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April 27, 2009 #3,530 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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IPMA Lobbies State Legislature

There are many issues facing Illinois podiatric physicians. Dr. Joseph Borreggine, President-Elect of the IPMA and his executive council colleagues recently attended the "Annual Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) Lobby Day. Having the ability to speak directly to State of Illinois representatives allowed Borreggine and his fellow podiatrists to get their voices heard.

(L to R) Illinois State Senator Dale Righter, Drs. John Sigle, Joseph Borreggine (President-Elect IPMA), and Ada Paloucci (Treasurer IPMA))

"With the sweeping health care reform issues facing the State, any opportunity that we as a podiatric profession can do to be included in the process is vitally important to our future", said Borreggine. The IPMA looks to return next year to Springfield.

TUSPM Student Had Run-Ins With Accused Craig's List Killer

The moment Morgan Houston saw hotel surveillance pictures of the "Craigslist Killer," she recognized her old college pal, Philip Markoff. The Temple University podiatry student had just gotten a call about Markoff's arrest and "started going into shock," she told the Daily News at her family's South Carolina vacation home.

Morgan Houston with Philip Markoff

Houston and Markoff had been friends since sophomore year, fellow members of a pre-med fraternity who ran with the same crowd. She'd had a few uncomfortable run-ins with him. He had pinned her against a wall one dark night to kiss her — and had to be pulled away. He made lewd comments about her body. And he showed up at a Halloween party dressed as a mammogram machine, offering free breast exams.

Source: Erica Pearson, New York Daily News [4/24/09]

Great Lakes Conference a Great Meeting

Despite the well-documented economic downturn, over 200 Michigan podiatrists, along with their assistants joined together this weekend to attend the 23rd Annual Great Lakes Conference. In addition to state-of-art clinical lectures, attendees received valuable practice management advice from a special track presented by the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.

(L-R) Drs. Jeffrey Frederick, Jay Levrio, Irvin Kanat, Craig Gastwirth, Randy Kaplan, and Marie Delewsky

The conference drew over 60 exhibitors. 60 Kudos to Drs. Randy Kaplan, Craig Gastwirth, Marie Delewsky, Irvin Kanat, and MPMA President Jeffrey Frederick for putting together another successful meeting.

Add Clarity to Your Work Goals

What do you want to do or to gain? Success begins with clear goals. If, for example, your goal is to reduce the clutter that surrounds you at work, a poorly stated goal might be “I want to get organized.” That goal is too ambiguous. It does not state clearly what you want, when you want it or how you intend to gain it.

Better: “I want to set up a system to organize my files within two weeks. Then, I want to start filing the papers on my desktop within 24 hours of receiving them so that my desktop stays clear.” In that example, the following details improve your chances of succeeding at the goal.

•  What: a clear desktop.
•  When: within two weeks.
•  How: by organizing a filing system and then filing all papers within 24 hours.

Source Adapted from Problem Solving 101 by Ken Watanabe, Portfolio via Communication Briefings

Query: Reporting Diabetic Shoe Dispensing Problem

Every spring and frequently throughout the year, for the last couple of years, I been having diabetic patients come to my office complaining about foot pain. Usually, it is a neuroma or a heel spur. These patients come in wearing diabetic shoes that have been made/dispensed at a local pharmacy. These patients may qualify for the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program, but they are active people without significant foot deformities that would do much better in an athletic shoe.
 
My concern is these pharmacies. Are any other podiatrists  seeing a problem here? I saw two patients this week who both had shoes from the same pharmacy. Both patients are active and never should have been put in diabetic shoes. When this happens, should I be reporting this to someone? 
 
Wm. Barry Turner, RN, DPM, Royston, GA

RE: Selling X-Ray Films (Mark Levine, DPM)
From: Jordan Sheff, DPM

Here's an answer to Dr. Levine who asked about someone who would buy his old x-rays for the silver in them. There is a company called B&B associates that will do this. Ask for Herman Fisher. (877) 486-3456. Just be sure to cut off the patient's name bar from the film so you don't have to worry about violating any HIPAA laws.

Jordan Sheff, DPM Newport, RI, jsheff@newportfootcare.com

RE: Employee Salaries (Tip Sullivan, DPM)
From: Jon Purdy, DPM

The fact that you have employees who are satisfied working for you and not receiving a raise in three years tells me you are doing something right already. Of course, you may not realize there is a swell of discontent, if that is in fact the case, but they are holding steady for the moment. Although working only four days a week may be a benefit for some, not getting maximum work week hours, or working a 10-hour day may not be for others. 

My thoughts over the years have turned from pulsed incentives toward...   
 
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

MIN-x-ray Mobile system Model PM200R40. Brand new less than 1 year old. never used at all. I was opening a new location that fell through. Completely brand new. paid $11,000 Will sell for $8,500. Located in the Bronx, NY- call 914-714-0667.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CONNECTICUT

Nice community outside of New Haven. Well-established, busy practice seeking part-time or full-time associate. Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ethical professional. Must have good patient skills. PSR-12 or higher with excellent skills required. Send resume and cover letter to fax # 203-439-7916.

