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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,037 Subscribers Daily
September 25, 2015 #5,481  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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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NJ Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis
The foot. It's more than just the anchor of your body, motor of your mobility, modeler of high fashion, and occasional object of sensual fetish. To hear it described by Dr. Richard Rosen, chief of podiatry at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, it's more like a giant slingshot. Constantly loading and reloading, firing and re-firing, eventually, something's got to give. That something, in medical terms, is what is known as the plantar fascia.
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Dr. Richard Rosen |
"It functions like a rubber band. Every time you step, it stretches," Rosen says. "When you get off your foot, it contracts." When that rubber band becomes stretched to the outermost limits, you have the condition plantar fasciitis. "The way I explain it to patients in my office," Rosen says, "is that the rubber band becomes inflamed. If you were to take a rubber band at your desk and stretch it a thousand times, it would lose its elasticity and eventually tear."
Source: John Petrick, The Hackensack Record [9/23/15]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
ME Podiatrist Joins CMMC Medical Staff
Christopher E. Sacco, DPM has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center CMMC) associate professional staff. He is the first podiatrist to serve on the professional staff at Central Maine Podiatry, a practice recently opened by the Central Maine Medical Group.
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Dr. Christopher Sacco |
Sacco has more than 20 years of experience in private practice in the Lewiston-Auburn area. He has served as vice president of the Maine Podiatric Medical Association and co-chairman of that organization’s summer seminar. He is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Since 2012, Sacco has been a member of the Board of Licensure in Podiatric Medicine for the State of Maine.
Source: Business Sun Journal [9/22/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
CO Podiatrist Joins Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center
Joseph Dahlin, DPM has joined the Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center as a podiatrist and surgeon.
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Dr. Joseph Dahlin |
Dr. Dahlin holds a doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago and completed his residency at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He received additional training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and has been recognized for his post-graduate research.
Source: The Business Times [9/22/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN INDUSTRY | |
Webair Appoints NY Podiatrist as HIPAA Compliance Specialist
Webair, a leading provider of cloud hosting and managed solutions, announced the appointment of Dr. Michael L. Brody as HIPAA Compliance Specialist. As Webair's healthcare Subject Matter Expert (SME), Dr. Brody provides invaluable insight into current healthcare information technology practices through regular contribution of online health technology content and assistance in overall product and service strategy. He is also instrumental in speaking with Webair's healthcare customers and technical engineers to help plan and architect technical solutions that comply with various Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and security requirements.
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Dr. Michael Brody |
With more than 28 years of experience in the field of medicine, Dr. Brody currently operates a private practice in Southold, New York, and is a staff podiatrist and clinical instructor at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, where he founded the podiatry residency program. An expert in his field, Dr. Brody has travelled across the nation educating many businesses and healthcare organizations in the field of Health Information Technology (HIT) and Meaningful Use.
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| MEETING NOTICES | |
Third Annual ASPS Surgical Conference Held in Baltimore
The American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS) recently hosted the Third Annual ASPS Surgical Conference in Baltimore, MD. The conference was held September 11-12 and offered up to 14 CECH for attendees. 2015 was the first year the conference was held in Baltimore. The conference opened with a two-hour wound care lecture track, followed by an in-depth look at surgical complications in hallux valgus. The day wrapped up with a risk management lecture, providing conference attendees the opportunity to earn a discount on their PICA insurance premiums. Day two of the conference covered trauma topics and dealing with post-traumatic arthritis, arthroscopy, and PTTD topics.
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(L-R) Drs. Emilio Goez, Stephen Palmer, David Yeager, Andrew Belis, and Khalid Husain |
As with many ASPS hosted events, students and residents were invited to attend the conference with complimentary registration. A podiatric medical assistants seminar was held in conjunction with the conference, hosted by the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants (ASPMA). The Fourth Annual ASPS Surgical Conference will be held at the same venue in Baltimore, September 22-23, 2016.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Eleven Things to Never Say to Patients - Part 8
8. "Just learn to live with it."
Stress has the potential to severely and negatively impact a patient's quality of life and prognosis, as well as hinder the healing process.
And internalized stress is often what happens when a patient is informed she'll have to live with a condition long-term. The patient's emotional response can potentially trigger depression too, which only further complicates treatment plans and outcomes. - Murray Grossan, MD
Source: Steph Weber, Physicians Practice [9/7/15]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Return to Practice After 3 Years
I've just returned to podiatry following a 3-year retirement. Since I'm a little bit rusty, can anyone suggest any texts for updating my podiatric knowledge and skills?
