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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,283 Subscribers Daily
May 18, 2016 #5,666  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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Based on what you know about MACRA, which value-based payment method would you choose? |
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
KSUCPM Inducts 3 New Members into Hall of Fame Society
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine inducted three new members into the College’s Hall of Fame Society: Barry L. Scurran, DPM, class of 1973; G. “Dock” Dockery, DPM, class of 1976; Morton M. Polokoff, DPM, class of 1932. The KSUCPM Hall of Fame recognizes distinguished alumni who display dedication to the College of Podiatric Medicine and contribute to achievements within the podiatric medical community.
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(L-R) Dean, Dr. Allan M. Boike, presents Dr. G. Dockery with his award |
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine’s dean, Allan M. Boike, DPM, addressed the sponsors of the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in appreciation of their support. The event raised $20,000 for the KSUCPM Student Scholarship Fund. Dr. Boike recognized Hall of Fame attendee and 1944 alumna, Dr. Mildred Dixon, for her support of the college displayed by the newly created $25,000 scholarship endowment fund named, The Dr. Mildred Dixon Endowed Scholarship for Podiatric Medicine Fund.
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| APMA COMPONENTS IN THE NEWS | |
PRESENT e-Learning Systems Announces New Partnerships with ACFAOM & NPMA
PRESENT e-Learning Systems CEO Alan Sherman, DPM, CCMEP said, "The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine has been contributing enormously to the primary podiatric and medical skills of practicing podiatrists since the late 1940s. Their work has never been more important than it is today, as orthopedics and medicine are the cornerstone of podiatric practice. The Nevada Podiatric Medical Association, with 138 current members, is in the top half of the largest state podiatry associations in the nation. We are very pleased to be partnering with them to provide valuable services to their members."
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(L-R) Drs. Alan Sherman, Daniel Evans, and Kenneth Fatkin |
ACFAOM President Daniel Evans, DPM said, "The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine is delighted to become the newest member of the PRESENT Alliance Partners Program. We look forward to working with PRESENT for the betterment of each of our organizations." The Nevada Podiatric Medical Association President Kenneth Fatkin, DPM, added, "The Nevada Podiatric Medical Association is honored to be newly affiliated with the PRESENT Alliance Partners Program. The educational opportunities through PRESENT e-Learning and their various conferences have provided many podiatrists with a flexible opportunity to maintain our academic standards and enrich the lives of our patients."
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: What are the APMA's plans for helping members with the new value-based payment models?
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Dr. R. Daniel Davis |
R. Daniel Davis: We need to get data, or else leave others to determine our destiny. We are looking into a registry to capture the data to determine a value-based model. Outcome data is critical, as BMAD (Medicare) data show what we did, but not our outcomes. APMA is working on this intensely; stay tuned.
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Drs. Jeffrey Niezgoda and Robert Snyder |
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. Tonight's guests are wound experts Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, MD and Robert Snyder, DPM, MSc. You can register for future events by clicking here.
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| MACRA UPDATE | |
MACRA Comment Period Open Until June 26, 2016
MACRA is slated to begin the payment adjustments in 2019; however the performance measurements will actually start in January 2017. At this point, however, the final details (including metrics) are still being determined and are slated for finalization in fall of 2016. Currently there is opportunity for public comment until June 26, 2016 .
Source: KrisEmily McCrory, MD, Physicians Practice [5/14/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART !A | |
From: Gene Mirkin, DPM
Consider topical application of Aldara (imiquimod) daily. You can increase success by topically inoculating the skin with the Aldara. Let the patient know this may take 6-12 weeks to make a difference. With a severely compromised immune system, you would obviously avoid excision or destructive procedures (with blistering agents).
Gene Mirkin, DPM, Kensington, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Michael Cohn, DPM
I have found Efudex, 5 fluro-uracil, cream to be highly effective in patients with poor immune response. It simply takes a rapidly dividing wart cell and puts in a false amino acid and kills the cell on division. You put it on the lesions under an occlusive dressing and it works very well in most cases.
Michael Cohn, DPM, Albuquerque, NM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: AAOS and the Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act
From: Multiple PM News Subscribers
Editor's note: Several PM News subscribers have forwarded us this letter from the American Academy of of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) to two U.S. senators regarding podiatrists being placed on the same level as MDs and DO in the Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act. This letter underscores the importance of podiatrists to support such legislation.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Narmo Ortiz, DPM
While I can understand Dr. Kornfeld's and Dr. Graziano's positions on this issue, they also must realize it is not about "testicular fortitude" or having the courage to dismiss most or all insurance participation; it is about, like in real estate: location, location, location. If you are living and practicing in a community that is mainly made up of blue-collar workers and retirees, you do not see luxurious shopping centers with high-end stores, etc. You have Wal-Mart and your neighborhood supermarket to shop at, as it is not by choice, but is what can be afforded.
