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The Voice of Podiatrists
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June 01, 2018 #6,200  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
WesternU Graduates 34 Podiatrists
WesternU graduated nearly 1,000 new healthcare professionals during five Commencement ceremonies May 23-25, 2018 in Pasadena, California. Richard Pitts, DO, PhD, gave the keynote address at the College of Allied Health Professions and College of Podiatric Medicine ceremony. Thirty-four Doctor of Podiatric Medicine diplomas were awarded.
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WesternU podiatry graduates take podiatric physician's oath (photo: Jeff Malet) |
College of Podiatric Medicine graduate Parth Dixit, DPM '18 said no one knew how hard the program would be, but his classmates made it through together. "These are some of the best friends you're going to have. These are friends for life. It's going to be sad not to see them every day," he said. "These people are in the trenches with you, studying with you 14 hours a day. They become your family."
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
UK Lower Limb Preservation Team Lowers Amputation by 23%
Podiatric surgeons and vascular surgeons from the Manchester Royal Infirmary have formed the Lower Limb Preservation Team, which has reduced major amputation rates by about 23 percent in the city over three years. They now work together in the operating theaters bringing their specialist knowledge together, significantly altering the health outcomes for hundreds of people with peripheral artery disease, diabetes, or both.
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The specialist expertise they bring to the operating table includes the technical ability to carry out rare foot surgeries, and their inclusion in Manchester’s Lower Limb Preservation team has revolutionized the service it offers, according to a paper published in Podiatry Now and the Diabetic Foot Journal. Professor Paul Chadwick, clinical director at the College of Podiatry and co-author of the paper said, "We are now seeing a situation where the number of amputations resulting from diabetic and non-diabetic foot ulcers is about the same."
Source: Diabetes Times [5/30/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
CT Podiatrist Featured at Middle School Career Day
Eighth-graders at West Rocks Middle School learned about what it’s like to treat ulcers on feet and to handle a drug-sniffing dog at the school’s annual career day on Wednesday.
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Dr. Jennifer Tauber |
The longstanding event featured a diverse group of local professionals, ranging from an FBI agent and Norwalk firefighters to a chef and podiatrist Dr. Jennifer Tauber of Bethel. Each invited speaker talked about how they ended up in their current career and what it took for them to get there.
Source: Stephanie Kim, Bridgeport Connecticut Post [5/30/18]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
Questionable Record-Keeping Not Grounds for Malpractice: IN Appeals Court
An Indiana appeals court on Wednesday tossed an “extremely unusual” suit accusing a podiatrist of botching a woman’s foot surgery and keeping poor medical records, saying the doctor’s medical experts testified that he adhered to the applicable standards of care. While state law requires doctors to keep patient records, there is no statute or legal guidance regarding the sufficiency of those records, according to the opinion.
“This is an extremely unusual case,” the panel said. “There is no statutory authority or reported case law establishing a duty to maintain ‘adequate’ records. … At a minimum, a doctor’s records should include sufficient information so that the medical review panel can make a determination whether the doctor met the applicable standard of care.”
Source: Y. Peter Kang, Law 360 [5/30/18]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of Russell Greene Hill, DPM
Dr. Russell Greene Hill, 94, of St. Pete Beach, FL, entered into his eternal life, surrounded by his family and devoted caregivers, on May 17, 2018.
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He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He attended and graduated from the Chicago College of Chiropody and Pedic Surgery to become a licensed podiatrist.
Source: Tampa Bay Times [5/30/18]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 2 | |
RE: The Passing of Marvin J Rubin, DPM
It is with sadness that I report the passing of Dr. Marvin J Rubin on May 29th at the age of 89. He was a past resident of New Jersey, prior to retiring to Toledo, Ohio. A zealous advocate in the world of public health, he also served in the U.S. Army as a doctor during the Korean War. He was a past president of the N J Public Health Association, a llfe member of APMA, and past president of ACFAOM, many years ago. He was also a past member of the faculty of PCPM, now TUSPM.
