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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,485 Subscribers Daily
September 08, 2016 #5,747  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. Jim Shipley of Mt. Airy, NC winner of last week's prize, a Macy's gift card (Value $100). 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 2017 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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| NEW CME ARTICLE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE | |
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| September 2016 CME |
You can Earn 50 CPME-Approved CME Contact Hours Online
Earn 15 Contact Hours for only $210 ($14 per credit)
CLICK HERE
Choose any or ALL (50 CME Contact Hours) from the 20 CME articles posted
You Can Now Take Tests and Print Your CME Certificates Online
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| PODIATRY IN THE NEWS | |
Podiatrists are #3 Ranked Specialists by Patients
While every other industry has embraced the creed, “The customer is always right,” healthcare has approached treating the patient as a consumer with skepticism. When it came to the highest-rated doctors, surprisingly, not one primary care specialist cracked the top five. Instead, specialists and surgeons represented the top of the list. Vitals found that patient feedback was second in importance to a doctor’s treatment philosophy when choosing a doctor.
Highest Ranked Specialists
#1 Neuromusculoskeletal Specialists
#2 Thoracic Surgeons
#3 Podiatrists
#4 Plastic Surgeons
#5 Colon & Rectal Surgeons
On the bottom of the list, were psychiatrists, often vilified for their cool, disconnected demeanor, along with specialists that people see on their worse days, like emergency doctors and pain management specialists.
Source: Street Insider [9/6/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Umbilical Cord is Shown to Help Chronic Wounds Heal
Cryopreserved umbilical cord, or cUC, allografts healed nearly 80% of chronic wounds in a retrospective review of a Texas veterans clinic. Researchers examined the charts of 57 patients with 64 chronic wounds, all of them treated at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, TX.
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Principal investigator, podiatrist Dr. Mark Couture, debrided the wounds in his clinic or in an operating room, then placed the cUC directly over the wound bed and secured it with a non-adherent layer and moist gauze or sterile dressing. Additional debridement and cUC were given, if needed, weekly. In all, 51 wounds, or 79.7%, healed completely, with an average of 3.43 applications. According to the July issue of Wounds, 51% of the wounds had healed by four weeks.
Source: Kimberly Marselas, McKnight's [9/5/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
CT Podiatrist Marks 25th Year
Dr. Michael Connor marked his 25th anniversary of practicing in Wilton.“I love being a small town podiatrist. The sense of community here is very rewarding,” Connor says. “I look forward to many more years of practice.”
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Dr. Michael Connor |
Dr. Connor is a graduate of The New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed a one-year residency in podiatric orthopedics at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn. He is on staff at Norwalk Hospital and has served as president of the Fairfield County Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: Wilton Bulletin [9/6/16]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Canadian Home That Proves Living Above a Podiatrist Can be Luxurious
This property, a turreted brick home with a commercial space on the main floor occupied by Toronto podiatrist, Jeffrey A. Liebman, DPM, sold this week for 1.9 million dollars.
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House above the office of Dr. Jeffrey Liebman |
Ever since the late 1970s, when this building was renovated into its current state, one podiatrist or another has leased the main floor. The sellers loved having the second-floor apartment as a pied à terre, but they’ve decided to sell so they can spend more time at their lakefront property.
Source: Kelly Reid, Toronto Life [9/6/16]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Insole Detects Injury Risks
After three years of R&D, Digitsole unveils Run Profiler. A smartsole that measures every aspect of your technique, this thin, ergonomic insole slips right into your running shoe. At seven grams, it’s hardly going to weigh you down. With real-time analysis via its dedicated app (available on iOS and Android), Run Profiler gives you live feedback on metrics including fatigue levels, gait, and risk limitation that can help you relearn how to run.
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Run Profiler |
The brainchild of podiatrists and biomechanical engineers, Digitsole’s innovation features four integral technologies: Shock Heel System (SHS) to absorb shock and spread vibrations, Flex-zone to improve foot movement, Arch Support to restore function, and X-torsion to optimize stability.
Source: Marie-Anne Leuty, Gadgets [9/5/16]
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Burwell Says ACA Exchanges Are Viable, Even Without Congressional Assistance
Addressing concerns about rising premiums and dwindling competition, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell asserted Thursday that the federal health law's insurance markets clearly are sustainable. Willingness by Congress to help smooth out problems would definitely help, Burwell told reporters, but it is not absolutely essential. Congressional Republicans committed to repealing "Obamacare" are unlikely to assist.
HealthCare.gov and other state-level markets provide taxpayer subsidized private health insurance and now cover about 11 million people. "Even using the administrative tools that we have," those markets remain viable, Burwell said. Asked if they were sustainable even without legislative fixes, Burwell answered, "Yes."
Source: Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press [9/1/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
7 Reasons Why Physicians Work Locum Tenens - Part 1
Most physicians have heard of locum tenens and many have worked alongside locums doctors in a hospital or clinic. However, the majority of doctors are unaware of the benefits of locums or even how these temporary assignments really work.
The reasons physicians do locums vary but here are seven primary motives for working locum tenens:
1. A cure for burnout — Many doctors suffering from burnout find that rather than a change in career, they just need a change in environment. Taking a temporary job in a new facility or even a new city or state can be re-invigorating and makes practicing medicine enjoyable again.
