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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,270 Subscribers Daily
October 26, 2015 #5,507  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
PM News Adds New Section for Webinars
Due to the increasing popularity of webinars, PM News has added a new daily section featuring webinars and other visual presentations. This section can be found between the regular ads and the meeting notices.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Foot Shape Itself Can Cause Discomfort: OH Podiatrist
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Bad news: The natural shape of your foot can, in itself, cause discomfort. "If you have a really flat foot, you're going to strain the ligaments on the inside of your ankle. If you have a really high arch, then you're going to strain the ligaments on the outside of your ankle," explains Dr. Carly Robbins, a podiatrist in Marysville, OH. Blame this one on your parents, and then make sure you buy shoes with the right kind of support, like arch supports or custom orthotics.
Source: Elizabeth Durand Streisand, Good Housekeeping [10/23/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
CO Podiatrist to Present Diabetes-Related Webinar
A webinar will be presented by Thomas Hecker, DPM, who was recently associated with the Orthopaedic and Spine Center of the Rockies, and now has his own practice, Hecker Sports and Regenerative Medicine in Fort Collins. Dr. Hecker provides foot and ankle podiatry care for people of all ages with various injuries and conditions, including diabetes and its complications for foot and ankle health. Dr. Hecker holds board certification through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Prior to joining OCR in 2001, Dr. Hecker was in private practice for six years in Scottsbluff, NE.
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Dr. Thomas Hecker |
Dr. Hecker will be discussing how to identify skin conditions and deformities that can result from diabetes, and provide advice on footwear and socks to reduce diabetic complications. In addition, he will address the painful and troublesome condition of neuropathy often associated with diabetes.
Source: Gisele Jefferson, Journal-Advocate [10/24/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
FL Podiatrist Honored for Service as Chairman of HCSEF Board
Dr. Edward Fischman recently celebrated the end of his tenure as the Chairman of the Health Council of Southeast Florida’s (HCSEF) Board of Directors. Fischman has served on HCSEF’s Board for over 20 years, giving tirelessly of himself. During this time, he was a true visionary. It was under his direction that this regional health planning council was on the forefront of some of the most drastic reform to our healthcare system.
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Dr. Edward Fischman and HCSEF's Executive Director Andrea Stephenson-Royster, |
His particular interests were healthcare technology, access to care for certain vulnerable populations, promoting effective cross-sector and interdisciplinary collaboration, and provider payment reform.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
CA Podiatrist Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud
A Roseville podiatrist accused of carrying out a $1 million healthcare fraud scheme pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in Sacramento. Neil A. Van Dyck, 64, was a California-licensed podiatrist who operated a Roseville practice called Placer Podiatry. According to court documents, Van Dyck offered “spa-like” treatments and performed routine foot care in his practice. Between 2009 and 2014, he submitted more than $2.8 million in fraudulent claims for reimbursement to Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tricare, and private insurers. He falsely claimed that he performed more expensive procedures than he actually performed, or that the routine foot care provided was justified because of illness or symptoms that were not present.
Source: Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee [10/23/15]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Largest Superbones Superwounds 2015 Conference Educates and Entertains
The largest ever Superbones Superwounds Conference brought together experts in the fields of podiatric surgery and wound care at the beautiful and mysterious Cosmopolitan Hotel in City Center, Las Vegas this weekend. Conference Co-Chairs Drs. Harold Schoenhaus, Robert Frykberg, Lee Rogers, and new addition vascular surgeon Paramjit "Romi" Chopra, MD presented a lecture and workshop program covering topics from the latest in wound care technology to reviews of dozens of surgical cases.
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(L-R) Drs. Harold Schoenhaus, Robert Frykberg, Lee Rogers, and Paramjit "Romi" Chopra |
The wound care management firm RestorixHealth collaborated with PRESENT e-Learning Systems on the design of the first day program. The next Superbones Superwounds Conference will take place March 18-20 at the Teaneck NJ Marriott in conjunction with the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, the National University of Ireland, and RestorixHealth.
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| MEDICAL EDUCATION | |
Medical School Enrollment Hits Another Record High
Medical schools reported another round of record-breaking application and enrollment totals as college graduates continue to ignore the warnings of senior physicians who recommend that they seek a career in something besides medicine.
First-year student enrollment in U.S. medical schools increased 1.4% to 20,630 in 2015 from 20,343 last year, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. The AAMC also reported a 6.2% increase in medical school applications to 52,550 this year from 49,480 in 2014.
Source: Andis Robeznieks, Modern Healthcare [10/22/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
11 Things to Know about the Meaningful Use Final Rule - Part 11
Stay Tuned for the Results of Intensive Study
At 752 pages, it will take policy mavens some time to tease out nuances in the new rule. For example, CHIME discovered unintended consequences in the final Stage 1 rule several weeks after it was initially released by CMS. As healthcare organizations read the rule in depth, expect new stories to emerge from their findings.
