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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,417 Subscribers Daily
October 14, 2020 #6,788  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Foot Hygiene Often Lacking: NY & CA Podiatrists
By now, you probably think you have your shower routine down pat. And even though you likely never forget to scrub your underarms or wash your hair, there may be other extremities that don't get as much attention. The truth is, much like the rest of your body, your feet are covered in more than just dirt at the end of a long day. "The feet are the closest proximity to the ground, which means they easily pick up dirt and bacteria when walking around," Emily Splichal, DPM, a New York-based podiatrist, told Well+Good.
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Robert K. Lee, DPM, chief of podiatric foot and ankle surgery at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, told Self that bacteria on your feet "feed on waste products that come out of your sweat glands, and they produce odor as they build up." Podiatrists also recommend making a few changes to your overall hygiene routine to take better care of your feet, like making sure to wear clean socks made of moisture-wicking synthetic fibers, rotating your shoes every other day to allow for proper drying out, and considering orthotics if you're experiencing lingering issues.
Source: Zachary Mack, MSN Lifestyle [10/12/20]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
MA Podiatrist Joins Orthopedics New England
Daren Bergman, DPM, a podiatrist, has joined Orthopedics New England in Hopkinton. Dr. Bergman received his doctor of podiatric medicine in 2014 from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Daren Bergman |
He completed a podiatric medicine and surgery residency at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham and a fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the Weil Foot and Ankle Institute in Chicago.
Source: Worcester Business Journal [10/9/20]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
NC Podiatrist Joins Cape Fear Valley Podiatry
Kristen McGinness, DPM has joined Cape Fear Valley Podiatry. The Southern Pines native earned her medical degree from Des Moines University of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, IA. She completed her residency at Yale Haven Health in Bridgeport, CT.
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Dr. Kristen McGinness |
McGinness is the former chief of podiatry and assistant residency director with the Yale School of Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Bobby Parker, The Fayetteville Observer [10/11/20]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Topical Oxygen Heals Hard-To-Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Topical oxygen has been used for the treatment of chronic wounds for more than 50 years. Its effectiveness remains disputed due to the limited number of robust high-quality investigations. Frykberg, et al. recently published a study that has shown the efficacy of multimodality cyclical pressure topical wound oxygen (TWO2) home care therapy in healing refractory diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that had failed to heal with standard of care (SOC) alone. Patients with diabetes and chronic DFUs were randomized (double-blind) to either active TWO2 therapy or sham control therapy, both in addition to optimal SOC. The primary outcome was the percentage of ulcers in each group achieving 100% healing at 12 weeks. A group sequential design was used for the study with three predetermined analyses and hard stopping rules once 73, 146, and ultimately 220 patients completed the 12-week treatment phase.
At the first analysis point, the active TWO2 arm was found to be superior to the sham arm, with a closure rate of 41.7% compared with 13.5%. This difference in outcome produced an odds ratio (OR) of 4.57 (97.8% CI 1.19, 17.57), P=0.010. After adjustment for University of Texas Classification (UTC) ulcer grade, the OR increased to 6.00 (97.8% CI 1.44, 24.93), P=0.004. Cox proportional hazards modeling, also after adjustment for UTC grade, demonstrated >4.5 times the likelihood to heal DFUs over 12 weeks compared with the sham arm with a hazard ratio of 4.66 (97.8% CI 1.36, 15.98), P=0.004. At 12 months post-enrollment, 56% of active arm ulcers were closed compared with 27% of the sham arm ulcers (P=0.013). In conclusion, this sham-controlled, double-blind randomized controlled trial demonstrates that, at both 12 weeks and 12 months, adjunctive cyclical pressurized TWO2 therapy was superior in healing chronic DFUs compared with optimal SOC alone.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Top Tips for Succession Planning - Part 2
Positioning yourself and your practice for a smooth transition takes time and thoughtful planning.
2. Plan
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The easiest answer as to when you should start succession planning for your practice is "always":
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Almost all strategic and professional decision-making for the practice should be conducted with an eye toward long-term succession planning.
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Remember, there's no such thing as "too early," but there is certainly such a thing as "too late."
Source: Christopher Mann and Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [10/6/20]
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| MEDICAL-LEGAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
Presenting Your Medicare Case to the ALJ - Part 13
32. Is it okay to read your answers to the judge? Absolutely not. As soon as you start reading, the judge will stop paying attention to what you are saying. The hearing is a conversation between you and the judge. Think about it. If you are debating a topic with someone and they start reading something from a piece of paper, are you still paying attention? Of course not. And the judge is not going to pay attention to whatever you are reading, either.
33. What is the difference between a perfect answer read to the judge and a conversational answer that is slightly incomplete? A conversational explanation that is slightly incomplete beats a stilted, read-from-a-piece-of-paper explanation every time.
