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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,228 Subscribers Daily
April 08, 2016 #5,638  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 1 | |
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Award Recipient Announced
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University has announced Beth Jarrett, DPM, of Vernon Hills, IL, as the 2016 recipient of the Honor Medallion and Alumnus of the Year awards. Bestowed by Scholl College and its Alumni Association, the honors were announced during the annual Scholl Scholarship Benefit and Networking Reception held April 1 during the Midwest Podiatry Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
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Dr. Beth Jarrett |
Dr. Jarrett has dedicated her professional life to podiatric medicine, her medical alma mater, students and patients. She earned a doctor of podiatric medicine degree in 1985 from Scholl College, where she has taught for more than 20 years, primarily in the areas of biomechanics and orthopedics. An associate professor, she is also associate dean of clerkship and residency placement and coordinates the Biomechanics and Second Year Orthotic Lab courses. She serves on university committees including admissions, academic rank and promotion, curriculum, and assessment. Dr. Jarrett was twice named among “America’s Most Influential Podiatrists” by Podiatry Management.
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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 2 | |
Scholl Students Distribute New Shoes and Socks to Children in Need
The day was a little brighter for the students at North Elementary School in Waukegan, IL as they anticipated the arrival of their new shoes and socks. Sole Fit, a Scholl College philanthropic organization, distributes new shoes and socks to children from low income families. This was the second annual shoe distribution event after Katerina Grigoropoulos, a current third year student, founded the organization last year. “We believe in empowering children and teaching them the benefits of proper podiatric care. Having a new pair of fitting shoes affects a child’s developmental health and provides them with a sense of dignity, confidence, and self-esteem to help them focus on their academics rather than their circumstances” states Grigoropoulos.
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Katerina Grigoropoulos and Tom Nguyen |
Second year student and current Sole Fit President, Tom Nguyen, successfully led this year’s distribution event with the help of other organization members. “Our events really show how much of an impact we can make on a child’s life. We provided one child with a pair of shoes that ended up being one size too small. She was so ecstatic she had a new pair of shoes that she wouldn’t let them go. It wasn’t easy convincing her that I could trade with her for an identical pair that fit. Words can’t begin to describe how happy these kids were to get new shoes and socks,” reported Nguyen. Sole Fit has donated 153 pairs of shoes and 435 pairs of socks thus far and aspires to continue their mission for years to come!
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
IN Governor Signs Telehealth Bill
While licensure requirements for physicians don’t vary much from state to state, rules governing telehealth historically have been cumbersome. That has changed over the past few years as telehealth gains acceptance. Three states, Alaska, Arkansas, and Texas, require that a provider-patient relationship be established — through a face-to-face encounter — before telehealth visits can take place. In Indiana, telehealth patients must undergo a physical examination before a prescription can be written. That rule, however, is about to change. On March 21, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) signed H.B. 1263, a telehealth bill that will give providers authority to write prescriptions for non-controlled substances through telehealth visits. The law goes into effect July 1, says John Jesser, president of Anthem’s LHO operations.
Jesser says some primary care doctors are concerned that patients, particularly younger ones who don’t have a regular doctor, could turn to telehealth as a replacement for office visits. Blues plans that have launched a telehealth option tout it as a convenient service for members who might not have time for an office visit, or who might need care outside of their doctor’s normal office hours.
Source: Steve Davis, AIS Health [April 2016]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Garald Campbell, DPM
Garald L. Campbell, DPM, 70, of Tempe, died Monday, March 28th, 2016, at Banner Desert Medical Center. Dr. Campbell spent his career serving patients in the greater Phoenix area and educating healthcare providers on a local and national level. In over 40 years of practicing podiatry in the Mesa/Tempe area, Gary served in many community capacities, made numerous contributions to the art of practicing medicine, and touched many lives.
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Dr. Gary Campbell |
Gary was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1996 and fought a valiant fight to live a normal life. Gary had a delightful sense of humor and was known to his family, friends, colleagues, residents, nurses, and patients as a compassionate, caring man. Services will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 10:30 am.
Andrea Helderman
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: HIV and Qualified Routine Care
Is HIV positive status still a covered criteria for routine footcare in New York? If so, what ICD-10 code would be acceptable? Does the person need to be vascularly compromised?
Stephen Bennett, DPM, NY, NY
Response: I checked your LCD on routine foot care. There is no listed approved coverage for HIV (B20) present.
Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, Springfield, PA
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From: Tip Sullivan, DPM
I believe that Dr. Boudreau may have a great idea! If we continue to want parity, then we should prove that we deserve it. Why don’t we give the same test to our graduates (USMLE step 1, 2, and 3) and see if we are as well educated as we feel we are? It would be well worth any expense incurred by our profession to gain this information. At least, then we will know where we stand in the realm of general medical knowledge.
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE) | |
From: Annette M. Joyce, DPM
Podiatry Management Magazine recently announced this year's winner of the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Award - none other than our own beloved ASFAD board and faculty member - Bret Ribotsky. There really is no better educator, entertainer, or life coach in practice management than Bret. He has brought organization and focus to our board in the past year by making us seek out only the best in dermatology education, and we are proud to call him one of our own. Bret will be speaking at DERMfoot next week on, "How to Harvest Clinical Pearls in Dermatology and Achieve Great Success". Congrats Bret, and thank you for giving back to our profession and for being a visionary - podiatry's future success is counting on leaders like you.
Annette M. Joyce, DPM, Sykesville, MD
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: An Actual MRI
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If MRIs could only talk. |
I was scrolling through a patient’s MRIs and this image emerged.
Source: Submitted by Dr. Steven L. Goldman
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 15, 2015 – PHiladelphia Marriott
Honoring Bret Ribotsky, DPM and James Lamb
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Ribotsky and Mr. Lamb 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 $75 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - JACKSON, NJ
Well-established practice serving Monmouth and Ocean County is looking for highly motivated associate. Modern office that is rapidly growing with a second office opening soon. Must be willing to provide care for all aspects of podiatry including sports medicine, biomechanics, palliative care, wound care, surgery, and several nursing homes. Send CV to: podiatrynj1212@gmail.com
TEMPORARY PODIATRY POSITION IN ILLINOIS
During June and July temporary (may lead to a permanent full or part time) position available in Central Illinois servicing nursing homes within 90 miles of Springfield. Excellent pay and bonus for this short period! Lodging and travel stipends available. Join our great team. Please email GH@Podiatryplus.net
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, CA, Ventura County, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Lancaster/Palmdale, CA, San Bernardino/Riverside, CA, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS AREA
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Experience preferred, Board qualified/certified. Please call Dr. Edward Stein at (314) 565-2739 and forward your resume to stcpod@att.net
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 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Immediate, full-time opening in fast-paced Sports Medicine Center. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical, surgical and sports medicine background. Applications accepted online at http://www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW MEXICO
Growing practice in need of F/T podiatrist. Remote clinic requiring hard-working board certified/qualified candidate who is well-trained in rearfoot, ankle trauma, reconstruction, wound care. Call/hospital work necessary. Looking for self-motivated candidate who is interested in partnership. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST ORANGE, NJ
Associate wanted for practice in East Orange NJ PSR 24-36 trained. Must be motivated to grow practice, especially wound care and surgical services. Looking for the right person who will start the buy-in process. Send CV to Drfoot44@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- DC/MARYLAND/VIRGINIA
Full and part-time positions available. Come join Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid–Atlantic, with offices in DC, Maryland, Virginia. All the bells and whistles. Please send resume and cover letter to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to receiving your information!
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.
ACADEMIC PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery located in Illinois and leading to a degree of DPM/MD, is seeking licensed podiatric physicians to become part of the clinical teaching faculty where, under a new curriculum, students will begin clinical training their first year. Applicants need to be licensed and their academic rank will be that of clinical professor which will also include student rotations through their offices. For additional information please send your CV to: Dominic@ColPodMedSurg.com The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- 2014 SONOSITE NANOMAXX PORTABLE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
SPACE AVAILABLE WITH BILLABLE MRI – MANHATTAN AND LONG ISLAND
Are you letting income walk out your front door? Do you order MRIs but refer them to outside radiology facilities? Why not perform the MRI yourself and keep all the income? At our turn-key facilities on Long Island and Manhattan, rental of the office gives you access to our state-of-the-art equipment, including a fully-functioning extremity MRI where ankles and feet can be scanned. Once you run the numbers, you'll see that the added income to you makes this proposal a no-brainer. Call 516-476-1815 or e-mail podo2345@aol.com for further information.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTCHESTER, NY
Location, Location, Location! 40 year old well established practice with 165K gross, PART TIME! Can be 4-6 day practice. Fully equipped Practice; 3 exam rooms etc.,Great Mix; Old and New Pts, Surgical, RFC, OBC's etc. Selling due to serious illness. Docrac@aol.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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