Source: Health Data Management [10/11/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: J Kevin West, Esq
Recent announcements and publicity by the State of Vermont have misrepresented and mis-characterized the allegations against, and the settlement reached with, Frank Buggiani, DPM.
In early 2012, the State began a civil investigation of Dr. Buggiani, alleging that he was providing Medicaid patients orthotics that were not medically necessary. Medical and billing experts retained by Dr. Buggiani effectively refuted these allegations and the State failed to pursue them. Having failed to show that Dr. Buggiani’s prescribing of orthotics was in any way improper, the State turned to a technicality in Vermont Medicaid Regulations. Under this technicality, ...
Editor's note: Kevin West's extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: Outrageous Foot of the Day
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Carpenter's helper? |
Source: Custom Foot Clinic & Orthotic Centre
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
PODIATRIST WANTED - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist who is either in the process of or is Board certified by ABPS. Must participate with all Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including Horizon NJ health. Amerigroup, Americhoice, Wellcare and Republic a plus. Must be energetic and able to handle large volume. Spanish speaking a plus but not required. Excellent forefoot and rearfoot training. Salary negotiable. Retirement, health and malpractice. laoshih5@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Lucrative position available for motivated, entrepreneurial Podiatrist in busy, upscale Park Avenue practice. Fabulous opportunity for creative, confident, skilled individual who is interested in all aspects of Podiatry, including surgery and office based procedures. Partnership opportunity. Contact institutebeaute885@gmail.com for details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY
Highly ethical and motivated practitioner sought. Experienced, assertive, podiatric surgeon wanted. All aspects of forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board qualified or certified.please send C.V. to bunioncenter135@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position, now or July '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI with how you are a superstar, LOR from director, key attendings, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco podiatry office is seeking an associate, immediate opening, partner or buyout opportunity. You should have excellent communication skills and bedside manners. Chinese or Russian speaking is a plus. The practice is open four days a week and can expand. Excellent for energetic provider. Email: mcbucb@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
Associate wanted for rapidly growing 5 physician practice. Salary plus incentive. Great opportunity and partnership potential for right person. Have an opportunity in controlling your own destiny….which you will not have working for a hospital or multi-specialty group. Send CV and contact information to: PaulaPMAC@me.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – VIRGINIA
Associate position, two location practice, modern facilities with EHR, US, Digital X-rays, Dermatologic and MLS lasers. ED call, sports medicine, wound care, reconstructive surgery, and general podiatry. Competitive salary with benefits. To apply forward a letter of interest and CV to: www.practiceva505@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Wanted: One well-rounded, PMSR36 with RRA trained podiatrist to join “our family”. Your Benefit: A growing practice and exposure for treatment of ALL aspects of podiatry. Special Attraction: Our Associates actually become partners! You could be next! Please send an email with a cover letter and CV to: Teegee46@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AND SUBURBS - HOUSECALLS 3 DAYS A WEEK
We provide logistical support, malpractice, and mileage allowance; another half day at the office is possible if interested; physician will make $140-150k; salary plus bonus structure ; benefits are available. Schedule can be tailored to your need. If you are interested to fill out your schedule, contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Available immediately in a busy high visibility office with digital x-ray, diabetic shoe store, and 5 years experience in EMR. Good patient volume and potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage . Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply, go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA WITH WOUNDTECH
Why Woundtech? Largest employer of podiatrists * Earn a six figure living (No nights, No weekends, No call) * Benefits offered (health, dental, vision and paid malpractice)* No billing (No ICD10)* Flexible schedule.If you are ready to take back control of your life give me a call @ 954-602-9148 or email me @manker@woundtech.net to get a priority interview.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS
Suburban North Dallas. Exceptional opportunity for the right individual with superb personal, clinical and surgical skills. Seeking well trained (PSR 24+), ethical, hard working, motivated individual to join our group practice of 3 podiatrists. Full scope of podiatry including office, hospital and surgery center work. Partnership opportunity for the right individual. Well rounded practice with competitive salary/benefits package. Please send letter of intent, CV and current photo to dpmopening@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a practice where you can see 0-50 patients daily, average 100 new patients monthly, have zero accounts receivable, gross $440K per year, live in a beautiful community with skiing, hiking, fishing and boating on your doorstep? Contact pistone@telus.net or call 250-754-4192.
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
PRACTICES WANTED - GEORGIA, TENNESSEE & OTHER SOUTHEASTERN STATES
If you are serious about selling or merging your practice into our model, the EHI Equity Based Supergroup Model, then we are interested in a conversation. We are looking mainly in Georgia and the Atlanta area but we will be ready for scaling in early 2016. Our practice top 3 criteria are; successful, must have a high volume of patients and Physicians who stay must be willing to utilize EHI's in-house ancillaries. If you meet these criteria, send us an e-mail to dhelfman@extremityhealthcare.com and dmazzone@globalmna.com, our investment banking firm.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 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 16,500 subscribers. 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.
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