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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,754 Subscribers Daily
October 12, 2016 #5,773  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
APMWA Announces 30th Annual Student Writing Competition
The American Podiatric Medical Writers Association has announced its 30th Annual Student Writing Competition.
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All papers MUST be non-technical in nature. Appropriate subjects include practice management, ethics, law, education, or any topic that would be suitable for a lay publication.
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There is no word limitation. Papers will be graded for content, style, grammar, neatness, and overall impact.
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First prize will be one thousand dollars ($1,000), sponsored by an APMA Educational Foundation endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Steven Berlin, and recognition in the APMA NEWS and the APMWA Newsletter. Honorable Mention Certificates may also be awarded.
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This competition is open to ANY enrolled podiatric student.
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Entries must be received by 4/1/17 via e-mail at bblock@podiatrym.com
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Entries become the property of APMWA, which may arrange publication of the entry.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Edema
When your feet are so swollen it hurts to even put your shoes on, that feeling of panic might kick in. The good news is that in most cases, it's nothing serious. Podiatrist Dr. Jacqueline Sutera explains common reasons why your feet might look and feel more balloonish than usual and offers tips on how to treat the swelling. If you've been traipsing around all day, your busy schedule might be the culprit. A long day of standing or walking can lead to swelling in your lower extremities, says Sutera. Take regular rest breaks to give those puppies a breather, and keep them elevated, ideally above the height of your heart to get your circulation flowing again. The good news is that the swelling should go away overnight while you’re sleeping, says Sutera. Wearing tight shoes or gaining weight (especially during pregnancy) can also cause swelling.
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If both of your feet remain swollen, however, you could have a circulation disorder such as varicose veins, a venous insufficiency — your veins aren’t bringing blood back to your heart, so it pools in your legs— or rarely, a blood clot, says Sutera. Make an appointment with your doctor if your swelling doesn't seem to be related to any of the above factors.
Source: Jamie Hergenrader, Rodale's Organic Life [10/7/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS | |
TN Podiatrist Running for Re-election to Signal Mountain Town Council
Dr. Robert Spalding has been on the Signal Mountain Council since 2014. He is currently up for re-election. Dr. Spalding is an original founder of the Walden’s Ridge Emergency Services and is a Board Member of those services. With the effort of Dr. Spalding and the Signal Mountain Council, in order to remain competitive with other communities and prevent the turnover of these personnel, the salaries of trained police, and fire personnel, was raised for the first time since 2007.
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Dr. Robert Spalding |
Thanks to Dr. Spalding’s hard work with the Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency and the Red Cross, there is now a permanent Red Cross disaster trailer located on Signal Mountain. For the first time, Signal Mountain now has a county wide EMA/Red Cross blanket insurance policy for the three designated shelter systems within the mountain schools.
Source: Clinton Blumer, Chattanoogan.com [10/11/16]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
IN Podiatrist Estimates $65,000 Savings by Using Omega3-Rich Fish Skin for Wounds
Kerecis, a company using fish skin to heal human wounds and tissue damage, will present results of seven studies of its technology at the Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care (SAWC) Fall meeting. One of the studies compared the cost of treating 27 diabetic foot ulcers with the Kerecis Omega3-rich, fish-skin graft with the cost of providing the standard-of-care treatment to the patient group. The study, which was conducted by podiatrist Dr. Chistopher Winters at the American Health Network in Indianapolis concluded that the fish-skin treatment saved an estimated $65,000.
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Skin from animals is not an ideal substitute for the patient's skin because heavy processing is needed to eliminate the risk of disease transmission. This harsh, anti-viral treatment removes most of the material's natural components, reducing its effectiveness. Fish skin, however, does not need anti-viral treatment and is therefore much more similar in structure to human skin than the anti-viral-processed skin substitutes. Because there is no risk of disease transmission, fish skin is only minimally processed, retaining its similarity to human skin.
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| PM JURY VERDICT REPORTER | |
Alleged Unnecessary Plantar Fasciitis Surgery - Alleged CPRS (NY)
Facts: The plaintiff, in his 50s, contended that the defendant podiatrists at the defendant podiatric practice negligently failed to adequately attempt a conservative course before performing a plantar fasciotomy and heel spur resection. The plaintiff contended that due to the surgery, a portion of bone fractured, and that he developed more intense pain. The plaintiff maintained that CPRS that was affecting the foot area was confirmed by a finding of color changes and diminished pin prick sensations.
