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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,911 Podiatrists Daily
September 05, 2014 #5,156  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. Howard Roesen of Newport News, VA, winner of a one night stay in deluxe accommodations at the Quincy Hotel in Washington, DC, including a welcome cocktail and continental breakfast. 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 2015 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 week's prize is a dual-core 7" Android tablet.
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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| IFAF NEWS | |
GA Podiatrist Receives the Dr. G. Dock Dockery Special Achievement Award
The International Foot & Ankle Foundation for Education & Research, USA (IFAF) recently presented the 2014-15 IFAF Awards to three outstanding physicians at the 44th Annual NW Residency Consortium Graduation Ceremony. The Dr. G. Dock Dockery Special Achievement Award was presented to Dr. John Ruch, a well-recognized podiatric leader from Village Podiatry Centers. Dr. Ruch was hand-selected by the IFAF Board of Directors.
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Dr. John Ruch |
Dr. Ruch is an accomplished surgeon widely recognized for his advanced skills. He pioneered the application of AO Screw Fixation in the foot in 1976, techniques that are taught to virtually all podiatric surgical residents across the country. Dr. Ruch receives patient referrals from foot and ankle surgeons throughout the United States and many foreign countries.
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS | |
ID Podiatrist Pushes for State Medical School
A local doctor and Republican candidate for Legislative District 29’s state senate is making a push for a state medical school based at Idaho State University. Dr. Kert Howard, a Pocatello native and longtime podiatrist, said he has already spoken with ISU and Portneuf Medical Center leaders and other healthcare professionals about the idea, and they are very supportive.
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“I strongly believe Idaho needs an in-state medical school and that school should be part of Idaho State University,” he said, adding that Idaho ranks low among states with educational opportunities for doctors even though the state’s students have high GPAs and do well on the Medical College Admission Test.
Source: Kendra Evensen, Idaho State Journal [9/3/14]
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| APMA NEWS | |
JDG Associates Resumes APMA CEO Search
JDG Associates Ltd. has been engaged to conduct the search for the Executive Director/CEO position for the American Podiatric Medical Association. APMA announced previously that current Executive Director and CEO, Glenn B. Gastwirth, DPM, plans to retire in 2016.
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Dr. Glenn Gastwirth |
Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Paul Belford, Principal, JDG Associates, Ltd, 1700 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20895, 301-340-2210 – belford@jdgsearch.com
Source: APMA Weekly Focus [9/2/14]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Retired UK Podiatrist Becomes Landmark Volunteer
Island charity CIRCA is celebrating enrolling its 1,000th volunteer. Retired Isle of Man podiatrist Mary Kerruish was welcomed to the charity this week at a special presentation attended by Chief Minister Allan Bell.
CIRCA matches the skills and interests of members of the public with the needs of local charities and voluntary groups. Landmark volunteer Mary Kerruish will offer podiatry services to patients at the hospice, one day a week.
Source: Manx Radio [9/4/14]
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ACE USA and RPS Healthcare Expand Podiatrist Professional Liability Coverage
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid guidelines and rules resulted in a record number of investigations and enforcement actions in 2011. ACE Medical Risk, a division of ACE USA, has responded through an endorsement that increases limits on Medicare/Medicaid legal expense reimbursements, raising coverage limits from $30,000 to $50,000 per action, with an annual aggregate of $50,000. This product is underwritten by companies within the ACE Group, an A.M. Best “A+” rated carrier, and is offered to podiatrists exclusively by RPS Healthcare, National Program Administrator of the Podiatry PLUS programs and one of the largest wholesalers and the largest Managing General Agent in the country. For more information Call 800-397-9697 ext 2646.
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Healthcare Spending Growth Expected to Pick Up This Year to 5.6%
The economy's lackluster recovery eroded wages and left millions chronically unemployed. It also offered significant relief from the fiscal distress of U.S. health spending. Now, spending fueled by the improving economy and the healthcare reform law's insurance and Medicaid expansions are likely to turn that around.
Health expenditures grew 3.6% last year, with the delayed and soft recovery a primary cause, according to projections by CMS actuaries published online by the journal Health Affairs. If the projection is confirmed later this year, it would mark the fifth straight year of growth below 4% and the second time in three years that national health spending growth dipped to a historic low.
Source: Melanie Evans, Modern Healthcare [9/3/14]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patient
I'm planning on doing surgery on a 65 y/o female patient with osteogenesis Imperfecta w/ fibrous dysplasia. I would like advice from colleagues experienced with these patients. Her chief complaint is B/L foot pain - painful HAV, painful IPK sub-met heads, and painful hammertoes. She has a history of multiple bone fractures in her body, but no prior foot fractures.
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My thoughts are to avoid osteotomy/fusion procedures (i.e., hardware) due to risk of fracture and non-union. Thus, I'm thinking of performing a Keller, PIPJ arthroplasty 2-5, and dorsal MPJ soft tissue release. Hopefully, this will remove retrograde forces and alleviate metatarsalgia/IPK symptoms. Does this approach sound reasonable? Any peri-operative tips or pearls? Is use of bisphosphonates helpful? Is pre-op C-spine x-ray (analogous to RA patients) recommended? Is use of K-wires okay? Is it okay for the patient to be WB with a walker boot post-op or should she be completely NWB, and for how long?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Maureen E. Halpin, DPM
From: Tony Iorio, DPM
I would like to announce the passing of my associate, Maureen E. Halpin, graduate of the PCPM class of 1991. She had been my associate at Fairfield Podiatry Associates for over 13 years. She had batteled colon cancer for the last 5 years, and on the morning of September 3rd passed on due to complications. She was only 41 years old!
