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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,972 Subscribers Daily
June 13, 2015 #5,392  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Don't Ignore Foot Problems in Children: MD Podiatrist
Many children suffer from foot problems that often go undiagnosed. There are many symptoms parents can watch for, says Dr. Bradley Lamm, a Baltimore-area foot and ankle surgeon and fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. Many parents think children can outgrow foot problems, but Lamm said it is important to get treatment.
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"A common misconception I see in patients who previously visited a physician or pediatrician is that children will grow out of foot conditions like pediatric flatfoot, which is simply not true. Many children may have in-toe or bow legs, which can be normal, but others may be abnormal. A comprehensive evaluation by a foot and ankle surgeon is necessary to determine the diagnosis and whether it needs treatment, monitoring, or nothing at all. The long-term consequences of not treating these conditions can include pain, joint arthritis, muscle weakness, overloading of the opposite foot and ankle, deformity, inactivity, and mental frustration," Says Lamm.
Source: Andrea K. McDaniels, The Baltimore Sun [6/3/15] via APMA News Brief
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
UK Podiatrist Discusses High Heels
Ever wondered why your friend can run for miles in sky high stilettos and you, well, just can’t? Podiatrist Margaret Dabbs tells us it's all in the science and learning how to respond to our feet. "Your foot’s arch moulds itself to whatever shape you put it in, so if you live in Converse, then you’ll have flatter feet than someone who has built up their arch support by wearing heels more often. Likewise, someone who wears heels every day may struggle to wear flats again, because the instep is now so high and the Achilles tendon has shortened."
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"Wide feet need room. You’ll put pressure on the bunion joint and crush your toes if you squeeze feet into a style that’s too narrow at the front. Pain can come from the cut of the shoe as much as from the heel itself," says Dabbs.
Source: Caroline Leaper, Marie Claire [6/11/15]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
UK Podiatrist to Launch Diabetes Book
On June 23rd, author and podiatrist Peter Allton will launch his book Undefeeted by Diabetes: a Step-by-Step Guide to Keep your Feet Healthy for Life. The book is aimed at those with diabetes, their family members, friends, and those at risk of developing diabetes.
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As someone who lives with Type 2 diabetes, Peter knows how important education is to managing the condition. When his daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 11, Peter decided to take action, start the global Undefeeted movement, and promote good foot health for diabetes sufferers. Peter has 27 years of experience as a podiatrist, having qualified as a podiatrist in 1988. He has since treated over 200,000 feet.
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Anthem Touts Telemedicine
Anthem has announced LiveHealth Online, a non-emergency telemedicine option for members in Connecticut. The program was launched late last year to certain segments of Anthem’s membership. Participants can use their smartphone or computer to introduce a live video visit with a board-certified doctor. Doctors are available 24 hours, 365 days a year, including holidays, Anthem says. A LiveHealth Online visit costs $49 but because out-of-pocket expenses for Anthem member visits are calculated “real-time” at the start of the visit, many members will pay less, depending on their health plan benefits, according to a prepared statement.
Anthem is making a version of LiveHealth Online available to doctors in its provider network, starting with primary care organizations. ProHealth Physicians, Connecticut’s largest independent primary care practice, will be the first medical group in the state to implement the Practice Edition. Anthem says it is in active discussions with several other large physician organizations across the state.
Source: Steve Davis, AIS Report on Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans [June 2015]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Scheduling Techniques to Improve Patient Work Flow - Part 7
7. Add a part-time provider during peak hours to improve access, service, and efficiency.
Source: Judy Capko, Physicians Practice [5/27/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RESEARCH ARTICLES) | |
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
Dr. Udell appropriately indicates that the ordering of vitamin B12 levels may be appropriate in the patient with diabetes. Several other factors should be considered.
Vitamin B 12 deficiency is commonly encountered in diabetic patients not taking metformin. Jawa, et al. (Endocrine Practice, 16, 2010 ) noted in their study that as many as 48% of patients with diabetes not taking metformin demonstrate low levels of vitamin B 12 and that B12 deficiency is common in the diabetic patient. Carnell (Clinical Nutrition 94, 1 2011 ) addressed the possible unreliability of...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: Is it Legal to be Charged for an EMR I Purchased After I Stop (Richard A. Stanley, DPM)
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr. Stanley's scenario underscores that doctors using EHR systems where the data is stored "in a cloud" should make paper back-ups of patient records.
Many doctors lulled into EHR because of stipends for making "Meaningful Use" are becoming disenchanted because of audits, complex time-consuming systems, and difficulty satisfying the requirements at upper levels. Hence the pool of doctors buying these programs might shrink, causing many of these vendors to go bankrupt. The government regulates and taxes the companies that make and sell EHR software. Why it did not place a requirement on these companies that protect the interest of doctors and their patients is anyone's guess. Be it as it may, we have to protect our patients and ourselves from losing their records. The only way is to keep a paper back-up in addition to what is "in the cloud."
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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From: Samantha Bark, DPM
I thought this was something written in The Onion, not a message from the AMA. Don't the medical students and residents spend enough time on electronic devices? I hear about medical students and residents spending less and less time with patients. I think the AMA should be more concerned with the lack of time spent on patient care.
