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September 09, 2011 #4,255 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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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. LAST WEEK TO VOTE!

NYCPM Holds Sixth Annual Residency Fair

On a recent Friday, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) held its Sixth Annual Residency Fair, at which representatives from forty-one hospitals, from ten states, talked with students about their hospitals’ externships and residency programs. Virtually all second- and third-year students attended, as did many first- and fourth-year students.  

NYCPM’s sixth annual Residency Fair featured representatives from 41 programs from 10 states.

The Residency Fair was organized by Anna Wojcik and Spencer Monaco, both of the Class of 2013. According to students as well as the hospitals’ representatives, the residency fair was an extremely successful and informative event.

IL Podiatrist Co-Hosts Radio Show About Obesity and Children

With the obesity epidemic being labeled “America’s number one health threat” by the U.S. Surgeon General, “A national security threat” by the Pentagon, and costing America over $215 billion dollars annually according to the Brookings Institute, WDCB FM Public Radio in Glen Ellyn, IL announced the launching of a new 30 minute, weekly talk show entitled Kids Beating Obesity. 

Dr. Robert Weil

The co-hosts of the new show are local sports podiatrist and radio personality Dr. Bob Weil (host of The Sports Doctor on WDCB), and former teacher and coach Rick Osbourne who has written two books on the topic of childhood obesity prevention. According to Dr. Weil, “One of the main reasons we all initially wanted to launch Kids Beating Obesity was that nobody else in the radio market was systematically addressing this mother of all epidemics. In other words, we saw a gigantic void in the radio market and we decided to try to fill it.”

Majority of Georgia Docs Move to EHRs: Survey

Physicians and hospitals across the state are pondering a $64,000 question about computerizing the records of their government-insured patients. To encourage computerization, the federal government is offering incentives between $44,000 through Medicare and $64,000 through Medicaid.

So far, 55 percent of the state's physicians already took the plunge into electronic health records, or EHRs, according to those who participated in a March survey by the Medical Association of Georgia.

Source: Walter C. Jones, Florida Times-Union [9/8/11]

Appeals Court Sides with White House on Healthcare Reform

In two opinions released at the same time, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA, on Thursday handed President Barack Obama significant victories in the ongoing legal battle over the year-old Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The appeals judges ruled that neither Liberty University, a Christian school in Virginia, nor the state of Virginia had standing to challenge the law that enacted one of the president's signature domestic initiatives.

The appeals court remanded both cases back to the trial courts with orders to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Experts say that the previous Atlanta and Cincinnati decisions created the classic split in the circuit courts that the U.S. Supreme Court looks for in deciding which cases it will take up for oral arguments.

Source: Joe Carlson, Modern Healthcare [9/8/11]

Query: Statute of Limitation for Medicare Refund?

What is the time limit for Medicare to request a refund?
 
Michael Forman, DPM, Cleveland, OH

Editor's Comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. In general, Medicare is limited to go back three years according to the Medicare Financial Management Manual, Pub. 100-6, Chapter 3 Section 80, “Individual Overpayments Discovered Subsequent to the Third Year.”

RE: Cycling-specific Orthotics (Jeffrey A Petrinitz, DPM)
From: Paul Langer, DPM

I am a long distance cyclist. My experience has shown that the best custom-made foot orthotic for cycling is a thin neutral shell with no rearfoot post. A compressible forefoot post to the sulcus should be utilized to bring the knee into neutral position. A top cover from heel to toe will help keep the orthotic in place. Metatarsal pressure dispersion can be incorporated into the device as well, but it is important to be mindful of the space constraints of bicycling shoes.

Paul Langer, DPM, President, Footbon Orthotic Laboratory, mail@paullanger.com

RE: Professional Attire (Alan Mauser, DPM)
From: Eric Edelman, DPM, Fay Mushlin

I buy scrub tops from an online company called Uniform Advantage - about $30 with the name and podiatry caduceus. They can be pressed/ironed for a neat appearance.

Monogrammed Podiatric Scrub Top

I wear casual pants with them. Wearing wrinkled or stained hospital scrubs is different, and I don't think the patients appreciate that.

Eric Edelman, DPM, Syracuse, NY, ericedelman@gmail.com

In our office, male doctors wear regular long sleeve shirts with our practice name monogrammed on the shirt pocket. It looks very professional and is comfortable. They found the lab coats and ties uncomfortable when leaning over to treat the patients. Our female podiatrist also works without a lab coat and wears a short or long sleeve blouse. The support staff all wear the same color scrubs. The scrubs are not like what is worn in the hospital. The tops usually have some kind of trim in a contrasting color and are extremely fashionable. We provide the staff their scrubs, so it is also very cost-effective for them - no expense to have a work wardrobe and no dry cleaning costs.

Fay Mushlin, Practice Administrator, Newtown Square, PA, teegee46@gmail.com

RE: NY Residency Recognized for First Practice Management Curriculum
From: Alan L. Bass, DPM

Kudos to Drs. Hal Ornstein and John Guiliana for providing this valuable service for the next generation of DPMs.

Alan L. Bass, DPM, Manalapan, NJ, abassdpm@optonline.net

RE: APMA Nixes MD/DO Referendum (Michael Rosenblatt, DPM)
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM

The letter of Dr. Rosenblatt regarding the "DPM/MD/DO" degree remains, as much of the prior discussion in PM magazine discussion regarding this matter, rather confusing to me. The podiatric profession cannot unilaterally award an MD or DO degree to a DPM. A recognized combined DPM/MD/DO degree is possible if a curriculum is completed and approved by the appropriate medical or osteopathic school(s) and regulatory agencies, and would subsequently require definition at the state medical or osteopathic level, as well as appropriate local legislative action.

The mere act of a podiatric college declaring the authority to award an MD degree to a DPM would generate an...

Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here. Dr. Block's editorial entitled "We are our own Worst Enemy" can be read here. 

RE: Mrs. Malaprops Returns               

I had a young lady come in yesterday with a raging peroneal tendonitis. She had seen another local physician and understood that she was suffering from a "paranoid tendon."
 
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS

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-mailcontactus@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-mailcontactus@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 mail footdoc71@aol.com or call 781 279-2332.

ASSOCIATE  POSITION - LONG ISLAND, NY

Immediate Position Available for motivated individual in well established, diverse office. South Shore of Long Island. New Graduates will be considered. Send CV todsmith4177@gmail.com

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 - PORTLAND, OREGON

Busy office with  good steady referral sources looking to expand.  Areas of expertise wanted: wound care, surgery of all aspects, knowledge of running an office. Please come with  good personality and hard work ethics. New main and satellite offices. mail: office.pfac@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NEW YORK
 
Outstanding Opportunity. Our medical surgical group is recruiting a well-trained licensed podiatric physician. Located in Beautiful upstate NY. Full hospital privileges, as well as working with two residency programs. Must be highly motivated and great with patients. Opportunity for growth. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please send CV to associateinfoot@yahoo.com 

ASSOCIATE POSITION – IOWA CITY AREA

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

SPACE AVAILABLE- NYC & LI

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