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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,013 Subscribers Daily
August 10, 2015 #5,441  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. Estelle Albright, winner of last week's prize, a $100 Macys gift card. We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the March 2016 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this confidential survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win.
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This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and Non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
CA Podiatrists Ensure Fit Feet at the Special Olympics World Games
Over 5,900 athletes descended upon the Los Angeles metropolitan area for the Special Olympics World Games 2015. Special Olympics combines sporting events with health screenings to make sure its competitors are in top shape for the week’s events. Prior to competition, all athletes receive a physical exam at Medfest; during the competition athletes are encouraged to be a part of the Healthy Athletes screenings. Fit Feet was started as a Healthy Athletes program in 2002 by Dr. Pat Nunan, a podiatrist, and it has since grown to be included in Special Olympics games around the world.
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Podiatric volunteers at Special Olympics World Games 2015 |
Fit Feet consists of shoe and sock evaluations, feet measurement, routine dermatology exams, basic neurovascular exams, basic musculoskeletal exams, and gait exams. If any pathology is found, the athletes will get a document stating what was found and whom to see when they return home. As Special Olympics International’s data has shown, about 24% of the athlete population wear and compete in the wrong-sized shoes. Dr. Jennifer D’Amico, a podiatrist, met a team from Africa that told her shoes that were provided by the Fit Feet to all the athletes were the first pair of shoes they had gotten as a team.
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
MN Podiatrist Joins Essential Health
Podiatrist Dr. Jessica Tabatt is one of the new medical staff who are moving to the Brainerd Lakes area to expand services and access for patients. Tabatt, a podiatrist and podiatric surgeon, joined the Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic. She will care for patients with a wide range of issues, including disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg.
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Dr. Jessica Tabatt |
Tabatt earned a doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed a three-year residency in podiatric medicine and surgery including reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Source: Pine and Lakes Echo Journal [8/6/15]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
ND Podiatrist Joins Sanford Health
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Sanford Health has hired podiatrist JP Naughton, DPM. Dr. Naughton received his podiatric degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia. He completed his residency in podiatry at INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus, Falls Church, VA.
Source: Inforum [8/8/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS | |
NY Podiatrist is Supporter of Pickleball
Pickleball has a strong base of popularity with the snowbird set, many of whom gained familiarity with the sport during winters in Florida and visits to The Villages retirement community in the north-central part of New York State, according to players. Podiatrist Dr. Steven Gutsin, 46, and wife Isabelle Gutsin, 47, defined the sport as physical and social interaction. “It’s one of the few physical activities you can do as you get older and not hurt yourself,” said Steven. “People at any age could be great at this sport. It seems you get better as you get older. Plus it’s good for the heart, and it’s as good as any racket sport for the feet.”
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Dr. Steven Gutsin |
The podiatrist, in supporting the sport, sent this cautionary note to his fellow pickleballers. “Older people who have problems with their balance should consult their physician before playing because they may be subject to falling and hurting themselves.”
Source: Jane Kwiatkowski Radlich, The Buffalo News [8/8/15]
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| PODIATRIC ENTREPRENEURS | |
IL Podiatrist Awarded First Talus Tank Investment Prize
A Northbrook Illinois-based start-up founded by Dr. Michael Tagge, MyHealthMyPrice, was awarded the first ever Talus Tank investment prize of $250,000. MyHealthMyPrice beat out eight other finalists in what turned out to be a grueling pitch competition, with each start-up trying to impress the Talus Tank team, comprised of six investment members.
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Dr. Severko Hrywnak presents the Talus Tank check to Dr. Michael Tagge. |
Based off the highly successful television series The Shark Tank, The Talus Tank was launched in early 2015 by Dr. Severko Hrywnak to give entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their ideas or products involving healthcare to a panel of investors to receive funding and support.
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| ICD-10 UPDATE | |
New ICD-10 Guidance - Part 10
Question 11: Does this added ICD-10 flexibility regarding audits only apply to Medicare?
Answer 11: The official Guidance only applies to Medicare fee-for-service claims from physician or other practitioner claims billed under the Medicare Fee-for-Service Part B physician fee schedule. This Guidance does not apply to claims submitted for beneficiaries with Medicaid coverage, either primary or secondary.
Source: Joseph Goedert, Health Data Management [7/28/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Going Out-of-Network
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
A dermatologist in the neighborhood that I practice in decided about 1.5 years ago to stop taking insurance. She had enough. She sent out letters to all her patients informing her it was too costly for her to maintain her participation in the networks. She informed her patients she would have two tier pricing. 75 dollars for a visit or 150 dollars for a procedure. You paid one or the other, never both.
After, 1-1.5 years, a second round of letters went to her patients. The letter read her office was being closed, and if anyone needed their chart notes or biopsy reports to let her know. I was told by patients who knew the doctor well that she had lost many patients by dropping the insurance plans and that her practice lost its viability.
