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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,001 Subscribers Daily
May 13, 2015 #5,373  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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PM NEWS TO TAKE SPRING BREAK - ADVANCE NOTICE
PM News will be taking a Spring break and will not
be publishing from May 15-22, 2015.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
CA Podiatrist Discusses Gout
If you have an enlarged, painful big toe, it could be from what you ate. Did you gorge on wine and steak? The painful aftermath could be gout, a type of arthritis that usually affects the joint of the big toe. Foods high in purine, a chemical compound found in red meats, fish, and certain alcohol, can trigger an attack by raising levels of uric acid in the body. “You’ll see the deposition of the uric acid in the joint, most commonly the big toe or the ankle,” says Bob Baravarian, DPM, a podiatric foot and ankle specialist at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California.
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“The patient will wake up with a hard, red, swollen joint. It’s extremely painful,” says Dr. Baravarian A doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs for short-term relief and suggest a low-purine diet for long-term prevention.
Source: Kelsey Kloss, Reader's Digest [May 2015]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
OH Podiatrist Cautions Against Summerlong Nail Polish
Don't leave nail polish on all summer. "The chemicals and dyes in nail polish can discolor or crack nails. People often mistake this for a fungal infection," says Dr. Lauren Kishman. "Don't leave polish on for extended periods of time – remove after about two weeks and give your toes a break before re-applying."
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Look for polishes with fewer chemicals or even try anti-fungal polishes. If you're not sure if it is fungus, see a podiatrist. Getting a pedicure? Dr. Kishman cautions to make sure the salon where you go sterilizes their equipment.
Source: Benzinga.com [5/11/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
WI Podiatrists are Co-chairpersons of Charity Raffle
Only a few days remain before the grand prize winner is drawn as part of the 2015 Samaritan Health Clinic $150,000 Cash Raffle. The drawing is scheduled for May 13 in the St. Agnes Hospital lobby. Podiatrists Dr. Alyssa Stephenson and Dr. Michael DeGere, vice president of Population Health Management, are serving as co-chairpersons.
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The Samaritan Health Clinic at Agnesian HealthCare provides nearly 90 healthcare services vouchers monthly for physician follow-up visits, vision or dental care, and medication assistance.
Source: FDL Reporter [5/8/15]
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| PM JURY VERDICT REPORTER | |
Alleged Damage Due to Steroid Injections
Facts: An adult female presenting with right foot pain, reportedly suffered flexible hammertoe/deformity with significant instability in the second metatarsal phlangeal (MTP) joint of the right foot, and chronic pain when defendant, a podiatrist, who had diagnosed capsulitis in the second metatarsal phlangal joint of the right foot, injected a steroid three times over a period of 27 days, despite increased pain in the joint after each injection.
The plaintiff ultimately suffered scarring and pain, primarily on the top of the second MTP joint, a knot over the proximal phalanx, the inability to stand or walk for a lengthy period of time, the inability to engage in running, and continued pain around the joint when she later elected to have forefoot reconstruction surgery involving a second hammertoe correction with a PT tendon transfer by an orthopedist who advised that the surgery would not make her foot normal and would not guarantee that she could go back to running.
The plaintiff contended the defendant breached the standard of care by injecting the plaintiff within a limited time period. The defendant denied liability and contended that the injections did not cause her injuries or necessitate her subsequent surgery. Jurors returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
Result: Defendant's Verdict $0
Plaintiff's podiatric expert witness: William Pierce, DPM, West Seneca, NY
Defendant's podiatric expert witness: David Mullen DPM, Wolcott, CT, Edwin Wolf, DPM, NY, NY
Source: Jury Verdict Research
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| APMA NEWS | |
APMA Calls on Congress to Repeal Independent Payment Advisory Board
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has joined over 500 national and state-based organizations, representing virtually every state in the union, in signing a letter to Congress calling upon lawmakers to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) provision of the Affordable Care Act. IPAB would impair Medicare beneficiaries’ access to care and remove public accountability from the Medicare decision-making process.
IPAB is a board comprised of executive branch appointees, which would be charged with making cuts to Medicare expenditures if program spending reaches a certain level established by statute. Once the Secretary of Health and Human Services implements the IPAB recommendations, the action is not subject to administrative or judicial review. If IPAB members are not appointed by the President, or IPAB does not act to cut Medicare spending within the law’s required timeframe, the board’s powers are automatically shifted to the HHS Secretary.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
SOLS Aims to Make Othotics Cool
Old-school orthotics are custom-made after a podiatrist takes a plaster cast of a patient’s foot. At SOLS, customers visit one of the company's showrooms or a participating podiatrist, where a technician takes three sets of photos of both feet to create a digital model of the suffering tootsies; a 3-D printer does the rest. The podiatrists can bill the insurance using the same codes as with other orthotic devices.
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Some podiatrists approve of SOLS to relieve foot pain. Dr. Andrew Glass of Manhattan uses them himself and prescribes them – but cautioned that orthotics can make shoes too tight. As such, he recommends always seeing a trained professional before getting a pair of orthotics.
