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September 20, 2011 #4,264 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Wearing Shoes Too Soon Can Hamper a Child's Walking and Cerebral Development: UK Podiatrist 

Tracy Byrne, a podiatrist specializing in podopediatrics, believes that wearing shoes at too young an age can hamper a child's walking and cerebral development. "Toddlers keep their heads up more when they are walking barefoot," she says. "The feedback they get from the ground means there is less need to look down, which is what puts them off balance and causes them to fall down." 

Tracy Byrne

Walking barefoot, she continues, develops the muscles and ligaments of the foot, increases the strength of the foot's arch, improves proprioception (our awareness of where we are in relation to the space around us), and contributes to good posture

Source: Sam Murphy, The Guardian

IPMA Announces Newly Elected 2011-2012 Officers

The Illinois Podiatric Medical Association recently installed its new officers: 

IPMA's 2011-12 president, Ada Paolucci, DPM, accepts the gavel from outgoing president Marlene Reid, DPM.

President: Ada V. Paolucci, DPM
President-Elect: David A. Yeager, DPM
Vice President: Francis J. Rottier, DPM
Treasurer: Brent Parry, DPM
Secretary: Carlos Smith, DPM
Immediate Past President: Marlene Reid, DPM

ASPE Elects New Officers

At its meeting in Santa Fe New Mexico, the American Society of Podiatry Executives (ASPE) elected new officers for two-year terms.  

Candace Daly

 Outgoing president Susan Scanlan, DPM of Washington state passed the gavel to incoming president Candace Daly of Utah. Wes Daniel, DPM of Georgia was elected vice president and Ginny Jewel of Indiana was elected Secretary Treasurer.

Medicare Pay-for-Performance Plan Criticized Over Early Launch

Members of organized medicine are sharply critical of a plan by the Obama administration to initiate a Medicare value-based purchasing program two years before federal law requires it. Although the 2015 start date of pay-for-performance is mandated by Congress, CMS plans to use a 2013 reporting period to determine how pay will be adjusted for some physicians in 2015.
 

The health system reform law requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to use a value-based payment modifier -- another term for pay-for-performance -- for some physicians starting in 2015. The modifier would adjust payments to physicians based on the quality of care they provide and how much cost they incur relative to their peers during the course of a reporting period, CMS said. All physicians in the program would be subject to the modifier starting in 2017.

Source: Charles Fiegl, AM News [9/19/11]

Editor's Note: PM News is proud to present excerpts from Meet the Masters.

Bret Ribotsky: If podiatrists acquire MD or DO degrees, do we risk losing our identity?

Dr. Barry Block

  

Dr. Lee C. Rogers

Don’t Say ‘Yes’ All the Time

To protect your time, don’t let “Yes” be your default answer when someone asks you to do something. Put all requests to this test:

•  “Should someone else do this?” The task might require someone with different skills, or it might not require your level of expertise. Suggest a colleague or delegate the task if you aren’t the best person for the job.
•  “Can I do this another time?” Be helpful while controlling your schedule. Example: “I’d love to serve on the committee next quarter, but right now I need to focus on another project.”
•  “What information do I need?” Before you commit to doing something, clarify the request. Example: Ask to see an agenda before you agree to attend a meeting.

Source: Adapted from 18 Minutes, Peter Bregman, Business Plus via Communication Briefings

Query: Waiver from Suing

Query: Source for In-shoe Heel Lifts?

RE: Excessive Removal of Bone (NY) $1.5 million
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM

The plaintiff's expert podiatrist testified that the metatarsal was positioned downward at an almost 40 degree angle. She also testified that 1 centimeter of bone had been removed, which equaled one sixth of the first ray. Can this be appealed?

Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY, podiatrist12@verizon.net

Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. In general, only the amount of a judgment can be successfully appealed. Opinions of medical experts can be challenged on cross-examination, but ultimately the jury must decide how much weight such statements have.

RE: APMA Nixes MD/DO Referendum
From: Ivar Roth, DPM, MPH 

RE: Kudos for Kobi

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CLASS FOUR LASER

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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. Priced for quick sale. Real estate available for purchase. Please call 800-983-4194, or e-mailc ontactus@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 - NORTH DALLAS, TX

Great opportunity; 26 year old solo practice, reasonably priced. General practice consisting of hospital surgery, office surgery, orthotics, children, adults, geriatrics. Turn-key office located in medical building inside Loop 635. Will consider owner finance with down-payment.dallasfootdr@yahoo.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

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 - TEXAS (HOUSTON AREA)  

Become a “SUCCESS”! Multi-professional podiatric practice seeks personable, talented, enthusiastic physicians with expertise in any of these areas: 1. Biomechanics 2. Geriatrics  3. Pediatrics 4. Trauma. Send CV and letter of intent to: sierrajip@gmail.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

FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (LEHIGH VALLEY)

Well-established, rapidly growing practice with multiple offices. Motivated, ethical and personable with well-trained PSR-24/36. Modern office’s with complete EMR, digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, and laser. Competitive salary/benefits package with partnership opportunity. If interested please fax your CV, letter of intent and references to: 610-432-4887.

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 - 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

SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

SUB LEASING TIME on MRI (NYC)

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