Arthur E. Helfand, DPM, Narberth, PA and Toledo Blade [5/31/18]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: The High Cost of ABFAS Certification
I passed the ABFAS foot certification 7 years out of residency. How do I feel? Relieved and very bitter! After a repeat failure rate for case submission of 60%, I have finally been granted a PASS my final year of board qualification. The fourth time was a charm. Not calculating my time spent gathering the massive amount of documentation required, I have spent over $6,000 for this piece of paper to send to hospitals and surgery centers to keep my staff privileges. I am not calculating the loss of revenue I could have been making as a shareholder in a surgery center during this time that requires ABFAS certification after 5 years.
Annual Board Qualified dues: $205 x 7 years= $1435, Cost to take the Board Qualification (foot and ankle)=$1,500, Cost to take Board certification (foot only)= $225+$425+$475=$1,275, Repeat Foot case submission= ($225 + $425) x 3 = $1950, Total= $6,160
Where is this money going? Is California really an appropriate headquarters for our boards? How many of the grandfathered-in diplomates could pass the boards today? Does our profession need another class action lawsuit in order to see change? This is a restriction of trade to many of our fellow podiatrists. We are the lowest man on the totem pole of doctors and our boards are keeping the young down even further and holding our bank accounts hostage on top of the student loans and cost to run a practice. Something has to change!
Name Withheld
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLL) | |
From: Pete Harvey, DPM
Many years ago, I attended a meeting with Bob Levoy. He asked a show of hands how many of those present kept Saturday office hours. About three-quarters of the crowd's hands went up. He advised them to stop Saturday hours. He said we would not notice a drop in income and that our families were more important than our patients. He was right. I miss Bob Levoy.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) | |
From: Ben Cullen, DPM
Regarding this query, Dr. Borreggine is incorrect. The codes for new inpatient initial consult that are now used are 99221-99223.
Ben Cullen, DPM San Diego, CA
Response: The confusion is a result of a CMS decision about 5 years ago not to pay consult codes anymore – CPT 99241-99245 (outpatient) nor CPT 99251-99255 (inpatient). Instead providers were told to utilize CPT 99221-99223 or CPT 99231-99233 for inpatient consults (depending on the level of E&M provided), or CPT 99201-99205 for outpatient.
However, most insurers do not follow with the same policy. Thus, many insurers, including Federal BCBS still honor CPT 99251-99255 and CPT 99241-99245. So in your case, you should pick the appropriate level of CPT 99251-99255. Be sure to include the name of the referring Dr. since that is a required field. Logically, consultants cannot be a consultant to themselves.
Richard Papperman, MBA, CHBME, Cape Professional Billing, Inc., NJ
Submitted by Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Charleston, IL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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All zippered up for the ball? |
Source: Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME-APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2018. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as plastic, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE ( equal opportunity employer)
MULTI-LOCATION GROUP - CHICAGO / NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Seeking ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate. MINIMUM 2 year private practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patient load. Great staff. DME, Rx, Minimal Incision Sx, EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, PRP, shockwave & MRI. PT to FT available- Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Send CV info@anklenfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Rapidly growing practice seeks associate to join and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Partnership starts beginning year 3 based on per-established criteria. Contact: docryanlee@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Part-Time or Full-Time podiatrist (Salary 100K plus bonuses, benefits, health/malpractice insurance) to do home visits to home-bound patients in Central and Northern New Jersey.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Successful Multi-office practice in the lower Hudson valley and surrounding areas. Locations are growing and adding additional offices. Must be entrepreneurial and well-trained in Rearfoot/Ankle. Base Salary $120K/Bonus etc.. Email LOI, complete surgical procedure logs. footfracture@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Looking for a full-time podiatrist in a very busy, fast-paced practice. Offering competitive salary and bonuses. Lots of sports medicine, excellent support staff, and positive environment. Immediate start date. Please e-mail CV to cma@njfootpain.com , should you have any further questions you may call Gerry 201-523-9489.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - NEW YORK
