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Serving Over 17,029 Subscribers Daily
September 21, 2015 #5,477  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. Benjamin Saviet of Brighton, MA, winner of last week's prize, an ICD-10Seminar DVS Set. 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 2016 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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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Students Meet at the UN
Ibn Ansari (2017), Adenike Sonaike (2018) and Grace Tsai (2018) served as delegates to the Millennium Campus Conference 2015 at the United Nations on August 11-15. According to Ibn, the Conference was a week-long event that brought together student leaders from organizations around the world to discuss global development via the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
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(L-R) Ibn Ansari, Adenike Sonaike, and Grace Tsai |
"As a delegate," Ibn says, "I attended workshops and meetings where I was able to learn about the challenges of global health, environmental sustainability, government, and poverty. It was a pleasure to meet and collaborate with young leaders from many different states and countries. The Millennium Conference reminded me of my obligation and duty of service to the world."
Source: Footprints [September 2015]
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| ACFAS NEWS | |
ACFAS Board of Directors Elects New Officers
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) has announced the following officers for the 2016–2017 term:
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Dr. Sean Grambart |
President: Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
President-Elect: Laurence G. Rubin, DPM, FACFAS
Secretary-Treasurer: John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS
Immediate Past President: Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS
These new Board officers will be installed during ACFAS 2016 set for February 11–14 in Austin, Texas.
Source: This week @ ACFAS [9/16/15]
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| APMA COMPONENT STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
MD Podiatrist Presents ICD-10 Seminar to MPMA
Last week, Dr. David Freedman (Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic's Silver Spring Division) presented a ICD-10 seminar to a packed house of the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA). Participants were very anxious prior to the meeting, but after spending the day going over the vast majority of ICD-10 issues in podiatry, the audience was satisfied having attended this very informative session.
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Dr. David Freedman |
Dr. Freedman is Vice-President of Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic. Accompanying him at the meeting were two board members of the Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic: Dr. Enzo Leone and Dr. Gina Saffo.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Bunion Surgery Much Easier if Done Early: NY Podiatrist
“Most people think that bunion surgery just involves taking a hammer and chisel and knocking off the bump,” says Manhattan podiatrist Dr. John Mancuso. “That’s only part of it.” Fixing the underlying cause means narrowing the forefoot where the bones have spread apart. A podiatric surgeon will cut the bone so that they can literally realign the joint and bring the bones closer together.
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Dr. John Mancuso |
And people are beginning to consider surgery younger and younger, say experts. Mancuso says the bulk of his patients are in their mid-thirties to early forties. “The younger you do it, the less surgery is necessary,” says Mancuso, who explains that the procedure is much easier if it’s performed before the foot has done serious spreading.
Source: Macaela MacKenize, Women's Health [9/9/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
MN Podiatrist Discusses Barefoot Running
A growing number of runners are ditching their shoes to hit the trails barefoot or in minimalist shoes — even though the benefits haven’t been proven. This trend, which was popularized by journalist Chistopher McDougall in his best-selling book Born to Run, is inspiring more and more runners to return to the roots of the sport and go barefoot.
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Dr. Paul Langer |
“Many runners were inspired by the story of the Tarahumara Indians and their feats of endurance,” says Paul Langer, DPM, the footwear committee chair of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and a barefoot runner himself. “In addition, the author described his and others’ transition to barefoot running as a means to resolve previous running-related injuries.” The jury is still out on whether barefoot running benefits are real, and there are plenty of people in both camps.
Source: Daily Sun [9/18/15]
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
Got a Beef With Your EHR? Tell the Feds
Are you a provider unhappy with your electronic health records system, or unable to share health data because of the actions of other organizations? Or, are you a healthcare consumer who can’t access your EHRs? The feds want to hear from you.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has a new online complaint website, healthit.gov/healthitcomplaints. It is the first formal complaint process that ONC has had throughout the journey to EHR meaningful use.
Source: Joseph Goedert, Health Data Management [9/18/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Eleven Things to Never Say to Patients - Part 3
3. "Why didn't you come to see me sooner?"
Patients are busier than ever and so are physicians. There can be a significant time lag between the first signs and symptoms and actual treatment.
When a physician questions the patient about this delay in treatment, the patient may interpret this as blame. Going forward, the physician should encourage patients to call the office, so that treatment options can at least be reviewed over the phone. Recognizing patients' barriers to treatment and providing treatment information over the phone or through the patient portal may prove more effective. - Barbara B. Tobias
Source: Steph Weber, Physicians Practice [7/7/15]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Selective Public Aid Participation?
Our practice is comfortable servicing some nursing homes residents who have public aid as their primary insurance. However, our private practice is being inundated with public aid patients that are (financially) killing us. Does anyone know if we might selectively see public aid patients in nursing homes, but choose not to treat them in our office, or at least limit their access to some extent to our office?
