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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 12,500 Podiatrists Daily
September 05, 2011 #4,251  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A service of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| APMA NEWS | |
APMA Nixes MD/DO Referendum
Despite polls that have consistently shown that podiatrists are in favor of a degree change, APMA members will not be voting on a recently proposed referendum submitted to APMA by five APMA state components. The referendum, written by PM editor Barry Block, DPM, JD would have set a goal for APMA that future podiatrists would graduate with MD or DO degrees.
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Dr. Barry Block |
The APMA Bylaws committee ruled that the proposed referendum was contrary to APMA Bylaws, and that granting degrees was the providence of the Council on Podiatric Medicine and not APMA. Surveys conducted by Podiatry Management for the past two decades have consistently reported that nearly two out of three podiatrists favor a degree change.
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
OCPM Welcomes First Year Class at White Coat Ceremony
OCPM welcomed 97 students into its first year class at the OCPM White Coat Ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by Edweana Robinson, MD, Chair of General Medicine. Bryan Caldwell, DPM, Dean of Clinical Education and Operations, with clinical faculty members Rocco Petrozzi, DPM, Brian Pekarek, DPM, Abe Osbourne, DPM, Tiffany Orlando-Weber, DPM and Hal Ornstein, DPM also shared in contributing to the event.
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Students at OCPM White Coat Ceremony |
The highlight of the afternoon's observance was the Reflections on Professionalism presentation by Jonathan Sharpe, DPM, OCPM Class of 2004. The OCPM White Coat Ceremony signifies the transition from undergraduate and/or pre-professional life to the start of a professional life.
Source: Footsteps [August 2011]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IL Podiatrist Opens Wound Care Clinics in Hospital and Office
For 30 years, Dr. Frank William Zappa has served the needs of community members with foot and ankle disorders, and performed complex surgical procedures. Zappa has opened a dedicated wound care clinic at St. Anthony Hospital and also in his office (named WALKS Wound Kare Centers). Zappa is the section chief of podiatry and the vice chairman of surgery at St. Anthony Hospital, where he also serves on the credentials committee.
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Dr. Frank Zappa |
Dr.Zappa has served as the program director for the St. Joseph Hospital/North Chicago VAMC Podiatric Surgical Residency since 1991, and presently serves on the Medical Executive Committee as the Department of Surgery Representative at St. Joseph Hospital. He is on staff at multiple free-standing surgery centers throughout the city and suburbs.
Source: Marie Balice Ward, Gazette Chicago, [9/2/11]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
WY Podiatrist Sentenced for Medicare Fraud
A former podiatrist from Luzerne County will spend time in federal prison for illegally billing Medicare. Paul Chromey of Plains was sentenced Friday to 12 months in prison and one year parole. He was ordered to repay $764,000. Officials said $100,000 was to be paid Friday. He owns Northeast Pedorthic Services, which is also known as Wyoming Valley Pedorthic Center.
Prosecutors said Chromey was barred from billing Medicare and other healthcare programs for 10 years beginning in 2000. They said he billed Medicare for diabetic shoe inserts and other items between January, 2006 and July, 2009.
Source: WNEP-TV [09/02/11]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out
You’re a results-oriented, innovative problem solver with extensive experience, a real team player who is highly motivated and dynamic, and you have a proven track record. What’s wrong with that? Add the words fast-paced and entrepreneurial and you’ve hit the Top 10 overused profile terms, according to a LinkedIn survey. To differentiate yourself, describe your skills and accomplishments with more specific terms. Add even more detail with these:
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A relevant photo background. Instead of a standard headshot, post a picture that shows something about your work.
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Links to other interests. Use other applications to reveal more about yourself. For example, show what you’re reading with Amazon’s Reading List.
Source: Adapted from “3 Ways to Perk Up a LinkedIn Profile,” The Organized Executive via Communication Briefings
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Cycling-specific Orthotics
My patient is a recreational cyclist. When riding, he experiences a burning pain in the forefoot and numbness in the toes when riding beyond one hour at a time. The exam of his feet is unremarkable for any musculoskeletal abnormalities and symptoms are only experienced with cycling. My initial recommendations were to wear wider cycling shoes, change cleat position more proximal to the met heads, and to change pedal/cleat brand (he wears speed play with float).
All suggestions were met with objections, but what did work was that I fabricated a quarter inch dancer's pad out of PPT glued to his insole proximal to the met heads. We would like to proceed with custom-molded orthoses (cycling specific) with this modification, and ask the forum for recommendations/suggestions of the best labs for cycling-specific orthoses.
Jeffrey A Petrinitz, DPM, Greensboro, NC
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| QUERIES (EMR) | |
Query: Integrated Billing System for Practice Fusion
I have been using Practice Fusion and am now ready to move into an integrated billing solution. The recommended billing service costs $150 per month per doctor. There are free or cheaper alternative billing systems out there. Has anyone had luck integrating them with Practice Fusion?
Al Musella, DPM, Hewlett, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL ) | |
RE: Study Provides First Evidence-Based Colchicine Dosing Recommendations
From: Chris Albritton, DPM
Every practicing podiatrist in America needs to be aware of this new information.
"Colchicine, a widely used drug for the prevention and treatment of gout flares, interacts dangerously with many commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics, antihypertensive drugs, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and protease inhibitors, according to a study published in the August issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. However, most patients can take colchicines safely with these medications as long as the dose is adjusted, the study indicated.
