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July 20, 2016 #5,712  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
WesternU Named Great College to Work For
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Western University of Health Sciences, which includes its College of Podiatric Medicine, a “Great College to Work For” once again. It has earned the distinction for five consecutive years and also made the Chronicle’s Honor Roll for the third consecutive year. WesternU was recognized in eight categories: Collaborative Governance, Compensation & Benefits, Confidence in Senior Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Professional Development Programs, Respect & Appreciation, Teaching Environment, and Work/Life Balance.
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The newly appointed president, Daniel R. Wilson, MD, PhD said, “I am delighted that The Chronicle has once again honored the University for its collegial environment. Humanism and caring truly are our core values, and serve as the foundation for all our teaching, learning, caring, and working. Our reputation as a great place to work springs from the people who live these values. Our presence year after year on the Great Colleges list reflects the cheerful ‘can-do’ attitudes and efforts of our close-knit community.”
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Publishes in Two Foreign Language Texts
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine has announced that AAPSM Vice President Amol Saxena, DPM will have a Polish translation of his book entitled Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Foot and Ankle. Dr. Saxena has announced that his royalties from this publication will be donated to CANDLES Holocaust Museum, an educational center founded by Holocaust survivors Eva and Michael Kor, parents of current AAPSM President, Alex Kor, DPM.
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Dr. Amol Saxena |
Dr. Saxena’s work is also included in the German book Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy and Endoscopy. The German text has orthopedic authors who are considered world experts like Nik Van Dijk, Markus Walther, Mellany Galla and James Calder. It is a collaboration of the German Foot & Ankle Society and the German Arthroscopy Association.
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| PODIATRISTS OVERCOMING ADVERSITY | |
CA Podiatrist is Co-Founder of Raw Beauty Project
The Raw Beauty Project has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for the Los Angeles exhibit at Paul Mitchell The School-Pasadena, to be held on September 17, 2016. This innovative art project made its debut in NYC, celebrates unstoppable women with disabilities, educating viewers to redefine perceptions and beauty, unleashing potential for all.
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Dr. Susan Solman |
The Raw Beauty Project was founded by Ginny Dixon, Dr. Susan Solman, and Wendy Crawford. Solman is a podiatrist, pharmacist, and professor who was paralyzed at age 40, due to a spinal cord tumor. Solman devotes much of her time to inspiring others to move forward with their lives.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
AAPPM Part of the APMA National Experience
The American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) was thrilled to be part of the APMA’s Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) in Philadelphia last weekend. In addition to hosting an exhibit, the AAPPM also delivered a two-hour track touching on several important topics impacting all podiatric practices throughout the country.
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Brooke Weaver (left) at the AAPPM booth at the National |
“Based upon the attendance and the very warm welcome we received here from the APMA members, the APMA leaders and those visiting our booth, I am happy to call this conference another great success,” explained AAPPM President Ben Weaver, DPM. “There was also tremendous interest in the new certification for executive managers, the CMOM-Podiatry certification.”
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
NY Podiatrist Fined for Failing to Maintain Accurate Patient Records
A Camillus foot doctor has been fined $500 and put on probation for one year after admitting guilt to professional misconduct. The state Education Department issued a censure and reprimand against podiatrist Samuel Brechbill Rameas for failing to maintain accurate patient records. The state cited four cases in 2010 involving record-keeping problems. In two cases, he billed for his services without adequately documenting what treatment was performed on the patient, according to the state.
Source: Syracuse Post-Standard [7/19/16]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Research Links Ankle Injury to Health Problems Later in Life
Research from the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences indicates an ankle injury might have a larger effect on long-term health. Phillip Gribble, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, and his team surveyed more than 3,600 adults to ask about previous ankle injury and current health status. They were surprised to see indications that people with injured ankles tend to have higher rates of health issues later in life. Gribble noted that while many of those issues were intuitive, such as ankle arthritis; others were rather unexpected.
"We found higher rates of heart or respiratory ailments in people who'd injured their ankle versus those who hadn't – about 31 percent versus 24.5 percent, respectively," Gribble said. Gribble, who cautioned that the study doesn't prove cause and effect, said the findings suggest that ankle fractures and sprains should be taken more seriously. "It's logical to assume that ankle sprains are relatively benign injuries, but this research seems to imply that isn't so," Gribble said.
Source: University of Kentucky Research News via MDLinx [7/15/16]
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| HIPAA UPDATE | |
Second Phase of HIPAA Audits Shifts into High Gear
The long-awaited second phase of the HIPAA audit program of the HHS Office for Civil Rights is now in full swing. According to OCR, some covered entities have received notification letters regarding their inclusion in the desk audit portion of the program. “These entities have 10 business days, until July 22, 2016, to respond to the document requests,” OCR said in the announcement. “Desk audits of business associates will follow this fall.
Phase 2 of OCR’s audit program is primarily focused on desk audits of policies and procedures, compared with Phase 1. OCR hopes this approach will enable the agency to be more effective in audits with fewer resources than would be required to support full onsite audits for all organizations. “The desk audits are focused examinations of documentation of entity compliance with certain requirements of the HIPAA rules,” according to the announcement. “OCR selected these provisions for focus during the desk audits because our pilot audits, as well as our enforcement activities, have surfaced these provisions as frequent areas of non-compliance.”
