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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,818 Podiatrists Daily
April 25, 2014 #5,048  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
Advance Notice: PM News will not be publishing from April 26 - May 3rd
There will be one more issue after this until we resume publication in May.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Explains How He Named the Cinderella Procedure
When Dr. Ali Sadrieh, a podiatrist, started Evo Advanced Foot Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, 13 years ago, he thought it seemed a little vain for women to ask for surgery because their feet hurt wearing fashionable shoes. “Patients would bring in shoes they dreamed of wearing,” he said over tea recently at the St. Regis New York, where he was staying to see New York patients. “On the surface, it looked shallow. But I came to see she needs these shoes to project confidence, they are part of her outside skin. That’s the real world.”
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Dr. Ali Sadrieh |
For Dr. Sadrieh (who was wearing made-to-order Gucci brogues), foot surgery is a fusion of medicine and fairy tale. At his practice, you don’t have a bunionectomy; you have a Cinderella procedure. “I had never met a patient who asked for a hallux valgus correction with osteotomy and screw fixation,” he said. “So I decided to create a name that captures the result of the procedure, without all the Latin. The point of the Cinderella: being able to put a shoe on that didn’t fit comfortably before.”
Source: Laren Stover, New York Times [4/22/14]
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Canadian Podiatric Medical Students Complete Clinical Rotation at NYCPM
Eight senior podiatric medical students from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) recently completed a four-month clinical rotation at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine’s (NYCPM) clinical affiliate, Foot Center of New York, as well as in three different departments at hospitals affiliated with the college.
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(L-R) Dean of Student Services Dr. Laurence Lowy, Louis Levine, NYCPM President and CEO; students Duy Francois Tran, Marilyne Chiasson, Anton Hajj, Julie Gauvreau, Aissam Jerraf, Yoan Blondeau, Lounes Laoudi, Guillame Buithieu-Legault; and Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean, Dr. Michael Trepal. |
The clinical rotation is part of UQTR’s program in podiatric medicine, which was founded in late 2003 through the efforts of an NYCPM graduate, Dr. François Allart, in cooperation with the faculty and administration at NYCPM. The UQTR program draws on a number of resources at NYCPM, and is the first DPM program in Canada, as well as the first French-speaking DPM program in the world.
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
RIPMA Spearheads Sock Collection Drive for the Needy
Podiatrists throughout the state, along with YMCAs, the Pawtucket Red Sox, and The Salvation Army, are taking part in Socks for the Needy, an effort to collect new socks for needy children and adults. Collection bins are set up in the lobbies at YMCAs throughout Rhode Island, as well as at the podiatry offices of members of the Rhode Island Podiatric Medical Association (RIPMA) through May 30.
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"Podiatrists have long recognized the high incidence of foot conditions among the needy and homeless as their feet are often wet and they lack dry clean socks to wear," said Dr. David Ruggiero, president of the RIPMA. "Our association thought a community outreach campaign like this was the perfect fit for podiatrists as we enter our anniversary year providing foot health for Rhode Islanders for over a hundred years. We give particular thanks to the YMCAs in Rhode Island, the Salvation Army, and the Pawtucket Red Sox for participating as partners in our community service project."
Source: The Valley Breeze [4/22/14]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
UK Podiatrist Denies Sexually Assaulting Patient
A podiatrist accused of sexually assaulting a patient by touching her thighs and hips, while cutting her toenails, has denied doing anything wrong. Yousef Kalami told a jury that his examination of the woman had been medical and not sexual in any way. The 59-year-old, of Chandlers Reach, Llantwit Fardre, said he had trained to degree-level at UWIC in Cardiff and the University of Glamorgan – and his treatments were “all in the manual”. The patient, who is in her 60s and from Pontypridd, alleged she was told to lie down when she usually sat in a chair for the chiropodist.
Source: Wales Online [4/23/14]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
OH Podiatrist Joins Betterform, Inc. as National Representative
Betterform, Inc., one of the nation’s leading orthotic lab solutions, announced today that it has appointed Bruce Saferin, DPM as the company's professional representative to markets across the country. "It is a great opportunity to work with a company that has quality and innovative products, plus customer service that is second to none," said Dr. Saferin.
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Dr. Bruce Saferin |
Dr. Saferin has been serving podiatric patients in the Toledo area since 1981. In 2013, he was appointed by Ohio Governor John Kasich to the Ohio State Medical Board that regulates licenses and disciplines 55,000 medical practitioners in Ohio. Saferin has also served as past president of the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association and past board-of-trustee member for the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Raynaud's Disease Treatment
My patient is a 57 year old Caucasian female who related an acute onset of pain on 2/25/14 in the second and fourth toes of her left foot. There is no history of trauma and no underlying medical condition other than having been diagnosed with Raynaud's disease. Both toes are distally mildly bluish-red with no sign of infection. Radiographs are negative for any bony abnormalities. Any thoughts about Raynaud's treatments that may be effective? A few women patients of mine responded to Diabetiderm, but I have no other thoughts since quinine is no longer available.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Caervision
I would be most appreciative for some feedback from PM News readers regarding Caervision. Are you happy with your purchase? How about the customer service and maintenance as well as associated fees? Does anyone have a similar product to recommend?
