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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,026 Subscribers Daily
September 22, 2015 #5,478  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. 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 | |
IN Podiatrist Presents to Scholl Forensic Society
The Forensics Society at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences recently invited Michael Nirenberg, DPM to speak about forensic podiatry. Dr. Nirenberg (SCPM- class of 1991) presented his lecture on forensic podiatry “The Scientific Principles of Using Gait, Shoes & Footprints to Convict Criminals.” The presentation included forensic podiatry principles, case studies, and a live demonstration of foot printing techniques. It also showcased one of Dr. Nirenberg’s cases which has served as a legal basis for allowing forensic podiatry as expert witness testimony.
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(L-R) Dr. Michael Nirenberg and Forensics Society Founder and Chair, Shazad Buksh - SCPM 2017 |
Faculty and students from Chicago Medical School, the College of Health Professions - Pathology assistants program and SCPM attended the event. The RFUMS Forensic Society is a student organization that aims to broaden the scope of forensic sciences within the RFUMS community.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
ND Podiatrist Joins Sanford Podiatry
Dr. Robert Renschler, a podiatrist, recently joined Sanford Podiatry in the Sanford Seventh & Thayer Clinic.
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Dr. Robert Renschler |
Renschler graduated from Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, and completed his residency in podiatry from Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN.
Source: The Bismarck Tribune [9/20/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Restoring Historic Spokane Home Became WA Podiatrist's Passion
When architect Alfred Jones began building his dream home on Spokane’s South Hill in 1909, little did he know the family’s stay there would be short. He sold his custom-built home in 1911 to a private owner, who then sold it in 1919 to the Catholic Church. It had several owners until 1989, when current owners Dr. Nick Tanner and his wife Karlene bought it. They had already restored a home on West Ninth Avenue, but with Karlene pregnant with their fifth child, they needed a bigger place.
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Dr. Nick Tanner and his historic restored house |
Nick, a podiatrist, and Karlene, a registered nurse, have done a lot, inspired by what they had seen done with older homes in San Francisco. “We’d work on it at night when the kids were in bed and have pretty much been working on it ever since,” she said. With a classic older home such as this one, the work is never done. Even so, said Karlene, “it’s been a labor of love.”
Source: Stefanie Pettit, The Spokesman-Review [9/17/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN HISTORY | |
Sign from 1930's Chiropodist Preserved as Historic
It's a good thing Dr. H.C. Dall didn't list the particulars of his work as a "chiropodist" on the glass-plated sign that hung over his shop 84 years ago. If the Saginaw foot doctor who specialized in treating ingrown toenails had enshrined that message on his sign, we might not have much appetite to see it hanging inside the Ippel Building, where diners eat at the Court Street Grill and reporters work at The Saginaw News and MLive.com.
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Sign, dating to 1931, reads "H.C. DALL CHIROPODIST." (Photo: Andrew Whitaker) |
But thanks to the good doctor's use of archaic language, the sign that dates to the 1930s is a welcome addition to the building's Old Saginaw City Historic Sign Park. Since 2006, historian Tom Mudd and the Saginaw Valley Historic Preservation Society have grown the sign park from a single, historic neon sign to a collection of 15 old signs of various hues, sizes, and shapes.
Source: Jodi McFarland, Kalamazoo Gazette [9/20/15]
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
Medical Societies to CMS: Not Ready for Stage 3 Meaningful Use
Dozens of medical societies pressed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to temporarily halt implementation of the final stage of Meaningful Use, a program that rewards and penalizes clinicians based on how effectively they use electronic medical records.
Forty-two physician organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, petitioned Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell and Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan to delay proposed Stage 3 provisions of the program.
Source: Shannon Firth, Medpage Today [9/18/15]
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Google Is Taking on Diabetes
Google intends to develop technologies that will help patients better track and manage the information they need to better control their blood glucose levels. The result could be improved outcomes for patients, which results in fewer adverse events such as hypoglycemia, which can be both debilitating and costly.
One such Google Life Sciences project is a contact lens that can painlessly measure glucose levels from tears. It is currently being developed with Sanofi, the France-based pharmaceutical conglomerate. Google has also secured partnerships with Novartis and Dexcom. The unit is also working with other companies for different disease states. For example, Biogen is collaborating with Google Life Sciences for development of novel multiple sclerosis treatments.
Source: Diabetes In Control [9/17/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Eleven Things to Never Say to Patients - Part 5
"I'm sure it's nothing serious."
Even when a patient's symptoms seem minor or insignificant from a medical perspective, they could be extremely troubling to the patient.
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Dr. Suzanne Fuchs |
So when a physician dismisses the symptoms or condition as inconsequential, usually a patient feels disrespected. While unintentional, the physician has missed a tremendous opportunity to show empathy and deepen provider-patient relations. - Dr. Suzanne C. Fuchs, podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Prohealth Care in New York
Source: Steph Weber, Physicians Practice [7/7/15]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Is Windows 10 HIPAA-Compliant?
Are the agreement terms of Windows 10 HIPAA-compliant? Will the agreement allow Microsoft to access personal data and files in private folders?
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: David Cauthon, DPM
I am using Regranex in my new practice. I certainly do not use it on every diabetic foot ulcer, but after a short period of debridement, off-loading, infection management (if needed), and vascular management (if needed), a lot of these patients still need additional healing potential. The increase in malignancy incidence is concerning - 1% with placebo, 3% with Regranex, but we have to remember that these are patients that already have a 5-year mortality rate of 50%, and I tell patients this from the beginning. No patient yet has gotten a second tube from me and I plan to shift to other modalities before using a third tube.
David Cauthon, DPM, San Antonio, TX
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Inspired by anatomy class? |
These shoes are inspired by the combination of muscles and bones. "I always used to wonder how the bones in our body are connected together. The shoes are made of two pieces, the red elastic band connects them like a ligament does between different bones," says shoe designer Jintae Eom.
Source: Jintae Eom via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 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 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
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
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