|
|
|
|
|
PMNews
Browse PMNews Issues
Previous Issue | Next Issue
| PM News | |
The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,062 Podiatrists Daily
October 21, 2014 #5,195  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
E-mail us by hitting the reply key.
COPYRIGHT 2014- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
|
|
| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
Quick Poll
|
|
What is your % of choice of Austin bunionectomy fixation techniques? |
 |
|
|
|
| PODIATRIC TRAGEDIES IN THE NEWS | |
IN Podiatrist In Critical Condition After Motorcycle Crash
A Delaware County motorcyclist remains in critical condition after an accident Friday at the intersection of U.S. 35 North and Round Barn Road north of Richmond. A spokesperson for Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, said Dr. Thomas E. Freeman, II was in critical condition Saturday afternoon. Freeman was taken to the hospital by air helicopter after the accident at 5:44 p.m. Friday. Freeman is the podiatrist at Preferred Footcare of Muncie.
 |
|
Dr. Thomas Freeman, II |
According to Wayne County Sheriff Jeff Cappa, the accident involved Freeman's 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 1999 Chevy Cavalier.
Source: Rachel E. Sheeley, The Star Press [10/18/14]
|
|
|
| PODIATRISTS AND THE ACA | |
VA Podiatrist Comments on ACA
Guest speakers podiatrist Dr. Stanley Idiculla and Community Care Clinic Chief Executive Arlene Jacovelli highlighted the weaknesses of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and recommended significant improvements at a healthcare educational gathering hosted by Virginians for Quality Healthcare (VQH). Idiculla explained the challenges of keeping a medical practice solvent with all the law changes – primarily additional paperwork requirements and expenses required to satisfy them. The time doctors and medical staff spend on administrative record-keeping often comes at the expense of spending time with patients. Administrative correctness threatens actual patient care, which is not right.
 |
|
Dr. Stanley Idiculla |
In order to establish and maintain electronic patient records, as required by the ACA starting in October 2015, medical practices have to revamp their record-keeping to accommodate a new approach to diagnosis coding. The ICD-10 coding will include a total of 65,000 codes, tens of thousand more than existed before the ACA was enacted. He and other physicians have to spend 60-70 thousand dollars for the software to set up electronic medical records (EMR) to work and document the codes properly. The result is that 60-70% of Dr. Idiculla’s costs are overhead – administrative costs – rather than the actual costs of seeing patients and providing care.
Source: Maureen Cooney, Fairfax Free Citizen [10/17/14]
|
|
|
| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
NBA Star's Injury May Take Longer to Heal Than Anticipated: IL Podiatrist
Is the recovery prognosis for Kevin Durant a little too rosy? It is according to the team podiatrist for the Chicago White Sox. Dr. Lowell Scott Weil, Sr. said the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player could be sidelined closer to 10 to 12 weeks while recovering from Jones fracture surgery. The Thunder said Durant will be re-evaluated in six weeks after undergoing surgery Thursday.
 |
|
Dr. Lowell Weil, Sr. |
“Because the fracture forms over time, and Durant is unsure of when it occurred specifically, there's really no telling how severe it is and how long it will take to heal,” said Weil, president of the Weil Foot and Ankle Institute. “There's a good chance he has been playing on a fractured foot for a few weeks, which could significantly lengthen his recovery.” The worst thing Durant could do, Weil said, is return too soon. “I've seen this before with professional athletes,” he said. “There's a lot of pressure from the media, the fans, and even the coaches. If he starts playing again before he's fully healed, he could risk being out the whole season. It's just not worth it.”
Source: Darnell Mayberry, The Oklahoman [10/17/14]
|
|
|
| IN THE COURTS | |
PPMA Podiatrists Part of $200M Health Fund Settlement
Healthcare providers will be getting $200 million from the state of Pennsylvania in a settlement announced Thursday over litigation about a massive fund set up to help doctors pay malpractice insurance premiums. The Corbett administration said the state would pay $139 million in refunds, starting in a year and-a-half, and to cut what providers must pay into the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error fund by $61 million through a revised formula.