Samantha Bark, DPM, Galion, OH
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: everycloghasitsday.typepad.com
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 24, 2015 – Orlando Marriott World Center
Honoring Joshua Gerbert, DPM and Justin Wernick, DPM
Richard Bloch and Rita Yates
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Gold), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Drs. Gerbert and Wernick and Mr. Bloch and Ms. Yates 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 or via the APMA Meeting registration form You can alsocall Sandra Arez at (800) ASK-APMA.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
IMMEDIATE PART-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - CHICAGO
Potential associateship & full time with benefits. Multi-location group - Chicago & Suburbs seeking ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified Associate. Minimum two year’ s experience practice required. Ortho and surgery, minimal routine care. Latest equipment. Surgery center and amazing support staff. Excellent income potential & environment within a growing group. Salary and bonuses commensurate with experience. Three-Four days a week to start -No nursing homes. Send CV to: chicagopodwork@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- MARYLAND
Progressive practice in MD, suburban DC in need of surgically trained associate preferably with practice experience. State-of-the-art practice includes EMR, laser, ER privileges, ASC, etc. Excellent salary/benefit package with opportunity for partnership. Email cover letter and CV to mdpodiatry@comcast.net
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 – EL PASO, TX
Busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate to help with second office. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: buffdlr1@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY - ROCHESTER CLINIC (MN)
Rochester Clinic, a multispecialty practice, is seeking a BC/BE podiatric physician. The physician will provide all aspects of podiatric practice, including sports medicine, wound care, primary care, and surgery. Potential partnership. Please send resume or inquiry to Careers@RochesterClinic.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO
Busy, growing, multiple location practice in Chicago and suburbs seeking associate. Full-time or part-time available. Call 773-239-0702.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES
Full time position in private practice, located in Los Angeles area. All aspects of Podiatry, including surgery, orthopedics, diabetic foot care and general foot care. Looking for eventual practice buy in/partnership. Competitive Salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to dpmclinic@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHEAST OHIO
Expanding group practice seeking full-time and part-time podiatric physicians with Ohio license. Duties include wound care, house calls, and nursing home coverage. Competitive salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to mike@ankleandfootcare.com .
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Business minded, motivated individual wanted for position leading to partner/buyout. Beautiful Western Maryland; less than 45 mins. from Baltimore and DC. As well as minutes from hiking, fishing, skiing, kayaking. Competitive salary/benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to become a top earner in our field. Send CV: drhenrock@yahoo.com
PARTNERSHIP/ASSOCIATESHIP – CONNECTICUT
Well rounded practice in lower Fairfield County Connecticut available for partnership or associateship. ER call, surgery, pediatrics, diabetic foot care, wound management, in patient care. Flexible terms. Ideal for finishing resident. Call 203-554-2565 or email AMNANAI@OPTONLINE.NET
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA (REDDING)
Busy, well established podiatry practice seeking a fulltime, California licensed Podiatrist. Must have good patient skills, motivated and hardworking. All phases of podiatry, hospital and surgery center. Email letter of interest to tjsong01@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN DELAWARE
Progressive nine doctor group looking for associate. Multiple state of the art offices and hospital options. There is a current PM&S 36 program in one facility. All types of podiatric care available; office based, wound care and surgery. Send CV to Savage6026@comcast.net www.brandywinepodiatry.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
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Immediate position available for hard-working, motivated individual in a well-established practice. Equal mix of primary care and surgery. Excellent opportunity to get on all insurance panels. Board qualified/Certified with ABPS preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please email CV and letter of interest to kmoore@feetareneat.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST FL
Growing practice in Southeast Florida needs a strong provider to assist in keeping up with demand. A wide array of services are provided including in office procedures and hospital based surgery. Office hours include evening and Saturdays. Opportunity for partnership after 2 years. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY
Very busy practice seeking a full-time or part-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Locations in NYC. Please email your C.V. to podiatry053@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH JERSEY
Successful Practice in North Jersey with 2 locations is seeking a full-time associate with Partnership in one year. Must be surgically trained. Six figures starting salary with benefits and bonus. Send resume to njfootandankle@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DOTHAN OR BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA AREA
Personable, hard-working energetic podiatrist needed for practice in Dothan or Birmingham, Alabama. Must be surgically trained. Experience preferred. Please respond by June 15th, 2015 send email to Cahabapodiatry1@gmail.com
PART-TIME ASSOCIATE WANTED - WHITE PLAINS/YONKERS, NY
Busy White Plains/Yonkers practice seeks part time podiatry associate for 3-4 days per week. Salary negotiable. Surgical training a plus but not a necessity. Spanish speaking a big plus but not a necessity. Will get associate surgery center and/or hospital privileges. Please call 914-325-9198.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- PINPOINTE FOOT LASER
NuvoLase FDA approved laser for the treatment of onychomycosis. The laser is in excellent condition with a pulse count of Q8. Price includes the laser, new fiber optic cable, 2 laser goggles, power testing equipment, manual and shipping to your location. $11,000 mogey1@sbcglobal.net
PRACTICES WANTED – TEXAS
Expanding current practice and looking to buy podiatry practices within 1 hour driving radius of Houston. Prefer selling physician to stay with practice for at least 12 months but more is better. If interested please email faajobs@gmail.com.
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
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 - NANAIMO, VANCOUVER ISLAND
Includes medical building 3,000sq foot building 7,000sq foot lot, 2 apartments plus 1 retail space Owner financing available Reply to dr.cole@shaw.ca
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.
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