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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,273 Subscribers Daily
October 27, 2015 #5,508  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
Call for Nominations - Podiatry Management's 2016 VIP List
Every five years, Podiatry Management Magazine publishes its "Most Influential Podiatrists" list. This list is compiled by the editorial board of PM. We invite nominations of individuals for this prestigious honor. Please send nominations along with a brief statement of why this podiatrist belongs on the VIP list to bblock@podiatrym.com. Self-nominations will be accepted. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2015.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Stretch Your Feet to Prevent Plantar Fasciits: IL Podiatrist
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Dr. Bela Pandit |
Did you know you can — and should — stretch your feet on a regular basis, especially if you exercise a lot? If not, you risk plantar fasciitis, which is a fancy way of saying the tissue on the bottom of the foot gets irritated and inflamed. "Stretching the foot before any physical activity can help to alleviate symptoms, as well as icing after," says Dr. Bela Pandit. Over-the-counter arch supports can also help.
Source: Elizabeth Durand Streisand, Good Housekeeping [10/23/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Memorial 5K Run to be Held in Honor of PA Podiatrist Who Died of Breast Cancer
Dr. Gina Carlo, a local podiatrist and avid runner who died in November of breast cancer, probably would not have wanted a memorial 5K run held in her honor to be named solely for her, said her friend, Debbie Minton. “She would hate it if it was just called the Gina Carlo Memorial 5K Run,” Ms. Minton said. So, she and a small group of other longtime friends of Dr. Carlo organizing the race named it after a song from her favorite musician, Bruce Springsteen. The Thunder Road 5K Walk/Run will be held Saturday, Nov. 7.
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Dr. Gina Marie Carlo |
The goal is to hold the race in memory of Dr. Carlo yearly as a fundraiser to create a scholarship in her name at the Carbondale school that was her alma mater. A member of its first graduating class in 1976, Dr. Carlo had been an honor student, captain of the cheerleading squad, a homecoming princess, and “a typical all-American girl,” Ms. Minton said.
Source: Jim Lockwood, The Times-Tribune [10/15/15]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRY STUDENTS IN THE NEWS | |
Aussie Podiatry Students Struggles in a Flailing Economy
It's no secret that South Australia is struggling. The southern state has the highest rate of unemployment in the country and a string of job losses in the manufacturing industry means the worst of the pain is likely still ahead. For 19-year-old Daniel Meredith, things have gotten so dire that last week he turned to an Adelaide forum on the social media site reddit with the hope someone in the city might be able to help in his ongoing job search. “My job hunt has become so desperate I’ve come here,” he wrote in the post. “Does ANYONE know ANYWHERE that’s hiring?”
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Daniel Meredith |
Daniel graduated from Cabra Dominican College in 2013 with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank in the high 90s. He is studying podiatry at The University of South Australia but has been looking for a job since finishing school. Apart from a stint working at an e-recycling plant immediately after finishing school, he gets occasional work with a neighbor’s promotion company. But jobs can be months apart and there has been none on offer for more than two months. “I currently have no savings to speak of or disposable income. My income is irregular and insufficient to pay for fees and textbooks,” he said.
Source: Nick Whigham, The Advertiser [10/26/15]
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS - PART 1 | |
MA Podiatrist Opens Holistic Practice
Dr. Paula Fontaine's Holistic Healing Center in Westminster has officially opened its doors. Following the closure of Dr. Linda Smith's Westminster holistic practice in July, Dr. Fontaine welcomed the opportunity to continue Dr. Smith's legacy of holistic care.
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Dr. Paula Fontaine |
Dr. Fontaine received her doctorate in podiatric medicine from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and graduated from a podiatric surgical residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Although her practice is grounded in conventional medicine, she has always encouraged patients to embrace alternative approaches to speed healing, including massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic.
Source: the Worchester Telegram [10/25/15]
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS - PART 2 | |
FL Podiatrist and Husband in DC to Promote Healthy School Lunches
Chef Hari Pulapaka and his wife Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka, co-owners of Cress restaurant in downtown DeLand, are gathering with other chefs and restaurateurs from across the country in Washington, D.C., on Monday to urge federal government officials and U.S. lawmakers to adopt higher standards for school lunch programs. The 50 restaurateurs from 37 states are part of a group called Chef Action Network, which Hari Pulapaka helped start as a founding board member.
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Executive Chef Hari Pulapaka and Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka |
The gathering is described by the Chef Action Network as a "National Day of Advocacy" to "promote food policies that create a sustainable, just, nutritious, and delicious food system for all," according to the group's website. Jenneffer Pulapaka is a certified sommelier and a podiatric surgeon with her own private practice, the DeLand Foot & Leg Center.
Source: Clayton Park, Daytona Beach News-Journal [10/25/15]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: With all the different theories on biomechanics today, what are your overall thoughts?
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Dr. Justin Wernick |
Justin Wernick: My theorem is that I want the foot to resupinate after heel off. If the foot remains pronated at heel off, problems will arise.
Meet the Masters airs live on Tuesday night. This week's guest is to be announced. You can register for this and future events by clicking here.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Nine Ways to Reward Your Medical Practice Staff - Part 1
Let's face it: Without the staff members who support your medical practice, patients wouldn't be greeted, bills wouldn't be paid, files wouldn't be sorted, and your practice would quickly fall apart at the seams. Now that we're closing in on another turn of the calendar — it's the perfect time to give a boost to your medical practice.
Use the remaining months in this calendar year to invigorate and re-energize your office with incentives for a job well done or simply to thank these hard-working employees for all they do. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider implementing in your practice.
"One thing we do is host a yoga day twice a month for staff. We bring in star yoga experts who conduct an open yoga class right after work. Frequently, we cater them with healthy snacks like fruits and other platters. - Dr. John Zhang
Source: JoAnna Haugen, Physicans Practice [9/17/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1 | |
From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
Does this case include illegal acts of under-coding? I read that some issues involve allegations of "routine foot care." Therefore, my reading is that part of the government's case-in-chief appears to be about some submitted billing codes that should have been up-coded and/or lacked appropriate supporting documentation. I often meet practicing podiatrists who think under-coding it is a kind of legal way for podiatrists (and their medical billing and coding people) to guard themselves against becoming accused of overcharging and over-billing. By contrast, I have heard experts say it is just as illegal as up-coding.
I have heard one expert in federal court relate where "one wrong CPT code was used and another 'correct' CPT code should have been used" and where "the right CPT code was used it should not have been used." Even though a procedure was performed, there is "no evidence" that the procedure was in fact performed. However, this was based upon experts examining the documentation supporting the medical billing code records at issue, rather than being based on examining the patient.
Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM, St. Petersburg, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 2 | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Now you've heard the medical and legal side of the Buggiani case. As Kevin West has succinctly put it, this was a terrible waste of the taxpayers' dollars. The amount of money Dr. Bugiani and the other four defendants paid back (only one of the other four paid back anything - a measly few hundred dollars) is a pittance compared to what the state taxpayers in VT must have paid for this persecution (no, this was not a typo) over the last several years. To say nothing of the audit defense funds which are also now being stretched to their limits, resulting in another reason why our malpractice premiums are rising.
Unfortunately, this is not likely to be the last of these types of cases, as attorneys who wish to climb the promotional ladder often take on these types of cases for self-adulation and a promotion, with little thought of the havoc this creates for innocent individuals.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Dogs for your "dogs"? |
Source: Alain Quilici via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - 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. tobunioncenter135@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.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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 tbrzezicki@extremityhealthcare.com.
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
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