Tony Iorio, DPM, Fairfield, CT
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ACADEMIC) | |
From: Thomas Graziano, DPM, MD
As Dr. Secord astutely directs, we should all be aware of the role of gout or more specifically hyperuricemia and its association with the co-morbidities of metabolic syndrome. In my opinion, hyperuricemia is grossly undermanaged by a fair number of primary care physicians. We, as podiatric physicians, are often the first to see the pedal manifestations of hyperuricemia. Furthermore, it is incumbent on us to make sure that our diabetic patients with hyperuricemia are being managed by renal-sparing agents. The literature has clearly provided evidence that hyperuricemia is not without serious consequences. We can and should play an active role in educating our patients in this regard.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 3
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
OFFICE FOR SALE - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
20 year old practice in a very high traffic area. Serious inquiries only. Email bafamt@aol.com
SPACE TO SHARE - MANHATTAN AND LI
Desirable locations on Upper East Side, Gramercy, the Financial District, and Plainview (North Shore Long Island). Extremity MRI and cat scan available in selected offices. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
FOOT & ANKLE FELLOWSHIP - ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Dr. Craig A Camasta/Extremity Healthcare, Inc. Accepting applications for 2015/16 academic year Fellowship in Pediatric and Adult Reconstructive Foot/Ankle Surgery. Senior residents should submit requests for application to dfell@vpcenters.com. Application deadline December 1, 2014. Fellowship accreditation applied for. This is an intense surgical experience from a regional referral base of complex foot/ankle/leg patients with a reconstructive emphasis. Research requirements to publish in peer-reviewed journals. Additional information available upon request.
FELLOWSHIP POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Reconstructive Ankle /Rearfoot, Ex Fix, arthroscopy fellowship. Must have 3 years residency + Board Qualified RRA by ABPS. 1 year spot. FL license. LOI and LOR from director required. $50,000 stipend. Start 1/2015 or 8/2015. mny1029@gmail.com
ASC STAFF PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Fair Lawn ASC (ambulatory surgical center) is accepting applications for staff privileges. NJ license needed. Patient transportation available in the tri state area. Equity buy-in available. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY
Well established, multi-doctor practice in the Tampa Bay area. Preference to PSR 24+/Florida license. High-tech, EMR, digital x-rays, sports medicine, surgery. No NH/HMOs. Excellent hospital privileges available. Choose an area of practice concentration that you are passionate about and enjoy a lifestyle second to none. CV to floridapodiatrist@tampabay.rr.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - BUFFALO
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes in and around Buffalo. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! Email inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WASHINGTON STATE
Well established, multi office busy practice looking for ethical, motivated podiatrist to work in our offices and see residents in assisted living facilities in greater Seattle area. Russian or Spanish speaking preferred but not required. No weekends. Please send C.V. with salary and benefit expectations omega571@comcast.net
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST WANTED – TEXAS
PSR 24-36 trained multi-dimensional, multi-office group treating a wide range of patients including: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work related injuries. Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Modern offices and equipment. Great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail: Cover letter, CV, Letters of reference to: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PART-TIME - NJ
Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be enthusiastic, outgoing, surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky’s the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, NJ. For further information, email to njfootankle@yahoo.com or fax to 201-261-0058.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
Associate wanted to join a 4 physician/4 facility organization. Must be residency trained and have great work ethic. You will be assisted by a well-trained staff and have comfort knowing there will be Board Certified Surgeons who have your back. Salary plus incentive. Reply to: paulapmac@me.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with doctors who are as committed to your success as we are to our own. Go to:www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES - SOUTHEAST GEORGIA STATESBORO
Willing to live in Rural area in a College town. Beautiful weather year round. Seeking experienced, min of 5 years, Family-oriented podiatrist. If you have a great attitude and you are looking to build a long-term relationship with the practice , Don't miss out on this one. Must be PSR-24 trained. Full range of services including Surgical Suite/ Ambulatory Sx Center in the practice. E-mail cover letter & CV to melissafoot@atlanticfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – AUSTIN TX
Immediate opening for a full time associate to start within the next month to join a successful, established, dynamic medical/surgical practice in Austin, TX. Must have a current TX license and TX Medicare number. Preference with experience and board qualified or certified, hard-working and ethical. Competitive salary with full benefits. Please be professional with serious/qualified inquires only. Please email to Drumpire@gmail.comwith resume and CV and phone number and/or leave message at 512-293-7559
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
We are looking for a hardworking entrepreneur-minded podiatrist to fill a position. This practice is a Non-surgical clinic based practice. Competitive salary with full benefits available. Respond with CV to e-mail: Podiatryflorida@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN VIRGINIA
Private Orthopaedic Group Practice in seeking rear foot surgically trained podiatrist. Surgical suite on-site; surgical and wound care privileges at 1 hospital. BC or BE required. Base salary + bonus + benefits. Will acquire established practice from podiatrist who is relocating. Email Lindsay McHone, Practice Administrator at lindsayathoc@ntelos.net.
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