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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,783 Subscribers Daily
March 29, 2018 #6,154  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Scholl Class of '18 Achives 100 Percent Residency Match
Rosalind Franklin University's Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine celebrated a 100 percent residency placement during its Match Day event on March 23. "This is truly an accomplishment by members of the Class of 2018," said Scholl College Dean Dr. Nancy L. Parsley. "We are so proud of them. To have a 100 percent placement rate is truly special. It speaks to the hard work, endless effort, and unique talents of our students."
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Shirley Chen (center) celebrates with Scholl classmates |
Fourth-year students at the North Chicago-based college, joined by friends, family, faculty and staff, gathered in the Scholl Gallery to learn where they will complete their residency training for careers in podiatric medicine and surgery. Shirley Chen matched to her first choice, MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., where podiatric residents earn an additional credential in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery.
Source: Judy Masterson, Chicago Tribune [3/27/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Get Rid of Your Rubber Flip-flops: NY Podiatrist
Dr. Jacqueline Sutera is on a crusade against cheap flip-flops. The New York City–based podiatrist and board-certified foot surgeon could not warn me enough of the perils of walking for an extended period of time atop flimsy rubber slabs. When we spoke on the phone about how to choose a comfortable sandal for travel, Dr. Sutera was quick to point out what to avoid: stay away from sandals that are super thin and flat.
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Dr. Jacqueline Sutera |
“We all know that they’re really bad for your feet, especially for women,” she said. “Little girls can kind of get away with [wearing thin sandals] for a while. It doesn’t start to catch up with you until later on in life, but I have 20- and 30-year-olds walking around in them all summer and they wonder why their feet hurt in August. It’s not good.” So what does make for a good walking sandal? Dr. Sutera mentioned three main characteristics: a supportive sole, thick straps, and some sort of back.
Source: Richelle Szypulski, Travel+Leisure [3/26/18]
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| AMIFAS NEWS | |
NC Podiatrist Meets with French Orthopedic Surgeon to Discuss MIS Bunion Surgery
North Carolina podiatrist Don Peacock, DPM and French orthopedic surgeon Joel Vernois, MD met and discussed recent advancements in MIS foot and ankle surgery. The two met at the ACFAS scientific seminar during a MICA (Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin) workshop hosted by Wright Medical.
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(L-R) Drs. Joel Vernois and Don Peacock |
Dr. Peacock is a past president of the Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS) and is its current scientific director. Dr. Vernois is the past president of the Group of Research and Study in Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Foot (GRECMIPS). GRECMIPS is a European organization dedicated to research in MIS foot and ankle surgery. They discussed new advances in MIS foot and ankle surgery and new level 2 research published on MIS bunion correction.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRY IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist's Team Awarded Top National Research Award in Qatar
Drs. Talal K. Talal, Bijan Najafi, and David G. Armstrong (who participated by video) were honored for a decade of interdisciplinary research collaboration dedicated to preventing amputation in people with diabetes in concert with the Qatar Foundation. They received the award from from Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF). It is considered the highest research recognition in the nation.
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(L-R) Drs. Bijan Najafi, Talal Talal and Sheikha Moza bint Nasser |
It was the fruit of a collaborative effort between Hamad Medical Co (HMC), Baylor College of Medicine, and USC. These efforts were led by Drs. Najafi (BCM), Talal (HMC), and Armstrong (USC). It helped to accelerate translation of wearable technologies and digital health to address some of the most devastating complications associated with the diabetic foot including foot ulcers, neuropathy, and poor balance. The team designed and validated several innovative wearable technologies for this purpose.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
MI Podiatrist Loses Medical License, Avoids Jail Time
St. Joseph podiatrist whose career is now over was sentenced to probation Monday and warned by a judge that his leash to remain out of jail is short. “This wasn’t just bad conduct and illegal conduct, it was abhorrent conduct. This cannot be attributed to anything but stupid behavior, and in your position, that’s unacceptable,” Berrien County Trial Court Judge Sterling Schrock told Craig Sherwood before placing him on probation Monday. He was sentenced pursuant to a plea deal in which he pleaded no contest to diverting opioids, and insurance fraud.
