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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,701 Subscribers Daily
April 19, 2018 #6,169  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2018- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
Quick Poll
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
TUSPM Podiatric Medical Team Supports the 2018 Boston Marathon
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) senior students made their final sports medicine appearance before graduation in the finish line medical tent of the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon.
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Dr. Howard Palamarchuk (top R) and TUSPM Marathon volunteers |
The runners faced some of the harshest weather conditions in the last 40 years of the race with a driving rain the entire day and winds gusting to 20 to 40 mph and a windchill of 38 degrees. Hypothermia was the main concern of the day, and thanks to a concerted effort of all members of the medical team, many runners were treated effectively and avoided serious consequences.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
MD Podiatrist Joins FASMA
Reema Dua, DPM joined the Rockville, MD office of the Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC (FASMA). FASMA currently operates 35 locations across DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina with over 50 podiatrists.
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Dr. Reema Dua |
Dr. Dua received her degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a three-year surgical residency at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Dr. Dua previously worked in an orthopedic and rehabilitation/sports medicine practice, specializing in pain management and restorative care.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Orthopedic Surgeon Joins MI Podiatry Practice
Foot & Ankle Specialists of West Michigan has announced the hire of orthopedic surgeon Katherine Sage MS, DO. This is notable because men have always dominated orthopedic surgery. In fact, orthopedics has the lowest percentage of women in a surgical specialty, with only 4.3 percent of board-certified orthopedic surgeons being female. It is very rare for a foot & ankle center to hire an orthopedic surgeon. It is far more common for an orthopedic practice to hire a podiatrist.
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Dr. Katherine Sage |
The addition of an orthopedic surgeon allows the podiatry practice to treat ailments with root causes that extend beyond the foot and ankle. The hire of Dr. Sage comes less than one year after the Foot & Ankle Specialists of West Michigan hired Brianna David, DPM the practice’s first female podiatrist.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE | |
AZ Podiatrist Announces Retirement from the Phoenix VA Medical Center
After 15 years of dedicated service to our Veterans, Robert G Frykberg, DPM, MPH is retiring from his role as Chief of Podiatry at the Phoenix VA Medical Center and as Director of the Phoenix VA Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program. He continues to hold the academic rank of Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and Adjunct Professor, Midwestern University Program in Podiatric Medicine. Under his leadership, the Phoenix VA Podiatric Residency Program grew from a two-year program of six residents to a fully approved three-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Program, training 12 residents each year and more than 50 students from around the nation.
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Dr. Robert Frykberg |
Dr. Frykberg is the Chairman and Founder of the Annual Desert Foot High Risk Conference and has worked closely with PRESENT e-Learning Systems, serving a key role on their Curriculum Development Committee. He serves as a co-chairman for the Superbones Superwounds and Residency Education Summit Conferences. He looks forward to continuing with his educational, research, and clinical pursuits during the next chapter of his career.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Overall Tax Strategies for Physicians - Part 2
Now that the tax-filing deadlline is here, the die is cast on last year's revenues, refunds, and amounts owed. However, smart planning throughout the year and effective management of expenses and deductions can leave physicians and medical practices better equipped for next year's filing season. Here are some tips that can help physicians maximize revenues and sail smoothly through tax season into next year.
2. Track expenses Accurately - "The tax code has rules for certain types of expenses that tend to create additional; [work] at year end if they are not tracked appropriately during the year. For example, most expenses for repairs as well as for equipment and furniture costing less than $2,500 each can be expenses, rather than depreciated. As such, re-coding something like a laptop purchase in office supplies rather than [as] computer equipment is a good idea." - Mark Dietrich, CPA, member, National Society of Healthcare Business Consultants.
