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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,937 Podiatrists Daily
February 24, 2015 #5,305  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Editor's note: We've added a new feature to PM News. Twice a week, we will post 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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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
New Zealand Podiatrist Cites Hypocrisy in Antibiotic Prescribing Rules
Feet are notoriously the most neglected part of the human body – and now they're causing a professional stink all the way from Tauranga to the corridors of power in Wellington. Podiatrists, the foot doctors, are demanding the right to prescribe antibiotics to us, the patients, to save us time, inconvenience, stress, and above all money, lots of money. Tauranga podiatric surgeon Stefan Edwards says “being nice and gentlemanly about it has passed, and it's time to shout. It's time to cut through the red-tape bull****”.
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Stefan Edwards (Photo: Tracy Hardy) |
Strong talk, strong language from the traditionally reserved medical profession. And Stefan is shouting about what he calls: “This bit of nonsense, this bit of hypocrisy.” When we go to the podiatrist with our corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, and fungal infections, they can perform an initial procedure, do an x-ray and give a local anaesthetic – but they cannot prescribe antibiotics, which are crucial to the treatment process.
Source: Hunter Wells, Sun Media [2/21/15]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
CO Podiatrist Writes Chapter in Legal Text
The fourth edition of Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit, a two-volume set, is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for practicing attorneys and their staffs. Written by over sixty contributing experts on trial law and personal injury medicine, this new edition is stuffed with detailed advice, practice tips, arguments, charts, illustrations, and examples that are not available as a collected work anywhere else.
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Dr. John Restaino |
The chapter on epidemiology was written by John M. Restaino, Jr., DPM, JD, MPH. Dr. Restaino, a partner at Restaino, Siler, Attorneys & Counselors at Law, is a podiatric surgeon and an epidemiologist by training. He practiced foot and ankle reconstructive surgery in Orange County, California between 1980 and 1999. His first 16 years of legal practice were spent in Newport Beach, California as a name partner with Lopez, Hodes, Restaino, Milman & Sikos, and he later joined the firm of Burg Simpson in Englewood, Colorado as a shareholder in 2007.
Source: Chron [2/21/15]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
FL Podiatrist Named Clinical Director of Wound Care Center
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Dr. Eric Goldenberg |
Dr. Laurence Brenner has been named the medical director of the Halifax Health-Center for Advanced Wound Healing. Joining him in leading the center is Dr. Eric Goldenberg as clinical director. Goldenberg, a doctor of podiatry, is board-certified in wound healing and foot surgery.
Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal [2/22/15]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
NY Podiatrist Joins Hospital-Based Multi-Specialty Group
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Dr. Frank Lattarulo |
Podiatrist Dr. Frank Lattarulo of Armonk, has joined Sleepy Hollow-based Phelps Medical Associates, the multispecialty medical group of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center. Dr. Lattarulo has been a member of the Phelps medical staff since 1993. In addition to his practice in Elmsford, he provides podiatric services to patients of the Phelps Wound Healing Institute, Hyperbaric Medicine Center, and the Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Metabolism Center. Lattarulo received his DPM degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a residency in podiatry at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx.
Source: Westchester County Business Journal [2/21/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
VA Podiatrist Co-Chairs Annual Salvation Army Shoe Drive
Saturday morning, the Salvation Army Gym on Ridge Street hosted the annual Shoe Drive. The event is hosted by both local podiatrists and the Salvation Army. Doors opened at 9 A.M. to people who could come and pick up trash bags of needed shoes. The shoes come in from donations all over the area including local businesses, schools, and sponsors. Dr. Bryan Snyder, a local podiatrist and co-chair of the event, says shoes serve as an essential piece of life.
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Dr. Bryan Snyder |
Snyder says, "It's a wonderful idea as a charity event. It's good to give back to the community, and we've got a great community here to help out. Feet are the way that we communicate and are in contact with the world, so having a good pair of shoes on can really make or break a day."
