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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,299 Subscribers Daily
April 25, 2016 #5,649  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| OBITUARIES | |
Raymond R. Diprimio, DPM
Dr. Raymond R. DiPrimio, 85, of Washington Township, a South Philadelphia podiatrist and one of the foremost lower-extremity anatomists in the country, died on April 14 of heart failure. Dr. DiPrimio, a former professor at Temple University and one of the founders of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, taught more than 4,000 students over 50 years.
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Over the years, many of his classes recognized him as "professor of the year." Dr. John Mattiacci, dean of Temple's podiatric school and one of Dr. DiPrimio's students, called him an outstanding teacher who was beloved by faculty and became like a grandfather to his students. "To know him was to love him," said Mattiacci, a personal friend.
Source: Michaelle Bond, Philadelphia Inquirer [4/23/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
CA Podiatrist Comments on Star Basketball Player's Ankle Injury
Golden State Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry has been dominating sports headlines this week – or rather, his right ankle has. After helping his team set the record for regular-season wins, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player twisted his ankle in the first game of the playoffs – a win against the Houston Rockets. He was pulled from the second half of that game and – to the surprise of many – every contest since. Dr. Kevin Kirby, a Sacramento podiatrist who has been treating foot and ankle injuries in athletes for more than 30 years, said this is “not an unusual situation.”
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“We’d call it a tweak,” he said of Curry’s problem. He could have pinched the joint capsule or tore some scar tissue from the prior surgery. In those cases it’s not a major sprain, but it can take a week or two (to heal).” Curry underwent an MRI Tuesday that did not show anything concerning, according to ESPN. Kirby said coaches are making the right decision by keeping the player out and giving the ankle time to heal.
Source: Sammy Caiola, Sacramento Bee [4/22/16]
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| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
AZ Podiatrist Keynotes to Capacity Crowd in Abu Dhabi
Nearly 1,000 clinicians from throughout the region joined an international faculty to "wage war on wounds". Dr. David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director of the University of Arizona's Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), provided one of the keynote lectures for the event.
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"When one in four people on the Arabian peninsula have diabetes and the most common reason they will end up hospitalized is for a foot infection -- one that is often painless and silent initially -- it's time to sound the alarm," noted Armstrong.
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
Pilot Program Results Show Promise for New CMS Payment Model
The CMS last week announced it is expanding the four-year pilot launched in October 2012. The federal government will engage public and private payers and about 20,000 providers in 20 regions. Just as before, providers will be encouraged to identify and work with patients who had multiple conditions that led to frequent doctor visits and hospitalizations. The clinics will be given monthly care-management fees for each beneficiary in addition to regular fee-for-service payments. The monthly amount will come whether or not a patient interacted with the practice that month.
The practices will need to revamp their delivery care models to focus on five areas: access to and continuity of care; planned care for preventive and chronic needs; risk-stratified care management; engagement of patients and their caregivers; and coordination of care with patients' other providers. In a New England Journal of Medicine article, Mathematica Policy Research evaluated the initiative's first two years and found modest but impressive improvements. The pilot has not yet shown net cost savings, but reduced spending enough to almost cover the monthly care-management fees. These results should be interpreted with caution but are “promising and more favorable than might be expected,” according to the report.
Source: Shannon Muchmore, Modern Healthcare [4/30/16]
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| VALUE-BASED REIMBURSEMENTS | |
Four Consequences That Will Derive From MIPS - Part 3
3. Physician compensation and service agreements will need to evolve. It is expected that MIPS will be driven by outcomes-oriented measures. Wofford explains that if you look at the care process that needs to occur in order to influence those metrics, there is interplay between many different entities. For instance, there is discharge planning, care coordination, and making the clinical data available across inpatient and outpatient settings. All of that activity is what is going to keep people out of the hospital and keep your re-admission rates low, but how much of that is actually performed by the doctor?
"Doctors will tell you they have very little to do with that," says David Wofford, senior manager for ECG Management Consultants in San Diego. "So you have to figure out to what degree you want to place them at risk for these things. Do you put them at risk for the outcome? Or do you try to distill it down to the specific behavior they can influence that plays a part in all of that? That is going to be a real challenge to figure out."
Source: David Raths, Physicians Practice
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Current Compensation Rates for New Practitioners Out of Residency
We are wondering what residents are being told by their residency directors and residency attendings concerning an average starting salary out of residency in private practice. Is there a specific hourly rate/yearly salary that they are being told to expect? Is it also the standard to provide health insurance? What are they getting in reality when they get out and start working? Any feedback would be appreciated.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Increasing the Number of Applicants to Podiatric Medical Schools
From: W. David Herbert, DPM
Two of my cousins are periodontists. I understand that there are far more applicants to dental schools than can be accepted. There must be some way to inform these applicants about podiatric medicine. I think we could increase the number of applicants to our schools if the dental applicants could be informed about what our profession has to offer!
W. David Herbert, DPM, JD, Billings, MT
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Is this footwear or stemware? |
Source: Maroushka Devers via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 15, 2016 – 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 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAVANNAH, GA
Thriving, seven location, podiatry practice is seeking a family-oriented associate podiatrist to build career and long-term relationship. Associate will have full range of services and access to surgical center along with access to all of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Please email CV with cover letter to hr@atlanticfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI/SURROUNDING AREA
Well-established practice seeking experienced, highly skilled associate. Partnership opportunity. Board qualified-certified, PSR-36 trained. State-of-the-art office, Digital X-Ray, EHR, Laser, EPAT. Send cover letter, CV/Resume to stcpod@att.net or call 314-565-2739.
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
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.
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 POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Immediate opportunity for an Experienced foot and ankle surgeons to join a successful practice in north Jersey, must have a minimum of 1 year practice experience, partnership opportunity and profit sharing for the prospective candidate. Must have surgical experience BQ/ BC by ABFAS. Salary & benefits TBDbased on experience. Podjobs@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Unique opportunity. Upscale, Park Avenue Manhattan. Need an experienced, motivated, caring doctor with excellent podiatric surgical skills to see in-network patients and to cover out-of-network patients. Salary based on experience with performance bonuses if earned. Part or full time. Partnership a possibility if qualified candidate exhibits outstanding performance and skills. Send CV to: institutebeaute885@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY REGION, NY
Hudson Valley Foot Associates has a great opportunity available for a personable and talented DPM. Visit hvfa.com for more information about our practice. Send CV, with cover letter, to info@hvfa.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 – 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 - HARRISBURG, PA
Advanced Podiatry is seeking a full-time podiatrist in a professional environment for all ages in the office and nursing homes. Applicants must be Pennsylvania licensed and or able to acquire. Advanced Podiatry is located in Harrisburg, PA. Position pays salary plus benefits. If interested call 717-657-5050 or email CV to lvgreerdpm@verizon.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT
Looking for a well-trained associate to join a 60+ year old multi-doctor, multi- location practice. Walk in to an established patient base and full schedule on day 1. No nursing homes or house calls. Competitive salary and benefits. Send CV to lakesidenh@att.net.
ACADEMIC POSITION - WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking podiatrists interested in the education and training of future doctors of podiatric medicine. Applicants must be at least board-qualified in either ABPM or ABFAS with preference for dual board certification. Academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly and clinical credentials. To be considered, please send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 references, and salary expectation to (http://apptrkr.com/784853). Western University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups.
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.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - PITTSBURGH SOUTH (BROWNSVILLE), PA
33 yr established, successful practice. All phases of podiatry, laser & cash services in place. Hospital and Sx Center. Turn-key ready with strong client base. Contact pa.footdoctor@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 (800) 284-5451.
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