Groups that represent doctors and hospitals sued in 2009 after the state transferred $100 million from the Mcare Fund, as it is known, to the state's general fund to help balance the budget under then-Gov. Ed Rendell. The other parties were the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: Associated Press [10/16/14]
|
|
|
| PODIATRISTS AND THE ADA | |
VA Podiatry Group Agrees to Settlement in ADA Case
Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, announced yesterday a settlement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Associated Foot & Ankle Centers of Northern Virginia, P.C. (AFAC), to ensure that it provides appropriate auxiliary aids and services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing when providing medical services. The complainant specifically alleged that AFAC failed to provide a sign language interpreter for multiple medical appointments and provided an individual who is not a qualified interpreter during other appointments.
The settlement agreement requires AFAC to pay $14,000 to the aggrieved individual and a $1,000 civil penalty to the United States; provide training to the podiatry practice's staff on the requirements of the ADA; and adopt specific policies and procedures to ensure that auxiliary aids and services are provided promptly to patients and companions who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Source: Targeted News Service [10/18/14]
|
|
|
| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: When selling a podiatry practice, I hear that many are accepting a value of 0.5 times last year's gross income. What are your thoughts on this?
 |
|
Dr. Jack Morgan |
Jack Morgan: Why would a doctor who is grossing a million dollars a year with a 50% overhead accept a payment of this? If someone was going to buy into an income of 500K, then next year, this should be worth much more than one year's gross. For many doctors who are considering selling, if the price being offered is less, it would make sense just to work for 4-6 months more and capture all the income those wishing to purchase the practice for are paying. Doctors need to learn the true value of their business and stop accepting less than it's worth.
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guest is to be announced. You can register for this and future events by clicking here
|
MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
|
|
|
| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
 |
|
Perfect for a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk! |
Source: Theshoebuff.com
|
MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
|
|
|
 >
|
|
| CLASSIFIED ADS |
FELLOWSHIP/PRECEPTORSHIP – TAMPA BAY AREA
We are offering an informal one week Fellowship/Preceptorship, leading to an associateship in 2015. This a well-established, multi-doctor practice in the Tampa Bay area. Preference to PSR 24+/Florida license. High-tech, EMR, digital x-rays, sports medicine, surgery. No NH/HMOs. Excellent hospital privileges available. C.V. to dpmfc@tampabay.rr.com
ASC STAFF PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Fair Lawn ASC (ambulatory surgical center) is accepting applications for staff privileges. NJ license needed. Patient transportation available in the tri state area. Equity buy-in available. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN
Professional Foot & Ankle Centers of Davison and Lapeer is seeking personable and self-motivated associate(s) looking to build a career and long-term relationship/partnership. Must have PM&S 36 or equivalent training with a good work ethic and strong surgical skills. ER call and affiliation with a major wound care center is available. Modern offices with EMR and a fantastic staff. Competitive salary, bonus, benefits. E-mail CV with cover letter to: contactus@professionalfoot.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PART TIME – NEW JERSEY
Very busy practice is seeking a PT associate in the Toms River, NJ area. Office is state of the art with electronic EHR, digital x-rays, ultrasound and fully trained medical assistants. High RNC. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Please email toesec@aol.com. Looking for associate to start ASAP.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/PART TIME IN WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Wisconsin. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidate. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OH
If you are…a “Buckeye” at heart & want to practice in a small town in the fastest growing county in Ohio; an achiever and know how to work hard for your goals. If you want your patients to know you personally and call you by your first name. to work with 3 podiatrists who deliver quality care with compassion and continually strive to improve; to join a stable thriving practice experiencing increased revenues of 66% in the past 5 years. Send your CV to
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary and December 2014 is next exam date. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SEATTLE WA AREA