So, the question is, are we supposed to leave those communities and patients unattended? Indeed, it is a tough subject matter to discuss, but while the message is understood and appreciated, not all physicians live and practice in locations where there are patients with a lot of cash flow to "throw around".
Narmo Ortiz, DPM, Capre Coral, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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| Not "egg"actly what you ordered? |
Source: Elisabeth Thorsen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – WI, MO, KS, and LA
Preferred Podiatry Group, P.C., a national leader in long-term care podiatry for over forty years, is looking to add additional providers in several areas. We have immediate availability for providers in Wisconsin and Missouri and will be hiring for Kansas and Louisiana in the next few weeks. We offer a competitive salary and other benefits for the right candidates. For additional information please contact Dr. Chris Kestner at ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
Looking for either a PART-TIME (leading to full time) OR a FULL TIME position and have a PMSR/36 with RRA Training, then send your cover letter and CV to medstaff1977@gmail.com Must include a contact phone number.
PART-TIME POSITION IN CHICAGO TO DO HOUSECALLS
20-25 hours /week, flexible schedule, logistics provided, great for new and established podiatrists to earn up to $100-120K. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Associate leading to partnership. Board qualified of certified (ABPS) PSR 24/36), Part time/full time Podiatrist for Busy multifaceted general Podiatry practice with large surgical volume. Good referral base. Full hospital privileges, opportunity to buy in to ASC. Send CV to officemail1@cox.net.
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 - NASSAU COUNTY
Full-time/Part-time associate needed for busy Long Island Practice with EHR, digital X-rays and DME. Excellent income opportunity for hard working energetic Podiatrist. ABPS board qualified/certified preferable. Must be versed in all aspects of podiatry Surgical/Medical/Orthopedic and be able to work independently. Send Resume: jbmbcw@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Our busy 2-physician podiatry practice is seeking a highly motivated associate to join our team. The ideal candidate is familiar with all aspects of podiatry care with limited palliative practice. Candidate must be board-qualified in both forefoot & rearfoot surgery. Includes malpractice ins, competitive salary, vacation, and CME time off. Includes opportunity for advancement to partnership level, with investment in local surgery centers. Send resume and salary requirements to admin@southsidefootclinic.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
Group practice seeking personable well trained podiatrist. ABFAS Qualified/Certified. Newly trained or established practitioners welcome. Must be motivated with excellent clinical, charting and surgical skills – comfortable with all aspects of podiatry. Practice currently serves three locations, all with modern conveniences and experienced support staff. Competitive compensation package. Send email of intent (subject: New Associate) with CV to: 1footassociate@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 AVAILABLE - SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT
High volume podiatry practice Limb Preservation, Clinical Research, elective, non-elective surgery, sports medicine and general practice. Three hospital medical staff privileges available, ER call available. Practice seeks energetic, empathetic practitioner, PSR-36 a plus. Competitive salary, benefits. Partnership opportunity. Send resume, cover letter to: Researchlpc552@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA - GREENSBORO/TRIAD AREA
Busy, state-of-the-art group practice seeking full time associate for summer 2017. PSR 36+ training preferred. Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ethical applicant. Competitive income and benefit package. Hospital privileges available. Must be board qualified/certified and have an active North Carolina license or plan on taking the exam in December 2016. Qualified applicants can send their CV and letter of interest to triad.podiatrist@gmail.com.
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.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICES WANTED TO BUY - NEW JERSEY
Seeking a practice to buy or buy into in New Jersey. Prefer buying a practice but will consider partnership or independent contractorship. Well trained in conservative care, wound care, DME and orthotics, sports medicine, forefoot surgery etc. Please email gardenstatefootdoc@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – OTTAWA CANADA
Are you tired of the third-party, regulatory and payer system in the U.S? Are you looking for a change to make your life easier? If you would like to practice, focusing on patients only –not on paperwork, this is a unique opportunity for a U.S. podiatrist to purchase a successful world-class practice. Life is simple, cash-based payments, no receivables, and wonderful (world-class city and recreation). Contact sissilutten@yahoo.ca to learn more.
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
EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY
Looking to buy podiatry equipment in Greater Los Angeles Area. Please contact me if you have extra podiatry chairs sitting in your garage and get rid of all the podiatry related equipment and make some extra money. Need pictures and price. scfootnankle@gmail.com
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