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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,503 Subscribers Daily
April 18, 2017 #5,907  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2017- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
IA Podiatrists Use Heavy-duty Suture to Treat Chronic Ankle Instability
Drs. Valerie Tallerico and Kosta Antonopoulos (husband and wife team) perform two types of ligament repair: primary, which brings the patient's own ligaments together; or secondary, which recreates the patient's ligaments. Antonopoulos said the secondary technique, also know as InternalBrace, uses FiberTape, a high-strength suture. He said this type of repair is the most common.
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Drs. Valerie Tallerico and Kosta Antonopoulos |
During surgery, Tallerico and Antonopoulos first use a small camera, or arthroscope, to look inside the ankle joint. The arthroscope is inserted into the ankle through two small incisions. "We use a heavy-duty suture that's non-absorbable," Tallerico said. "We do use little absorbable bone anchors, so basically we're recreating where that ligament is between those two bones."
Source: Dolly A. Butz, Sioux City Journal [4/14/17]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
Injuries Can Forecast the Weather: IN Podiatrist
Dr. Kenneth Oglesby, a podiatrist for IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians in Bloomington, said that although some people don’t believe it, studies have shown that increased pain from a former injury can correlate with a change in temperature, barometric pressure or precipitation, especially in arthritic patients. And sunny weather without precipitation is when rheumatoid arthritis patients tend to be most comfortable, he said.
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Dr. Kenneth Oglesby |
Oglesby’s patients often describe the site of the former injury (such as a broken bone or tendon injury) or surgery as feeling a little tight and achy for a short period. “It could be related to atmospheric pressure causing fluid levels to change within the joints,” he said, although other factors could be at play. Rain and prolonged cold weather can give people a gloomy outlook, for example, causing them to be depressed and inactive.
Source: Jenny Porter Tilley, Herald Times Mail [4/14/17]
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| PODIATRISTS IN SPORTS | |
IN Podiatrist Runs "Only" 50 Miles After Re-Injuring Himself
The Denton trio from Newburgh, Indiana totally dominated the results in the Locomotion 12 endurance run at Camp Jordan Park Saturday. Jared Denton, a 37-year-old who graduated from law school last fall, was the overall winner in the 12-hour group as he covered the flat two-mile loop some 33 times for a total of 66 miles in 11 hours, 28 minutes and 47 seconds. Jared’s twin brother Dr. Jason Denton had to back down after the first 40 miles after re-injuring himself and ended up taking fifteenth overall by covering 50 miles in 8:44:26. Jason’s wife Kristy was the women’s overall winner as she covered 58 miles in 11:41:10 to take eighth overall.
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Dr. Jason Denton |
“I did 50 miles today, but I re-injured my leg and decided to cut it short. I’d like to think I could have done more as I was hoping to get at least 64 miles, but heat was the biggest factor I dealt with today. “Hopefully, since I’ve had plenty of time to rest, I’ll be rested enough to drive us home tonight,” the podiatrist expressed.
Source: John Hunt, The Chattanoogan [4/16/17]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
FL Podiatrist Honored by NY Yankees
Recently, at a pre-season medical staff meeting for the New York Yankees, Dr. Gerald Cosentino was presented with a plaque commemorating his 20 years of service as a professional baseball team physician. "I am completely surprised and humbled at receiving this recognition by one of professional sports' elite organizations."
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Dr. Gerald Cosentino's Award |
Dr. Cosentino has been involved in podiatric sports medicine since the early 1980s and has been a consultant for a number of professional baseball, soccer, football and ice hockey teams.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
AZ Podiatrist and Team Win Top Research Award at Wound Healing Meeting
The Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine took the top abstract poster award at the Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care (SAWC) held at the San Diego Convention Center this past week. The cutting-edge work, which involves a new optics technology called Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (SFDI), allows clinicians to quantitatively image and assess foot circulation in patients at high risk for ulcers. “This technology gives additional insight into tissue vascular health so clinicians can improve the lives of patients”, noted Amaan Mazhar, PhD, VP of Research and Development at Irvine start-up Modulated Imaging.
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Celebrating its 30th year, SAWC hosts more than 3,000 delegates and others each spring. Drs. Mazhur and David G. Armstrong co-authored the study with UA vascular surgery resident Craig Weinkauf, Kairavi Vaishnav of SALSA and David J. Cuccia of Modulated imaging. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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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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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
7 Essential Elements for Your Practice Website - Part 6
6. Testimonials: Positive reviews and testimonials are something you should always be collecting from your patients. Everyone loves a good success story. Using video patient testimonials can add a strong sense of authenticity that written testimonials can't match.
Source: Michael Woo-Ming, MD, Physicians Practice [4/6/17]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Penalties for Using CR vs DR X-Ray Systems
Is there a penalty in 2017 for using a CR rather than a DR x-ray system? I was led to believe that there would be a downward payment adjustment for not upgrading our old ScanX to a direct digital system.
Wendy Siegel, DPM, Smithtown, NY
Response: Medicare/CMS as of January 1, 2017 began reducing payments to providers submitting claims for analog x-ray studies by 20%. The reduction is deducted from the “Technical Component” of the x-ray service.
Starting in 2018, payments for x-ray studies performed using computed radiography (CR) equipment will be reduced by 7% for the next five years and 10% after that. The goal is for all x-ray studies to be performed using digital radiography (DR).
Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CPC, Lady Lake, FL
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Lynn Homisak
I believe you are asking ‘should you bill a new patient you haven’t even seen yet?’ and ‘should you collect their credit card information prior to their appointment?' Instead of applying a Band-aid on an obvious problem and sending a negative message to patients before you even meet them, why not try to determine the reason WHY new patient cancellations are such an issue for you?