Source: Julie Swidwa, Herald Palladium [3/27/18]
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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 | |
Areas of Financial Waste to Cut at Your Practice - Part 3
Here are a few ways to reduce financial waste, according to practice management and accounting professionals from across the country:
3. Shop for Better Prices.
"Medical facilities tend to overpay because they are stuck in their ways and stay loyal with a supplier without shopping around. You can join a group purchasing organization (GPO), which are all over the country, and pay 20 to 40 percent less. It's just a matter of familiarizing yourself with GPOs and what they can be used for. It's more than medical supplies. You can get discounts on cell phones and cable and Internet for you office." - Thomas Moore, CEO of healthcare management firm The Caduceus Group, Atlanta, GA
Source: Bob Sandrick, Physicians Practice [3/19/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Midfoot Amputation
The surgeon reported in the operative note that a “midfoot amputation” was performed. Please provide thoughts on CPT 28805 or CPT 28800 as the correct code.
Della Roes, Biller, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Response: CPT code 28808 is: Amputation, foot; midtarsal (eg. Chopart type procedure). A Chopart procedure is a midtarsal amputation of the foot between the calcaneus and the cuboid bones (Calcaneocuboid joint) and the talus and the navicular bones (Talocalcaneonavicular joint).
CPT code 28805 is: Amputation, foot; transmetatarsal. A transmetatarsal amputation, also called TMA, is surgery to remove all or part of your forefoot. The forefoot includes the metatarsal bones, which are the five long bones between your toes and ankle.It would probably be best to access the operative report in order to determine which of these two CPT codes best illustrates the procedure that was actually performed.
Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CPC, Lady Lake, FL
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Lidocaine Shortage
Does anyone have a reliable U.S. distributor with a solution to the current local anesthetic shortage?
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: New Medicare Card -- It’s a Process!
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
While it may seem like a relatively simple process of issuing new Medicare cards, it's actually a complicated process. Click here to read the calendared details.
Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Charleston, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (REVEVANT RESEARCH) | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Today, the unfavorable study on orthotics and plantar heel pain (PHP) hit Medscape. I agree that our students and residents are not properly trained in research, nor do we have a sufficient number of trained clinical or academic podiatrists trained in research. Until such time that this changes, what else can we expect other than more stories and studies which may not accurately reflect the body of knowledge we as clinicians have either been taught and/or have come to believe.
I want to clearly state that podiatrists providing properly peer-reviewed research may not always translate into positive outcomes. And no one would expect all research to be favorable as there of course are more dead ends than not.
But podiatrists properly trained in clinical and academic research should, at the very least, be able to provide ample counterpoints to those negative outcomes in poorly written papers. Without either positive outcomes properly researched or properly prepared counterpoints to negatives, the bean counters at the insurance companies can continue to use unfavorable outcomes any way they wish to sway their reimbursement policies in order to favor their profit margins.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW) | |
From: Mark Feldman, DPM
3 years for 3 million dollars of fraud ain't enough time. It's despicable.
Mark Feldman, DPM, Aventura, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Cartoon of the Day
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All's fair with this hare! - Lucky Rabbit? |
Source: Mike Sherwin, DPM via Pinterest
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME CEREMONY & RECEPTION
July 12, 2018 – Gaylord National Resort - Washington, DC
Honoring Brad Wenstrup, DPM and Dan Vickers
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Bronze), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Wenstrup and Mr. Vickers inducted in the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets now by sending $100 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN/LONG ISLAND
Seeking board certified/eligible person to work on Long Island and or Manhattan. Must be in-network with most of the carriers. Must have hospital privileges and have the capabilities to perform basic podiatric surgical procedures. Offices fully equipped with x-ray MRI CT scan and is associated with a surgicenter.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ORLANDO FLORIDA
KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is revolutionizing the continuum of care for seniors living in more than 200 long-term facilities in Central Florida. We currently have an opening in the Orlando, FL area. If you are committed to helping seniors live healthy lives, this mobile-based position could be your perfect fit. Our physicians work Monday thru Friday and must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. We cover malpractice insurance, medical supplies, travel allowance, etc. Exceptional benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, and 401K retirement plan. Salary and RVU Bonus Structure. Email CV kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA/HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL
KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is revolutionizing the continuum of care for seniors living in more than 200 long-term facilities in Central Florida. We currently have an opening in the Tampa/Hillsborough County, FL area. If you are committed to helping seniors live healthy lives, this mobile-based position could be your perfect fit. Our physicians work Monday thru Friday and must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. We cover malpractice insurance, medical supplies, travel allowance, etc. Exceptional benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, and 401K retirement plan. Salary and RVU Bonus Structure. Email CV kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - WARREN/YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Ankle & Foot Care Centers operates 20 locations in Northeast Ohio. We are looking to add a full-time podiatric physician to help cover expanding office hours. Tremendous growth opportunity for a hardworking individual with an interest in reconstructive surgery and wound care. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.ankleandfootcare.com Please email your letter of interest and CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