Source: Kelsey Summer, WCAV CBS-19 (Charlottesville) [2/21/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
CA Podiatrist Arrested on Drug Charges
A 60-year-old podiatrist was in custody Saturday for alleged prescription fraud. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Randolph Nordyke, of San Diego, was arrested for multiple health and safety code violations on Friday. Investigators explained they recently suspected that Nordyke, who was reportedly retired from his Ventura practice, was falsifying prescriptions in order to feed his own drug addition, and was visiting multiple doctors in Ventura County to obtain prescriptions. A preliminary investigation revealed that he allegedly wrote prescriptions in a former patient’s name for large amounts of Oxycodone. Nordyke is being held on $50,000 at the Ventura County Main Jail for charges including identity theft, unlawfully prescribing controlled substances, forging prescriptions, and burglary.
Source: CBS (Los Angeles, CA) [2/21/15]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
ACFAS Meeting a Record-Breaking Annual Conference
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1,500 foot and ankle surgeons gather for the Opening General Session at the record-breaking 73rd Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix. |
A record-breaking number of foot and ankle surgeons from around the globe took over Phoenix to advance patient outcomes at the 73rd Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. With over 2400 foot and ankle surgeons, exhibitors, and presenters, the 73rd gathering of the profession’s premier educational event made history as the largest-ever Annual Scientific Conference held by the College. ACFAS’ 74th Annual Scientific Conference will be held on February 11-14, 2016 in Austin, Texas.
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| ICD-10 PREPARATION | |
6 Key Takeaways for ICD-10 Testing - Part 4
Learn Denial Management
At a conference, Lori Logan, senior vice president at the Provider Solutions clearinghouse unit of payer software vendor TriZetto asked an audience of about 150 physician practice administrators how many were knowledgeable about denial management. 20 percent raised their hands. That has to change quickly, she warns, noting that Medicare has said rejections and denials may increase 100-200 percent, and days in accounts receivables could rise 20-40 percent.
A rejection is when a claim is not accepted by an insurer because something is wrong with the claim, she explains; a denial means an insurer has accepted the claim, but the provider gets only partial or no payment for any of a number of reasons, such as the insurer believing some of the charges were not medically necessary.
Source: HealthData Management [January 2015]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Legality of Non-Licensed Practitioner and Medicare Diabetic Shoes
I just recently returned home to visit my parents in NJ, and I am furious. Some gentleman recently rang the doorbell asking for my father, because it was time to pick out my father's new diabetic shoes. After further questioning, apparently this door-to-door salesman (who doesn't have a license/certificate) made an impression of my father's foot, obtained a signed prescription from my father's PCP, and dispensed the shoes all from the comfort of my Dad's living room. When I asked the salesman about his training, he said, "Oh yes, we took a course on how to make impressions," but he denied being a licensed pedorthist. Is this legal? isn't this Medicare fraud? Don't you have to be a licensed professional to make impressions for high-risk diabetic footwear?
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Worn by Morticia of the Addams Family? |
Source: Fanpop
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
FACULTY POSITION - WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF PODIATRY MEDICINE
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking podiatrists interested in the education and training of future doctors of podiatric medicine. Applicants must be at least board-qualified in either ABPM or ABFAS with preference for dual board certification. Academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly and clinical credentials. Please send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 references, and salary expectation to Jacqueline Truong, DPM, MPH, at jbtruong@westernu.edu. Western University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups.