Source: Bill Heller, Physicians Practice [9/4/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Richard Willner, DPM
Mike Rosenblatt's observation to get a referral to a neurologist is dead on. I have been privileged to be very good friends with a neurologist and watched him find a systemic diagnosis for pedal concerns when there were no local answers. For some reason, he was always interested in foot concerns and pain. I watched him have patients take off their socks and perform neurological tests on the feet. In his home, there were always podiatry books and journals.
Richard Willner, DPM (retired) New Orleans, LA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY) | |
RE: Five Ways to Decrease Patient Wait Times
From: Hal Ornstein, DPM
Sure, we all would love a 100% return on a financial investment. In the same vein, you can receive a high return on time (one of the unreplaceable things in life) and significantly reduce waiting time and stress while increasing patient and staff satisfaction by simply starting each shift ten minutes early. You will find there are always patients there before the start time. Almost all podiatrists whom I suggested this to report that they consistently finish each shift twenty or more minutes earlier. This is a simple change with large impact. And there is the 100% return on investment of time!
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Truth Regarding Medicare and CR vs. DR
From: Kim Antol
It has been a hot topic lately with a lot of misinformation being disseminated. Beginning in 2017, only if you are still using film…Medicare will be deducting 20% from reimbursements. The proposed 7% payment reduction against CR goes into effect in 2018, (not 2017 as everyone seems to believe), and only involves Medicare, and not until 2023 (7 years from now) proposed to 10%. However the estimated loss in revenue (especially as x-ray reimbursements are continually being lowered to $20 or less) means just a $1.40 reduction, and will in no way cover the additional expense for a small office to convert to DR.
A quality DR system is much more costly with expensive on-site installation charges requiring modification to your existing x-ray by a state-certified technician, and annual calibration with support fees of...
Editor's note: Ms. Antol's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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How to recycle an empty Champagne bottle? |
Source: Kobe Levi via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
WANTED – TUTOR FOR APMLE/NBPME PODIATRY BOARDS PART 1, 2 & 3
Seeking a podiatry student or resident who has past tutoring experience for all 3 parts of the APMLE/NBPME podiatry boards. Tutor wanted ASAP to help prepare me for APMLE part 1 (OCT 5, 2017). Location is not an issue as you can tutor via Skype. Osteobones101@gmail.com.
PODIATRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
2-Midmark 647 Powder podiatry chair $4,250, 2-PDM chair $1000, 5-Midmark 417 $3000, 1-ultrasound $6000, 1-Mini C-arm $15,000, 2-X-cell x-ray $4000 OBO, 1-All Pro imaging scanner, 4- Exam room cabinets, 1-Ritter M9 Ultra autoclave $2500, 1-Sani Grinder $400, 4-Portable office desks, 8-Waiting room chairs, 1-Waiting room table, 5-Patient room chairs, 5-Ritter chairs, 1-Centrafuse Life Line Medical Life Spin 6T, 1-Sonoace Pico ultrasound with Sony printer (1yr old) $13,000 OBO. Contact docbernz@aol.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR DPM - WASHINGTON DC
Established practice in Northwest DC in search of associate with potential for long term. Active DC License required. All facets of podiatry including office, ER, surgery center, hospital surgery, and nursing homes. We are in three offices in the DC area. Applicants should be PSR-24/36. Competitive salary. Significant patient flow. EMR. Laser. Opportunity to get cases for boards. Office / Hospital based practice. Must be board qualified. Come grow with us. Send CV and references to DCMDfootdoc@aol.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, SYRACUSE, AND SURROUNDING AREA
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and their surrounding areas. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Expanding Long Island based, well rounded group practice seeks 2017 third and fourth year graduating residents or fellows to join our state-of-the-art practices. Our practices are affiliated with multiple hospital systems, surgical and wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Caring, ethical, board qualified/certified candidates with surgical training and leadership qualities who are willing to live/relocate to the Long Island, NY metro area. Email CV to: Drbrook@countryfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Seeking motivated PMS-36 trained podiatric surgeon for full-time associateship in group with offices in Manhattan, Queens, LI, and and the Bronx. Offering competitive salary with room for growth. Surgical-based practice - special emphasis on trauma, reconstruction, rearfoot and ankle surgery. Please email resume to: nypodrecruit@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Doctor needed in south Jersey for expanding practice. Multidisciplinary setting. Six figures. No weekends. Must be both conservative and surgically capable. ABFAS certified/qualified. jennberlin1@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE- FULL TIME/ PART TIME IN MISSOURI, COLORADO, AND OKLAHOMA
Opportunities are available to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma. High earning potential with superior benefits with Preferred Podiatry Group, P.C. for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@ppgpc.com for additional information.
IMMEDIATE FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY IN CHICAGO
Office hours and house calls. Partnership track for right candidate. Financial arrangements to be discussed. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (NORTH HAVEN AND FAIRFIELD)
Well-established and progressive offices, including EMR, digital x-ray, vascular and NCV studies, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapy. You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: Dr.Kassaris@yahoo.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 Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Ready for a change? We have an immediate, full-time opening in our fast-paced, technologically driven, Sports Medicine Practice. If you’re looking for a collaborative team environment, free of politics, with an emphasis on work-life balance then we want to hear from you. Partnership track considered. No travel. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical and surgical background. Generous salary and benefits. Applications accepted online at www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
New associate position available that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. EHR, arterial vascular testing, and ESWT in the office. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hard-working, and committed to quality and patient care. We are offering a competitive compensation package and a wide range of benefits. All interested candidates should send a CV to MFAS828@aol.com
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