Yes, new patients must occasionally cancel an appointment. It happens. It is not typical, however, to have a new patient cancellation "problem"; unless of course, new patients are scheduled so far out that...
Editor's note: Lynn Homisak's extended-length letter can be read here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: High Cost of Drugs (George Jacobson, DPM)
From: Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM
We e-prescribe and give each patient a written script also. This gives them a shopping choice and eliminates the weekend calls when the pharmacy cannot find the prescription!
Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM, South Bend, IN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) | |
From: Joel Lang, DPM
In the last PM News retirement plan survey, I noted that about 11% of podiatrists have no retirement plan. That is really bad – and it’s all in the “thinking”.
I suspect the majority of those 11% are new practitioners who either think they can’t afford to put money away at this time because of their low income and high student loans, or those who are short-sighted and think that the need for retirement funds 30-40 years down the road is not...
Editor's note: Dr. Lang's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Feet in Art
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Three feet too many? |
This is a senior art project at the Corcoran School of Art and Design titled 'fertile ground'. It features plaster molds of feet and three legs.
Source: submitted by Dr. H. David Gottlieb
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 29, 2017 – Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center- Nashville, TN
Honoring G. "Dock" Dockery, DPM and Benjamin J. Wallner
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Dockery and Mr. Wallner 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 Student Scholarship Fund, 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 – FLORIDA
Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Looking to add an accomplished, driven individual looking to grow personally and professionally with a successful and thriving practice. Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, but will consider new grad as well. Reply with letter describing your personal and professional goals with CV to podsuccess123@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NJ
Well established and fast growing housecall podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com ) is looking for podiatrist to do house-calls for homebound patients in NJ. It will start out as part-time position and guaranteed to grow into a full time position within 1.5 year time frame. Email your resume to lraginsky@gmail.com.
PODIATRIST WANTED - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Podiatrist needed for practice throughout Northern CA. Professionally managed practice in long term care facilities. Excellent income potential with discretionary time. Please send CV and interest letter to dwayne8543@gmail.com
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! – LOS ANGELES, CA
Home Foot Care, Inc. is looking for qualified podiatrists to visit home patients in the greater Los Angeles area: full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. email cv to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE FT/PT - NEW YORK (ROCKLAND/WESTCHESTER)
Join a renowned podiatrist/foot surgeon and team of successful doctors in high volume multi-specialty practice. Well-established, cutting-edge, modern facility with PinPointe laser, fluoroscope, diagnostic sonogram, Juvederm, ESWT, and in-house physical therapy. Comprehensive foot and Send CV and cover letter to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION-PHOENIX METRO, ARIZONA
Excellent growth potential for an energetic and highly motivated podiatrist who wishes to practice all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery in a beautiful and well-equipped office environment. Established practice with offices in Phoenix-Scottsdale-Mesa, Arizona. Please contact: FootAnkleCare1@Gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY
Seeking a well trained podiatrist. Well-established, dynamic multi-doctor practice in Tampa Bay. Sports medicine, surgery and general podiatry. No NH/HMO's. Excellent hospital privileges. C.V. to DPM77@tampabay.rr.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
State-of-the-art group practice seeks a well-trained and personable podiatrist to join our group. Our practice has all of the bells and whistles you can imagine including scribes, EMR, Shoe store, DME and an in-office surgery center. Hospital emergency room call is required. Must be confident in trauma, ankle fractures and diabetic limb salvage. We offer a very competitive salary, bonus structure and excellent benefits package. Please forward your CV and letter of intent with headline: Podiatrist Seeking Great Job Opportunity. Mynewposition75@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST LOUIS
Associate wanted for busy St. Louis Missouri practice. Broad surgical forefoot and rear foot practice located in the heart of St. Louis. We own our multi-specialty surgery center and do 80% of our work out of the surgery center. Hospital affiliations also. Looking for surgically trained PSR 24 and 36 residents. All staff members are ABPS certified. Board qualified residence welcome to apply. Contact Amey Drake at 314-966-0460. We are the Feet for Life Centers of St. Louis, MO Feetforlife.com. Send resumes to Amey Drake at 8637 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63124 mhorwitz@safetyfixmedical.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - S. E. PENNSYLVANIA
Seeking full-time associate for growing, multifaceted practice in SE Pennsylvania. Must be ABPS Qualified/Certified, motivated, personable, compassionate and dedicated. Competitive salary + bonus. Forward CV’s to podmedsurg@gmail.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 davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CUTERA GENESISPLUS LASER
Great for warts, onychomycosis and can work for spider veins as well. Started using in Jan 2013. Low pulse count. Works great, no maintenance or mechanical issues. Paid $70,000 new. Asking $30,000 OBO. Delivery or pick-up in Chicagoland, Northern IN or Southern MI otherwise shipping may be extra. Contact jmsdpm@gmail.com or 219-395-4206.
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
Established and successful for 90 yrs!! Very busy with hospital affiliation and taking most insurance plans. Well priced with room to grow. A wonderful patient base and excellent office staff. Please Text (203) 522-8815 for more information. Feel free to ask any and all questions!!
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CALIFORNIA: NORTHERN
Retiring. The practice comes with a ready patient base in an area of unlimited potential. Awesome locale with lakes, mountains and rivers in every direction. $230,000 buys the building and a well established practice. Seller will partially finance and stay as needed during transition. This is a great opportunity!! Email reddingpodiatry@sbcglobal.net
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 davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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