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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,334 Subscribers Daily
May 25, 2016 #5,671  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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Have you contacted your senators about the Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act? |
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| PODIATRISTS AND RESEARCH | |
NC/SC Podiatrists Collaborating With CDC on an Infection Prevention Project
InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists (IFAS) is one of ten medical practices in the United States selected to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) and the Joint Commission on a research project designed to prevent and control infections in ambulatory healthcare settings. The goal of this three-year program will be to create model infection control plans to be used to prevent infections across the country. Gary Laio, DPM is the leading investigator for InStride Foot and Ankle.
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Drs. Gary Laio and Kevin McDonald |
IFAS is based in Concord, North Carolina but has seventy-six podiatrists and over sixty locations spread across North and South Carolina. IFAS President Kevin McDonald, DPM stated, "We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this important initiative to decrease the incidence of infections in outpatient settings in America. The access to the latest protocols and procedures by working with the CDC fits in perfectly with our best practices program."
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Measure Shoe Size Yearly to Ensure Proper Fit: MD Podiatrist
Even if you didn't put on weight, chances are you went up at least a half-size in the last decade. Feet become both longer and wider as you age because the tendons and ligaments that link tiny bones lose elasticity. Get your feet measured at least once a year so you know your true size, suggests Dr. Timothy Swartz, chief of podiatry of Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic region.
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Dr. Timothy Swartz |
Wearing shoes that don't fit properly can cause more than discomfort—it can create or accelerate a bunion or cause blisters, among other issues.
Source: MSN
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: When a patient with a wound first seeks medical attention from a generalist, what generally happens?
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Dr. Robert Snyder |
Robert Snyder: If you look globally at a place like Spain or Italy, more often than not, the generalist sees the patient first. With insurance changes here in the U.S., generalists are now taking up this role. For example, if a generalist sees a person with an abnormal mammogram, she will be sent to a breast surgeon. if the patient in the next room has a high PSA, he will be sent to the urologist, but the patient in the third room with a terrible wound is given an Rx for an antibiotic (they might not even need) and told to return in 4 weeks.
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Dr. Harry Goldsmith |
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guest is billing and coding guru Dr. Harry Goldsmith. You can register for future events by clicking here.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: NaviNet
I received an “invitation” to join NaviNet, “America's largest real-time healthcare communications network.” Is anyone familiar with this company? Comments?
Joseph Borden, DPM, Encino, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
A story like this should raise a red flag about the patient's integrity and/or emotional stabilty. Sure idiosyncratic reactions can occur with any medication but a story like this raises doubts about the patient, not the medication. The patient may be "testing the waters" to see how the doctor handles a complaint. It may be wise to limit treatment for this patient to very conservative management and see how she reacts to further interventions. In a nutshell, be the last on line to surgically remove that patient's neuroma.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
I think Dr. Bergman gave some sage advice "use your clinical judgment" regarding dry eschars. While the fact "dead tissue doesn't get better," removing it can also potentially open a can of worms. Hence, I like the sage advice better.
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: The American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery
From: Joseph G. Smith, DPM
Joseph G. Smith, DPM, Virginia Beach, VA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: AAOS and the Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act
From: John Moglia, DPM
Since parity with MDs/DOs has been met with obstruction, why not change tactics and pursue parity with the DDSs/DMDs. The DDSs/DMDs perform dental care and work with parity along side the MD/DO performing reconstructive surgery of the jaw as oral surgeons. Why not accept the limited license and work towards parity payscale with the dentists?
John Moglia, DPM, Berkeley Heights, NJ
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Hospital Entry of the Day
Here's a real hospital note from the other day. I think he meant "Podiatry has been consulted."
Summary
52-year-old diabetic man with a right diabetic foot ulcer and cellulitis, possible osteomyelitis.
Plan and recommendations:
1. Alginate to the wound for now
2. Check MRI and ABIs
3. Continue to off-load pressure
4. Glycemic control
5. Continue nutritional and supportive care
6. Podiatry has been constipated and plans debridement after MRI
Source: Submitted by Dr. Carl Solomon
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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 - REGO PARK, QUEENS, NY
A well-established fast pace podiatry practice seeking a highly motivated professional with excellent bed side manners to work PT. The candidate should be well verse in all aspects of podiatry, excellent clinical skills and charting. Send CV to Advancedwalk3@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
PT or FT. PMSR/36. Energetic, Intelligent, motivated Podiatrist. Great opportunities. EHR/digital x-ray/ DME Board qualified/certified. Email resume: njfootdr722@gmail.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 - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
A well-established, podiatry practice located in suburban Philadelphia, is seeking a BE/BC podiatrist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician with an interest in partnership. Please forward cover letter and a current CV via email to podiatrymgmt@gmail.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.
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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.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT
31 year old Fairfield County practice with long-standing repeat/referral base and excellent community/medical site ratings for sale. Practice encompasses all aspects of podiatric care. Office well-equipped and located in modern medical building with transferrable lease. DPM on staff at major local hospital with affiliated surgical center. Interested parties contact CTPodiatrist1985@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTH FLORIDA
Priced to sell. Well-established, turn-key podiatry practice in Delray Beach, Florida. EHR compliant and includes all equipment. All office-based revenue with huge upside. Low overhead, No HMO's. For more information please contact me via email at: delraybeachpodiatryforsale@yahoo.com
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