Source: Greg Slabodkin, Health Data Management [7/18/16]
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| MEDICAL ECONOMICS | |
AMGA 2016 Survey Reports Average Increase in Physician Compensation at 3.1%
AMGA today announced findings from its 2016 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey, conducted by its consulting arm, AMGA Consulting. Findings show that 74% of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation. The overall weighted average increase in 2015 compensation was 3.1%, similar to 2.8% from 2013 to 2014.
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Primary care specialists saw an increase of 3.6%, up from a decrease of 0.3% in 2014 (weighted average).
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Other medical specialties saw an average increase of 3.0%, comparable to 3.2% in 2014.
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Surgical specialties saw an average increase of 3.6%, up from 2.0% in 2014.
Source: AMGA [7/19/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
MACRA, MIPS, and APMs — Are You Ready? - Part 5
3. Continue to participate in PQRS
This makes you subject to the Value-Based Modifier. Review your practice's Quality and Resource Use Reports (QRURs) for the 2014 period as well as the first part of 2015. Your QRUR will show you how you are being rated on both cost and quality and where you may need to make adjustments.
Source: Susanne Madden, Physicians Practice [7/6/16]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Painful Toe Contractures in 4 Year Old Female
This is a 4 year old female patient with painful third toes both barefoot and with shoes. The third toe underlaps the second toe. Her toes are flexible and reducible. Treatment has consisted of taping and stretching, without any improvement.
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Painful Toe Contractures in 4 Year Old Female |
What is the underlying cause? Will the patient "grow out" of this? Will custom orthotics help? Are there any other conservative treatment options?
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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| Shoes to wear while tweeting? (photo: Bubble by Perou) |
Source: Vin + Omi via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We’re growing and need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION – CHICAGO, IL
Immediate part-time position available (2-3 days a week). Excellent opportunity to join a busy practice with an in-office Ambulatory Surgical Suite in Chicago, IL. Hospital privileges available at 2 local hospitals with resident coverage. The associate role would involve a wide range of patients including: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports and work-related injuries. Excellent opportunity for a driven personable person. Please e-mail Cover letter and CV to: wkcastle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Immediate Full-time Opening for Podiatrist in Frederick, Maryland. Great opportunity to join state of the art group practice. Generous salary and benefits package with productivity bonus. Partnership opportunities available. Please email your CV to drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED IMMEDIATELY - NAPLES FLORIDA
Doctor retiring. Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. Florida has a great scope of practice law and we rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE FULL TIME POSITION – PHILADELPHIA AND PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Large Multi-specialty practice looking for motivated full time non-surgical podiatrist. 40/hr/week. Office-based practice with multiple locations treating musculoskeletal / sports medicine patients. No palliative care. Must have Pennsylvania license or have passed PM-Lexis. Board certification or eligibility required. Excellent Salary with Full Benefits (Health, 401K, CME allowance) Partnership Opportunity. Please forward a cover letter, CV and availability to Podiatrist@job4u.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail the following: Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- LONG ISLAND, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Central/Eastern Suffolk County seeks full/part time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net.
PODIATRIST WANTED IN NEW JERSEY
Immediate opening for a podiatrist in New Jersey. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Hours are flexible. Excellent compensation. Please e-mail CV to nk210@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH EAST TEXAS
Immediate opportunity for a podiatrist with at least 3 years of training to join our practice. We are looking for someone who is motivated, ethical, and personable. We currently have 3 offices, and are offering competitive salary plus benefits with the potential for partnership. Must be BC or BQ by ABFAS. Current TX/AR podiatry license preferred, but not required. Candidates should email their CV and letter of interest to: advancedfootandanklecare@yahoo.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION – CHICAGO, IL
Immediate part-time position available (2-3 days a week). Excellent opportunity to join a busy practice with an in-office Ambulatory Surgical Suite in Chicago, IL. Hospital privileges available at 2 local hospitals with resident coverage. The associate role would involve a wide range of patients including: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports and work-related injuries. Excellent opportunity for a driven personable person. Please e-mail Cover letter and CV to: wkcastle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, and Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, EMR. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com. check us out @ www.footdocs2u.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@prodigy.net 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 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
3 Midmark 417 Podiatry Chairs $3,500 each, 2 4 drawer and 1 stationary Midmark treatment cabinets $900 each, Autoclaves 1 Pelton Crane $1,200, 1 Midmark M9 $1,700, PAD Net Vascular testing device $8,000, New Med 7000 i Vascular Analyzer $1,000, Birtcher Hyfercator $500, 2 Burdick Ultrasound units $600 each Call (239) 566-8800 or email Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTI RADIANCE MEDICAL LASER
MR4 LaserStim with 25,000 mW of power. Purchased in 2015 for $12,000, excellent condition. Rolling cart included. Asking $6,000. Please email stcpod@att.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - KANSAS
Looking to start your own practice, relocate? This successful KC metro area practice is a great opportunity for you. Patients scheduled. Fully equipped 1600 sq ft office. No Traknet license fee due-just assume monthly support fees. Seller will pay first month rent. Contact Mike Crosby at mcrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CHICAGO, IL
Busy practice for sale. A huge potential for growth, both home visits and office patients. Turn-key condition, equipment available for sale, and if needed the lease can be extended at the same location. Currently caring for approximately 1200 patients. Would prefer to sell by October 2016. Willing to introduce to business connections. If interested please email podiatry_123@yahoo.com
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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@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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