagan

Dr. Kagan is a board certified podiatrist on staff at White Plains Hospital. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the International Association for Identification and is on the executive board of the American Society of Forensic Podiatry. He currently resides in New Rochelle, New York.

APMWA Announces 27th Annual Student Writing Competition

The American Podiatric Medical Writers Association has announced its 27th Annual Student Writing Competition.
 

• 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.
   
• There is no word limitation. Papers will be graded for content, style, grammar, neatness, and overall impact.
   
• First prize will be one thousand dollars ($1,000), 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.
   
• This competition is open to ANY enrolled podiatric student.
   
• Entries must be received by 4/15/13 via e-mail at bblock@podiatrym.com
   
• Entries become the property of APMWA, which may arrange publication of the entry.

Editor's Note: PM News is proud to present excerpts from Meet the Masters.

Bret Ribotsky: What marketing suggestions do you have for new practitioners?

Dr. Marlene Reid

Marlene Reid: Direct your efforts to the area you are most interested in. If you want to develop a pediatric niche, visit pediatricians and develop brochures directed to children's foot problems. Visit mothers groups and become a resource for these groups. Let the local media know you are available, and always make the reporter's time meaningful.

Dr. Martin Taubman

Meet the Masters is broadcast each Tuesday night at 9 PM (EST). This week's guest is noted coding and billing expert, Dr.  Martin Taubman. You can register for future events by clicking here

Query: EMR and Shredding Paper Charts

If a practice is using an EMR, after scanning all previous notes and contents of the paper chart on an active patient, is it reasonable to shred the paper chart?

Sam Pearlstein, DPM, Fayetteville, NY

Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. Once a medical record is scanned to EHR, it is no longer necessary to maintain a paper record. This, however, assumes that you maintain at least one back-up copy of the record, either web-based or at a safe and secure off-site location. One of the lessons of Katrina and Sandy is that your office is not necessarily safe. In addition to floods, fires can also destroy office records. Additionally, digital data can become corrupted.

In a recent AMA survey, 58% of EMR users said that they plan to shred paper records once scanning is complete. 38% said that they plan to store paper files in on-site records rooms or off-site storage facilities.

RE: The Biomechanics of The First Ray in Dance (Dennis Shavelson, DPM)
From: Barry Mullen, DPM

I agree with Dr. Shavelson's "pointe" 100%. The FHL weakness is an EFFECT, not the CAUSE of poor ballet form. The lone exception is the "knuckling" that occurs in a first time en pointe dancer who begins training too soon (generally before age 12). This is BEFORE the FHL has had adequate strengthening time to allow for proper "en pointe" form.  
 
Mullen, B  JAPMA Vol 76; No 10; 10/86, "Primary Avascular Necrosis of the Halluces in a Ballet Dancer."
 
Barry Mullen, DPM, Hackettstown, NJ, yazy630@aol.com

RE: Etiology of Hallux Varus (Dennis Shavelson, DPM)
From: Barry Mullen, DPM

While I agree with post-op orthotic concepts with respect to hallux valgus correction maintenance long-term, and appreciate Dr. Shavelson's point of view, one is hard-pressed to agree that an orthotic provided within the initial 2-week post-op period has ANY positive impact on osteotomy alignment, as clearly implied in Dr. Shavelson's post.

On the contrary, I'd opine, the biomechanic reality is that NO orthotic is capable of stabilizing an unstable osteotomy site! So, if osteotomy stability was never achieved on the OR table, then...

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

RE: Educational Videos (Sherwin Tucker, DPM)
From: Lynn Homisak
 
I highly recommend Visual Media Concepts (vmcny.com). I have seen both the custom and non-custom versions of their very professional and unique educational videos and applaud the high quality work of CEO, Tony Tyler, and her VMC team. 

Lynn Homisak, SOS Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC

RE: Educational Videos (Sherwin Tucker, DPM)
From: Ted Mushlin, DPM

We have been using customized educational videos playing on TVs with built-in DVD players for many years. We have one placed in each exam room. These videos were made with the combined efforts of Tony Tyler from Visual Media Concepts (800-815-3444) and Gary Ignotofsky from webpowervideo.com.

We have two videos and each are shown as a 45-minute continuous loop.  On each video, we have sections with all of the doctors in the practice speaking. Professional voice-overs are also used to explain and illustrate various foot conditions. We also have static pages with the products we have available in our office. We are currently in the process of making a third DVD. The DVDs are also integrated into our website. Our patients have found them to be very informative, and we have found them to be an excellent marketing tool.

