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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,984 Subscribers Daily
June 19, 2015 #5,397  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2015- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM's IPC Heads to Jamaica After 1st Cook-Off
The International Podiatry Club (IPC) held its first cooking competition at The New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM). The competition was judged in part by Rakesh Chandiramani, owner of the Vin Sur Vingt wine bar. First prize was the title of Best Cook of NYCPM, and a Cuisinart food processor. Proceeds from the competition were earmarked to fund the club's medical mission to Jamaica.
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(L-R) Crystal Gunsch, Loretta Cacace, Caitlin Miner, Brittany Mayer, Dr. Sharon Barlizo, Josana Joseph, and Dr. Irene Loi. |
And the winners? First Prize: Dr. Peter Barbosa and Norali Rodriguez: for Piñón; Second prize: Marsha Bailey: Jerk pork; Third prize: Michael Rothstein: Chocolate truffles. A truly delicious competition was enhanced by Dr. Barbosa's tasty sangria!
Source: Footprints [Vol 2, No 6]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
DC Podiatrist Comments on Effects of High Heat and Humidity
Dr. Lee Firestone – a marathoner and running coach with the Montgomery County Road Runners Club — says the humidity messes with the body’s ability to cool itself, making the heat feel much worse than the thermometer might indicate. When the body is warm, it produces sweat, which then evaporates and cools the body down. But when it is muggy outside and the air is full of moisture, that sweat cannot evaporate like it would on a dry day. And men, who sweat more, suffer more than women.
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Dr. Lee Firestone |
Firestone — who is also a sports podiatrist — opts for running early in the morning. But when the air quality starts to deteriorate and a Code Orange day is declared, he says anyone who exercises outside might want to bring it indoors instead.
Source: Paula Wolfson, WTOP [6/16/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
FL Podiatrists Honored as Best Business for Over 10 Straight Years
They are the best at what they do, whether it's cooking Italian food, selling jewelry, or providing a service. Many of them came to Bianca's Ristorante on Tuesday as the North Fort Myers Neighbor honored the best businesses at its Best of North Fort Myers winners luncheon. More than 80 awards were given to local businesses in nearly any category you can think of, with thousands of ballots sent in from readers and people who patronize the businesses they love.
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(L-R) Dr. Bradley Habuda, staff, and Dr. Joseph Campbell |
While there were several newcomers to the list, there were also some who successfully added to their titles, such as Tucker's Vision Center and Drs. Joseph Campbell and Bradley Habuda, having created a dynasty by winning best optometrist and podiatrist for at least 10 straight years.
Source: Chuck Ballard, North Fort Myers Neighbor [6/17/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Flip-Flops are Like House in a Mudslide: IL Podiatrist
Doctors say they're seeing more patients, mostly women, with foot pain caused by a summer season spent in flip-flops. One local doctor says the wrong shoes can cause injuries because they don't provide enough support. "Your foot is your foundation. So if your ligaments and tendons are not firm and not holding you, then the shoe and your sock is your foundation to help your body, your knees, your hips, and everything to work better. So, if we don't have support, you're kind of like the beautiful homes in California on mudslides. You end up with foot pain, knee pain, and back pain; but you don't always attribute that to your feet," said Dr. Mary White, podiatrist.
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Dr. White says cheaper sandals will only last a season but will have lasting damage. She says a pair that costs a little more money will last longer and have better support for your feet.
Source: Kristin Crowley. WREX-TV [6/16/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
5 Ways Providers Can Improve Marketing in the Mobile Age- Part 5
5. Bring social and local together
Make your presence known on social sites such as Facebook -- and be social, too. For large enterprise hospital chains, Facebook can be a powerful customer service mechanism. Encourage dialogue about your own services by making available reviews of your services. Create conversations about healthcare issues that matter to your patients.
Source: Amanda Bury, Health Data Management
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: B/L Spontaneous Hallux Blistering
A patient presented with bilateral large blisters on both halluces. She reported no trauma, no new shoes, creams, detergents, or increased activity. Her dermatologist recommended de-roofing them and she didn't like the sound of that, so she came for a second opinion.
