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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,334 Subscribers Daily
July 28, 2016 #5,718  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2016- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
Quick Poll
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Have you ever ordered tests that you thought were medically unnecessary just to avoid a potential lawsuit? |
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Bunion Surgery is Not a Minor Procedure: TX Podiatrist
According to podiatrist Dr. Ed Davis, a board certified podiatric surgeon with over 25 years of experience, with offices in San Antonio, Texas, "One should not seek surgical treatment for a mild bunion but it is better not to wait until the deformity is severe which may require a larger procedure that takes longer to heal."
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"Bunion surgery is not a minor procedure so consider it for the right reason. The boney "bump" one sees that looks unsightly and is irritated by footgear can be accommodated by obtaining roomier shoes. Of course, there comes a time when it becomes difficult to find shoes that will fit comfortably and it is time to see the attention of a podiatric surgeon. Pain in the big toe joint itself is a reason for an exam since the misaligned big toe joint can become arthritic. Finally, a big toe that drifts toward the second toe is a reason to consider bunion surgery," says Davis.
Source: Bloomberg News [7/26/16]
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| PODIATRIC RESIDENTS IN THE NEWS | |
Geisinger Health System Welcomes 4 Podiatric Residents
Geisinger Health System officially welcomed 110 new physicians to its graduate medical training program beginning July 1. The new physicians come from all over the globe including the U.S., Puerto Rico, Pakistan, Iran, Dominica, St. Maarten, Nepal, Cayman Islands, and Granada. Geisinger Health System's new residents include podiatrists Patrick Bartholomew, DPM; William Clark, DPM; Katie Neidecker, DPM; Alex Olivera, DPM; and Lauren Pelucacci, DPM.
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New Geisinger residents receive white coats |
Residents attended new staff orientation at the Henry Hood Center and were fitted for white coats, signifying their career transition into doctors. Later, they were introduced to the community at a picnic held at Frosty Valley Country Club in Danville. There, 36 area business owners set up tables to introduce the group to the various options for shopping, dining, and leisure activities that are offered in the region.
Source: The Daily Item [7/26/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
AAFAS Members Provide Medical Care to Under-Privileged Area of the Philippines
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(L-R) Drs. Gary Oringer, Michael Fanous, and Todd Schafer |
Doctors International, Inc. is a non-profit foundation dedicated to providing medical and surgical services around the world. President and Founder, Dr. Michael Fanous and his medical team including Drs. Gary Oringer and Todd Schafer (All members of the Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery) recently provided medical and surgical treatment, including multiple club foot surgical corrections, in Cebu and the surrounding under-privileged areas of the Philippines.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND HUNANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
Irish Podiatrist Discusses Her Clinical Experience in Africa
From treating the homeless community in Galway to the Masai of Tanzania, life has already been a busy one for 24-year-old Westport podiatrist, Bria Connolly. The young professional, who recently opened her own podiatry clinic in her native town, was invited to a London conference this month to speak about her clinical experience in Africa. A NUIG graduate, Bria and some colleagues designed a program for the homeless, called "The Gift of Healthy Feet."
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“The experience I gained was second to none. The real life exposure to these conditions far outweighed any previous clinical skills I had gained from a textbook. In our time in Tanzania, we treated over 300 individuals and saved the lives of three in cases of severe neglect and misdiagnosis.”
Source: Mayo News [7/26/16]
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| HIPAA UPDATE | |
10 Keys to Keeping Text Messages Safe - Part 1
Before implementing a secure text messaging approach, leaders from IT, clinical, security, legal and human resources must collaborate to develop policies and procedures ensuring that all processes and technology involved will be effective and secure. Here are 10 ways to get there, based on research by Spok, a vendor that specializes in messaging applications.
1. Eligibility - Define which users are eligible to use secure text messaging based on the clinical workflows in which they are involved.
Source: Health Data Management [7/26/16]
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| PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS | |
FDA Updates Warnings for Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved safety labeling changes for a class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, to enhance warnings about their association with disabling and potentially permanent side-effects and to limit their use in patients with less serious bacterial infections.
Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics that kill or stop the growth of bacteria. While these drugs are effective in treating serious bacterial infections, an FDA safety review found that both oral and injectable fluroquinolones are associated with disabling side-effects involving tendons, muscles, joints, nerves and the central nervous system. These side-effects can occur hours to weeks after exposure to fluoroquinolones and may potentially be permanent.
Source: FDA via Dr. Al Musella
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Introducing a New Physician to Your Practice - Part 3
3. Share through social media
An often overlooked, important communication channel is social media. Be sure to add the new physician to these outlets. This includes Linked-in, Facebook, and medical review websites such as Vitals and HealthGrades. You'll need to claim your space on these reviews sites and add in the new physician's profile and photo. It's a good time to make sure the listings for all the physicians at your practice are accurate and include photos.