Source: Julia Filip, Physicians Practice [4/6/18]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Time Clock, Attendance, and Scheduling Software
Our practice now employs 27 team members and our current facial recognition program is really poor. We tried a fingerprint system before that with similar results. Does anyone utilize a program that imports the data direct to Quickbooks and has features to change employee schedules, monitor tardiness, keep track of PTO (paid time off), and is reliable to use? I would like employees to be able to log in and out with their computers and/or phones but also make sure they are within a reasonable distance of the office. I have looked at Ximble and Humanity and it looks like Humanity might even remind me of employees' birthdays and work anniversaries.
Jane Graebner, DPM, Delaware, OH
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) -PART 1 | |
RE: CA Podiatrist Publishes 600th Issue of Practice Perfect
From: Alan Sherman, DPM
This week, Jarrod Shapiro, DPM has reached the milestone of completing his 600th issue of Practice Perfect. Over the past 12 years, Dr. Shapiro has delivered 600 consecutive weeks of professional insight and mentorship to a generation of podiatrists and those working in the podiatry profession. From the importance of checklists in clinical practice to communication issues to what it means to think like a surgeon to truly enjoying your professional life, Dr. Shapiro has taken us on an introspective examination of our podiatric lives and challenged us to live and practice in a more examined, deliberate, and fulfilling way. Along the way, we have all grown with him. Thanks Jarrod for sharing your prodigious and active mind with us.
Alan Sherman, DPM, CEO, PRESENT e-Learning Systems
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: An Open Letter from Greg Sands of Ortho-Rite to His Customers
From: Greg Sands
Within a few short months, and after a catastrophic fire that completely blindsided me, Ortho-Rite is up and running. It’s good to be back! I am not sure how the fire started. What we do know is that the paper storage is where it started. Paper storage is a ticking time bomb. How it started will remain an unsolved mystery.
The first thing I want to do is thank my customers for their loyalty and support. I know that the fire has disrupted practices and hurt patients nationwide. I was overwhelmed and shocked, but I focused all my energy to rise above the ashes and rebuild. The building bureaucracies of this new town kept us from operating sooner. To circumvent the red tape, we worked a night shift to get things going. We have cleared the hurdles and we are now producing. Three months of anguish and stress have finally come to an end. I will do anything I can to make whole anybody who was adversely affected.
It was tough getting restarted after going for so many years. For the rest of my time in this industry, Ortho-Rite will be committed to make it up to all of you who were compromised. I am truly sorry for what happened. I want to maintain and exceed the level of product and service that you were used to. My entire team remains intact and eager to take care of everybody as usual.
Greg Sands, Owner of Ortho-Rite
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
RE: Podiatrists Disparaged by Georgetown Staff
From: Lloyd Eisenberg, DPM
Recently, a close friend fell and was sent by ambulance to the hospital. After having her leg wounds dressed by the ED staff, she was told to make an appointment with the hospital's wound staff. She was given a list of names. She selected a name from the list and called to schedule an appointment for evaluation and treatment. She was told by the receptionist that the doctors on the wound management staff were all podiatrists and she should seek treatment at another hospital in the Washington metro area where the wound management docs were physicians. This type of discrimination is not tolerable and should be queried by the podiatry department at this large teaching hospital.
Lloyd Eisenberg, DPM, Chevy Chase, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Bill Beaton, DPM
I would like to comment on Dr. Richard Simmons' post in regard to "non-medically licensed" personnel performing routine foot care and that procedure is billed as if the DPM personally performed the procedure. In Florida, it is against the Florida Podiatry Practice Act for anyone not licensed to perform any procedure that falls under the definition of the Practice of Podiatry.
Florida Statutes 461.003(5) states that "Practice of podiatric medicine" means the diagnosis or medical, surgical, palliative, and mechanical treeatment of ailments of the human foot and leg. The surgical treatment of ailments of the human foot and leg shall be limited to that part below the anterior tibial tubercle.
In my opinion, anyone other than a licensed podiatrist providing palliative foot care or a podiatrist that is supervising a non-medically licensed person is in violation of the Florida Podiatry Statutes and subject to penalties under Statute 461.012(2)(d).
