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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,336 Subscribers Daily
May 26, 2016 #5,672  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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Have you contacted your senators about the Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act? |
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Stresses Importance of Checking Blood Pressure
"Most people need to have their blood pressure checked on a regular basis. This is why. High blood pressure is a silent killer," says podiatrist Lorraine E. McKinney, DPM.
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Dr. Lorraine McKinney |
"We don't do certain procedures if a patient's blood presure is too high," says Dr. McKinney.
Source: Deborah Duncan, KHOU [5/23/16]
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| PODIATRIC TRAGEDIES | |
Fire Destroys CT Podiatrist's Office
A well-known doctor was “devastated” when he woke up early Tuesday morning to realize his downtown office was gutted by what officials have called a “suspicious” fire. Dr. Jeremy Bier, director of podiatry at Stamford Hospital, said he was alerted by his alarm company of the fire at the two-and-a-half-story house on Bedford Street about 5:45 a.m. “This is my life,” Bier said as he looked at the remnants of his former office. “And my house was demolished, gone.”
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Dr. Jeremy Bier and burnt out office (photo: Michael Cummo) |
Bier said the home, which he bought in 2001 before moving his office into the converted 3,190-square-foot space two years later, is likely a complete loss. “I’ve dedicated my life to my practice,” he said. “It’s like a calling for me being a foot and ankle specialist.”
Source: John Nickerson, Stamford Advocate [5/24/15]
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| IPED NEWS | |
IPED Welcomes OH Podiatrist as New Trustee
The Institute for Podiatric Excellence and Development (IPED) welcomes Gina Tomsho, DPM to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Tomsho is owner and CEO of Barberton Podiatry, Inc. and is in her third year of private practice in Akron, OH. She is a 2011 graduate of KSUCPM. Following graduation, Dr. Tomsho completed a 3-year foot & ankle surgical residency at Alliance Community Hospital.
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Dr. Gina Tomsho |
During her residency, Dr. Tomsho was vice-president of the Mideast Academy of the Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association and is currently serving her third year as president. She also satisfies her desire to teach with office rotations and practice management lectures for podiatry residents and medical students and serves as an educator for her local community by volunteering her time for free foot health education lunch & learn lectures and community health fairs.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
PA Podiatrist Memorialized with Playground Tree
A tree planted in memory of Dr. Terry Musselman last fall was dedicated recently during a ceremony organized by the Greencastle Lions Club and attended by 50 people at the Jerome R. King Playground. Lion Joann Williams noted that the club had previously placed a plaque at the former office of the late podiatrist stating that Musselman was a man who chose Greencastle as a place to live, work, and serve others.
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Dr. Terry Musselman Memorialized with Playground Tree |
“It’s fitting that we honor Terry’s memory with the planting of a tree that will continue serving the community that Terry loved,” Williams said. The merlot redbud tree is planted near equipment donated to the playground by the Lions Club last year.
Source: Echo-Pilot [5/24/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Lack of Parking Hurts FL Podiatrist's Practice
Finding a place to park at many businesses in South Florida can be difficult. But a group of doctors said they're dealing with a parking emergency at a local hospital. "The parking situation has been critical," said Dr. Sandra Gotman, a podiatrist who works in the medical office building on Kendall Regional Medical Center campus. She said she receives at least two calls a day from patients saying they can't find a place to park. "I'm already coming in to work thinking how many patients will call today to cancel because of the parking," Dr. Gotman said.
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Dr. Sandra Gotman |
She's one of about a dozen doctors who work in the medical office building who are meeting to try to find ways to fix the problem. They said their medical practices are in jeopardy due to the number of patients cancelling services due to the parking situation. They're now consulting with an attorney to figure out what their legal options are to get more parking for patients.
Source: Dan Krauth, NBC6 [5/24/16]
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| HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION | |
House Republicans Offer Obamacare Alternative
Two congressional Republicans presented a new bill for a free marketplace alternative to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which they modestly christened the "World's Greatest Healthcare Plan Act of 2016," on Monday. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), who co-authored the new bill along with Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), argued their proposed plan is more sustainable than the ACA, and better suited to patients' individual needs.
