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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,997 Subscribers Daily
April 30, 2015 # 5,361 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
TUSPM Lymphedema Program Enhances Patient Treatment
The lymphedema program created by the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) last year is enhancing patient treatment and sparking a substantial increase in patient volume – and alums can now replicate this program in their practices as well.
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Dr. Marc Karpo treating a patient in the lymphedema and diabetic foot clinic |
Under the direction of Dean John Mattiacci, DPM, TUSPM’s podiatrist-run lymphedema and diabetic ulcer clinic – the first of its kind in Philadelphia – is utilizing medical device technology provided by corporate partner ReMarx Medical Services to improve the quality of life for patients living with chronic venous insufficiencies, lymphedema, and venous ulcers. TUSPM has also seen a rise in patient volume after embarking on a co-branded lymphedema awareness campaign in local media outlets.
Source: Strides [Spring 2015]
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
KY Podiatrist Named Podiatrist of the Year for 2015
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Dr. Matthew Connolly |
Dr. Matthew J. Connolly has been named Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association Podiatrist of the Year for 2015. Dr. Connolly graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his podiatric residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Stephen Roy Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer [4/27/15]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
NY Podiatrist Authors Book, to Host Book Signing Event
A surgical podiatrist working at the Veterans Affairs clinic on Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany has a new book out, and is hosting a reception and book signing to help get the word out on the book’s publication and message. Dr. Simone Josey, author of More Than Medicine: What They Don’t Teach You in Medical, MA, Nursing, or PA School.
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Josey, an Ohio native raised in Jamaica who also holds a master’s degree in Public Health, wrote the book primarily with healthcare providers in mind to encourage them to remember that practicing medicine is more than achieving a diagnosis. “(The message) was birthed out of a need in the marketplace,” she said. “After talking to patients day in and day out … they were still (concerned) because they were not getting a good bedside manner. There has been a breakdown in the customer service aspect. You are not taught that in medical school.
Source: Jennifer Parks, Albany Herald [4/26/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
New Research Confirms Dangers of High Heels: TX Podiatrist
New research shows that over time, stylish stilettos could cause you to walk like you're older than you really are. "It's really difficult to get women to change the kind of shoes they want to wear," Sanford podiatrist Dr. Adam Nichols said. "Unfortunately, at times, I have to accept that." Nichols says high heels can not only create a high amount of pain, they can also change the way you walk and make you look older than you are. "There are some studies that link foot pain to wearing high-heeled shoes," Nichols said.
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High heeled shoes can also cause added stress on your knees and hips. "They have been implicated in osteoarthritis or positional changes that can cause pain," Nichols said.
Source: Casey Wonnenberg, Keloland Television [4/27/15]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Ohio 2015 Coding and Financial Institute a Success
The Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association hosted the 2015 Coding and Financial Institute at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. Speakers for the event were Animesh Bhatia, DPM of Columbus; Vincent Buttaci, Esq. of Princeton, NJ; Juan Lumpkin from CGS Medicare of Columbus; John Leardi, Esq. of Princeton, NJ; and Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM of Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman addresses PQRS and Meaningful Use to a full classroom of attendees at the 2015 Ohio Coding and Financial Institute. |
A review of new Ohio Medicaid Codes was presented by Dr. Bhatia as well as ICD coding tips; Mr. Buttaci and Mr. Leardi addressed HIPAA and HITECH, Corporate Compliance - including OIG enforcement of the Stark Law and the anti-kickback statute. Dr. Lehrman discussed Meaningful Use and PQRS. This event was one of two coding events for OHFAMA. Dr. Harry Goldsmith of Codingline will present a day-long OHFAMA-sponsored state seminar on ICD-10 on July 31 in Columbus.
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| IN THE COURTS | |
Panel Upholds Late-Diagnosis Award in PA Malpractice Case
An oncologist's expert testimony in a medical malpractice case against a podiatrist did not compromise the validity of the plaintiff's verdict, the state Superior Court has ruled, upholding a $750,000 award. The court affirmed a ruling of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on April 16 in Wilson v. King, a medical malpractice case involving cancer of the foot. "Because a podiatrist, Dr. Gorman, testified that Dr. King deviated from a podiatric standard of care, and the basis for that opinion predated a review of Dr. Schneider's report, which corroborated Dr. Gorman's initial report, we cannot conclude Dr. Schneider's testimony affected the verdict and led to an incorrect result," Senior Judge James J. Fitzgerald III wrote in a 13-page nonprecedential opinion.