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in and around Ontario County, Steuben County, Essex County, Warren County, Washington County, Otsego County, Oneida County, Jefferson County and Ulster County. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Looking for an eager podiatrist to join our growing protocol-based practice. We have 2 offices with certified EMR, fully trained staff, full-time marketer, shoe store in each location and digital x-ray machines. Hospital privileges available near each location. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and will be busy from the moment they are hired! We are looking for a well-rounded personable podiatrist. Please send your CV and cover page to footdocs17@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OCALA, FL
Family Foot and Ankle has an immediate opening for a board qualified/certified surgical podiatrist. Pleasant work environment with state-of-the-art facility and highly skilled staff. High-end compensation and bonus potential. Excellent benefits and relocation reimbursement. Great public schools and community colleges, excellent healthcare facilities, and an hour or two from the U of FL, airports, beaches, Orlando attractions, a national forest and outdoor recreation opportunities. Respond with CV to email: medstaffhr@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIAMI, FL
We are a growing practice in Miami, FL with three podiatrists working in 1 office and on staff at 3 hospitals, seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Practice is equipped with certified EMR, digital x-ray, and laser. Send CV to tvaldizan@birdroadpodiatry.com
PART-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL FLORIDA
KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is revolutionizing the continuum of care for seniors living in more than 200 long-term facilities in Central Florida. We currently have a part-time opening in the state of Florida. If you are committed to helping seniors live healthy lives, this mobile-based position could be your perfect fit. Our physicians work Monday thru Friday and must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. We cover malpractice insurance, medical supplies, travel allowance, etc. Salary and RVU Bonus Structure. Email CV kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Practice seeking a motivated podiatric physician to practice all aspects of podiatric medicine, including DME/Surgery. Great opportunity for an energetic and independent individual in a professional, well-equipped office offering excellent growth potential. Established practice with offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, AZ. Please contact ArizonaFootDocs@Gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Busy practice looking for a full-time associate. PSR-36 Board qualified/certified foot and ankle surgeon. My practice has state-of-the-art equipment with the latest technologies and cutting edge procedures. Candidate must be personable, outgoing and motivated with excellent clinical and surgical skills. Ability to be busy from day one. Partnership opportunity. Must be competent in all areas conservative and surgical treatments of the foot and ankle. Competitive salary and benefits. Email CV to drfootwound@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Full time associate position with busy expanding multiple office full scope group on Long Island. Ideal for July 2018 residency/ fellowship graduate or someone with 1-3 years experience looking for future partnership. Board Qualification/ Certification required. Affiliated with NYU/ Winthrop, Northwell and Brookhaven hospitals. Generous package includes salary, bonus, health/ malpractice insurance, paid holidays and vacations. Send CV to drleeb@countryfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OH
Group practice seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Must have excellent clinical and surgical skills and provide quality patient care. Practice equipped with EMR, digital x-ray, PAD, Cutera Laser, ultrasound guided injections, PRP all aspects of DME. Hospital privileges, no nursing homes. Highly trained staff. Send CV, to ohiosurgeons@gmail.com Base salary $120,000 and generous bonus plan, 401k, medical insurance, malpractice, paid vacation, holidays, CME, signing bonus. Partnership opportunity
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PODIATRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
PRACTICE FOR SALE – VICTORIA, BC
Take over 300K podiatry practice in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. For Terms orthotic4d@shaw.ca
PODIATRY PRACTICE & CO-OP FOR SALE - SHEEPSHEAD BAY/BRIGHTON BEACH--BKLYN, NY
Luxury Co-op building with 24 hr. doorman. Four (4) treatment rooms; Consultation room; Large secretarial work area. Digital x-ray; EHR (Sammy) with networked computers (#5). All phases of podiatry--46 years in practice. Newly renovated. Russian speaking preferable. Contact: irat24@gmail.com
PRACTICES WANTED
Buying podiatry practices in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, NYC, New Jersey, Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina. Looking to buy podiatry practices large, small, rural or urban. Podiatrists who are looking to retire soon or in the near future, or wanting to join a larger group to handle business operations can contact us at podiatrymanagementinc@gmail.com. Competitive compensation and benefits package for those who would like to sell and work within the larger company.
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