Name Withheld
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL/LEGAL) - PART 1A | |
From: John Chisholm, DPM
This is the type of problem that can be dealt with quickly and effectively by your local APMA/state local component association. Most state associations, in my case the California Podiatric Medical Association, have the knowledge, experience, and, if necessary, legal resources to correct any discriminatory position of your local hospital.
It is also a good example of why every podiatrist, in practice or retired, should belong to APMA and their state component association. In order to do this kind of work for its members, APMA needs everyone to pull their fair share of the load, and this includes the financial support of its dues-paying members. If you are an APMA member, contact your state component association and they will get this matter straightened out quickly. If you are not a member, then join today.
John Chisholm DPM, Chula Vista, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Steven Selby Blanken, DPM
As an owner of an ASC myself, I can understand the costs of various hardware. Cannulated screws can range from $110-400/screw. Whereas standard, self-tapping, non-cannulated Synthes screws can range from $25-35/screw. Some companies will sell generic cortical screws for Austin/Kalish types (I prefer not to use the word Chevron as this is used by most of our foot and ankle orthopedic society counterparts) for a range of $9-15/screw.
In my opinion, in most areas, screw fixation for standard Austin/Kalish type osteotomies is the standard of care for fixation versus K-wire fixation. If your surgery center is demanding hardware that is not standard of care, you may want to re-evaluate your situation and agreement with your center.
Steven Selby Blanken, DPM, Silver Spring, MD
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From: Bob Hatcher, DPM
If you are looking for screw fixation but your desire is to keep costs down, the old standard Synthes screws are cheap - the last time I checked about $8-10 apiece. And they work quite well.
Bob Hatcher, DPM, Raleigh, NC
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
Architect and world economic forum ‘global leader of tomorrow’ Fernando Romero has conceived ‘ammonite’ for United Nude, a shoe that uses the most cutting-edge 3D printing technology, yet results in an organically shaped object that could have been found in nature, like a fossil buried on the bottom of the ocean.
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Each sculptural heel was 3D printed using SelectiveLaser Sintering in a hard nylon and all-new soft rubber material, making a 'fully functioning' shoe.
Source: Fernando Romero via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE –PARTNERSHIP- OWNERSHIP FAST TRACK- CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
If you’re bright, articulate, and skilled in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with a prime focus on the biomechanics of foot and leg function, I’m interested in you. Earn what you’re worth and live in Silicon Valley. Send resume to setdpm44@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 – GEORGIA
Village Podiatry Group, a subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, has opportunities for motivated, talented, and board qualified or certified doctors to start immediately. Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing. EHI currently offers the following ancillaries: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Vascular Intervention Centers, Compounding & Retail Pharmacy, JACCHO Accredited Pathology lab able to perform Anatomic Pathology, DNA & Pharmacogenetics. We are also adding Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Care and other ancillary services. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries to Tony Brzezicki, HR, tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com or fax (770.874.1748). EHI offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage . Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply, go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
PART-TIME POSITION- CENTRAL NJ
Well established podiatry practice is looking for a hard working and motivated individual to work in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Please send CV to: advancedfoot1@aol.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
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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
PRACTICE WANTED
Two 3rd year residents seek to buy a practice financially stable to sustain two podiatrists. Well trained in conservative care, forefoot surgery, and wound care. Willing to move anywhere and start practicing in July 2016. Ideally selling physician would stay on during transition period. Please email footdoctors2016@gmail.com with more information.
PODIATRY MEDICAL PRACTICE - NORTHWEST MONTANA
Immediately available due to illness. Four treatment rooms, 1,400 square feet, digital x-ray, up-to-date computer and software. 150,000 drawing area. Will exchange practice for lease on the office space. Beautiful location surrounded by the Rocky Mountains with excellent hunting, fishing, skiing, boating, and hiking opportunities. If interested send email to: wlranch@montanasky.net or call (406) 752-4988 or (406 )250-1756
PRACTICE FOR SALE – LONG ISLAND
Two independent podiatry practices located in Commack and Oyster Bay, NY. Currently grossing 1.1 million dollars. Available for individual or combination sale. Conservative care philosophy with great surgical potential. 7,500 patient visits annually. Asking 1.1 million dollars. Willing to stay on for gradual transition. Please contact bombbustr7@aol.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
15 year old well established satellite podiatry practice for sale immediately. Well-equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray. Located in busy multispecialty medical building with very busy Urgent Care Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, pharmacy, CT and MRI imaging center. Email bonitaspringspodiatry4sale@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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