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October 10, 2016 #5,771  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
Podiatrist Helps Create Bookshelves for Underserved Schools in Costa Rica
Retirement from podiatry doesn’t necessarily mean withdrawal from life. Jeff Kittay, DPM moved to Costa Rica in December 2015 for a new phase in his life and quickly became involved with a local men’s group. While mostly a social gathering and charitable organization, when the affiliated women’s group asked for some help, the men stood up. The women have been raising money in order to purchase and donate books to many of the local rural underserved schools.
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The schools have no actual libraries and the men were asked to create bookshelves for that purpose. Kittay, along with his two partners, Don Gibbons and Robert Carpenter (aptly named), designed and built sturdy four-shelf units that have become the de facto libraries. So far, eight units have been constructed, with seven more requested by other schools.
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS | |
CA Podiatrist Runs as Part of a Team for Tustin Council Seat
City Council candidates Dr. Allan Bernstein, Austin Lumbard, and Chuck Puckett officially launched their campaigns together in May at Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Billing themselves as like-minded conservatives, the three men have continued to make appearances at events, including a second Team Tustin fundraiser in June. In Tustin, voters citywide will choose from a ballot of four candidates, including two incumbents, for the three available seats.
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Bernstein, 63, a podiatrist was elected to the council in 2012. Bernstein and Puckett also ran as Team Tustin at that time, alongside Mayor John Nielsen, who is now termed out after serving two consecutive four-year stints.
Source: Susan Christian Goulding, Orange County Register [10/6/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
WI Podiatrist Inducted into New Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame
Seven new members were inducted into the New Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday in a ceremony at the New Richmond High School commons.
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Dr. Lynnelle Olson Gabriel |
Dr. Lynnelle Olson Gabriel is a 1988 graduate who excelled in track, tennis, and gymnastics. She earned a Degree of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University and is now a podiatrist in the St. Croix Valley.
Source: Dave Newman, New Richmond News [10/6/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Atlanta Bestself Magazine Names GA Podiatrist "Best of 2016"
Atlanta Bestself Magazine has named Stephanie Michael, DPM of Village Podiatry as "Best of 2016" in the foot care category. Dr. Michael has been in private surgical practice since 2005. She received her Bachelors of Science degree at Tulane University in New Orleans, where she received a full athletic scholarship and was selected Captain and Most Valuable Player of the women’s tennis team in her senior year.
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Dr. Stephanie Michael |
Dr. Michael received her doctorate from the Scholl School of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. She served as president of her class and upon graduation received the Jerry R. Brandt Leadership Award. Her three-year surgical residency was served at Carl T. Hayden VA Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.
Source: Atlanta Bestself Magazine [October 2016]
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| APWH NEWS | |
NC Podiatrist Represents APWH at WUWHS
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Dr. Steven Kravitz |
Dr. Steven Kravitz, Executive Director, Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing (APWH) recently represented the Academy during the Fifth Congress of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) in Florence, Italy. He was also invited and attended the International Compression Club annual meeting which was held in conjunction with the WUWHS. This is a world recognized organization that sets standards in compression therapy, the main treatment for venous disease and venous ulcers.
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
Pokemon Go "Increases Risk of Death by Distraction" - AZ Podiatrist
American doctors have described how a patient lost control of the truck he was driving while trying to capture a Pokemon sitting in the road. Researchers say these cases show the potential for "distraction-related injury and death" with the rise in popularity of games such as Pokemon Go. Two cases, reported in Oxford Medical Case Reports, are among the first of their kind to appear in a medical journal.
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Co-author Dr. David Armstrong, professor of surgery at the University of Arizona, said: "Our world is filled with digital distractions increasing at a near logarithmic rate - both in work and in play. What we have to figure out as a society and, frankly, as a species, is how to dose these distractions to help make our lives better and not shorter."
Source: BBC [10/5/16]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist's Foot Candy Co. Announces Trump-Clinton Foot in Mouth Award
Toe-Rific® Chocolates & Candy has announced a "Footsie Award" that will be awarded to either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton based on votes from the public. "We want to use our foot shaped candy as a way to spotlight the many 'foot in mouth' statements that have been 'kicked around' during this unique Presidential race," said Dr. Mark Wolpa, podiatrist and founder of Toe-Rific® Chocolates & Candy.
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The public is encouraged to send an email to FootsieAward@google.com with either a Trump or Clinton quote that exemplifies why the candidate is "toe-tally worthy" of winning the Footsie. "The first debate was filled with a treasure of potential winning statements," said Wolpa. "I am sure the follow-up debates will not disappoint."
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
9 Tips for Surviving after the ICD-10 Grace Period Ends - Part 9
Oct. 1, 2016. This date has likely been highlighted on many a calendar at physician practices around the country. That's because this date marks the end of the one-year grace period from CMS for practices' use of these new diagnostic codes for Medicare fee-for-service claims. In other words, the flexibility on not having to be specific in ICD-10 coding will end on this day:
9. Update Encounter Forms and References Tools
"After identification of unspecific code assignment and subsequent education to assign more specific codes when supported by the medical documentation, the next step will be to update all encounter forms, reference tools, and diagnosis 'favorites' lists — both paper- and EHR-based — with diagnoses that contain more specificity.
"This can be done concurrently when updating these tools with the new 2017 ICD-10- CM codes. Also, practices will want to ensure that any [Local Coverage Determinations] or [National Coverage Determinations] associated with services they provide are reviewed since the unspecified ICD-10-CM codes may be removed as a diagnosis supporting medical necessity." - Kat Austin, CPC
Source: Aine Cryts, Physicians Practice [9/22/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Things to Do When Selling or Merging a Practice
From: James Koon, DPM
Since there are so many of us merging/becoming employed/retiring, perhaps this may be an opportune time to help others out. For instance, what do you do when an insurance company requests an overpayment refund from almost two years ago when your office has been closed/not doing business in a year?