There are doctors on this forum who constantly tout dropping out of plans. Some tout the need to have testicular fortitude to do it. This particular dermatologist appeared to have that fortitude. She currently is out of practice.
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1A | |
From: Rachel Eisenfeld, C.Ped
I am not a podiatrist. I have been a certified pedorthist for 8 years. I try to continually educate myself by staying up-to-date with what is happening in the foot world. I do subscribe to PM News, but Dr. Steinberg’s response was sent to me by an open-minded podiatrist who I happen to work with on a regular basis. I am not surprised by Dr. Steinberg’s response to Dr. McGuire’s comments. Most podiatrists feel the same way. Dr. McGuire, as well as the podiatrist I work with, are forward thinkers and do not pride themselves on having to do it all.
I am not your “typical” certified pedorthist. I am 29 years old, I run my own orthotics company which does...
Editor's note: Rachel Eisenfeld's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1B | |
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
Dr. Wolf's comparison of bias directed against the pedorthics profession as somehow analogous to prejudicial denial of privileges to podiatrists is both insulting and inaccurate. Is Dr. Wolf suggesting that 4 years of college, 4 years of post-graduate education, and 3 years of residency are equivalent to 3 weeks of training following high school? 21 days vs. 11 years? Biomechanics, kinesiology, therapeutic orthotics, brace and therapeutic/corrective shoe interventions.
Is Dr. Wolf content to relinquish these patient care decisions to individuals with a 3-week education? If so, I suggest that Dr. Wolf send his patients to the Good Feet Store or the nearest Dr. Scholls computerized custom orthotic machine for care.
Allen Jacobs, DPM, St. Louis, MO
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Looking Foot of the Day
A pensioner has been left in agony after three bizarre toenail-like 'horns' sprouted from her foot - and continued to grow. The unnamed woman's family says she is in incredible pain and and cannot sleep, let alone walk. Her son told local media in Saudi Arabia: 'Nobody knows what it is. It looks like three toenails growing on the sole of her foot.
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One expert told MailOnline today the woman appeared to have a condition called cutaneous horns. These are hard conical projections from the skin, made of compact keratin - the same tough protein found in fingernails and skin. Cutaneous horns are so named as they resemble an animal’s horn.
Source: Anna Hodgekiss, Daily Mail [8/7/15]
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage . Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EL PASO, TEXAS
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 - EAST TENNESSEE
31 year old practice with 4 offices in greater Knoxville area seeking ethical, personable, hard working, team player. $160,000 base salary plus bonus incentives and benefits. post-residency experience a plus. Please email letter of interest and CV to ddavidphawk@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS
Group practice seeking motivated DPM. Only 25% Medicare (no Medicaid) so excellent compensation resulting from substantive workload with good surgical balance. No travel and includes malpractice coverage, health insurance, 401k, and all professional fees. Please send CV to: stlouispodiatrists@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Chicago. Office and housecalls; projected income $140-180K. Base salary and bonus structure are flexible. Malpractice and mileage allowance are paid. Partnership track is available . Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Established Houston Group practice looking to expand their physician staff. The group has multiple locations which include the Houston Medical Center and growing outlining areas. Texas license, Board eligible is a must. Bilingual a + but not required. Contact us at lepowft@cs.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - YONKERS/WHITE PLAINS, NY
Part time associate wanted for busy Yonkers/White Plains locations. Spanish speaking big plus. No surgical experience nor training required. Please call 914-325-9198
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH JERSEY
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
We are looking for a part or full-time Associate with a passion for learning, growing, and treating patients from start to finish. The ideal candidate should have both surgical and non-surgical experience, be willing to work hard, and always put patients first. Benefits include a full compensation package with salary, insurance, a private office, and more. If you start every day with a passion to help others and a positive attitude, this job’s for you! To find out more information email Dr. Amannda Richline at dramanndaglynn@gmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2- PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
15 year old well established satellite podiatry practice for sale immediately. Well-equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray. Located in busy multispecialty medical building with very busy Urgent Care Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, pharmacy, CT and MRI imaging center. Email bonitaspringspodiatry4sale@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL FLORIDA
Practice available in a small town in Central Florida. Podiatrist retiring. Was full 4 day practice but now 2 days due to illness. Easily expanded. Same location over 30 years. Surgical and hospital privileges available but not required. Assume overhead and rent. Send inquiries to DDave9388@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEWTOWN, CT
Busy practice grossing 290k on 3 days a week. Extremely low overhead. Beautiful office building with Traknet EHR. Practice shares space and staff with 6 MDs. Amazing referral base and growth potential. All surgery and DME is currently referred out. Won't last!! Inquiries contact Samalsal@yahoo.com
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
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