Dr. Jack Gorman, a podiatrist, and Dr. Andrew Schneider, an oncologist, testified as experts for the plaintiff. According to Fitzgerald's opinion, both doctors testified that the delay in diagnosing Wilson's cancer caused the need for amputation of her foot. "In this case, Dr. Gorman, a podiatrist, testified that Dr. King 'deviated from the standard of care of a reasonable prudent podiatrist' by failing to timely biopsy Wilson's nonhealing ulcer to ascertain the existence of cancer," Fitzgerald said. "We add that Dr. Gorman arrived at his opinion prior to reviewing Dr. Schneider's expert report."
Source: Lizzy McLellan, The Legal Intelligencer [4/28/15]
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| HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION | |
Republican Budget Compromise Could Undo Obamacare
Republican negotiators on Monday reached a compromise on a joint budget between the House and the Senate, the first common congressional budget in a decade. The deal would increase military spending and take aim at President Obama’s signature healthcare law. It would also cut education and entitlement programs, like Medicare, but negotiators dropped a proposal by Representative Paul D. Ryan, Republican of Wisconsin and a former chairman of the House Budget Committee, to turn Medicare into a largely private voucher program.
Under the deal, Congress would use a procedural process known as reconciliation to repeal, or at least begin to undo, the Affordable Care Act. With reconciliation, Senate Republicans would need only a simple majority vote to push through legislation to repeal the healthcare law because it would not be subject to a probable Democratic filibuster.
Source: Ashley Parker, The New York Times [4/27/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
I recommend 1st met head arthroplasty from a dorsal approach. I did not see mention of tobacco abuse nor circulatory status.
Roody Samimi, DPM, Denver, CO
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RE: OIG Meaningful Use Audits
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
It is unlikely that OIG will be approaching podiatrists directly for any audit data and asking for "voluntary information." That said, if they do, I most strongly recommend you NOT offer any data of any kind to OIG unless it is subpoenaed. And if it is, contact a healthcare attorney before you comply.
One of the characteristics about subpoenas is that you are ONLY required to turn over the material they ask for, and their request must be specific and detailed. Never turn over any extra materials, even if you feel it will "help" your situation. OIG is not trustworthy. They are not your "friends." Never send originals. You'll only see them again if they do harm to you.
Some years ago, OIG went to APMA and requested support from APMA to help obtain data from podiatrists. Not only did OIG lie to APMA, but also OIG reneged on their promises in every possible way. APMA was extremely supportive and helpful to me in my efforts to fight OIG on their so-called "routine foot care audit" of podiatrists. OIG's work was sloppy, incomplete, flawed, and junk science. A high school student could have done a better job than OIG. Technology audits are undoubtedly a "new" element for OIG. I doubt that they have the knowledge or experience to do them properly, or even honestly. Stay as far away from OIG as you can.
Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM, (retired) San Jose, CA
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From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
I agree with Dr. Rubin. High energy ESWT works. When using the Dornier EPOS Ultra, according to protocol, and doing an ankle block, and a small amount of local on the lateral side of the foot (where the soundwave would exit the foot), I too had a 90% success rate. Early on, I had to repeat two cases, but I then realized that if the abnormal thickness of the plantar fascia extended more than 3 cm, "bathing" the full length of the abnormal plantar fascia with pulses and increasing the total number of pluses to 4800 did away with the necessity for a second treatment.
As for the effect of local anesthesia on the results, if an ankle block is performed, I can't see how it would negatively affect the results! Also, even with the ankle block, patients will feel pain at the beginning of the procedure, if the shockwave gets too close to the calcaneus. "Teasing" the origin will eventually enable higher energy pulses. Yes, absolutely, high energy ESWT should be covered.
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
In the April 29 issue of PM News, it was reported that Senator Bill Perkins recognizes that the Foot Clinic of NY’s (FCNY) patient base has the highest incidence of diabetes in New York City, and he reinforces often in the community and in Albany the importance of podiatry in combating this epidemic. I assume that the correct word is “prevalence.”
Incidence refers to the number of new cases in a particular time period while prevalence refers to the total number of cases that exists at any point in time. For example, the incidence of diabetes may be 30 cases each year in a particular location, but the prevalence during any point in time may be a total of 300 cases at that location).
