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October 17, 2016 #5,776  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IN Podiatrist Produces "Parent Plan for Drug Prevention" Video
For 14 years, Dr. Mann Spitler has been telling the story of his daughter’s drug addiction --Manda’s Story -- to every school, church, and community group that would listen. It’s an achingly sad story of loss and waste that ends on a night in April 2004, when the 20-year-old Manda took a lethal dose of heroin and died submerged in the bathtub of their family home in Valparaiso. What Spitler knows now about addiction and its warning signs, about intervention, about the sheer pervasiveness of the heroin and opioid problem - could conceivably have saved Manda’s life. It has become his mission, accordingly, to give other parents the tools they need to save their own child’s life.
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The video opens with old family snapshots of Manda, as an infant, a toddler, a bright and cheerful little girl, a lovely young woman. The sound track: the horrific audio tape of the 911 call which Spitler made from his home 12 years ago after discovering Manda unconscious and unresponsive, in the bathtub. “For 30 years, I was a podiatrist with a DEA license to prescribe controlled substances,” Spitler says, talking from the now empty home where his daughter died. “I was knowledgeable about these drugs. But I was ignorant about street drugs, the drug culture, and addiction. We live in an ocean of drugs. Our children are drowning in it. And yes, potentially your child.”
Source: Kevin Nevers, Chesterton Tribune [10/15/16]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Argentine Soccer Star Needs to Stretch to Prevent Injuries: Spanish Podiatrist
Lionel Messi is back. The Argentine star is in training for Barcelona after recovering from his adductor injury and is in line to play some part in the Catalans' Liga clash against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. "Messi is a very explosive player whose game features quick bursts of pace," sports podiatrist Mirja Marco told Goal International. "That means he needs to do a lot of stretching because those bursts and sprints, starting and stopping, affect him greatly in terms of his muscle insertions.
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"He is a player with a low center of gravity, and he operates at great speed. So he needs to take great care and also work on prevention - especially because he is obliged to make long intercontinental journeys in several competitions and has hardly any rest."
Source: Ben Hayward, Sporting News [10/14/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE MEDIA | |
AZ Podiatrist Extols the Virtues of 3D Printing
It is the potential of 3D printing to facilitate just–in-time, specific or tailored objects, manufactured on a small scale, but cheaply and without the need for supply chains, that has got Dr. David Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at University of Arizona, interested. “I’m evangelical about technology,” he says, “but I’m always asking myself how can we leverage it to help our people. If it doesn’t work, I move on.”
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The diversity of potential 3D printing applications in medicine and other fields is exciting. 3D printing models are available to download, can be created by computer-assisted design, using a 3D scanner, or a digital camera and online software. “It’s like the Napster of things”, says Armstrong. “If the knob on your toaster breaks—you could just go online, get the file, and print another one.”
Source: Naomi Lee, The Lancet [10/1/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Trading Heels for Ballerina Flats is Wrong Move: DC Podiatrists
After being inundated with information about how bad stilettos are for your feet, it makes sense that you’ve resorted to their opposite: a flat, paper-thin shoe you can wear during your commute, then store in your bag or toss under a desk. But those ballet flats might be doing more damage than you realize. The barely-there soles offer little shock absorption, hence causing heel pain from the repetitive stress, says Dr. Michael Stempel, chief of podiatry at the GW Medical Faculty Associates.
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And those flats that you bend in half to fit in your clutch? Their flexibility means they offer almost no support. The foot then moves more and the tendons have to work harder to stabilize it, leading to tendinitis, says Dr. Eleanor Wilson, a local podiatrist with Kaiser Permanente.
Source: Caroline Cunningham, The Washingtonian [10/14/16]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
GTEF "Summits" Matterhorn
The Greater Texas Education Foundation (GTEF) took 30 attendees to Northern Italy and Switzerland for their International Symposium, Sept 30-Oct 8. The trip was led by Dr. Sam Mendicino, GTEF Director and is a fundraiser for the Houston residency programs under his direction. Drs. Mendicino and Mark Hofbauer presented riveting interactive talks and case discussions. Attendees also enjoyed tours of Milan and the Northern Italian lakes - with great views, wine, food, silk design, and a stay in the Grand Borromees Palace.
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GTEF Attendees at Matterhorn Paradise Station |
The trip culminated in Zermatt, Switzerland where most of the group rode to the top of the Matterhorn Paradise lift system which is the highest cable car station in Europe (3,883 m/ 12,200ft). The GTEF group met American and Swiss Olympic ski teams, since Zermatt is one of the few places to ski this early. GTEF has been holding international CME trips since 1999.