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B/L Spontaneous Hallux Blistering |
I'm more concerned with the cause than the actual blisters. Has anyone seen a similar presentation?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Robert D. Phillips, DPM
I read with interest the comments by Dr. Joseph Borreggine. Unfortunately, I feel that he is equating podiatric practice with private podiatric practice. As a teacher in the College of Medicine at the University of Central Florida, and also a teacher in the family practice residency of a local hospital, I can say that the golden age of medicine is over.
Medical students are incurring ever increasing debt in going to school and struggling to pay off that debt afterwards. Insurance companies have almost totally interjected themselves in what used to be the doctor-patient relationship – which included both the medical relationship as well as the...
Editor's note: Dr. Phillips' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Cosimo Ricciardi, DPM
I read with great interest the sentiments and analysis of the profession detailed by Dr. Borreggine and others regarding the challenges we face as a profession. Salient, no doubt, describing a side of the story which, quite frankly I am sick of hearing. Comparisons are made in terms of sweeping generalities using “we as a profession” as if we all adhere and are bound by the same analysis of despair.
Yes, podiatry is faced with challenges. We are doctors in a never-ending cycle of change and rebalance; a cycle which has continually morphed into a new challenge and a new way to see the current situation in podiatric medicine as griped in an unsolvable morass. Problems which are...
Editor's note: Dr. Ricciardi's' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
I too received a request of records for 25 patients from United Healthcare. I spoke to Karen Kessler At PICA who told me they are just gathering information and this is not a true audit. She had called this a "risk adjustment review." Although United Healthcare offers to come to your office to do the copying, it is recommended that you copy the charts yourself and send them to the carrier. In Florida, you are allowed to charge $20 per hour and $.10 a page. You should include the invoice in your mailing to them.
Name Withheld (Florida)
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Dan Klein, DPM
I have read several commentaries on EMR costs and requests for medical records for review by secondary insurance companies. I was in solo practice for 20 years and I can say I'm glad to be retired and out of the business. I bought a software program called DR billing program 20 years ago for $10,000. Subsequent ownerships resulted in a company, Cerner, buying the rights to run this program software. I was charged monthly fees for maintenance and costly updates for software requiring new hardware.
I didn't have EMR recordkeeping and paid high fees for transcriptions of records. When Medicare opened the door to contracted sub-companies to pay for Medicare claims, I started getting requests for...
Editor's note: Dr. Klein's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Something is ab"gnome"al about this shoe. |
Source: Pinterest
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MEETING NOTICES
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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 |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Associate or independent ccontractor needed for a busy podiatry office in Georgia. Candidate must be self-motivated and surgically trained (PMS 24/36). Must be versed in forefoot surgeries. Experience is a Plus. Please send CV to myromeclinic@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO
Full-time position in Chicago. Office coverage and house calls. Salary base with incentive for office work plus 50 % of collection for house calls. Additional benefits will be considered as well as partnership track. Please email to chipod123@yahoo.com.
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 – NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting Opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full time podiatrist. State-of-the-art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultra sound. Excellent salary and benefits. Must be board qualified. Respond to: medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com 516-902-1073
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
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 – PHOENIX
Well-established Phoenix metropolitan area multi-office, multi-physician practice looking for aggressive, ethical, personable, well-trained associate, leading to partnership/buyout. High-tech environment utilizing EMR, digital x-rays, etc. Must have current Arizona license or in process; References a must. Reply to: AZfootdocsearch@gmail.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
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
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.
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.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
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 - SOUTHERN ARIZONA
GREAT OPPORTUNITY; Solo owner desires to sell and transition from practice. Open full-time, implemented EHR and attested for Meaningful Use Stage 1. Approximately 3 miles from newly constructed hospital. Opportunity to grow surgical volume, wound care, orthotic practice, and patient base. Priced to sell . Contact Business Broker ONLY: Mike Crosby: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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. $10,000 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.
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.
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