34. How much emotion should you include in your oral presentation to the judge? None.
Source: David Mullens, DPM, JD, How to Win Medicare Appeals
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Richard T. Carter, DPM
Dr. Richard T. Carter, 92, of Ashland, KY, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Ashland Community Hospice Care Center from complications from a fall. He was a retired podiatrist and a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during WWII.
Source: Daily Independent [10/9/20]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Source for Wharton’s Jelly?
Does anyone use Wharton’s Jelly for a DFU? If so, where do you find it?
Tom Lyman, DPM, Winfield, KS
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Brian Lee, DPM
I guess I'm old school. In my opinion, Foredom cable drills are still the best. I still have 2 that I've been using for over 30 years! They have much better low-end torque than Osada, even with their stepdown handpiece. Not as compact, but definitely less expensive.
Brian Lee, DPM, Mt. Vernon, IL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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This shoe adjusts to 4 heel heights! |
Source: Júlia Káldy via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION- NORTH CAROLINA
Live on a beautiful lake. Take over the practice of a retiring doctor but be part of a large group. Run your own office with a strong support system and ownership potential. Perfect for a NC-licensed doctor who is tired of shoveling snow. Life is short – get the boat. Reply to Jennifer.mcmurphy@instridefoot.com
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE – CENTRAL FLORIDA
Exciting opportunity in Central FL with national comprehensive lower extremity physician group. Collaborative culture w/ high autonomy. Established patient base (retirement), excellent referral base & surgical opp, expansion, high growth potential. Seeking balanced clinic mix, complex surgery & desire for trauma call. ABPM or ABFAS BQ/BC. Current FL license preferred. Comprehensive comp & health benefits including 401K, PTO, malpractice, partnership path & add’l benefits. Please send CV to physicianrecruitment@upperlinehealth.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING – PENNSYLVANIA
Multi-Office Podiatry Clinic. Hiring both surgical and non-surgical podiatrists. Generous Salary. Bonus pay schedule. Benefits. LARGE SIGNING BONUS. Send CV to Penndoc@Verizon.net
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - WESTERN NY
Growing practice seeks well trained associate who is willing to contribute to the growth and devlopment of the practice. Surgical skills a must. Exceptional personality to meet and treat patients a key requirement. Competitive salary with benefits. Contact: Yourpracticenow@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- WESTERN MI
Practice seeking experienced podiatrist for a part time associate position. Opportunity to practice without ownership responsibilities. Competitive compensation. Flexible schedule. Multiple surgical options/opportunities. Contact: Yourpracticenow@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST- NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in North Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NW FLORIDA/COASTAL ALABAMA
busy, well-established practice, EHR, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound. Offering competitive six-figure salary w/bonus structure, health/malpractice insurance, and PTO. PSR-36 required. Partnership path to motivated and compassionate associate. Must obtain Florida and Alabamalicenses. Send CV: Brentmharwood@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Immediate position for busy practice in Sunny Southwest, FL. ABFAS RRA BC/BQ. EMR, E x-rays, US, DME. Base salary + bonus w, PTO, 401K, fees, health benefits. Also 1 ACFAS credentialed fellowship avail, must be BQ ACFAS by start of program 8/2021: DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - MASSACHUSETTS
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Homes in the Boston, MA vicinity. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Established, rapidly-growing practice is seeking a full-time associate podiatrist with potential for partnership track. We are a multi-location private office in the greater Winston-Salem area excelling in comprehensive, protocol-driven care. Competitive salary plus bonus options and attractive benefit package. Must be licensed in NC. Interested? Email CV to ncpodiatrist@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Seeking a highly motivated individual interested in evolving in private practice to a wealthy and knowledgeable affiliate entity with a large surgical based podiatry group. Surgeons with a two or three year residency preferred. Come join and Let’s keep New Yorkers on their feet! Please email your CV at podiatrynewyork@gmail.com
FACULTY POSITION -- DES MOINES, IOWA
The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) at Des Moines University seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position that will participate in academic, clinical patient care, scholarly, and service activities within the College, University and community. Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter to www.dmu.edu/employment where detailed information about the position is available. Candidate review and interview scheduling will commence immediately
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PITTSBURGH - SW SUBURBS
Significant price reduction. Busy established practice for sale. Opportunity to expand or have your own office. Excellent growth potential. Doctor is retiring and will transition. Well trained staff, EHR, hospital and surgical privileges. Excellent reputation and referral source loyalty. Contact: Yourpracticenow@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- NYC & LONG ISLAND
Selling 3 part-time general podiatry offices, together or separately, well established, excellent growth potential in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Rego Park, Queens and Franklin Square, Long Island. All fully equipped with very low overhead. Priced to sell. Turn-key, will transition. Great starter office or secondary office. wperez1000@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- BOCA RATON, FL
35 year old practice, great location in central Boca Raton. General practice specializing in sports medicine and orthotics. 25% routine care. Great potential for surgically oriented podiatrist. Willing to stay for transition. 561-306-3399.
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