The defendant maintained that a full course of conservative treatment had failed, that because of severe pre-surgical pain, the plaintiff had greatly desired the surgery, and contended that it was appropriate to proceed with surgery. The defendant maintained that the plaintiff suffered known risks of a portion of the heel fracturing. The defendant also denied that the plaintiff developed CPRS.
Result: The jury found for the defendants.
Plaintiff's podiatric expert: David Strassman, DPM, NY, NY
Defendant's podiatric expert: Edwin Wolf, DPM, NY, NY
Source: New York Jury Verdict Review & Analysis
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
6 Ways to End a Doctor-Patient Relationship - Part 2
As doctors, we have all treated patients who were very difficult to deal with, due to their non-compliance, an abusive attitude, or just a mismatch of personalities. For most of us, there is no need to stay in a relationship that is clearly not serving the patient nor the doctor well. What is the best way to terminate a doctor-patient relationship?
2. Do it in writing. Patients may not take verbal terminations seriously. We may tell a patient they need to find a new doctor, but it should be followed up with written notification. There should be no doubt as to the decision being made.
Source: Linda Girgis, MD, Physician's Practice [9/29/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Neil Evan Saunders, DPM
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Dr. Neil Evan Saunders |
We lost a really good guy. To read his obituary, click here.
Eric Trattner, DPM, Cleveland, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: ADA Section 1557
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
As of Oct 16, 2016 ADA section 1557 goes into effect. According to this section, medical offices, healthcare facilities, and hospitals cannot any longer impede a patient based on race, creed, language, sex and/or sexual orientation from receiving medical care. Hence, "cultural competency" is now being mandated by the federal government to force "political correctness" in healthcare delivery and no longer make it an option.
I have done research on this section and how it needs to be implemented by all healthcare providers and hospitals. It is quite arduous and will be costly more for the...
Editor's note: Dr. Borreggine's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Richard Rees, DPM
I am interested in how many doctors' offices are going to be compliant to HHS' new rule on interpretation requirements for each office on October 16th. For small offices such as mine, this could be a financial death sentence.
Richard Rees, DPM, Bellaire, TX
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| PRACTICAL PODIATRY TIP OF THE DAY | |
RE: Podiatry Practical Tip Of The Day
From: Keith Gurnick, DPM
Who doesn't do some form of orthotic adjustments in their offices? Do you ever have difficulty opening or unscrewing the Barge can after the used can has sat for a while? Does your can of Barge always seem to be glued shut when you need it in a hurry for a quick adjustment?
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A simply solution to a "sticky" problem. |
This is due to cement that gets in between the nozzle and the cap and then dries out. There are many techniques to "unstick" or open the can when this happens. This can include using a hand-adjustable pipe or grip wrench, but this might put a permanent crimp in the cap from squeezing so hard. Sometimes banging on the cap will...
Editor's note: Dr. Gurnick's extended-length letter can be read here. PM News readers are invited to send in their practical podiatry tips. We will be awarding a $100 Macy's gift card to the best tip sent in during this contest period.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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How many famous characters do you recognize? |
Source: Minna Parikka via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Multi-Office Practice in Metro Phoenix/Scottsdale seeking Part-Time or Full-Time Podiatrist willing to adopt proven system, including good mix of DME and Surgery, to ensure Practice success. Excellent growth potential for motivated individual. Contact ValleyFeet@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WEST TENNESSEE
Operate A Successful Podiatry Clinic in the Heart of West Tennessee. Successful, well established multi-location clinic is seeking a podiatrist to operate one of the West Tennessee clinics. This unique opportunity provides an entrepreneur like atmosphere, with the support of a large practice. Full scope practice including foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and DME. Hospital and surgery center privileges available. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus, with future partnership option. Enjoy the benefits of no state income tax, affordable cost of living, and a beautiful place to live and work. Send letter and CV to footdrtn@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.
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
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
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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
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/week, 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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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