|
|
|
|
|
PMNews
Browse PMNews Issues
Previous Issue | Next Issue
| PM News | |
The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,049 Subscribers Daily
May 26, 2015 #5,378  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
E-mail us by hitting the reply key.
COPYRIGHT 2015- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
|
|
| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
Quick Poll
|
|
How often do you forego writing a prescription because it requires pre-authorization? |
|
 |
|
|
|
| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Risks of Pedicures
You may have a little more trouble relaxing into that massage chair with a magazine after this one -- an unsanitary pedicure could lead to a viral infection (such as warts), bacterial infections from ingrown toenails and aggressive filing, or a fungal infection of the skin and nails, among other serious health problems, says Dr. Jackie Sutera, a New York City podiatrist. Since some salons have better sanitizing practices than others, she recommends that you always bring your own tools, including cuticle nippers, toe clippers, a nail file, nail clippers and, most importantly, a foot file. "That's one of the dirtiest things in that whole salon," she says. "There's a misconception that because they put it in a blue solution or because they put it in a thing that looks like a toaster oven, it's clean -- but it might not be."
 |
|
Dr. Jacqueline Sutera |
Sutera recommends hitting the spa earlier in the day, when things tend to be a bit cleaner and sanitary -- before dozens of feet have soaked in the same bath on the same day and before technicians have a possibility of getting tired. Also, don't give into the temptation to soak your feet too long. "It's a cesspool in there," Sutera says of the foot bath. "Don't sit there and soak in that water forever."
Source: Dana Oliver, Huffington Post [5/22/15]
|
|
| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
SD Podiatrist Joins Sanford Tracy Medical Center
 |
|
Dr. Adam Nichols |
Sanford Tracy Medical Center has announced the appointment of Adam Nichols, DPM. Dr, Nichols graduated from Samuel Merritt University (Corvallis, OR) and completed his residency at Hunt Regional Medical Center (Greenville, TX). He completed a fellowship in wound surgery at University of Texas Southwestern, Department of Plastic Surgery (Dallas, TX), and is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Marshall Independent [5/25/15]
|
|
| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
AZ Podiatrist Awarded 2 of 3 Prizes at 7th International Diabetes Symposium
The Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) and its Interdisciplinary Consortium for Advanced Motion Performance (iCAMP) were awarded two of the top three awards at the 7th International Symposium for the Diabetic Foot in The Hague, Netherlands. The first place award focused on some 500 million diabetes hospital admissions and 2 million outpatient diabetic foot admissions between 2006 and 2010 in the USA. The second study, winning third prize, evaluated the potential of virtual-reality-based "exergaming" to reduce fall risk in older people with diabetes.
 |
|
Dr. David Armstrong |
The two award winners were among hundreds of oral and poster abstracts submitted from more than 100 nations in this symposium, held every four years. Both winning abstracts included Dr. David G. Armstrong.
1. First Prize: Skrepnek G, Mills JL, Armstrong DG; "Sole Searching:What happens when nearly 2 million people with diabetic foot ulcers walk into outpatient clinics?"
2. Third Prize: Grewal G, Schwenk M, Lee Eng J, Menzies R, Talal TK, Armstrong DG, Najafi B., "Wearable Sensor-Based Exergaming in patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy."
|
|
| IN THE COURTS | |
IL Podiatrist is Top Executive in Medical Cannabis Farm
Progressive Treatment Solutions still lacks a license to do business in East St. Louis. Nonetheless, work inside the former U.S. Cellular data center north of downtown is moving at full-tilt to get the site ready for its first crop of medical cannabis. How long these crews can continue their work for Progressive, though, will depend on the outcome of a lawsuit filed in Lake County, located in suburban Chicago, late last week. Kayvan Khalatbari, an entrepreneur who started a Denver pizza chain called Sexy Pizza, denied in an email to the News-Democrat that he violated any Illinois rules.
Khalatbari referred specific questions to Dr. Christine Heck, Progressive’s top executive. Heck, a doctor of podiatry near Chicago, did not return calls seeking comment. “I don't have the authority or position to speak about PTS and their operations,” Khalatbari wrote. “I am simply an advising consultant that has given them the tools they need to make their own decisions and implement their own plan. As a consultant with zero authority to make decisions or speak to the media on their behalf, I must defer to them on this request.”