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Celebrity Shoe of the Day
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Training Boots autographed by Cassius Clay (Mohammed Ali) |
This is one of Muhammed Ali's autographed training boots. What makes them very rare is that he also signed them Cassius Clay (he hasn't done that since he changed his name in 1964).
Hartley Miltchin, DPM, Toronto, Canada
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 24, 2015 – Orlando Marriott World Center
Honoring Joshua Gerbert, DPM
Richard Bloch
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Gold), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Gerbert and Mr. Bloch 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 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS | |
FELLOWSHIP POSITION – PHOENIX, AZ
Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons (AENS) Peripheral Nerve 12 Month Surgical Fellowship beginning August 1. $40,000 salary plus benefits. Attendance at Mayo Clinic Microsurgery Course and Fundamental Peripheral Nerve Surgery Courses also included. Submit letter of introduction and CV to sdoherty@barrettmed.com. AZ license required.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY, SUPER GROUP
This group of more than 40 providers seeks well trained and motivate doctor to join as an associate. This is a change to join a group and be involved in multiple offices and grow with the market. Competitive salary and benefit package. Forward CV to MCrosby518@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
ABFAS BC or BQ surgeon to join our expanding team. All aspect of podiatric care required. Immediate position: ER, hospital rounds & office work. CV, LOR, LOI. EMR, digital x-rays, modern offices, PRP, amnio tx, sx suite to ASC. Opportunity in a thriving, growing group. Good cash patient clientele. Partnership potential. Top end income w bonus for hard worker. 6 figure start. ALSO AVAILABLE: 1 year term Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship position must have ABFAS BQ status. 1 preceptee position: must have passed step I and II. klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NC PIEDMONT
Excellent opportunity for highly motivated, ethical, and personable PSR 24/36. This well established, 3-physician practice has excellent rapport with physician community, multiple office locations, and hospital privileges. Intent is an associate leading to partnership for the right individual. Competitive salary & benefits. Email CV to dpmassociatenc@gmail.com
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA/SILICON VALLEY
Associate needed for 30 year busy private practice. Applicant should be personal, independent, motivated & well versed in ankle and foot surgery. Two location group practice. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry:.. Surgery, large Hospital Based surgical rounds/ wound care, pediatrics and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. Partnership opportunity for the right person. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to Kickturns@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WHITE PLAINS, NY
Motivated, entrepreneurial, caring graduate from a 3 or 4 year residency program for White Plains, NY practice with solid patient base. Must also be willing to put in the effort to actively grow practice. Early opportunity for an equity position in the practice. Interested individuals should send their resume to east88footcare@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Join our Team! Thriving, five location, progressive, podiatry practice seeking a family-oriented Associate Podiatrist to build career and long-term relationship. Must be surgically trained (PSR-24/36) and have EMR experience. Position available in our Statesboro, GA location, one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia and home to Georgia Southern University. Associate will have full range of services and access to Surgical Center along with access to all of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Email CV with Cover Letter to hr@atlanticfeet.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION—MARYLAND
Excellent opportunity in very busy practice. Individual must have practice experience or fellowship experience. Applicant should be highly motivated, independent and personable. Competitive compensation. Interest in future partnership possibility would be preferred. Respond to: Marylandfeet@gmail.com
PODIATRISTS WANTED: NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Immediate and future opportunities for providers in skilled nursing and other long term care facilities throughout the State of California. Professionally managed and billed. Reply with letter of interest and CV to: ZBUBBLESZ@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -- NEW JERSEY
Central New Jersey - practice grossing over $1m annually. Seeking ABPS board eligible/ certified motivated physician to start seeing patients immediately. Salary is based on productivity and there is easily potential to make over $200K annually. Health insurance, malpractice, dues, CME, IRA etc. all included in addition to salary. Excellent general podiatry practice 80% office based care, 20% surgical / hospital based care. Position is available immediately. E-mail CV, correspondence to painfreefeet13@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded doctor who wants to grow and eventually own part of an already successful practice, go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Immediate opening for well trained, compassionate physician for multiple established clinics with some nursing home and assistive living work. Wide range of services to be offered. Some travel involved, but transportation provided along with opportunity to live in a beautiful lake community. Base salary with incredible bonus opportunity/full benefits. Partnership opportunity. Join Kentucky’s largest and most respected podiatric group. Email CV and letter of interest to: jonkim12000@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION (PART-TIME) - MANHATTAN
