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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,487 Subscribers Daily
October 23, 2018 #6,292  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA, MA Podiatrists Explain Epidemic of Plantar Fasciitis
Why the epidemic of plantar fasciitis? Blame high obesity rates, yoga, and casual Friday (and casual Monday-Thursday). The shift from suits to casual wear in the workplace — and the attendant move from stiff, leather-soled shoes to flexible sneakers — means people are wearing shoes that provide less stability and rigidity than in the past, said Bob Baravarian, DPM, an assistant clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine, and director of University Foot and Ankle Institute in Los Angeles. Those mushier shoes, he said, put more strain on the fascia than other, more structured footwear.
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Yoga is a culprit, too, said Kenneth M. Leavitt, DPM, chief of podiatric reconstructive foot surgery at New England Baptist Hospital. Any activity where you’re standing barefoot for a long time can cause problems, he said.
Source: Beth Teitell, Boston Globe [10/19/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Banner Health Welcomes CO Podiatrist
Banner Health this past week welcomed Ryan Moss, DPM, who will specialize in podiatric medicine and surgery at Banner Health Clinic in Loveland, Colorado.
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Dr. Moss graduated from the Western Universiry of Health Sciences and completed his residency at North Colorado Medical Center Banner Health.
Source: Trevor Reid, Greeley Tribune [10/21/18]
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| REMEMBERING HISTORIC PODIATRISTS | |
TX Podiatrist Finally Receives Headstone After Several Decades
Several decades after her death, a well-known member of the Wichita Falls community now has a headstone. A benefit was held to raise money for a headstone for Dr. Annie Davis Roark back in March, and after community members raised about $2,500, the stone was dedicated and placed Saturday morning at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Gravestone Dedication for Dr. Annie Roark |
Dr. Roark passed away in 1984, but was buried in an unmarked grave in Lakeview Cemetery behind Kiwanis Park. Roark was the first African American female to open a podiatry practice in Wichita Falls. She also owned the Isis Theater and the Roark Hotel in Wichita Falls.
Source: Landon McBride, Texomashomepage.com [10/20/18]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Aussie Podiatrist Discusses Removing Glass from Your Foot
Stepping on broken glass can be incredibly painful. In between trying to clear up the blood, figuring out if all the glass has been safely removed from the floor, and whether or not all the tiny bits have been removed from your foot can be quite the challenge.
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It can also become stressful if it’s a grandchild or someone young who has stepped on glass. While there are plenty of myths and hacks for removing glass on the Internet, ranging from baking soda to white vinegar and even honey, Christina O’Brien from the Australian Podiatry Association explained to Starts at 60 that it’s always best to seek professional help in most cases. “I would definitely see a GP or see a podiatrist because I’ve pulled glass out of people’s feet before and sometimes the slivers are so tiny,” O’Brien explained.
Source: Starts at 60 [10/16/20]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Comparison of KOH , Histological Exam, and Culture for Diagnosis of Onychomycosis
The authors of this study performed KOH, culture, and histologic examination of nail fragments with PAS and GMS stains in 106 patients with a clinical suspicion of onychomycosis. The frequency of positivity was 73.6% with KOH, 14.2% with culture, 30.2% with PAS, and 66.0% with GMS. The highest sensitivity was observed with GMS and KOH (100% and 92%, respectively), and highest specificity was seen with PAS (100%), followed by culture (93%) and GMS (82%). GMS also was associated with the highest diagnostic accuracy (93%). While high specificity was seen with PAS, culture, and GMS, only GMS had high sensitivity, making it the most reasonable choice for a confirmatory test.
Based on these data, the authors propose KOH as a screening test and GMS as a confirmatory test in the diagnosis of onychomycosis at their institution. Since positivity rates of different diagnostic methods may vary by center, the authors recommend that each center perform a latent class analysis to determine the most effective diagnostic strategy for their patients.
Source: Caroline K. Crabtree, MD, Practice Update [10/19/18] via Dr. Allen Jacobs
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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 | |
Front Office Billing Tips - Part 3
If you want your billing and collections to be as smooth and effective as possible, you need to make sure everybody on your team is doing their part.