Source: Mike Fitzgerald, Belleville News- Democrat [5/23/15]
|
|
| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Tips to Collect More from Patients - Part 6
6. Work With a Reputable Agency
Make sure you work with a collections agency that lets you approve whether you want a patient to be sued. Always use an agency that is licensed and has a reputation for acting lawfully and professionally. Don't forget that a signed Business Associate Agreement is needed with any agency you choose. - Ericka L. Adler, attorney
Source: Aubrey Westgate Physicians Practice
|
|
| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Source for PDM Chair Schematic
Can anyone provide a source for a schematic wiring diagram for a PDM chair?
Frank DiPalma, DPM, Athens, GA
|
|
| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Peter Caldwell, DPM, Don Ashburn, PhD
This looks like arsenical keratoses, childhood exposure to arsenic; possibly from well water. This often involves the palms as well. Unfortunately, there is no cure. The treatment is palliative with prn debridement.
Peter Caldwell, DPM, Cedar Rapids, IA
This patient certainly needs and deserves some definitive relief. As long as the etiology of the lesions is determined to be benign, the apparent hyperkeratinized nature of the lesions is amenable to treatment with the TransDermSolutions Treatment System. TDS topical solutions specifically target and soften hyperkeratinized tissue, while preserving surrounding normal tissue - this allows large areas to be treated without debilitating the patient. The softened tissue can be readily removed with a curette just 24 hours following application of the TDS solutions - and with much longer periods of continued post-treatment resolution than other existing treatment modalities.
Don Ashburn, PhD, COO, TransDermSolutions
|
|
| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL/LEGAL) | |
From: Michael L. Brody, DPM
Your Notice of Privacy Practice Form should have been updated after the HIPAA Omnibus Act of 2013. The form should list the name of the privacy officer at your practice.
Any time you change your privacy officer or make a change to your office policies, the Notice of Privacy Practices should be updated to reflect those changes.
Michael L. Brody, DPM, Commack, NY
|
|
| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Dentists, Podiatrists, and Diabetic Screening (Robert Creighton, DPM)
From: Arthur Helfand, DPM
Many years ago, the U.S. Public Health Service had a diabetes program as a part of their chronic disease effort. The director of that program was Glen W. McDonald. I did work with him, and we did an early study to assess non-diabetic patients presenting to a podiatry hospital clinic and had a high percentage of potential diabetics seen. We had expected that, because of the foot complications related to diabetics. The results were published at that time in the JAPMA (June 1974) and Medical World News (September 1964). The title was "Hunting Diabetics by Foot."
There is so much that the profession has done and published that has been forgotten.
Arthur Helfand, DPM, Narberth, PA
|
|
| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Bruce G Blank, DPM
I just read about Dr. Bret Ribotsky's accident. Bret, I hope you recover as quickly as possible. If hard work and perseverance are going to be required to rehab, I know you're one who can do it.
Bruce G Blank, DPM, Martins Ferry, OH
|
|
| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Foot of the Day
 |
|
She said that the fooTat "didn't hurt a bit!" |
Source: Art Gudeon Rego Park, NY
|
MEETING NOTICES
|
|
|
|
|
NEED CME CREDITS FAST?
