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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,045 Subscribers Daily
October 12, 2015 #5,495  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| APMA COMPONENT STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
IPMA Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Podiatric physicians from every corner of Illinois will congregate this week to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) with governance meetings and scientific sessions. IPMA was registered with the State of Illinois in 1915 as the Illinois Association of Chiropodists. In 1987, it officially became known as the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association and today represents more than 800 podiatric physicians in Illinois.
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Dr. Brent Parry |
“As an organization designed to support doctors of podiatric medicine, IPMA has grown and developed into the major source for foot and ankle health care information for the public and is active in the Illinois legislature regarding foot and ankle care issues and access to foot and ankle care by podiatric physicians. The IPMA is an advocate for all citizens of Illinois as well as for its member doctors,” said Brent Parry, DPM, Peoria, IL, President of the IPMA in 2014-15.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
NV Podiatrist Joins Southwest Medical Associates
Southwest Medical has added new providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community. Dr. Casey Burchill joins Southwest Medical’s Rancho/Charleston Health Center and specializes in podiatry. Burchill completed his medical training at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, Illinois.
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Dr. Casey Burchill |
He completed his residency at Dekalb Medical Center, The Podiatry Institute in Decatur, Georgia, serving as chief resident in reconstructive, trauma, and elective foot and ankle surgery. He joined Southwest Medical in 2015.
Source: George McCabe, Nevada Business [10/8/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
FL Podiatrist Hosts Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
On the 10th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Rollins Center for Health Innovation hosted a campus presentation and book signing by physician and journalist, Sheri Fink, MD, PhD. She received her first Pulitzer Prize in 2010 for her book Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm Ravaged Hospital, which described the landmark investigation of patient deaths and the subsequent quest for truth and justice at a New Orleans hospital during, and the days following, Katrina.
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Drs. Sheri Fink and Chet Evans |
Dr. Chet Evans, the Executive Director of the Center for Health Innovation, said, “Dr. Fink’s presentation was riveting to the over 200 people in attendance. I highly recommend her book - a critical examination of medical and patient-care ethics in the context of the extreme events during and following Hurricane Katrina.” Dr. Fink is a correspondent for the New York Times, where, along her colleagues’ stories on the West Africa Ebola crisis, she was recognized with the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting.
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
MA Podiatrist Lectures at AOPA on Pediatric Foot & Ankle Biomechanics
The 98th annual American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly took place October 7-10 in San Antonio. The National Assembly is the country’s oldest and largest meeting for the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic profession. The American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP) presented an educational lecture from ACFAP president Louis J. DeCaro, DPM.
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Dr. Louis DeCaro at AOPA 2015 |
Dr. DeCaro lectured on "Age-Specific Protocols for the Pediatric Patient." ACFAP's mission is to educate all affiliate professions on the importance of pediatric foot and ankle care.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
TN Podiatrist Charged with Healthcare Fraud
Dr. John J. Cauthon, 49, of Murfreesboro was charged with seven counts of healthcare fraud in a federal indictment, announced David Rivera, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. According to the indictment, returned Wednesday, Cauthon is accused of engaging in a scheme to defraud Medicare, TennCare, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, by submitting approximately $327,280.24 in fraudulent claims between May and August. The claims are for a surgical procedure for nail avulsions, which he reportedly did not perform.
Source: Daily News Journal [10/9/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Early Lessons of ICD-10 for One Practice - Part 4
Nothing is as bad as it seems. ICD-10 has loomed large over the last few years. It is not to be feared. Like many administrative tasks, it has to be managed. We need to get creative on how to incorporate a new set of rules into our clinical practices, but we also need to keep things in perspective.
Source: Jennifer Frank, MD, Physicians Practice [10/6/15]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Workers Compensation Insurance
I was just told that my $500,000 of Worker's Compensation insurance was inadequate and that one million is what "most places" are doing now. Any thoughts?
Donald Carlson, DPM, Hermiston, OR
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Dock Dockery, Nicholas A. Ciotola, DPM, MA
The photos look very similar to cases that I've seen of cutaneous lichen planus, but why guess and ask others to guess? Get a couple of good punch biopsies of a representative lesion or two, send to a dermatopathology lab (like Bako Pathology) and find out the correct diagnosis. Then you will know how best to treat this condition.