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| MACRA UPDATE | |
Final MACRA Rule Expands Exemptions, Flexibility
Nearly a third of physicians could be exempt from Medicare's new merit-based incentive payment system under a final rule the CMS issued Friday for implementing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. The CMS also signaled it would broaden the opportunities for physicians to participate in alternative models that make them eligible for bigger rate increases and bonuses. To help ease the impact on small providers, the CMS will exempt physician practices with less than $30,000 in Medicare charges or fewer than 100 unique Medicare patients per year.
The draft rule set the threshold at $10,000 a year. An analysis by the American Medical Association found that about 16% of all MIPS-eligible clinicians would be exempt under the proposed version of the rule. The threshold in the final rule would exclude 30% of physicians, according to the AMA analysis. The CMS noted that more than 93% of Medicare Part B charges would still be subject to the incentive framework, which was devised to nudge physicians toward value-based care.
Source: Virgil Dickson, Shannon Muchmore. and Shelby Livingston, Modern Healthcare [10/14/16]
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
ONC Finalizes Rule Giving it More Oversight of EHRs
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT has finalized a rule that will give it more oversight over certifying electronic health records and other technologies that store, share, and analyze health information for consumers. The rule also gives the ONC the authority to ask developers to pull non-compliant products from the market.
The ONC will now have the power to decertify health IT products that don't comply with regulations or are found to pose a risk to public health or safety, for example, if they caused medical errors. If the ONC decertifies a product, its developer will be required to notify affected customers and providers who purchased the products. The ONC could also issue a cease-and-desist notice to prevent the future sale or marketing of the product.
Source: Virgil Dickson, Modern Healthcare [10/14/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
6 Ways to End a Doctor-Patient Relationship - Part 5
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?
5.You cannot just terminate a patient on the spot. You need to remain available for a certain period of time in case they have emergencies. I usually give them 30 days, only for emergencies, to find a new doctor. And this in no way means you need to refill their opioids that you do not agree they should be on or perform optional procedures on them. I have found that once a patient receives the letter, they no longer wish to see me anyway. But, if you do not allow them adequate time to find a new physician, you are in fact abandoning them and can be held liable if they suffer a bad outcome. If they have not found a new doctor in the allotted time, then that is on them. They were notified and failed to act on it, and you cannot be held responsible for their inaction.
Source: Linda Girgis, MD, Physician's Practice [9/29/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr Albright is correct that Medicare and the rest of the insurance world may find it easier doing business with large medical conglomerates rather than small practices. This may work in cities such as Indianapolis or where I practice which is a suburb of New York City. Every day in my area, we see that more and more primary and specialty practices are being gobbled up by hospitals or private medical conglomerates.
If we look closely at the map of the U.S., the majority of land is rural and in these non-city, non-suburban communities, people rely heavily on the local familty doctor who is in solo practice to provide them with medical care. It would be a great disservice to these communities to put these doctors out of business for no other reason than to make it more convenient for the government or the insurance industry.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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Director of the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine Position
Midwestern University (MWU) College of Health Sciences (CHS) invites applications for Director of the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine (AzPOD) located on the Glendale, Arizona campus. The School has been continuously accredited and student first-time pass rate on Part I of Boards consistently approaches 100%. Applicants should hold a DPM degree, be eligible for AZ licensure and qualify for rank of Associate Professor.
The successful candidate would be an effective spokesperson, facilitate excellence in both teaching and scholarship and demonstrate experience in administration, fiscal management and accreditation process. Interested applicants should complete the application available in Employment Opportunities at www.midwestern.edu. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Jacquelyn Smith, Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale campus (623/572-3600). Midwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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These shoes give your "dogs" some bite. (Photo: Jeff Elkins) |
Source: The Washingtonian
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2- 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.
MASSAPEQUA (NY) PODIATRY ASSOCIATES SEEKS ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST
We are seeking a full-time associate podiatrist who is committed to making careful, accurate diagnoses for our patients, and then providing the effective care they need. Potential job candidates should be interested in treating heel pain using the latest treatment and equipment, while also possessing both surgical and nonsurgical experience. Benefits include a full compensation package with salary, insurance, and more. If you work hard and always put patients first, this is the opportunity you want! If interested, visit cfoxdpm.com and click on the orange “Career Opportunities” button. For additional information, email admin@cfoxdpm.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
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Email inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARIZONA
Immediate opening for an associate Tucson and Southern Arizona. Board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Multi office practice with opportunities for growth and participation in residency training. Digital x-rays Ultra Sound in every office. MLS Laser. Multi Hospitals Sx Center privileges available. Send CV to associatessaz@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
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 - 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.
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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 - 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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