Part-time associate wanted! Midtown Manhattan, great location near Grand Central Station, beautiful office building. Laser, fluoroscopy, and shockwave. Great part-time opportunity. Please contact us at podiatry401@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH WESTERN CT / NEW YORK
Part time position in busy practice possibly leading to f/t. Looking for well-trained minimum PSR-12 with great technique and people skills for part time leading to f/t position in fast growing practice. Competitive salary with huge growth potential. CT and NY license required. Send cover letter, CV and work experience: PodassociateNY@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED – FT/PT IN WESTERN PA/NY
Busy multilocation practice seeks personable energetic hardworking podiatrist. Come utilize the full extent of your Podiatric training! Competetive salary, bonus, and partnership. NY/PA license required. Send CV to jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PT/FT - NY (WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND)
Well-established, cutting-edge, modern private practice in multi-specialty office with over 45 years experience looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate Podiatrist for PT/FT. We serve the Rockland, Westchester, and entire Tri-State Areas successfully with full diagnostic and treatment facilities, including: Fluoroscope, Diagnostic Sonogram, PinPointe Laser, Juvederm, ESWT, and in-house physical therapy. Affiliated with local hospitals and privileges available. Surgical skills preferred but not required. Join our friendly and knowledgeable office staff with decades of experience! An entrepreneurial and medical opportunity combined! Guaranteed signing bonus. Send CV and cover letter to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA BAY AREA
Newly available position to join a well established multi-office group practice in the beautiful Tampa Bay area starting July 2015. Our practice has 12 locations and is rapidly growing. We are seeking a highly motivated, ethical, outgoing surgically trained associate for this excellent opportunity. Candidate will require Florida licensure and prefer ABFAS certified or eligible/qualified. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, bonus structure with partnership opportunity. Please email CV : Kpontious9@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PART-TIME - NJ
Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be enthusiastic, outgoing, surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky’s the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, NJ. For further info, email to njfootankle@yahoo.com or fax to 201-261-0058.
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@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- SENSILASE PAD IQ
Sensilase PAD IQ in Excellent condition For Sale with supplies. $22,000. For more information, contact doc@advancingfeet.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – ROBOTIC LASER
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- PINPOINTE FOOT LASER
This laser is the gold standard in FDA approved lasers to treat onychomycosis. The laser is in excellent condition. Support equipment is also available; Medicool FileStream vacuum nail file, Atmosphere Air Purifier, SaniVac and Lemi Sonium podiatry chair. Laser $10,000 schrisdpm@sbcglobal.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CALIFORNIA
Well established podiatry practice for sale in the beautiful central coast of California. We are a comprehensive, state-of-the-art practice that includes surgical, palliative, wound care, and sports medicine opportunities. Five fully equipped treatment rooms with advanced technologies: EMR, digital x-ray, ultrasound, vascular diagnostics, etc. Our licensed medical staff are experienced and dedicated to the ongoing care of our patients. Revenues include product sales of custom orthotics, shoes, and braces. For further information, contact CaliforniaPodiatry@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEAR CHICAGO
Located in Elgin, Illinois, 30 miles northwest of Chicago. Fully furnished and equipped 3 exam room office, digital x-ray, US, EMR, good demographics, buyer can be independent or partner with group. Seller financing for qualified buyers. For info email dr.tcarr@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Well established, 30 year multi-office medical/ surgical practice. Conveniently located in high traffic, commercial area. All equipment and instruments included. Multiple area hospitals and ASC available. Retiring due to illness. Office space for rent or purchase. Priced to sell. Please respond to completefootcare@aol.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE -TUCSON ARIZONA
Well established 40 year practice. Central location. All equipment and instruments included. Self-standing 3,000-square foot building, available for purchase or lease. Owner retiring. E-mail mdobkindpm@yahoo.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA
Well established, 28 year practice treating all podiatric conditions. Multiple area hospitals and surgery centers available. All equipment, EMR, orthotic scanner, instruments, etc. included. Presently 25 hours/week with excellent growth potential due to establishe referral base. Will consider all reasonable offers. Please reply to footdockenn@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
Multilocation (will separate) multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida . Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to: practiceforsaleswfla@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@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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