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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,457 Subscribers Daily
April 08, 2019 #6,391  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Results of last week's poll |
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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How often do you treat ulcers on the lower leg (above the ankle)?
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
NC Podiatrists Promote National Foot Health Awareness Month
April is National Foot Health Awareness month! Local podiatrists from Foothills Podiatry, PA joined local Speaker of the House of Representatives Tim Moore, Senator Ted Alexander, and Representative Kelly Hastings at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh, NC on April 3, 2019. Local podiatrists, Drs. Jeff Mauney and Ron Maskarinec, in conjunction with representatives from the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society, arrived for “White Coat” day.
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Front row (L-R) Dr. Jeff Mauney, Tim Moore, Dr. Ron Maskarinec, Back row: Drs. Devin Grant and Jacob Panici. |
The importance of the visit was to remind legislators about the importance of podiatric services to the citizens of the state of North Carolina. Podiatrists statewide are campaigning for public awareness and against an increase in licensure fees.
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
NY Podiatrist Publishes Text on MS
Rock Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH is co-author of the recently released text Multiple Sclerosis for the Non-Neurologist (Wolters Kluwer). Rapid advances in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS) management have made it especially challenging for neurologists and other healthcare providers to stay well informed in this complex area. This up-to-date, practical resource is designed for physicians, residents, and fellows in all medical specialties – anyone who encounters patients with MS and needs authoritative clinical guidance on all aspects of this fast-changing field.
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Dr. Rock Positano |
This text presents a wealth of information organized by medical specialty, covering MS-specific monitoring requirements, potential risks and adverse events of disease modifying or symptomatic therapies, possible drug interactions and contraindications of medications, and more. Dr. Positano is Director of the Non-Surgical Foot and Ankle Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
MA Podiatrist Opens Reading Foot & Ankle Specialists
The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce welcomed Reading Foot and Ankle to their new space. Caroline Gauthier, DPM was the first woman in the state of MA to become certified in reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS).
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(L-R) Shanna Cahalane, Jessica Pellot, Kathy Hegarty, Dr. Caroline Gauthier, and Francine Coughlin |
Dr. Gauthier graduated from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medcine in 2006 and complete a surgical residency at Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, MA.
Source: Bob Holmes, Patch [4/5/19]
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
CA Podiatrist Keynotes Program Serving Native American Communities in MT
Laura Shin, DPM, PhD, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Keck College of Medicine of USC and Director of Education for the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) gave a keynote to clinicians at St. Vincent Medical Center in Billings, MT. The clinic delivers more than 7,000 wound care visits a year under Drs. Timothy Dernbach and Gary Ostahowski and local podiatrists, surgeons and family physicians serving a large Native American community.
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Dr. Shin being interviewed by Channel 5 News |
This past year, the amputation rate was reduced from 90 patients to 16. Dr. Shin shared her experiences in program development as well as reconstructive limb preservation surgery at the renowned SALSA program.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Partnership Agreements: Why it May be Time for an Overhaul - Part 8
When was the last time you reviewed your partnership agreement? Even if you are not currently contemplating new shareholders or partners, if you haven’t looked at your agreement in the last three or more years, now may be the time. From the perspective of business operations, let’s break out some of the key questions that you should consider in every partnership agreement:
8. Dispute resolution: How will disputes be rectified? For example, if one partner wants to expand or invest but the other does not, how will that be resolved? What happens if you simply can’t get along with a partner anymore—do you have the right to force them out? If so, is there a premium allocation to be paid to that partner in the event of this situation?
Source: Susanne Madden, Physicians Practice [3/27/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Kudos to Amerx Health Care
From: Ted Mihok, DPM
We recently had a joint venture of Lions and Rotarians in Mexicali, Mexico. We had a clinic and work party on March 29-30. Amerx donated wound care products to help the uninsured population of Mexicali. I had the opportunity to spend some time with the assistant director of the General Hospital of Mexicali who was very grateful to Amerx for their kind donation. The dressings will be used in their wound care clinic and hospital. Special kudos to Jennifer Creel at Amerx for making this another blessed year.