Are people aware that you should keep old medical and financial records for seven years? There are likely to be storage costs for that which can be...
Editor's note: Dr. Koon's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Walking on seashells? Aptly named Fossil: (photo: Nik [Nitro] Yur) |
Source: Anastasia Radevich via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITION WANTED
3rd year surgical resident with PMSR/RRA program looking to add value to a growing practice starting summer 2017. Excellent training with emphasis in FF/RF surgery. Experienced in billing. Preference to IL, CO, TN, TX, and GA, but will consider any location. Contact me at footandanklecareer@gmail.com for more information.
FULL-TIME SURGICAL FACULTY MEMBER WANTED - NYCPM
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking a full-time surgical faculty member. Candidate must have completed an approved three-year surgical residency and possess ABFAS RRA qualification or certification and be eligible to obtain an Advanced Limited Permit or the Advanced Ankle Privilege through the NYS Department of Education, pursuant to Chapter 438 Education Law. Candidate must have training and experience in complex ankle trauma and Charcot reconstruction. Position will involve extensive academic responsibilities at the student and resident level, patient care, resident training and research. Please send letter of intent and CV to: jsturm@nycpm.edu
ASSOCIATE WANTED – NYC
Excellent Opportunity for a Part Time, well trained Surgical Podiatrist in busy Lower 5th Avenue practice. Surgical consults in place, immediate high net income stream. Must be Board Certified with at least 5 years surgical experience. Call 914 523-1210 or email pied106@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL-TIME – NJ
Do you have 8 arms and 12 legs? Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky is the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, New Jersey. Please email CV to: jackienjfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CONNECTICUT
High volume practice seeking a hard working, motivated, Connecticut licensed podiatrist. Duties to include diabetic foot care, wound care, and minor office procedures, nursing homes and house calls. Please submit CV to : podiatrypeople@gmail.com.
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!
Home Foot Care, Inc. is looking for qualified podiatrists to visit home patients in the following areas: Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, and San Bernardino/Riverside, CA. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. Email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Expanding Long Island based, well rounded group practice seeks 2017 third and fourth year graduating residents or fellows to join our state-of-the-art practices. Our practices are affiliated with multiple hospital systems, surgical and wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Caring, ethical, board qualified/certified candidates with surgical training and leadership qualities who are willing to live/relocate to the Long Island, NY metro area. Email CV to: Drbrook@countryfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
Multi doctor group has an associate position available to join our busy practice. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Our practice is extremely diversified with all aspects of podiatry including wound care. If you are well trained, outgoing, personable, and would like to join our team please e-mail a cover letter and your CV to: medstaff1977@gmail.com Contact phone number must be included.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Associate position available for an established practice of 40 years. Must be competent with both office based podiatry and hospital work, including rearfoot/ankle surgery and complex wound management. Very competitive starting salary with bonus, and benefits. Private practice experience and Maryland license preferred, but not required. Full EHR, digital x-rays and newly renovated modern office. Please email: podiatryassociate2995@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MADISON, WI
Growing practice is seeking an associate for our Madison Clinics, as well as coverage in our outreach clinics. Partnership opportunity available. Please email CV to: angel.righter@madisonpodiatrists.com
ASSOCIATE - POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP – WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE
Busy group practice needs surgically capable associate, 2-3 year surgical resident to replace well trained doctor leaving practice. West of the sound from Seattle with a great environment: water, mountains and free from the Seattle congestion. All phases of practice with ASC, hospital practice/coverage in an expanding regional medical center. Send resumes to pwa@kitsappodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- ST. LOUIS, MO
Expanding group practice seeks full-time podiatrist to join our team, We have state of the art facilities with EHR, Lasers, EPAT, Digital X-Ray, etc. Candidates must have completed a PSR/36 residency and be well-trained, ethical and collegial. Competitive salary with incentives and benefits. If interested, please contact charlenew@facstl.com.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE- MASON CITY, IA
Well-established, full range, solo podiatry practice for 34 years. Located in professional building next to hospital. Fully equipped with digital x-ray system. Currently 3 days/w3ek, 5-year average gross $409K and $265K net with growth potential. Call 641-423-1565 after 5PM (CST) or e-mail sbrau@mchsi.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS
Great value & priced to sell. Well-established busy full-time total spectrum practice. Includes (eClinicalWorks) EMR, digital x-ray. Located in 1200 square foot office carefully designed & tastefully decorated. Great location in multidisciplinary medical office building. All inquiries absolutely confidential. Inquiries: retiringpodiatrist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VANCOUVER
Podiatry opening with multispecialty group. The Vancouver Clinic is recruiting a BC/BE Podiatrist to join our group. Join an integrated team of orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, physiatrists, and sports medicine physicians. We are looking for a Podiatrist with interest in a non-surgical practice that will focus on diabetic foot care. abarter@tvc.org
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LONG ISLAND NEW YORK
30+ year old part time practice and professional co op for sale in Cedarhurst/ 5 towns. Own your own office with very low monthly maintenance. Fully equipped with Xray and more, ground level, no steps. Priced for quick sale. Call Dr. Rudolph at 516 316-6690
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OTTAWA ONTARIO
Are you surgically trained with osseous surgical competency? Offering a podiatric opportunity of a lifetime. - a 43 year old extremely high grossing, multifaceted practice (including bone surgery) in one of North America's finest and safest cities. There is a way for you to perform in office bone surgery here, given my proximity to Quebec. I will stay to assist, practice, and introduce as required. My practice has little to no competition -well suited to an experienced podiatrist who wants to change and improve the quality of his/her personal and professional life. dgreenberg@greenbergpodiatry.ca
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