Source: Justin Rocket Silverman, NY Daily News [5/8/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Tips to Collect More from Patients - Part 1
1. Store Credit Card Information on File
Store credit card information on file so that it is easier to collect from patients. You'll need them to sign a credit card policy first. For a sample credit card policy, along with information regarding how to store credit, view the sources below:
Source: Physicians Practice
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Stephen Musser, DPM
I have done an extensor lenghtening along with a Y to V skin plasty and have had good outcomes. However, the patients I've done this on have had a substantial large extensor tendon. The point is, I wouldn't try this on a patient with a small/medium foot.
Stephen Musser, DPM , Cleveland, OH
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RE: EMR is Here to Stay
From: Gerald Mauriello Jr., DPM
Like it or not, EMR is here to stay. If you are not utilizing it now, very soon you will be forced (in how long, is debatable). That being said, Web-based EMR (so called “free” EMR) must be considered with a great deal of care. When EMR software is being sold for 30K, 40K, 50K and above, what makes you think that a company will give something away for free? This is something they have spent a great deal of money developing. They get paid in a variety of ways, but they get paid nonetheless. Whether this cost is upfront, deferred, or if it’s imposed on labs or imaging companies, it still exists. Frankly, if it costs a few grand to get records in a workable format, then so be it. Nothing is really free, is it?
Additionally, I believe it is better to do your homework; find an EMR that suits your needs (which admittedly, can be difficult) and implement it now in a controlled way. Paper charts are no longer the standard, like it or not. Just think how much it will cost your practice if we are all forced to convert by 2016? Admittedly, this is a hypothetical, but certainly a possibility. How many “free” EMRs will exist then? If you think it’s expensive now, wait until we are mandated to use EMR. Get that checkbook ready.
Gerald Mauriello Jr., DPM, Redbank, NJ
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
MD Woman Put Dead Skin from Feet in Milk, Says Report
A St. Mary's County woman is accused of serving contaminated milk to her family members, according to charging documents obtained by Southern Maryland News Net. According to the media report, 56-year-old Sarah P. Schrock of Mechanicsville is accused of putting shavings of dead skin from her feet in the milk at her home. Schrock was arrested on May 6 and charged with poisoning/contaminating of food, three counts of assault, and failure to comply with a peace order, says Southern Maryland News Net.
Source WUSA [5/11/15] via Dr. Joseph G Smith
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.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 AVAILABLE- NORTH GEORGIA/CHATTANOOGA AREA
Busy group practice located in Chattanooga/North Georgia area seeking a growth-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our expanding 5 physician TEAM. Must have PMS 36. Can be out or residency or just looking for a change in practice environment. Established patient base with tremendous growth opportunity. Associate with partnership potential. Chattanooga offers a strong music and arts culture, unrivaled outdoor amenities, and a government/populace committed to sustainable development. Competitive Salary and benefits. Bilingual (Spanish) an asset. Email cover letter and CV to hr@advfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
I am looking for a FT surgically trained podiatrist to begin working in a busy practice July 2015. Office, hospital, wound care and facilities. Competitive base salary will also be bonus driven. Please send letter of intent as well as resume to drjpel@aol.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
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
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 FT/PT - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Available Immediately -Upscale private practice, coastal community in Atlantic County looking for a FT/PT associate. Buy in/Buy option. Modern facility, EMR, digital x-ray, supportive professional staff. Hospital privileges, no nursing homes, treating patients of all ages/conditions. Not just another routine practice! Email Shoredpm@gmail.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 - 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 - ALBERTA/CANADA - CALGARY
Seeking new/experienced full-time podiatrist to take over associate position in busy, well established (>20 years), surgical and non-surgical practice. New office space with in-office operating room. Send CV and cover letter to: afsc@associatefootspecialists.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 - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Busy practice looking to expand. Looking for a well trained, well rounded, energetic podiatrist. Should be competent in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgical procedures as well as wound care. All aspects of podiatry, pediatrics, orthopedic and surgical. Competitive salary, bonus, benefits and buy-in potential. Send cover letter, CV to footdocva@cox.net
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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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
LOOKING TO PURCHASE - FLORIDA
Looking to retire, or stay in the game part-time? We will purchase your entire practice or partner with you if you prefer. We are looking for a high volume, high Medicare Podiatry practice in North Broward or Palm Beach county, Florida. Please contact: podfather5@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Approximately 30 miles south of Albany. Well established 30 year podiatry practice. Doctor retiring. Includes all equipment. Owner will stay for easy transition. Grossing 500K+ Consistently. The practice primarily routine and diabetic foot care. Income less than 5% surgical. Reasonably priced. For additional info contact: footdoctor2015@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
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 – 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- ARIZONA
Central Arizona - between Phoenix and Tucson. Well established and very busy 35 year old solo-practice. High volume surgery and general practice with good cross-section of patients from pediatric to geriatric. Hospital, surgicenter and in-office surgery. Located in professional center. Contact E-mail: pmmpod@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE BUYING OPPORTUNITY IN CHICAGO
Well-rounded medical/surgical practice; turn-key operation with ongoing schedule. Great opportunity to run your own practice - full- or part-yime for recent graduate or experienced physician. Will consider partnership for right person. Please respond to: chipod12@yahoo.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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