PODIATRY MANAGEMENT'S AFFORDABLE ONLINE CME
You can Earn up to 50 CPME-Approved CME Contact Hours Online
Earn 15 Contact Hours only $195
(Only $13 per credit) http://www.podiatrym.com/cme.cfm
All required credits can be taken online for AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MI, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA, WV, WI, & WY
Partial required credits can be taken online for AZ, CT, FL, GA, ID, KY, IL, IA, MO, MT, NE, NH, NY, NC, OK, PA, PR, TN, TX, VT, WA, and DC
Choose any or ALL from 30+ CME Category-1 articles posted
|
|
| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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 - NEW YORK METRO AREA
30 year old diversified practice fully equipped. High Gross High net revenue, reliable staff,low overhead, good leases. Dr. will stay on as long as requested to assure smooth transition great opportunity for podiatrist surgeon. Email rrranch7@yahoo.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 - NEW YORK, MANHATTAN
Established Manhattan practice for sale. Office has been in same location for more than 25 years. Wide range of services in office and surgically. Hospital and surgery center privileges available. Strong patient volume. Prime location. Medicare less than 15%. EHR and Digital X-ray. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - STAMFORD, CT
30-year old Fairfield County podiatric practice for sale. At present, practice is grossing $370k on a part-time basis with historical annual gross of $450k and a consistent, long-standing referral base. Additionally, office is equipped with modern technology and furniture while maintaining low overhead. DPM is on staff at a major local hospital and affiliated surgical center as well as a major New York City hospital – all producing an excellent reputation in the community and top ratings on Health Grades, Google, etc. All interested parties please contact DPM at CTPodiatrist1985@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
LOOKING TO PURCHASE A PRACTICE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL
Obamacare!? Looking to get out...or stay? I am looking to purchase a practice in Palm Beach County, FL. Contact Ian S. Goldbaum, DPM at (561) 702-5637
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
EQUIPMENT WANTED- LOOKING FOR ESWT MACHINE
We are looking for a used Extracorporeal shockwave therapy machine for our podiatry office. We currently have an older Storz machine and are looking to upgrade. Please contact Rich at rmattsson@flfootandankle.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.
|
| 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 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 – JACKSONVILLE, FL
Looking for an idyllic lifestyle? Join a full service, group podiatry practice in Jacksonville, FL. It’s a fabulous place to live and raise a family. Access beautiful beaches and neighborhoods with low cost of living. Compensation: 30% of net collections with guarantee against net collections. Benefits: office overhead, health and medical malpractice insurance, paid vacation, clerical and clinical support staff, and billing service. Partnership opportunity within 5 years. Contact: padler@adlerpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
The Foot Doctors of Santa Cruz County is a multi-office podiatric group looking for a self-motivated, committed podiatrist with a CA license. Offices are up-to-date with EMR and digital x-ray. Duties include all aspects of podiatry including wound care, surgical cases and nursing homes. There is great surgical growth potential. Must intend to reside locally. Send CV to: srfctysc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED IMMEDIATELY – OHIO
Associate needed to join well-established podiatry group in West Central Ohio. Must be motivated and able to practice independently. Email cover letter, CV, and references to footdoc@bright.com
PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE BRONX NY
NYNJ Foot & Ankle Associates is now hiring a part-time DPM FAX CV and Cover Letter to 718-547-9232 or email nynjfootandankle@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN/CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Large Podiatric Practice with offices In Northern/Central New Jersey Looking for Part Time/ Full Time Podiatrists Must be Available to start July 1 Must Have NJ License Competitive Salary Please Email Resume to: njpodiatrists@gmail.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
HOUSE CALL POSITION IN CHICAGO
House call position in Chicago. $ 150,000 net for full-time; no distant suburbs; EMR, scheduling, instrumentation, secretarial support provided. Please contact 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.
|
| Disclaimers |
Acceptance and publication by this newsletter of an advertisement, news story, or letter does not imply endorsement or approval by Barry Block or Kane Communications of the company, product, content or ideas expressed in this newsletter. Podiatric Medical News does not represent the views, and is a separate entity from Podiatry Management® Magazine and Podiatry Management® Online. Any information pertaining to legal matters should not be considered to be legal advice, which can only be obtained via individual consultation with an attorney. Information about Medicare billing should be confirmed with your State CAC.
THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR
ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS
PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE.
If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an
employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination,
distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please
immediately notify me and you are hereby instructed to delete all
electronic copies and destroy all printed copies.
DISCLAIMER: Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be
either timely or free of viruses.
| | Guidelines |
- To Post a message, send it to: bblock@podiatrym.com
- Notes should be original and may not be submitted to
other publications or listservs without our express written
permission.
- Notes must be in the following form:
RE: (Topic)
From: (your name, DPM)
Body of letter. Be concise. Limit to 250 words or less). Use
Spellchecker
Your name, DPM City/State
- Subscribers are reminded that they have an ethical obligation to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when commenting on any product, procedure, or service.
| |
|
Browse PMNews Issues
Previous Issue | Next Issue
|
| |
|
|
|