ASSOCIATE WANTED - FLORIDA

Associate needed for a dynamic multi-doctor practice in the Tampa Bay area. Partnership opportunity for the right candidate. Preference given to a PSR 24+ resident completing their education this spring/summer, and must have a Florida license. Well-established practice, high tech with EMR and digital x-rays, with specialties in sports medicine, surgery and wound care. No nursing homes or HMO's. Excellent hospital privileges available. Choose an area of practice concentration that you are passionate about and enjoy a lifestyle for yourself and your family that is second to none. E-mail: kimvelez@tampabay.rr.com

OFFICE SPACE/ MRI RENTAL – NYC, LI   
 
Turn-key space available, daily, monthly; East 60th off Park Ave, East 22nd St. off 3rd Ave, and Plainview Long Island. JACHO-certified operating rooms available, as well as all surgical equipment and anesthesia. Extremity MRI Rental. Stark compliant. All exams read by board certified radiologist. Call for details. 516 476-1815

NEEDED CHICAGO -- NW IND & BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON, DC PODIATRISTS

Home Physicians, a medical group specializing in house calls is looking to hire podiatrists in Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Baltimore, MD. Full and part-time positions are available. Competitive Compensation including malpractice. Contact Scott Schneider. Phone-773-342-4201 FAX 773-486-3548-E-Mail sschneider@homephysicians.com Visit our website

ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE-MIDTOWN MANHATTAN

Looking for Full-time associate to work in well established practices in midtown Manhattan and Forest Hills. Immediate opening for PSR 24-36 surgically trained Podiatrist. Great opportunity with competitive salary along with malpractice benefits. Please send CV to slurie@papapc.net

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Used Acoustic Imaging Diagnostic Ultrasound. Comes with 10 MHZ linear probe. Printer included. Unit is a console on wheels and cannot be shipped, must be picked up. Price includes 3 hours of hands-on and didactic material on podiatric ultrasound. See website www.hurtheel.net for more details. Price: $4,750 Contact Information Henry Slomowitz  E-mail hslomowitz@gmail.com Phone 973-479-6305.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MIAMI-DADE FLORIDA
 
Partnership w buy out opportunity for the right candidate. Well-established modern practice. EMR, digital x-rays, gait scan, etc. Excellent hospital privilages. SALARY...two options. $40,000 starting, 40% of everything you generate over $120,000. Want a fixed salary instead? $75,000 a year I feed you patients and provide an excellent well-trained staff. Contact doctorinhialeah@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE GREATER HOUSTON

Looking for full-time associate to work in well established practice with 3 offices in the Houston area. Practice focused on sports medicine, surgery with EMR, Digital X-ray, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and new office built in 2007. Great opportunity in one of the fastest growing areas in the country that has been least impacted by economic woes. No nursing homes, routine care. Available to start in July/August for PSR 24-36 surgically trained podiatrist, Spanish speaking a plus. Great opportunity with competitive salary along with malpractice benefits. Please send CV and letter of interest to officemanager23@gmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - FLORIDA—CENTRAL/SOUTH

Turn-key operation grossing $570,000 annually based on one full-time doctor. Great opportunity for growing the top-line. Surgery is only 14% of the professional man-hours; it can significantly increase income. Medicare makes up 64% of revenues. Seller will assist with transition. Call 863-688-1725, ask for Chas.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AREA

Join one of the most successful, long-established podiatry practices in the Chicago area, with excellent salary and benefits. We have an immediate opening for a full-time podiatrist in a multi practice location in Chicago. Must have two years of surgical residency. Please e-mail resume to f-massuda@footexperts.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Battery operated K wire driver, Stryker oscillating surgical saw and osteotome (drill) complete set. Ille Extremity whirlpool, Osada drill set, power base (30w), 3 hand pieces, Reece Osteotomy guide, Orthoposer and axial x-ray devices. Send email  raybrown@bellsouth.net for pictures, price, or call 704-892-7301

ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – MARYLAND

Are you motivated, personable and enjoy working with the elderly? We are offering full or part-time positions in Maryland. Our group, Podiatry Management Services, provides care to the elderly in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Senior Homes, Adult Daycare and other similar facilities. Please call Dr. Herbert Rosen at 410-580-0255 or e-mail your c.v. to drhprosen@comcast.net or fax to 410-486-2049.

CASE CONSULTING

Dennis Shavelson, DPM is now accepting referrals of difficult cases involving biomechanics, surgical complications, non-healing wounds diagnostic and treatment dilemma’s and subtalar stenting from DPM’S. Full reporting with second opinion only, rapid return after care and assumption of care options. Medicare and Out-of-Network Only. (212) 288-3668 or drsha@lifestylepodiatry.com 

  
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