PODIATRISTS WANTED FOR NAIL CLINICS – MULTIPLE STATES
Need additional income/patients for your existing practice? We provide Pinpointe FootLaser, training, and patients - you get paid for treating. Needed only in: Baltimore, Honolulu, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, San Francisco, San Diego, Ann Arbor/Romulus, Connecticut. We can also work with practices that already own lasers. Submit your contact info to corporate@lasernailtherapy.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION LEADING TO PARTNERSHIP- NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Well established high volume Podiatric Surgical practice seeking associate to join 4 doctor/2 office opportunity. Excellent salary plus incentives and great benefits. All Board Certified Fellow Podiatric Surgeons highly respected in the medical community. Prefer forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgical trained practitioners only. Please email CV and references to medical622@aol.com. If you are seeking a position in July 2015 when you finish your residency, this is an opportunity you should investigate.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
We are a group practice based in Irvine (Orange County) California, with a second office in the high desert city of Victorville, California. Currently, there are four doctors in the group and we are ready to bring on a fifth doctor. Both offices are attached to surgicenters. We have a high patient volume and very little C & C. Our compensation is competitive and negotiable. If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reply via email at your convenience. Michael Goddard, DPM Email: mgoddard@cafai.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Madison and Milwaukee 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 - KANSAS CITY
Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with doctors who are as committed to your success as we are to our own. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Multi office practice on Long Island seeks FT/PT associate. Must be motivated, hard-working and ethical. All phases of podiatry including wound care. HBOT certification a plus. Staff privileges and call at multiple hospitals. Email CV to: comppodcare1@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Join a very busy practice fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. Competitive salary with bonus & full benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. Send curriculum vitae to jcmooredpm@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NAPLES, FLORIDA
Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office, multi-doctor practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200-bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. We rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner OK. Salary and bonus based on skills and experience, benefits including 401K. Current Florida license a plus. This a wonderful world class community. Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
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. Salary range $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - BUFFALO, ALBANY, CORNING AND SYRACUSE NEW YORK
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Buffalo, Albany, Syracuse, Corning and surrounding areas. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MICHIGAN / NORTHERN INDIANA
Very busy 5 physician / 4 location practice seeking an energetic individual with a great work ethic to join our team. We are in an incredible growth and expansion phase. Partnership opportunity. We are state of the art with digital x-ray and EMR as well as a Joint Commission accredited surgical facility. Salary plus incentive. Must be Board eligible/certified. Send CV to paulapmac@me.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Busy podiatry practices in Southern California with multiple locations, looking for a self-motivated podiatrist with good bedside manner to work full time. Must have a valid DEA, Valid CA license, please e-mail CV and phone number to nobelbilling@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - NORTH GEORGIA/CHATTANOOGA AREA
Busy group practice located in Chattanooga area seeking a growth-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our expanding 5 physician TEAM. Must have PM&S 36. Established patient base with tremendous growth opportunity. Associate with partnership potential. Chattanooga offers a strong music and arts culture, unrivaled outdoor amenities, and a government/populace committed to sustainable development. Competitive Salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to hr@advfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARIZONA
Immediate opening in suburban Phoenix, Arizona. Compensation is productivity-based with high guaranteed income and patients scheduled from day 1. Partnership opportunity for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial podiatrist. Send CV to: ArizonaFootAnkle@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE BUYING OPPORTUNITY IN CHICAGO
Well-rounded medical/surgical practice; turn-key operation with ongoing schedule. will consider partnership for right person. Please respond to: chipod12@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN JOSE, CA
Podiatry and Mani Pedi Spa Practice for sale. Located in the Medical Center with a strong Brand Name and Internet Presence. This cash practice grossed $349,000 with office based Podiatry care plus Manicures, Pedicures, and Skin Care with a fully trained staff. The sale includes a modern office with four treatment rooms, patient’s lists on EMR, web site and a Pinpoint Foot Laser. This is a “turn-key” practice. Ready for full-time expansion. Price to sell $84,000. Email: schrisdpm@sbcglobal.net Website: www.NeatFeetPlus.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MARYLAND
Well established, turn-key busy podiatry practice with accredited hospital-grade ASC is available for sale. Situated in a full service medical building located in a very desirable and convenient area of Northwest Baltimore County. Strong referral base and modern facility with EMR, digital x-rays, hi-def ultrasound and muti-use laser equipped. A great opportunity for a group to expand services into this area or for a very motivated and well trained individual. For more information contact Mr. Jesse Delanoy, attorney representative c/o Offit/Kurman Law Group: jDelanoy@offitkurman.com or at his office 301-575-0301.
EQUIPMENT WANTED – LOS ANGELES AREA
Looking to buy podiatry equipment in Greater Los Angeles Area. Please contact me if you have extra podiatry chairs sitting in your garage and get rid of all the podiatry related equipment and make some extra money. Need pictures and price. scfootnankle@gmail.com
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