Gary Hoberman, DPM, Chicago, IL
Editor's Comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. In general, podiatrists are not required to accept Medicaid patients. In fact, in many states podiatrists are prohibited from participation in the Medicaid program, except under extraordinary circumstances. Since the laws vary in each state, you should consult your Medicaid agency, a healthcare lawyer, or your state podiatry association .
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP - PART 1 | |
RE: Elderly Patient Visit
From: Doug Milch, DPM
I saw an 80 year old female patient who had right foot pain. After examining her, I explained to her why her foot was hurting her. After my thorough explanation, she said, "But why?" So, I re- explained why her foot was painful using smaller words, and she again said, "But why?" So,finally I gave up and said, "It's because of your age." She then said, "well my other foot is the same age and it doesn't hurt." You can't argue with that logic!
Doug Milch, DPM, Asheville, NC
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP - PART 2 | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear when you're "all tied up?" |
Source: Alexander Khorikian via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded doctor who wants to grow and eventually own part of an already successful practice, go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DC/MD/VA
Experienced practitioner or recent residency graduate needed! Come join our team of top docs. Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC needs help in our busy, multi-faceted group practice, with all the bells and whistles. We have all the administrative, marketing, and assistant help in place to help make your practice with us a success. See patients, do your charting, and leave the rest to us. Please email your resume and cover letter to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to receiving your information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL & SOUTH NJ
Well established Podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for hardworking and very energetic Full-time Podiatrist to do House-calls In Central and South NJ. Salary 100k plus Bonuses. Must have NJ Podiatry license and Medicare number. Position available starting mid-October. Please email your resume to lraginsky@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS
Suburban North Dallas. Exceptional opportunity for the right individual. Seeking well trained (PSR 24+), ethical, hard working, motivated individual to join our group practice of 3 podiatrists. Full scope of podiatry including office, hospital and surgery center work. Partnership opportunity for the right individual. Well rounded practice with competitive salary/benefits package. Please send letter of intent, CV and current photo to dpmopening@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WALDORF AND CLINTON, MD **IMMEDIATE HIRE**
Well established practice with multiple offices located just south of Washington D.C. Practice amenities include EHR, digital x-ray, state-of-the-art surgical suite, shoe stores, PADnet, and large support staff. This is an extremely busy practice with high patient, new patient, and surgical volume. We are looking for a highly motivated, personable individual. Must be well trained in a PMSR-36/RRA forefoot and would like someone with rearfoot surgery experience, but not required. Competitive base salary with bonus structure. Relocation fees will be covered if able to join practice immediately. Send CV to: feet_r_neat@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Chicago. Office and housecalls; projected income $140-180K. Base salary and bonus structure are flexible. Malpractice and mileage allowance are paid. Partnership track is available. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED – NAPLES, FLORIDA
Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. Florida has a great scope of practice law and we rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – EL PASO TEXAS
A busy multi-office practice seeking a fulltime three year trained associate podiatric physician. Candidate must demonstrate outstanding clinic skills, clinic judgment and business ethics. Great benefit package with competitive salary offered with opportunity of partnership and additional investment opportunities. Please email CV with references to prljammin@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST FL
Growing practice in Southeast Florida needs a strong provider to assist in keeping up with demand. A wide array of services are provided including in office procedures and hospital based surgery. Office hours include evening and Saturdays. Opportunity for partnership after 2 years. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
1 YEAR FELLOWSHIP IN RRA SURGERY & ASSOCIATE POSITION
Get more experience in arthroscopy, fusions, trauma & complex hindfoot/ankle deformity corrections. Must be BQ or BC in foot & RRA or on track to be. CV, DPM school transcripts, director LOR, LOI. ALSO AVAIL Associate position , now or Aug '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
INFECTIOUS DISEASE/WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP
One position for a 24-month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2016. Candidate must have completed a PMSR residency. Fellows training includes all aspects of a multidisciplinary faculty practice and clinical training opportunities in the medical and surgical management of wounds. Deadline: October 15, 2016. UHRMC, 27100 Chardon Road, Richmond Heights, OH, 44143, Phone: 440-516-8704 Deborah.mott@uhhospitals.org CPME approved program.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Satellite office for sale. Originally was four days a week full time. Has been reduced to two very busy days per week due to health reasons. Only podiatrist located in a small town with small town charm. Great area to raise a family. About an hour to an hour and a half to the beaches, forty five minutes to Tampa, Orlando and the attractions. Great fishing, hunting, affordable golf and loads of lakes for skiing or recreation. Great potential for the right person. If interested please respond to 286cme@gmail.com
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