Source: Judy Capko, Physicians Practice [7/20/26]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Posterior Tibial Injection
I recently had a patient with an inflamed and painful posterior tibial tendinitis with partial medial column collapse. I treated her with immobilization, wrapping, and bracing. She went to her orthopedist for a second opinion. He gave her a cortisone injection into the tendon at the level of the inflammation. I'm interested in others' thoughts about injecting cortisone into an inflamed tendon such as the P.T. when many of us feel that injecting into the Achilles tendon is not usually done.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) - PART 1A | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Judging the Affordable care Act is akin to going into a fine department store and buying a new suit. Sometimes, the tailor will look at it, shake his head, say "no good," and the clothing goes back on the shelf. In other cases, he may look at it and say, "it is fine but needs to be taken in a bit here or there."
One candidate running for high office feels that the ACA is such a bad "suit" that it needs to be "put back on the shelf" or in another words, repealed. The other candidate believes that the "suit can be tailored" or in other words modified, so as to protect the interests of consumers as well as healthcare providers. In November, the people will decide which "tailor" to choose and what the outcome will be of the ACA suit.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) - PART 1B | |
From Gary S Smith, DPM
Adam Siegel, DPM said he gave the ACA an "A" rating because of the benefits it gave him towards his healthcare. He makes a great point of discussion, which really defines the pros and cons of the ACA. There is no doubt that it has provided great benefits to some people, especially people with pre-existing conditions. The other side is that since I am self-employed, the amount I pay for my insurance has doubled. The effect on my practice and also my three sons in college has been noticeable.
All across America, people are not getting the care they need or engaging the healthcare system due to their high deductibles. The average person has to take money out of their tight family budgets to pay the increase in personal healthcare costs due to the ACA. So, really the big question is, Dr. Siegel, What makes you so special? I sympathize with your health concerns but could you please explain why it is mine and every other person in this country's responsibility to pay for your meds? Why do people have to get less care, have less money for college, less money for their own medications, and less money for their families just so you can have a very expensive medication? I'm not trying to be uncaring, but you brought up the analogy, so please explain to us now what makes you so special?
Gary S Smith, DPM, Bradfors, PA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Would you call this a walking garden? |
Source: Elisabeth Thorsen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICES WANTED FOR SALE OR MERGER - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Southern California based podiatry group is seeking to add podiatry practices to our growing group. Currently we have 12 locations including MRI, CT, PT and Surgical Center facilities. We have excellent contracts with insurance companies and highly trained surgeons. We are looking for potential doctors who may want to merge with our group for better practice management and improved payer contract with opportunity for ancillary services. We are also looking to acquire practices and pay a competitive price for the practice based on market valuation. For more information please contact. Please Contact us at: PODIATRYPARTNERS@GMAIL.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.
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
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
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Growing practice for sale.EHR system in place for over 5 years. 300 new patients seen in the first 6 months of 2016. Great need for additional podiatry care. Practice has met Meaningful Use -- Stage I and II. Opportunity to grow surgical volume and patient base Patient referrals 60% from local physicians New hospital within a few miles of this office CONTACT: Business Broker: David Owji atinfo@DoctorsBroker.com 407-252-5276; 877-955-4447; www.doctorsbroker.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITION AVAILABLE - LOS ANGELES, CA
Los Angeles Based Multi office, multi physician foot and ankle surgical practice looking for highly trained foot and ankle surgeon to join our growing group. Emphasis on sports medicine, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and revision surgery. Prospective candidate must have excellent personal skills and work well with a team. Competitive compensation with 401K, profit sharing, health insurance, dental and vision insurance. Surgical center partnership potential and full scope hospital privileges available. Facility is state of the art with PT, CT, MRI, US and digital x-ray. Please Contact us at: PODIATRYPARTNERS@GMAIL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Houston area practice with three offices seeks full-time associate. Must be board certified/board eligible, competent in all aspects of podiatry, ready for immediately busy schedule including surgery, wound care, hospital medicine. Practice uses state-of-the-art EMR, digital x-rays, in-house physical therapy and shockwave treatment. Competitive salary, benefits. Send CV to houstonfootdr@yahoo.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
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
IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME POSITION - FLINT, MI AREA
Multi-office, thriving practice. Busy surgical caseload available for a new doctor. Excellent payer mix. Partnership potential for the right candidate. Schedule will be immediately filled - patient volume is too great for current docs. Must be self-motivated, energetic and compassionate. Competitive compensation package. Email resume to giordanodpm@hotmail.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
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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing, full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV toKelly@footsurgeon.com.
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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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