Dennis R. Frisch, DPM, Boca Raton, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY) - PART 1A | |
From: Lynn Homisak
Rather than offer a response that continues to dwell on the money, why not more confidently say, "Really, Mrs. Jones? That's interesting. Let me ask you - besides the money, what is it you are looking for in a podiatrist?" Changing the focus allows you to inform and educate them on the quality of services and care you can give them - a much more positive conversation!
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY) - PART 1B | |
From: Bob Levoy
Here's another way to deal with a patient's complaint that "Your Fees are Too High"
First, clarify what the patient is saying. “Your fees are too high” could mean any of the following: It’s not worth it. It’s more than my neighbor paid for the same thing. It’s more than I can afford. It’s more than I thought it would be.
Each of these interpretations requires an entirely different response. All that may be needed to clarify the situation is a simple question such as: “What makes you say that? or “Why do you say that?”
Source: 201 Secrets of a High Performance Dental Practice (Elsevier/Mosby) by Bob Levoy
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) - PART 1A | |
RE: Payment for Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes (Paul Kesselman, DPM)
From: Eddie Davis, DPM, Glenn B. Gastwirth, DPM
Coverage for therapeutic shoes for eligible diabetic Medicare recipients was enacted by Congress in 1998. It is the law of the land. Failure of Medicare carriers to comply violates that law, plain and simple. Of course, we realize that agencies charged with creating regulations and compliance with such laws have an enormous amount of latitude, largely extra-Constitutional, in the application of laws. Dr. Kesselman, as always, has performed an exemplary analysis of the issues concerning the current state of diabetic shoe coverage in his recent post.
Agency regulations that involve a de facto reversal of a law duly passed by both houses of Congress and signed into law by the President require a vigorous legal challenge. I am not sure where APMA is on this issue, but such a challenge should be performed with the assistance of various interested parties such as the American Diabetes Association.
APMA is keenly aware of and actively engaged in all issues involving the Medicare therapeutic shoe program. It should be noted that Paul Kesselman is the DME special expert on the APMA Health Policy and Practice Committee. He is also the coordinator of the committee’s DME Workgroup.
The Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians (HELLPP) Act, which we have repeatedly asked our members to support by contacting their Congressman and Senators, includes provisions to clarify and reduce some of the burdensome requirements of the therapeutic shoe program.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) - PART 1B | |
From: Dave Mullens, DPM, Esq
Paul Kesselman has asked great questions. First, let me give you the most important piece of information regarding the express agreement included here.
I sent CMS a copy of the agreement and asked CMS to cite any Medicare rules or regulations preventing use of the agreement. If the folks at CMS could have cited a rule prohibiting use of the agreement, CMS would have. That didn’t happen. Instead, CMS sent me a long list of citations to the Social Security Act (SSA) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). I did the attorney thing and very carefully read every one of the referenced sections. My legal opinion: There isn’t..
Editor's note: Dr. Mullen's extended-length letter can be read here.
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POSITION AVAILABLE - MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP IN LOS ANGELES
Position available: multi-speciality group in Los Angeles looking for a graduate of a PMSR/RRA program to join the group and the residency training faculty. Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Starting guaranteed base salary of $130,000/ yr with incentives and benefits. Send CV with three references to podiatricri@yahoo.com attention Stan Mathis, DPM
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH OF BOSTON
Looking for podiatry associate hard working with a busy schedule. 4 office locations with all the amenities. EMR, nerve treatments for neuropathy, vascular testing the works. Big focus on sports medicine, wound care and surgery. Lots more but would like to discuss with the right candidate. Mitchellwachtel@ yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HOUSTON, TX
Twenty-year-old Houston area practice with three offices and two doctors seeks to replace one physician moving out-of-state. Applicants should be board certified/board eligible, competent in all aspects of podiatric medicine and ready to take on immediately busy schedule including surgery, wound care and hospital medicine. Practice uses state-of-the-art EMR, digital x-rays, in-house physical therapy, vascular studies and shockwave treatment. Excellent salary, benefits. Send CV to houstonfootdr@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Great opportunity to share space with Board Certified podiatrist in mid-town Manhattan and White Plains “state-of-the-art” offices. On premises Joint Commission certified OR and "cutting edge" equipment. Out-of-network providers preferred but participating providers welcome. Please call 212-704-4310 for additional information or fax your CV to 212-704-4311 or email to ifanelli.hms@verizon.net.
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Are you motivated, personable and enjoy working with the elderly? We are offering part-time positions in Maryland. Podiatry Management Services provides care in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Senior Homes, Adult Daycare and other similar facilities. Please e-mail your CV to: drhprosen@verizon.net or fax to 410-486-2049 or call Dr. Herbert Rosen at 410-580-0255.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Immediate position leading to imminent partnership/ownership. Single location multi-physician group. Senior doctor has run the practice 32 years. Large balanced patient base, large diabetic population and diabetic shoe store. Office has great location, EMR, digital x-ray, PADnet. Surgical and admitting privileges with 2 local residencies. samuel10530@yahoo.com
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Immediate position available in SW Florida. Podiatrist to join a small group. Must be Florida licensed, surgical privileges pending experience. Board Certification or Qualified preferred but not necessary. Some nursing home care and limited travel. Excellent pay and lifestyle. Send CV to:1foot.ankle@GMail.com
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