Ted Mihok, DPM, Oak Harbor, WA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Name Withheld
I am in full agreement and totally on board with asking for monetary compensation for chart recovery, copying, and preparation. I have been bombarded myself. You mentioned that your success rate is roughly 25% in getting paid $25 per chart. And I understood that you do NOT send any charts until payment has been made to you, which means 75% of requests are left unanswered. Have there been any negative or regrettable outcomes from any of the Medicare Advantage plans thus far? Correct me if I am wrong, but, as a participating podiatrist in many plans, we all signed and agreed to abide by the companies medical records requests or perhaps lose our participation status in that plan.
I pose this question to ALL who read this query. What are the ramifications of not answering these chart requests? Are there any legal, participation, or monetary penalties?
Name Withheld 1
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: Tilden H Sokoloff, DPM, MD
Kudos David Secord, DPM, you are so right on. You did go to medical school as did your classmate that you wrote about. You obtained a DPM and your colleague a DPM, MD. I too am a card-carrying AMA member and can agree with your conclusion 100%.
Let’s take your premise a step further. Today many medical schools (I am using that term as a collective for MD/DO education) are in a 3-year mode and based on PBL, problem-based learning. No more irrelevant 2 year basic science and two year clinical science. In fact, each problem teaches the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, physiology as well as the clinical aspects of the presenting problem. This is the way your brain works when you approach a patient...
Editor's note: Dr. Sokoloff's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Tim Shea, DPM, Shawna Shapero
Congratulations and Happy 25th Anniversary to Dr. Block and PM News for providing an educational and informative platform of expressions from the many different aspects of our profession. Serving the entire profession, it is a well needed service and provides up-to-date information that we all can use in our daily lives and practices. Well wishes for another 25+ years.
Tim Shea, DPM, Concord, CA
On behalf of the entire team at Bako Diagnostics, our sincere congrats to Dr. Barry Block and the PM News team on this milestone anniversary! PM News is an extraordinary resource for all within the podiatric medical community. We always look forward to opening the latest edition, miraculously arriving in our inboxes five days a week. We salute your outstanding work and commitment to the podiatric profession!
Shawna Shapero, VP Corporate Relations, Bako Diagnostics
Editor's Note: This topic is now closed. We wish to thank all those who took the time to call or email us with kind words.
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RE: Outrageous Photoshopped Feet of the Day
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A digital result |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER NEW YORK CITY AREA
3 location group practice requiring a full-time Associate Podiatric Surgeon with minimum 3 years of surgical residency training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, ABFAS board qualification in foot and RRA required. Must be comfortable with all foot and ankle procedures. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice as well as individual career and reputation. Traveling by car is required (not just public transportation). Interested candidates can contact via email: delucia@faasny.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - MARYLAND
One owner, group practice looking to hire business minded associate for buy-in/buy-out relationship. I will teach you to become a top earner in the field, with buy-in and buy-out agreement after 3 years. Salary with bonus incentive including full benefits. I am ready to slow down and sell 2 of the 3 locations in three years and eventually sell the 3rd location and become an employee working a few days a week. I own two of the office locations, so real estate investments are possible. This is a unique opportunity, you do not want to miss. AtlanticFootSurgeons.com. drhenrock@yahoo.com
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEWPORT BEACH, CA
CONCIERGE PODIATRY AND SPA seeks an ambitious podiatrist to join our rapidly growing, unique business model. Must be fully RRA trained. Prefer fellowship. Great financial potential. DrRoth@CPSNewport.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN, 5TH AVE
Excellent opportunity to join 5th Ave practice overlooking Central Park. Practice is mostly surgery with emphasis on bunion surgery. Competitive salary plus bennies. Great for newly graduating resident. Submit CV and cover letter to info@drnealblitz.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA
Love the beach? Busy, established practice located in a coastal community is looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! ABFAS board qualification or certification is required. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice and individual career and reputation. Must have great people skills, caring bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Competitive pay and partnership track available. Send CV and contact information to: manager@southbaldwinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLEVELAND SW SUBURBS
Excellent opportunity to join a well-established busy two office location practice seeking a PSR-36 board-certified/qualified individual. Must be hard-working, passionate, ethical, and personable. All phases of podiatry from surgery to wound care. Staff privileges at 3 local hospitals. Modern offices recently remodeled and equipped with certified EMR, digital x-rays and all aspects of DME. Please forward CV to medical123@aol.com.
