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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,215 Subscribers Daily
March 02, 2016 #5,612  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Hill Training Improves Speed: CT Podiatrist
As we go into the spring running season and the Boston Marathon six weeks away, the method of hill running not only builds muscle strength, but also power and speed. According to sports podiatrist Robert F. Weiss, DPM, "This added strength gives an added push-off and forward recovery of the leg muscles without the fatigue. The hill training method is a more natural way of developing muscles rather than using weight-lifting equipment. This endurance training will improve the ability of the heart to circulate blood throughout the body, which increases the amount of oxygen supplied to working muscles."
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Dr. Robert Weiss |
"However, since hill running causes you to hit the ground harder as you come downhill, there is a greater degree of stress to the muscles and bones, which poses a greater risk for injury. It is therefore important to wear proper footgear with good stability and shock absorption," says Dr. Weiss.
Source: Westport News [2/29/16]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
IL Podiatrist Publishes 6th Children's Book
Joel Feder, DPM recently had his sixth children's book published. Amazing Freddy was co-authored with his seven year old grandson, Paxton. Dr. Feder's books have been well received by child psychologists, as they teach parental respect and cooperation with friends.
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Dr. Joel Feder and his grandson Paxton |
Dr. Feder is recipient of the APMA Distinguished Service Citation, and still practices in Chicago, IL.
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| MEETING NEWS - PART 1 | |
ACFAP Presents Podopediatrics Track at AAPPM Meeting
The American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP) recently joined up with the AAPPM for its 2nd annual midwinter meeting podopediatrics track. Included were how-to lectures in growing and conducting a pediatric practice as well as highlighting the pediatric specialty and referral resources.
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Dr. Louis DeCaro |
“Over the past year and a half, many doctors have asked how to increase their pediatric practice. With the help of Drs. Nick Pagano, Tracey Toback, Mr. Rem Jackson, and Ms. Roberta Nole, and me, we helped many achieve that goal. Having the right tools on hand is important to grow, retain, and be successful with any patient, especially in podopediatrics,” said ACFAP president Dr. Louis J. DeCaro. As an affiliate of the APMA, ACFAP’s goal is to educate both its colleagues and the general public on the importance of caring for children’s feet.
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| MEETING NEWS - PART 2 | |
U.S. and Spanish Forensic Podiatrists Present at AAFS Annual Conference
American and Spanish forensic podiatrists Dr. Michael Nirenberg from Crown Point, IN, and Dr. Pablo Martinez-Escauriaza from Barcelona, Spain, presented at the prestigious American Association of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) annual conference in Las Vegas this past week (February 22-27).
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(L-R) Drs. Michael Nirenberg and Pablo Martinez-Escauriaza |
Dr. Martinez-Escauriaza presented his poster “Forensic Podiatry and Human Identification — The State of This Art in European Countries” and Dr. Nirenberg gave a lecture “Forensic Podiatry — How Gait, Footwear, and Footprints Convict Criminals.” More than 4,000 international forensic experts attended the conference this year. Dr. Martinez-Escauriaza will be teaching forensic podiatry at the University of Barcelona this September.
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| MEDICAL EDUCATION | |
IL Podiatrist-Owned Company Reports 100% Pass Rate for USMLE Step 2 Exam
The Chicago Clinical Education Company, a company owned by Dr. Sev Hrywnak, has announced that the last group of 27 medical students from the Caribbean and Mexican medical schools have all successfully passed the USMLE step 2 and the USMLE CS exam.
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Dr. Sev Hrywnak |
“With the proper curriculum changes put in place at all the podiatry colleges, along with the proper education and educators, I believe that all medical or podiatric medical students should be able to take and pass the USMLE examinations,” stated Dr. Hrywnak who is not only the founder, but also one of the instructors of the Chicago Clinical Education Company. As a result, all 27 students will now be able to apply for a medical or surgical residency.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice 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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Today's featured article |
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL/LEGAL) - PART 1A | |
From: George Jacobson, DPM
There may be general and or specific requirements by your state or state board. For example, you may be required to publish legal notice of the closure with specific information required by your state. Ask a healthcare attorney in your state. When my oncological surgeon passed away a decade ago, I wanted to secure my records. There was a legal notice in the newspaper instructing patients. His estate had a third-party administrator maintain the records for a said period of time. I paid a fee for the records.