Their proposed plan would not repeal or replace the ACA -- people can keep their current coverage if they choose to -- but would be an alternative option. It would scrap the employer and the individual mandates, and instead provide tax benefits to every U.S. citizen of $2,500, plus a $1,500 tax benefit for every dependent minor, as long as the minors are also U.S. citizens. A family of four would receive a total of $8,000 tax credit.
Source: Shannon Firth, MedPage Today [5/24/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
My original post stated the benefits of using an ointment, including helping to loosen eschar, thereby keeping the wound intact. There is essentially one caveat. We know that blood is a cultural media and blood serves as "food" for bacterial growth. Do not allow eschar to remain more than 3 days without a topical antibiotic ointment.
There are benefits of blood-related products (platelets) in the clotted blood and any allowed eschar formation. The balance of proteins and enzymes must remain the art of medicine and requires your practice judgment. The bio-burden of determinant products in the healing process is more of a risk than the benefits of maintaining a viable wound environment with the benefits of applying copious amounts of ointment 2-3 time/day. It is not the antibiotic substance but the property of ointment's viscosity which is most beneficial.
The wound can exhibit autolysis (self-debridement) to remove wound products and debris (dried blood and byproducts) at times when ointment is essentially absorbed or wasted away. Ointment occludes in a similar way as an eshar. Yet, ointment provides antibiotics and a long-term moist environment for viable tissue growth.
Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM, Saint Petersburg, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Kristin Happel
Our office has used both Navinet and Availity for several years for eligibility and benefit status, claim status, payment estimators, and ERAs/EPS. Both sites are free (although Navinet does have an "all payer" access for a fee), and are HUGE time savers. The insurance companies you can access through them vary, but generally include Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and many others at no cost. I have seen no downside to either website as of yet, and recommend signing up for them.
Kristin Happel, Office Manager for Dr. Elizabeth Sosinski
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Ira Baum, DPM
Dr. Moglia's suggestion that podiatry should change tactics in combating the outrageous letter from the AAOS regarding podiatrists' position in the VA is correct, we should change tactics to deal with this obstacle. However his strategy is flawed. Dentists' domain has no similar medical specialty that treats teeth. Oral surgeons, on the other hand, do meet resistance from several medical specialties. The MD/DMD change has helped mitigate this problem, but not resolve it. I can't speak to reimbursements, but I wouldn't be surprised if oral surgeons and ENTs or plastic surgeons were reimbursed at different rates.
If podiatry intends to remain autonomous, then it must be prepared to take on this battle and many more to come. To this point, the strategy and tactics used should be carefully planned with the appropriate amount of resources and flexibility to be applied to future obstacles. Addressing the common core issue of each of them successfully will prevent continually and repetitively organizing methods to deal with the each of the multiple individual inequities facing podiatry.
I think this option will result in a generational struggle that can be won, but will be successful only when the opposition is compelled to address unfair treatment of podiatrists. In my opinion, the success of this option will be in the legislature and/or the courts. Congressman Brad Wenstrup, DPM is an example of what it will take at the federal level, and other podiatrists seeking office at the state levels, to make meaningful changes.
Ira Baum, DPM, Miami, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: Steven Kravitz, DPM
In response to Dr. Smith's inquiry, the Council for Medical Education and Testing was formed in 2007 and has been certifying physicians since 2008. It is a physician-specific organization formed by physicians for physicians and certifies all prescribing physicians, MDs, DPMs, and DOs. With more than 700 physicians now certified, it is by far the largest physician-specific certification in United States. It provides a seven year certificate and offers five pathways for recertification.
Disclosure: I am the Executive Director of the Council for Medical Education and Testing.
Steven Kravitz, DPM, Winston-Salem, NC
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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The ultimate combination of sneakers and heels? (photo: Andrew James Lamb) |
Source: Natacha Marro via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 15, 2016 – Philadelphia Marriott
Honoring Bret Ribotsky, DPM and James Lamb
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Ribotsky and Mr. Lamb 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, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 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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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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
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.
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