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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,469 Subscribers Daily
June 14, 2019 #6,440  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON | |
We've just mailed the June/July 2019 issue of Podiatry Management. The cover story is titled "Crossing the Line: Prevention is the best way to eliminate sexual harassment in your office." In addition, you'll find our usual assortment of features, including a CPME-approved CME.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Keeping Feet Dry Helps Prevent Athlete's Foot: MD Podiatrist
Having damp feet can also create a breeding ground for athlete's foot, as can long nails, which can house (and spread) the fungi in question. This means that, even if you do wear flip-flops in the shower, you should dry your toes thoroughly any time your feet get wet, Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association and Chief of Podiatry at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, tells SELF.
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And if you forgo a shower altogether at the gym, remember that your feet and socks might still be damp from your workout. Change into fresh socks, Dr. Parthasarathy says.
Source: Patia Braithwaite, Self [6/12/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
KY Podiatrist is HS Commencement Speaker
With a turn of a tassel, 137 seniors graduated from Middletown Area High School. The commencement speaker was Dr. Carl Kihm, a 2001 MAHS graduate, who is a podiatrist, or a foot and ankle doctor. He trains surgical residents at the Norton Audubon Hospital’s Kentucky Podiatric Medicine Residency Program in Louisville. “Maybe you don’t know exactly what you’re going to do when you graduate, and where life will take you from here, but that’s okay,” Kihm said. “Sometimes life has to shake you a little bit to guide you where you’re supposed to be.”
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Dr. Carl Kihm delivers commencement address (Photo: Laura Hayes) |
When Kihm was a senior, he played on the soccer team. The team was advancing through the playoffs when he broke his ankle. His dream of being a state champion was shattered. Although the team lost, it planted the seeds of his new dream to become a podiatrist.
Source: Laura Hayes, Press and Journal [6/12/19]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
GA Podiatrist Sentenced To 36 Months Role In Kickback Scheme
A Georgia podiatrist was sentenced for his participation in a kickback scheme where he prescribed medication that was ultimately paid for by a federal program that provides low cost medication to members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Dr. Alap Shah, 44, of Columbus, Georgia, was sentenced to 36 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Shah was also ordered to pay a $300 special assessment and restitution in the amount of $55,300. Shah was convicted of one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and receive healthcare kickbacks and two counts of receiving kickbacks.
Source: Insurance News Net [6/12/19]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Ways to Strengthen Your Strategic Plan - Part 7
A strategic plan is not just a document written by physicians and managers and then filed away for safekeeping. It is a vision for the practice, owned by the practice. For a medical practice to succeed, everyone must engage with and live and breathe the plan. Here are 10 questions to assess your strategic plan.
7. Does your strategy require commitment and trade-offs? Hedging your bets is not a strategy. A full commitment to a defined course of action is the only path to a sustainable competitive advantage. This requires trade-offs, as you can’t be all things to all people. Remember to consider what you are NOT going to do and accept those self-imposed limitations to stay focused on long-term success.
Source: Nick Hernandez, Physicians Practice [5/29/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Joseph L. Starr, DPM
Joseph L. Starr, 100, of West Hartford, formerly of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Del Ray Beach, Florida, died on June 10, 2019, just a few days shy of his 101th birthday. Joe graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, and then was a podiatrist in Bridgeport, where he practiced for almost 40 years. He was a past president of the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: Hartford Courant [6/11/19]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Lateral Column Fusions vs. Arthroplasties of the Metatarsal Cuboid Joints
I have an active slightly overweight active middle aged female patient with a non-contributory medical history who has developed painful osteoarthritic changes across the Lisfrancs joint involving 2nd met/cuni, 3ed met/cuni, 4th met/cub and 5th met/cub. Conservative treatment has failed to give her significant relief of pain. She gives no history of acute trauma recently or in the past. On clinical evaluation, the majority of pain is produced with range of motion/stress of the 2nd and 5th metatarsals at the base. Her forefoot to rearfoot is slightly varus. She has a cavus foot type.
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These are well aligned joints, just arthritic and painful. I am concerned about fusion of the 4th and 5th metbase/cuboid in this foot because of the independent motion required by the lateral column. I was thinking about cleaning up the 4th and 5th met/cuboid joint and placing a joint spacer there to maintain some motion. I would appreciate comments on lateral column fusions vs. arthroplasties of the metatarsal cuboid joints.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Cedric Cooper, DPM, Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM
Give it a shot. You should keep it conservative non-surgical, in my opinion. Keep your overhead down with maybe two medical office assistants... one for receptionist duties and the other to assist. Do not use an EHR. It’s too expensive. Currently, it’s still legal to operate a podiatry or medical practice using paper only. Depending upon your state, offer services that may be considered aesthetic in nature. Try to find some retail sales that you may be able to offer to supplement income. Get one phone line only or it will get too expensive. I would like to hear how it’s going.
Cedric Cooper, DPM. Jackson, TN
I am not an attorney, but I would be sure your business model allows easy exit for each participant so if one person becomes unable to practice, the whole structure does not need to be re-done. Personally, I think you will be very successful. The cash only, non-covered portion of my practice has been growing steadily for 10 years. In addition, this year, I stopped taking Medicare assignment. This allowed me to raise my fees. After 5 full months, we are down $630, and lost less than 2% of our Medicare patients. However, my net income has increased significantly and would be up even more except that I am committed to retaining my 7 employees as long as they want to stay. We have several successful concierge practices in our area and I think many people are willing to pay to be treated as valuable patients. Just give them plenty of TLC!
Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM. So. Bend, IN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: David Zuckerman, DPM
Dr. Jacobs makes a good point, but I believe the point made by Dr. Horowitz makes a more important point. Podiatrists should play a major role in the assessment of risk falls which includes gait and biomechanics. Saying that every fall is probably due to an inner balance middle ear problem is robbing our patients of comprehensive fall assessment
Podiatric medicine is needed and should be part of the initial fall assessment Sending patients just for etiology assessment that doesn’t include podiatry is robbing our seniors of complete comprehensive care
David Zuckerman, DPM, Cherry Hill, NJ
Editor's note: This topic is now closed.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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How's this for a different twist? |
Source: Sveta Kletina via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - 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 general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE (equal opportunity employer)
POSITION WANTED - CHICAGOLAND AREA or MIDWEST
I'm looking to join and contribute to a practice. Preference is for the Chicagoland area but open to the Midwest for the right opportunity. Recent graduate, ABPM board certified. Strong wound care background, currently with Illinois license.
ASSOCIATE POSITION- NEW JERSEY
Full time and Part time doctors needed for busy growing practice. Multiple locations with interdisciplinary work. Facets include private practice, government contracts, DME, and both surgical and conservative care. Opportunity can be customized for the right person/persons. ABPS qualification or certification necessary. Competitive package and a great opportunity to join a growing successful team. Must have or obtain an active NJ license. Please send cv to hhfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LAS VEGAS
Are you looking for an opportunity where the sky is the limit? Are you interested in a bright future, then our long-standing, busy, and very reputable practice in exciting Las Vegas, Nevada might just be for you! Our practice is diversified and consist of, at risk foot care, sport injuries, trauma, biomechanics, and surgery. Candidate must be eager to work hard, ethical, and preferably surgically trained. Our mentors will provide the rest! Serious inquiries only. Please reply and send resume to nevadafas@gmail.com in order to set up an interview.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND
Busy podiatry practice seeking podiatrist for LI locations. Position is part-time to full-time in the fall. Looking for intelligent, well spoken, well rounded and dedicated podiatrist to join our team. Surgically boarded a plus. Offices -have a vast array of patients. Send CV and salary requirements to fsfootcare@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Established multispecialty private practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Expertise in complex and chronic wounds is needed but residency or wound care certification not required. Full-time and well compensated based on a private practice productivity model with salary and benefits guaranteed. Our experienced team provides beautiful, fully equipped offices with on-site ASCs. We provide trained office staff, marketing and expert revenue cycle management, ensuring doctors can focus on patient care. Excellent opportunity to build a great wound care and podiatry practice as part of a reputable and established company. TWCCJobs@gmail.com
FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Home Foot Care, Inc. Mobile Podiatrists needed to see homebound patients in San Bernardino/Riverside, Lancaster/Palmdale, Ventura/Oxnard, Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley. Choose your own days/hours, excellent monthly compensation, cloud-based EHR, dedicated support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com our website: www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASHVILLE, TN
Searching for a well-trained and ambitious podiatrist for a growing 3 office location practice. Full-time position offering base + bonus. Associate needs to be board certified or board eligible by the ABFAS. Please email cover letter and CV to mendozadpm@comcast.net. Love of Country Music not required!
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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FL
Seeking associate for busy well rounded foot/ankle practice. ABFAS or ABPM cert or qual. Great interpersonal skills and willing to work as a team a must. Office fully EMR, digital x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, etc. DrLam@naplespodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION LEADING TO PARTNERSHIP - KANSAS CITY AREA
Well established, yet progressive 40 year-old practice is rapidly expanding providing services to Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Applicant should be ABFAS board certified or board eligible. Applicants should have experience in forefoot and hindfoot reconstructive surgeries. Contact via email office@pivotalfootandankle.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time/Part time podiatrist to do home visits to home-bound patients in NJ. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KENTUCKY
Associate positions open for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy central office in the beautiful Somerset/Lake Cumberland KY and in our Bowling Green location. Wide range of services to be offered with several ancillary services onsite. Generous base salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV to: kypodjob@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PITTSBURGH - SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Is this practice for you? Established busy solo practice. Great opportunity to expand your practice foot print or own your own office. Excellent growth potential. Doctor is retiring but will transition. Well-trained staff, Certified EHR. Hospital and Surgery Center Privileges. Excellent reputation and large physician and patient referral base. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL TEXAS
Beautiful Hill country Solo practice for sale. Grosses 6 figures. Turn-key. Can be sold as a business OR you can purchase the office equipment and move it to where you would like. Owner financing available. Email susieintx@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND - SUFFOLK COUNTY
35+ year experienced, thriving, expanding, full scope practice on Long Island. Ideal for someone looking to be successful on their own or for a group to have growth with margin. Established patient base and newly renovated offices and updated equipment. Hospital affiliations. Take advantage of this cutting edge, high tech practice where you can deliver high end care to the patients and have the well trained support staff do all the rest! Priced to sell. Contact: SNSFPodiatry@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WASHINGTON STATE
Well established 28 yr old solo practice. Doctor interested in retiring. Accepts all major insurance. Hospital privileges. Supplies, furniture, x-ray included. Excellent income. Great opportunity to live on the spectacular Olympic Peninsula. Office building also available for sale. Willing to stay on for transition. For serious inquiries pfna@olypen.com 360-301-1585
PRACTICE FOR SALE – VISALIA CALIFORNIA
Extremely successful, well-established solo practice grossing $850K for the past six years. Doctor is relocating and ready to leave everything in place, including the fully functioning staff. Accepts all major insurances, Hospital and Surgical Center privileges. Serious inquiries only toptenpodiatrist@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Well established 27 year old practice. Turn-key operation. Great opportunity for established or new graduate. Excellent income potential on/off the insurance plans. Busy walk in traffic. 1100 square foot office in multi-specialty building. Email: gping1@yahoo.com
PRACTICES WANTED TO BUY - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Building out a network of podiatry practices throughout southern California. We are 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.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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