Dock Dockery, DPM, Seattle, WA
Pruritic purple polygonal papules are characteristic of lichen planus. Sites of predilection include the ankle and anterior leg. This often idiopathic condition may also be induced by medications, including beta-blockers. Vesicular or bullous lesions may also develop. Histopathology will confirm the diagnosis. As a sidenote, if the patient is being treated with Lamisil for onychomycosis, consider also a nail biopsy if not already performed. Nail involvement occurs in 10% of all lichen planus cases.
Nicholas A. Ciotola, DPM, MA, New York, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Forefoot or Rearfoot Reconstruction? (Estelle Albright, DPM, Andrew I Levy, DPM)
From: Tip Sullivan, DPM
If I get this straight, the doctors responding to the rearfoot vs. forefoot post believe that one should only fix what hurts. The problem is that if one only reconstructs a forefoot in the face of an obviously unstable MTJ complex, I can tell you from experience, the forefoot deformities will eventually recur.
A significant percentage of my 27 year old surgical practice has been spent repairing previous surgeons' work who did not recognize this truth. I do my best to explain this to patients with the disclaimer that if we do "the easy" forefoot surgery, experience has taught me that there is a greater chance of recurrent problems as compared to the more difficult surgery. I wish we had some solid research in this area and not just anecdotal evidence.
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Feet of the Day
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Source: Submitted by Dr. Kathy Reily Fallon via Sungazing Facebook page.
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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
PODIATRIST WANTED - HOUSTON AREA
Looking for a great way to start your practice? Houston Podiatry is offering a great opportunity for Podiatrists looking for stable income while building their own practice. Full and part time positions are available and pay is set as a daily rate. All applicants must be licensed in Texas and carry their own malpractice insurance. Please submit resume with LOI to doctoranthon@gmail.com
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
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA WITH WOUNDTECH
Why Woundtech? Largest employer of podiatrists * Earn a six figure living (No nights, No weekends, No call) * Benefits offered (health, dental, vision and paid malpractice)* No billing (No ICD10)* Flexible schedule.If you are ready to take back control of your life give me a call @ 954-602-9148 or email me @manker@woundtech.net to get a priority interview.
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 - NYC
Lucrative position available for motivated, entrepreneurial Podiatrist in busy, upscale Park Avenue practice. Fabulous opportunity for creative, confident, skilled individual who is interested in all aspects of Podiatry, including surgery and office based procedures. Partnership opportunity. Contact institutebeaute885@gmail.com for details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Large group has immediate need for well trained and motivated doctor to join as an associate. This is a chance to join a group and be involved with a growing practice. Competitive salary and benefit package. Forward CV to: njassociate@comcast.net.
MOBILE PODIATRISTS NEEDED - HOME FOOT CARE, INC.
Looking for podiatrists to service the following areas: Las Vegas, Nevada, Oxnard/Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, Palm Springs/Palm Desert. Full or Part-time available, Full/Part time available, flexible schedule, independence, excellent compensation, electronic billing/scheduling, great support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position, now or July '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI with how you are a superstar, LOR from director, key attendings, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
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.
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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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
PRACTICES WANTED - GEORGIA, TENNESSEE & OTHER SOUTHEASTERN STATES
If you are serious about selling or merging your practice into our model, the EHI Equity Based Supergroup Model, then we are interested in a conversation. We are looking mainly in Georgia and the Atlanta area but we will be ready for scaling in early 2016. Our practice top 3 criteria are; successful, must have a high volume of patients and Physicians who stay must be willing to utilize EHI's in-house ancillaries. If you meet these criteria, send us an e-mail to dhelfman@extremityhealthcare.com and dmazzone@globalmna.com, our investment banking firm.
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.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – PODIATRY OFFICE CLOSING
Bronx podiatry office closing. Everything must go. X-cell x-ray machine, cassettes, Midmark 117 examining table (needs work), rolling matching cabinet, Stryker cast cutter, Mettler therapeutic ultrasound, chart, filing and storage cabinets, many surgical hand instruments, medical supplies, waiting room furniture. lee10462@gmail.com. (718) 829-7455.
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
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WASHINGTON, DC
- Established practice for sale. Owner desires to sell and transition. High volume surgery and office patient base. Hospital, Surgery Center and Residency program affiliated. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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