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Ayne Furman, DPM
I closed my office about 6 months ago. Here are some of the steps I have taken so patients can contact me in the future 1) transferred my office phone number to a VOIP line which is a less expensive monthly charge than a business line. I have this line coming into my home 2) posted a notification on my website (which I plan to keep active for several years) for patients to call or email me with questions 3) set-up a post office box so patients have an address to mail their requests for records. 4) maintained a fax number.
Ayne Furman, DPM, Alexandria, VA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) - PART 1A | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
While I was not on this call due to a scheduling conflict, I was told that the meeting with NGS went very well. This meeting was arranged for by APMA and open to all. The presenters of NGS were members of the Provider Outreach and Education (POE) team, not auditors or a Carrier Medical Director (CMD).
Prior to this call, one week earlier, a conference call took place with Dr. Hoover (Region C CMD) and supervisory auditors from CGS, along with some APMA staff and a few others selected by APMA. This call was initiated by the Georgia Carrier Advisory Committee rep, Dr. Len La Russa who himself had 12 of 16 claims slated to go to the ALJ pulled and ordered paid by the supervisor of the auditing staff at CGS. She had researched these claims and found...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) - PART 1B | |
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
If a DPM practices in an area considered by CMS as a "Health Manpower Shortage Area", then that podiatrist may be defined as the "certifying physician" and perform the required DCE.
What about a homebound patient who can only find a NP to perform house calls, and what if MDs refuse to come to the home? Why can't CMS expand its definition of "Health Manpower Shortage Area" to include any homebound patient's address where it is difficult to find an MD willing to perform a house call? Why can't the podiatrist then be defined as the certifying physician?
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear when walking Clifford (the Big Red Dog)? |
Source: Robert Wun via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 JERSEY
Successful Practice in North Jersey with 2 locations is seeking a full-time associate with Partnership in one year. Must be surgically trained. Six figures starting salary with benefits and bonus. Send resume to njfootandankle@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST OF BOSTON
Well rounded established practice outside of Boston seeking well trained associate BQ/BE to join the practice immediately. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Opportunity for partnership for the right person. Please contact pmlepdpm@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CONNECTICUT
40 Year old busy three-office practice in CT seeking full time BQ/BC podiatrist. Established patient volume with salary and bonus, malpractice and health insurance, profit sharing and CME allowance. Email CV and letter of interest to jtread6692@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – YONKERS, NY
Well established podiatry practice is looking for part-time podiatrist to work 2-3 days per week, including some Saturdays. Will work to get you on as many plans as possible. Competitive compensation package with bonus structure & partnership/ownership opportunity for the right individual. Please submit resume: Podiodoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA/COASTAL
Seeking associates 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DALLAS, TEXAS
A multi-office practice is seeking a well rounded podiatrist with strong work ethic and skills. Must be BQ/BC by ABFAS. Competitive salary, bonus structure and benefits. Excellent growth potential for the right individual. Position available this July. Send CV, picture and letter of interest to: ntexaspod@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Seeking energetic podiatrist. You must be trained in all aspects of Podiatric Surgery including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Be willing to follow and learn proven systems for practice success. Competitive remuneration package. Position available for Summer 2016. If you meet all these qualifications, please apply with CV attached. njpod2013-1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST TEXAS
A well-established practice is seeking a full time associate podiatrist. Must be BC or BQ by ABFAS. Practice offers a good general mix of all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Competitive salary and benefits/Partnership buy-in. Email CV and letter of interest to office manager at toejob40@yahoo.com.
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 – MASSACHUSETTS
We are a well-established, very busy, hospital-based multi-doc practice located just north of Boston, seeking full time podiatrist. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. We are well integrated within the medical community and active in both hospital out-patient and in-patient care. Competitive compensation and benefit package. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TUCSON, AZ
Associate(s) wanted for busy multi location practice in Tucson, Arizona. Willing to look at any and all candidates including practicing podiatrists who may be interested in re-locating to a beautiful place to live and work. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Send resume to transcription697@aol.com
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 – 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 - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Working 3 1/2 days a week with a gross approaching 400k. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Well trained staff. Make an Offer!. Click on link to view website.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOSTON, WESTERN SUBURBS
Established practice with 2 offices for sale. Owner transitioning to part-time and desires to sell and retire. Surgically active and strong patient flow. Balance of surgical and office based care. Privileges at local hospital and surgicenter. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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