Ted Mushlin, DPM, Newtown Square, PA, teegee46@gmail.com

RE: Denver Rescue Mission
From: Michael J. Schneider, DPM

I would like to extend my thanks to Gordon labs, Pedifix, and J&M Orthotic (Utah) for the recent kindness and support they have shown to the Denver Rescue Mission and the Barth Hotel (for indigents) here in Denver, CO. I encourage my colleagues to support those suppliers. Kudos to them all! 

To any suppliers of shoes, orthotics, etc. that have items which may not have met normal standards or may have been returned and are unsaleable: If you care to donate them to the less fortunate, please contact me. Thank you!

Michael J. Schneider, DPM, Denver, CO, podiatristoncall@gmail.com

RE: DOJ and HHS Announce Record-Breaking Healthcare Fraud Recoveries (Alan Meyerberg, DPM)
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
 
Unfortunately, there is some truth to this story. Get a subscription to the OIG's daily news bulletin and you can quickly add up the amount of real crime there is in healthcare. This is not being committed by the vast majority of hard-working physicians, home health agencies, DME suppliers, or other licensed practitioners. Rather, it is being conducted by those who have seized on a target which is far too easy to steal from. Until recently, OIG did not have the tools to recognize the ongoing crime until it had been completed.

It's a crime that Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies have not seen the light of day in creating software which can track these individuals faster before they've paid out billions of dollars in fraudulent claims. Perhaps Federal and State OIG ought to prosecute insurance companies (Medicare, Medicaid and private) who don't prevent these hucksters from being paid in the first place.
 
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY, drkesselmandpm1@hotmail.com

RE: Lisfranc Injury: Easy to Miss, Hard to Get Over- OH Podiatrist
From: Barry Mullen, DPM

I suspect the 30% missed diagnosis quote Dr. Hardy referred to pertains to instances when Lisfranc injuries are initially evaluated in emergency room or urgent care settings by non-podiatrists. Pending the area one practices in, these are often where the initial evaluation of such injuries takes place.

I too, would be perplexed if members of our profession, surgically trained or not, missed them at such a high rate, though, because of a ligament's poor blood supply, one must appreciate that occasional grade 1 injuries can be missed due to the relatively low level inflammatory response associated with them. The history of the chief complaint (with respect to the mechanism of injury) and the physical exam (pertaining to where the patient's symptoms lie) should facilitate diagnosis, even with the lowest grade injury levels.
 
Barry Mullen, DPM, Hackettstown, NJ, yazy630@aol.com

POSITION AVAILABLE - BALTIMORE MARYLAND

Confident, surgically trained associate position available to join well-established practice locations. Leading to ownership within 3 years! Great salary and benefits. Will train on practice management, business management, and billing. Call 301-514-9781

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHWEST IOWA

A well-established, midwest multi-physician practice with strong hospital affiliations seeking FT podiatrist. Applicant should be well trained surgical physician, completed a 12/24 month residency, & board eligible. Practice offers high surgical volume, advanced wound care and good mix of general podiatry. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Fax resume: 712-258-9977.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON, DC/ MD SUBURBS

Prominent, established two office practice seeking well rounded, personable, ethical individual with sharp medical and surgical skills. Must be 24/36 month trained, ABPS qualified or certified. Partnership opportunity with ownership potential. Competitive salary with benefits package. Please send CV to ponyrunner66@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND

EMR, digital x-rays, ultrasound, computerized scheduling, certified ambulatory surgical centers, hospital and physician referral base. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - VA (SOUTH CENTRAL)

Thirty year established practice seeking associate. PSR 24/36 training, must be highly motivated, personable, ethical and willing to provide all aspects of podiatric care. Early partnership opportunity with potential ownership. Competitive salary and benefits. Excellent opportunity for a successful career. Please send CV to footcare2020@aol.com or fax to 804 733-5946.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FL

R U a PM&S36 graduate looking for a bright future in podiatry BUT cannot be afraid to work hard to achieve. Complete from nail care to reconstructive ankle/leg trauma. Attitude + god complexes need not apply. Frames, nails, must be comfortable applying. Work hard for a bright future, our group can help you achieve. Send CV, and letter of intent to mny1029@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA

Seeking associate with partnership availability. Must be highly motivated and have good patient skills and personality. Salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Surgery Center and hospital-based with no HMOs/no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position/partnership in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice with Partnership also in Surgery center. Please e-mail CV and short bio to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE - SYRACUSE AND BUFFALO

Looking for podiatrists to see residents in Nursing Homes. Great opportunity for supplemental or full time income. Email inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MISSOURI – EAST CENTRAL

Podiatric medical group seeks recent graduate or 2013 graduate who is interested in working with former residency director who can enhance your already strong training Full scope practice with the cases to fast track to board certification. We are located close to St. Louis for day use. Exceptional school system in a low crime, low cost of living area. E-mail resume to: drfootski@hotmail.com

POSITION AVAILABLE - WEIL FOOT ANKLE & ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE-CHICAGO

Weil Foot Ankle & Orthopedic Institute is expanding their presence in the Chicago metropolitan area and suburbs and is recruiting qualified podiatric surgeons. A three-year residency is required and a podiatric fellowship is preferable. Current practicing podiatric practitioners in Chicago and surrounding area are also welcome to join our rapidly expanding practice that currently numbers 16 DPMs, a neurologist, an orthopedic surgeon, and a primary care sports medicine physician. For more information contact: info@weil4feet.com or call Stephanie Spiegel, COO at 847-390-7666.

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. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA

Upstate practice seeking PSR-24/36 trained associate. Full-time position with partnership opportunity. Plans include new office and EHR System. Hospital privileges. Near Hartwell Lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please send CV to palpodiatry@att.net.

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA

New associate position available that may lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. EHR, arterial vascular testing, and ESWT in the office. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hard-working, and committed to quality in patient care. We are offering a competitive compensation package and a wide range of benefits. All interested candidates should send a CV to MFAS828@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - NY, TX, PA, and IL

Looking for podiatrists to see patients in nursing facilities in New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Please contact me at doconcall02@aol.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK

Looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a state-of-the-art well rounded Long Island practice with hospital privileges? Then our office is what you're looking for. Located 20 miles from NYC, LI offers great schools and lifestyle. Perfect for an experienced practitioner or 2013 residency graduate who is ethical, productive, and board certified/qualified looking to be part of a winning team now and in the future. Want to be a partner in a successful practice or own your own office? Serious motivated practitioners only invited to send their CV and personalized cover letter to: mets724@gmail.com.

PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN/SURGEON - CHICAGO AND SUBURBS

Chicago Podiatric Surgeons is searching for a full-time podiatric physician/surgeon. Prefer ABPS qualified/certified with experience in private practice. Great benefit package and partnership opportunities. Please send letter of interest, CV to dr.tcarr@gmail.com

PODIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP - ORANGE COUNTY CA

July 1, 2012 and ending July 31, 2013. $60,000/year, medical, dental, malpractice, and CME allowance. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A CALIFORNIA LICENSE. Letter of interest, and CV to: Philip Radovic, DPM, Fellowship Director, Email: Info@feetfixer.com

SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview, Long Island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Also availability E 22nd between 2nd and 3rd and E 70th off 3rd. Turn-key operation - no investment needed PODO2345@AOL.COM 516-476-1815

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CUTERA GENESIS PLUS

Cutera Genesis Plus. 30 months old, low shot count, sku 022012a 1064 ND:YAG With new handpiece Dec.2011 for 1.5mm adapter go to www.thelasertrader.com Price is $35,000. Save over $29,000. Excellent Condition.

PRACTICE FOR SALE - CORONADO, CA

Unique opportunity to purchase a very well established practice in beautiful San Diego. Hospital privileges available. Large and stable patient and referral base with consistent new patient growth. Why not practice where people vacation and retire? Willing to stay for transition. Inquires please email pestibear@gmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL

Multilocation multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida . Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to: practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - MISSION VIEJO, CA

Relocating to Tulsa. Great opportunity to buy my office. Located at Mission Hospital. Gross income 2012 was $560,000. Approximately 1300sqft with 3 treatment rooms, digital x-ray and fully computerized. Will consider all offers. Call David at 949-702-1052 or david@missionviejofootcare.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - MARYLAND

Established 1974 treating routine, diabetic, wound care, trauma, workman's comp and surgery. Attached accredited and certified surgery center. High volume with new patients with opportunity for expansion. Long established multiple primary care referral basis including University of Maryland health center. All financial information available. e-mail Msugar8364@aol.com.

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