General podiatry practice with offices in Kirkland, Everett and Renton seeking an associate. Must be board qualified or certified by ABFAS. Must be self-motivated, Office is state of art with EHR, digital x-ray, ultrasound, laser. Salary with bonus and benefits. Email resume with cover letter:seattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com
INDIANAPOLIS-BASED PODIATRY GROUP SEEKING FULL-TIME HOSPITALIST PODIATRIST
Very busy established practice has an immediate position available for a full-time hospital on-call podiatrist. We service two of the largest hospital organizations in Indianapolis and are in need of a hospital podiatrist to manage a high volume call schedule with 2 office clinic days per week. PSR-24 Required. Base salary plus commission, benefits and malpractice included. Contact Marla Watson, Practice Manager: marlakwatson@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Seeking a personable, well rounded individual in a busy Long Island practice, that has a good personality and is self-motivated. Must have willingness to provide exceptional care for pt’s. Office has w/ EHR, digital x-rays, DME. If you are looking to build a career then send letter of interest and CV to lifootdr@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BRIDGEVIEW, IL
Seeking a highly motivated Podiatrist for a part-time position (two to three days a week) mainly performing home visits, with potential for growth. Transportation, equipment, and a medical assistant are provided to assist the podiatrist. Call 708-477-6512 or email podiatry_123@yahoo.com.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - FLUOROSCAN III MINI-C
Refurbished mini-c for sale. Footprint approx 24"x 30", on wheels and easily fits into treatment rooms. New digitizer included to download images to EMR. Dual monitors and image storage capability. Click here to view unit Located in Manhattan. Email maidie3854@gmail.com.
HOUSECALL PRACTICE FOR SALE - NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES, NY
Will accompany you for 2 months to introduce . Priced to sell. For further information, reply to:mel2222@peoplepc.com or 516-637-2671
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LONG ISLAND
30+ year old practice located on a busy street. Referrals from Doctors, Senior residence and Hospital in the community. Neighborhood is very family oriented. Good mix of general podiatry, sports injuries, DME; seniors, working population and children. Please contact: drlschwartz@hotmail.com.
FLORIDA-BASED PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE
Asking Price $360,000 includes equipment. Profitable. State-of-the-Art Medical Office Suite. Established Patient Base. Modern Podiatric Equipment. Prime Location – close to beaches. Historical Revenues - $ 580,000 Range. Physician willing to transition W/new ownership. Real estate available. Contact emery@aberdeenadvisors.com
SPACE TO SHARE - MANHATTAN AND LI
Desirable locations on Upper East Side, Gramercy, the Financial District, and Plainview (North Shore Long Island). Extremity MRI and cat scan available in selected offices. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM.
PM News Classified Ads Reach over 16,000 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 16,000 DPMs. 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.
|
| Disclaimers |
Acceptance and publication by this newsletter of an advertisement, news story, or letter does not imply endorsement or approval by Barry Block or Kane Communications of the company, product, content or ideas expressed in this newsletter. Podiatric Medical News does not represent the views, and is a separate entity from Podiatry Management® Magazine and Podiatry Management® Online. Any information pertaining to legal matters should not be considered to be legal advice, which can only be obtained via individual consultation with an attorney. Information about Medicare billing should be confirmed with your State CAC.
THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR
ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS
PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE.
If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an
employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination,
distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please
immediately notify me and you are hereby instructed to delete all
electronic copies and destroy all printed copies.
DISCLAIMER: Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be
either timely or free of viruses.
| | Guidelines |
- To Post a message, send it to: bblock@podiatrym.com
- Notes should be original and may not be submitted to
other publications or listservs without our express written
permission.
- Notes must be in the following form:
RE: (Topic)
From: (your name, DPM)
Body of letter. Be concise. Limit to 250 words or less). Use
Spellchecker
Your name, DPM City/State
- Subscribers are reminded that they have an ethical obligation to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when commenting on any product, procedure, or service.
| |
|
Browse PMNews Issues
Previous Issue | Next Issue
|
| |
|
|
|