PODIATRIC POSITION – NEW MEXICO
Podiatric practice located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a Podiatrist BE/BC in foot and RRA to join our practice. The ideal candidate is Spanish-speaking. Once-monthly hospital call will be required. Weekly travel to a rural outside clinic required. Competitive compensation with retirement, health insurance, malpractice, etc. Email jrossfootankle@gmail.com
FULL-TIME MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time podiatrist to do home visits to home-bound patients in mostly Central and Southern parts of NJ. Salary - 100K Plus Bonus, Health Insurance, Vacation time, 4 days work week. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - PHOENIX, AZ
Multi-Specialty practice with offices in Phoenix has openings for full-time and part-time Podiatric Physicians. Must be team players who can practice with attention to detail utilizing DME and can perform surgeries. Please reply with a CV and salary expectations to AllValleyFeet@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA/NORTH CAROLINA
Established group practice seeking a well-rounded associate to provide all aspects of foot and ankle care. Candidate must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice. Competitive compensation with 401K, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Large referral base in a rapidly growing area. Please send inquiries to: mwrapecpg@gmail.com.
FACULTY POSITION - DES MOINES, IOWA
The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) at Des Moines University is actively seeking applicants and nominations for a faculty position that will participate in academic, clinical patient care, scholarly, and service activities within the College, University and community. Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter to www.dmu.edu/employment. Candidate review and/or interview scheduling will commence immediately and continue until position is filled.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 18,000 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 davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
30 year established surgical practice in rural East Central Illinois. Re-locating. Turn-key operation with 3 treatment rooms and surgical suite. Certified EHR. Generates $450K, asking $300K. Call 217-549-1887 or email drjoe@myfeethurt.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ARIZONA
Explore sunny southern Arizona! Green Valley is a retirement community known for its hiking in the Sonoran Desert, beautiful sunsets, and golf. Adjacent Sahuarita is known for its great school system with younger families. For sale is a 20+ year established turnkey practice grossing well over $400,000 on only 4 days a week! Everything included to get you started from day one, with a nice mix of c&c, surgery, sports medicine, diabetic shoes and orthotics. Digital X-ray and 5 treatment rooms adjacent to other medical offices. Huge growth potential or part-time if wanted. Contact GreenValleyPodiatry@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Great opportunity for a new or established practitioner to acquire a busy and successful practice. Busy from first day with great income. Located next to hospital in a medical office complex. Real estate also available for sale or lease. Seller financing available. All reasonable offers considered. Email sandiegodpm@gmail.com.
8,000 PATIENT CHARTS FOR SALE - MANHATTAN
8,000 podiatry patients on an external hard drive. 27 podiatric file boxes securely stored. Successful podiatry practice patients from every major medical center in New York City. Worldwide patient flow over 40 years practice. Closed one month. Immediate responses requested. dr.philwhitman1@gmail.com
SPACE AVAILABLE – PLAINVIEW NY (NORTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND)
Office available to sublet and share. Fully equipped (turn-key) with state-of-the-art extremity MRI, diagnostic ultrasound, x-ray, and the availability to become a staff member of a certified ambulatory surgical center. Call 516 476-1815 podo2345@aol.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 18,000 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 davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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