NEW POSITION-PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Established practice in the Phoenix Metro area is seeking a podiatric physician. This position is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is looking for growth potential in a professional, well-equipped environment. Please reply with your CV at ValleyFeet@Gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - WESTERN NEW YORK/BUFFALO, UPSTATE NEW YORK and NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Western New York, Upstate New York and New Jersey. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRISTS NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for PART-TIME podiatrist to do home visits to home- bound patients in NJ, in Southern Counties of NJ, primarily - OCEAN county.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate position open for well trained, compassionate physician for busy clinic in the beautiful Danville area of Kentucky. Wide range of services to be offered with several ancillary services onsite. Generous base salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV and letter of interest to: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION WANTED - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Full time associate position in a busy office. Broad responsibilities including wound care, trauma call, hospital rounding, etc. Surgical based practice with privileges to local hospital and surgical center. Comparable pay. Position available Sept. 2018, will wait for right graduate. Office is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Close proximity to NYC as well as a multitude of outdoor activities. Please send CV in an email to hudsonvalleypodiatrist@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - GETTYSBURG, PA AND FREDERICK, MD
Well-established practice is seeking associate for partnership and buy out. One senior partner looking to slow down and then retire. I will teach you to become a top earner in the field. Don't miss this opportunity! drhenrock@yahoo.com. Dr. Scott Henry 301-514-9781. AtlanticFootSurgeons.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND, NY
Well rounded surgically trained podiatrist to join state of the art practice EHR, digital X-RAYS, etc, on Long Island. Multi-podiatrist practice needs qualified practitioner to join our team. All phases of Podiatry including surgery, wound care, and orthopedics. Board Certification preferred, excellent salary. Email CV: jbmbcw@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - MARYLAND
Come join our team of top docs. Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC has associate positions available in several of our established MD locations. We have all the administrative, marketing, and assistant help in place to help make your practice, with us, a success. See patients, do your charting, and leave the rest to us. Email your resume and cover letter to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com . We look forward to receiving your information
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Multi-location group - Immediate opening for ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate. Minimum 1 year’s private practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patient load. DME, Rx, Minimal Incision Sx, EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, shockwave & MRI. Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Send CV drtsatsos@anklenfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - QUEENS, NY
Seeking a motivated, hard-working, part time podiatrist to join an established but growing practice in Queens. Must be personable and hard working. Has the potential to become full time based on performance. Hospital privileges available for growth opportunity. Incentive based salary. Email CV to KGPodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BALTIMORE, MD
Busy Podiatrist Office in Baltimore, MD is looking for a part-time associate podiatrist. Excellent compensation and friendly environment. Must be Board Certified by ABFAS. To apply, send your CV to hillsforrent@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME-APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2018. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as plastic, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE (equal opportunity employer)
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – MASSAPEQUA, NY
Medical equipment in good working condition for sale: 2 Boyd Podiatry Chairs, X-cel X-ray machine with developing tank, whirlpool, 1 steel cabinet with medical supplies (immobilization boots, orthotics grinder, 2 sterilization tanks) Equipment available after May 5, 2018. Best offer accepted. Contact Loreto Capogna (516) 752-0070 or lcapogna@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Retiring. The practice comes with ready patient base in area of unlimited potential. Awesome locale with lakes, mountains and rivers in every direction. $200,000 buys the building and well established practice. Seller willing to partially finance and stay as needed during transition. Seller also willing to consider renting or lease to buy. Please contact me with serious inquiries only and I will be pleased to discuss the particulars with you. A great opportunity!!! reddingpodiatry@sbcglobal.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PHOENIX METRO/EAST VALLEY
Small office, well established location. Primed for growth in family oriented area with bonus large retiree population. Close to multiple hospitals, surgery centers. New home developments/subdivisions literally around the corner. Email dlmeb5@yahoo.com for details.
IDEAL STARTER PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH CAROLINA
30k per year gross working 6 weeks per year serving 5 assisted living facilities and nearby house calls. No call, no weekends, very low overhead. Excellent foundation to build upon. Medicare and cash only. Asking 20k. North Carolina Coast. mobilepodiatry1@gmail.com
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT – NYC SUBURB
Busy urban location with patients walking in every day. Ground floor accessibility. You will be busy from Day 1 if you are not afraid to work hard. Highly rewarding experience with established office-patient relationship in the community. Suburbs of New York City but city-like atmosphere. recruitjobs18@gmail.com
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