3. Confirm insurance information is up-to-date. On the day of the visit, ask to see a copy of patients’ insurance cards. Insurance plans change more frequently these days, and patients often forget to contact the office to update their files. This is extremely important but often overlooked information. Otherwise, your practice will lose money since staff will have to spend time sorting through returned claims, locating and updating patients’ information, and resubmitting claims (assuming those resubmitted claims will eventually be paid).
Source: Avery Hurt, Physicians Practice [10/15/18]
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RE: Kudos to Safestep
From: Michael Schneider, DPM
SafeStep, though my contact, Christine DiLiello has continued to send 1-4 cases of shoes a month to the needy at the Denver Rescue Mission and Little Sisters of the Poor. Their commitment is truly incredible! Thank you again. You have helped hundreds of unfortunate folks!
Michael Schneider, DPM. Denver, CO
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RE: Should podiatrists be allowed to trim fingernails?
From: Christopher A. Orlando, DPM
I'm reading the various opinions about fingernail trimming. Unfortunately, this is a sad testimony to our image with the general public. We hold ourselves up to be podiatric physicians and surgeons with extensive training who provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care that is superior to that of orthopedists. There has been talk about a DPM-MD degree. Yet the public continues to perceive us as nail trimmers.
Many times, patients come in for medical and orthopedic issues, and in the course of the encounter, they say "by the way, can you trim my toenails?" It’s hard to say no. It has nothing to do with the purpose of the visit. Getting paid extra for it is irrelevant. I find it demeaning. Trimming fingernails sinks us even lower. How can we achieve parity with orthopedists when our global image is so poor? I'm out of ideas. Any suggestions? As Dr. Leonard McCoy of Star Trek would say, "I'm a doctor not a… (manicurist)!"
Christopher A. Orlando, DPM, Hartsdale, NY
Editor's note: This topic is now temporarily closed.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Angela Del Vecchio via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTERN WASHINGTON
30 year established practice in Auburn Washington. In medical office building connected to hospital. Practice scope includes clinic, hospital-based surgery, and hospital consultations. Forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Will stay on three months during transition. Contact/send resume to Dgusman@hotmail.com
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
Our busy, multi-office practice is still growing and needs another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with supportive doctors and staff who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Excellent opportunity to start your career in a fresh practice! Seeking an associate to join, grow, and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Looking for a motivated individual to contribute to our growth through all aspects of podiatry. Please send CV to: docryanlee@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Seeking a hard-working, board eligible/certified podiatric physician for our growth oriented practice. January 1, 2019 start date is preferred. This full-time position assumes coverage at well-established location. To learn more about us, visit www.ankleandfootcare.com. Please email your CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TENNESSEE
Village Podiatry Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, Inc. is growing and seeking board qualified/certified associates with a Tennessee license. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing, and desire to excel while utilizing our practice owned ancillaries. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries only to Tony Brzezicki, Human Resources, at tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com. Starting salary will be based on experience and the value you bring to the practice. EHI also offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON, DC
Growing, well-established practice seeking well-trained, hard-working surgical trained podiatrist. Practice with concentration in foot & ankle surgery as well as sports medicine. Excellent referral base. Downtown location. Full benefits package. Please send CV to WDCDPM@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Busy two physician practice in Upstate South Carolina seeking highly motivated, ethical associate. PSR-36 trained. High surgery case load. Competitive benefits & salary. Send CV to upstatescpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full- and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based foot, ankle, and lower leg care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout Florida. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - UPSTATE AND WESTERN NEW YORK
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Upstate and Western New York. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE – KENTUCKY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediatly! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Established Houston practice seeking motivated, hard-working recent graduate for associate position in all aspects of podiatry. Long-term plan includes partnership. Send CV to dpm2docs@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Full-time and part-time associate positions available in busy state-of-the-art offices. Broad responsibilities including wound care, diabetic limb salvage, hospital rounding, etc. Offices in downtown Los Angeles, CA and Lancaster, CA. Must be available at least 2 days in Lancaster, CA. Please send CV and references in an email to PodiatryTeam@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full-time podiatrist. State of the art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultrasound. Excellent salary and benefits. Must be board qualified. Please e-mail resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com, or call: 516-902-1073
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