To develop evidence-based colchicine-dosing algorithms with improved safety, a series of drug-drug interaction (DDI) studies was performed to assess the... "
Editor's Note: The study referenced in Dr. Albritton's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES ) - PART 1 | |
RE: AZ Podiatrist Recommends Barefoot Exercising in Gym
From: Helen Gentile, DPM
I do personal training as a hobby, and I have never seen a weight room or cardio room that allows anyone to have bare feet. The athletic facilities that I am familiar with don't permit people with open toed shoes, flip flops or sandals to enter. Aside from the obvious hygiene issues, the liability from a foot getting mangled in a machine or a dropped weight injuring a foot far outweighs any potential benefit. Other regions of the country may have different standards, but I would be wary of recommending this practice.
Helen Gentile, DPM, Avondale, PA, hlg60@juno.com
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RE: Medicare Proposes No Podiatric Coverage For Pneumatic Compression Therapy (Bret Ribotsky DPM)
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
The commentary by Dr. Ribotsky regarding respect or lack thereof for the DPM degree is, in my humble opinion, correct. If respect for the DPM degree does not begin within our own profession, one ought not expect that respect for the degree from those outside our profession.
Last evening, I was deposed as the treating podiatric physician in a worker's compensation case. The attorney for the opposing side asked me how a podiatrist could challenge the contrary opinion offered by "an orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery." I simply stated the truth. I went to...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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| Inspired by Porcupines |
Source: Dr. Lloyd Nesbitt
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| CLASSIFIED ADS | |
OFFICE TO SHARE - NYC (GRAMERCY)
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SPACE AVAILABLE- NYC & LI
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SUB LEASING TIME on MRI (NYC)
.31 tesla extremity MRI in state-of-the-art midtown Manhattan office location. Lease time on magnet in compliance with the Stark laws. This magnet is the only one that will be accepted by Medicare and all other insurance as of 2012. Why not bill out for your own MRI's??? Email today dri@myfcny.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CLASS FOUR LASER
I have a class four pain laser for sale. Used for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, neuroma, arthritic conditions and even fungus toe nails This laser is portable, re-chargable and can be move from room to room or office to office. This isn't the cold laser that you see. It is a 10 watt laser. We have used this laser on NFL sports players. For those that understand a good laser. E-mail David Zuckerman, DPM for Details and pricing. footcare@comcast.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN NJ
Well established, part-time practice is for sale in Northern NJ. Digital X-rays, EMR, located in a medical condo building. Surgery 35%, Routine 30%, Average Gross is $130K on 2 half days per week. Asking $100K. Real estate available for purchase. Please call 800-983-4194, or e-mail contactus@podiatrypracticeconsultants.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ARKANSAS
Busy, well established practice of 13 years grosses 160K/year for the past 5 years, while working 3.5 days/week. Nursing homes available. 50% Medicare, average of 15 new patients/week. Doctor retiring. Please call 800-983-4194 for more details, or e-mail contactus@podiatrypracticeconsultants.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN OH
Busy, well-established, full-time home visit practice. 100% referral-based. Wound care, pain management, routine care & DME’s. Excellent income, low overhead. DPM relocating out-of-state for family. Contact: nanetter@zoomtown.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOSTON AREA
8 miles north of Boston with sublease available in a modern medical building. Presently working 3 days/week, grossing $300,00 annually with easy potential for full-time. All office and podiatric equipment, instruments, digital x ray, furniture, etc. are included. Turn-key operation. Please e mailfootdoc71@aol.com or call 781 279-2332.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH OF BOSTON
Seeking part-time podiatrist for both office and nursing home work. North Andover, MA (North of Boston) Could lead to possible partnership for the right person. jmclaughlin19@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST TENNESSEE
30 year old practice with 5 offices in greater Knoxville area seeking ethical, personable, hardworking, team player. Extremely competitive base salary with bonus incentives and benefits. Knoxville is consistently ranked in top 5 places in U.S. Post-residency experience a plus. Please send resume toddavidphawk@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CENTRAL PA
Martin Foot and Ankle, largest provider of foot and ankle care in South Central Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time associate interested in future partnership. Practice facilities and technologies include: Surgical Center, in-office Physical Therapy, six appointment locations, in-office MRI, digital x-ray, PSSD and PVR testing, diagnostic ultrasound, and Electronic Medical Records. We are looking to hire candidates with a minimum of a three-year surgical residency. Experience in rear foot and forefoot reconstruction, including complex nerve releases of the foot and leg, Charcot arthropathy, and arthrodesis is helpful. E-mail CV to mfatrans@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OKLAHOMA
Looking for OK licensed podiatrist to take over half of a million dollar/year practice in Central Oklahoma. Transition for full takeover by Jan 1, 2012. Will interview in OKC Saturday Sept 3rd and in Tulsa , Saturday, Sept 10th. Great opportunity. Call (918) 931-1425.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK CITY & QUEENS
High Income Potential. One of the fastest growing podiatry practices in New York City and Queens seeks a hard-working podiatrist who participates with HealthFirst, Fidelis, and other Medicaid plans. Preferably a Spanish-speaking podiatrist. Contact me at Podocare@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – IOWA CITY AREA
Established, well-rounded, modern practice seeking skilled associate. Beautiful clinic with room for growth, solid referral network, and largely commercial payer mix. Non-rural, university community. Competitive salary/benefits. Partnership potential. Fax CV to 319-354-1014 or e-mail toinfo@341foot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SEATTLE WA
Established podiatric clinic looking for an associate to join our team, 4 offices located around the greater Seattle, WA area. Great base salary, benefits and friendly work environment. Please send resume toseattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - SO. CAL
Position open for podiatry associate in Southern California. Applicant must be highly motivated and available for long term employment. This practice is extremely busy and requires a hard work ethic and desire to practice in a group practice environment. Excellent salary and benefit package offered. Please e-mail resume to footcare4all@aol.com
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