Bill Beaton, DPM, Saint Petersburg, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
RE: The Importance of Examining Legs
From: Robert D. Phillips, DPM
I would like to commend the thoughtful letters written by Dr. Forman (4/14/18), Dr. Silver (4/18/18), and Dr. Jacobs (4/16/18). All bring to the fore the important facts that diabetes not only has a negative effect on all the systems in the foot, but that decrease in the utilization of the foot also accelerates the impact of the disease on the other body systems.
Certainly, the main goal of any podiatrist treating the diabetic patient is to increase the activity level of the patient. Many years ago, I heard Dr. Root talk about no longer thinking of geriatric foot care as trimming calluses and nails and moisturizing the skin. Instead he stated that...
Editor's note: Dr Phillips' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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No time for a pedicure? |
Source: Submitted by Drs. Samantha Bark and Arthur Gudeon
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MEETING NOTICES
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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 Diagnostics (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 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - WARREN/YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Ankle & Foot Care Centers operates 20 locations in Northeast Ohio. We are looking to add a full-time pediatric 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.
IMMEDIATE OPENING - EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
Large practice in East Central Florida has a full-time position open, prefer DPM with minimum of 1 year private practice. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
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 – NY/PA REGIONAL GROUP PRACTICE
Involving 3 hospitals, wound care center, 3 Offices- well staffed/well equipped-EPAT, digital X-ray, ultrasound, EMR, DME digital scan, etc. Beautiful area/easy commute/low cost of living. Generous base salary with incentive. Seeking ABFAS qualified DPM. Email CV chipmunklane59@gmail.com
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 - NAPLES, FL
Associate podiatrist Naples, Florida. PSR 24/36, ABFAS certified/qualified for surgical practice. Must have FL license. Hospital privileges available. No HMOs, no nursing homes. Naples is upscale area and wonderful place to work and live. Prefer someone personable, hard working and team player. Email CV draustin@gulfcoastfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREAT NECK, NY
Hard-working podiatrist needed for busy Great Neck practice. Associated with Northwell Health. Maintain excellent reputation in community for 25 years. High volume of diabetic wound care, surgery, podiatry clinics, wound centers, hospital rounds and office. Excellent opportunity for well-trained individual who enjoys working in hospital. Great reimbursement. NSUHFOOT@AOL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - RURAL NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Great opportunity in rural Northeastern NC! 20 year, well established practice with multiple locations, ready to continue to grow, seeking hard working Podiatrist/s just entering practice or with experience, to join us. North Carolina license a must, Send questions and/or CV to iiicms@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL 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 Sarasota, 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 - LONG ISLAND, NY
Immediate Opening on Long Island. Part-time possibly leading to Full time permanent position. One of our Doctors has personal issues and must leave indefinitely. Must be personable, energetic and highly motivated. Well rounded practice incorporating all phases of podiatry Please email CV to: jobke@aol.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1- PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PORTLAND, OREGON AREA
Walk to one major hospital in 3' and drive to another in 9'. Prosperous area. 4 full treatment rooms. Digital x-ray, diagnostic U.S., Doppler. Will stay 6 mos. to help transition. Respond to: OfficeofPodiatry@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA
Established in 1976 - fully staffed podiatry practice located in Hampton roads, Virginia across from a class A hospital. The practice has in-house x-ray, ultrasound and PAD ABI waveform devices, as well as a Styker command II system. The custom design 4000 ft² medical building includes a private parking lot, 6 fully stocked treatment rooms and an OR. Tremendous growth and expansion opportunity. Send cover letter & CV to vapodiatry18@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – ARIZONA
Small, non-surgical practice in Youngtown, AZ. Near retirement communities west of Phoenix. Front door parking. Hospitals nearby. Great starter or satellite office. Good potential for growth. Very reasonable. Email Art at Igogolfing2@aol.com.
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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 18,500 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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