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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,258 Subscribers Daily
November 09, 2015 #5,519  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2015- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
VA Podiatrist Promotes 1st Annual “Selfie Footie” Campaign
"The number one complication of diabetes is foot problems. Infections and ulcerations of the feet can lead to diabetes," says podiatrist Dr. Mitchell Waskin.
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Dr. Mitchell Waskin |
"We recommend an annual comprehensive diabetic foot exam. This year, we are also promotiong what we call a 'selfie footie' campaign. All you have to do is take a picture of your foot with a funny sock or an image on it. Just post it on our website. For each one posted, we will make a donation to the American Diabetes Association," says Waskin.
Source: Greg McQuade, Virginia in the Morning, Channel 6 (CBS) [11/4/15]
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
NY Podiatrist Writes and Stars in Play About the Holocaust
On the 77th anniversary of Kristallnacht (broken glass), Dr. Aliza Erber has written and stars in a play entitled The Holocaust Syndrome. This moving and autobiograhical story chronicles the life of a young Dutch girl torn from the arms of her mother and saved from the Nazis. It shows the emotional and psychological damage that affects the children of Holocaust survivors.
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Dr. Aliza Erber |
Dr. Erber, a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, is now a rabbinic pastor, an actor, playwright, and an adjunct professor at SUNY- Purchase college.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Wearable Devices May Prevent Falls Among Elderly Patients
Wearable fitness tools manufacturer Sensoria Inc. has partnered with Orthotics Holdings, Inc. in order to create an Internet of Things wearable orthotics sensor. The Smart Moore Balance Brace is capable of helping elderly patients prevent falls and maintain stability. Healthcare providers can use these wearable devices to monitor patients remotely including their gait consistencies and physical activity levels.
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Smart Moore Balance Brace |
There are sensors installed into these devices as well as an Internet-connected anklet to connect to the Smart Moore Balance Brace. The anklet is then linked up to a mobile health application, which accesses data about the patient’s movement and gait. Both doctors and patients can track the results from these Internet-connected sensors. These wearable devices are still taking part in clinical studies but are expected to be available in 2016.
Source: Vera Gruessner, mHealth Intelligence [10/5/15]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice 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 OF THE DAY | |
Five Hiring Tips for Medical Practice Managers- Part 1
Your new billing clerk looked great on paper. She had all the right credentials, interviewed well, and appeared eager to hit the ground running. Three weeks after you brought her aboard, however, it was painfully clear she was in over her head. Office managers and administrators often fill vacant positions with new recruits who don't measure up. As a result, they expose their practice to legal risks when they let those workers go. "Most people inflate their resumes," says Keith Borglum, a medical practice consultant with Professional Management & Marketing in Santa Rosa, Calif. "Everybody has skills and weaknesses. That's part of the risk of being a business owner and the burden of being an employer."
By using proper hiring and firing techniques, however, you can find the right candidates the first time around, lower costly turnover, and insulate your practice from the majority of frivolous claims. 1) Test run. Before offering any applicant the job, says Borglum, test for the skills you seek. That may include software literacy, diagnostic or procedural codes, math or spelling, or people skills. "If that person is going to be independently performing reviews of a staff member, have them role play a review, or ask them how they'd handle certain situations," says Borglum. You can create your own informal tests, or pay for online assessment tools such as totaltesting.com.
Source: Shelly K. Schwartz, Physicians Practice [11/3/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Compliance or Ridiculous?
From: Jeff Kass, DPM
This past week, I attended a monthly podiatry division meeting at a restaurant given by a drug company. A lecture was given and food was served. A podiatry resident entered the room after the lecture had ended and had ordered a meal. As he was about to start eating, a woman rushed to his table and started "yelling" at him that he couldn't eat the meal.
She started ranting how he came late after the lecture and that because of this, he wasn't allowed to eat the meal. The resident was polite and was trying to explain how he was in a case and came to the restaurant immediately following and had just arrived. The woman wasn't interested and continued to inform him he was not allowed to...
Editor's note: Dr. Kass' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Kudos to Superfeet
From: Michael J. Schneider, DPM
Kudos to Superfeet for the generous donation of 165 pairs of insoles to the Denver Rescue Mission.
Michael J. Schneider, DPM, Denver, CO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) | |
From: Michael L. Brody, DPM
The Meaningful Use audit process has been in place for many years. Over the years, there have been a number of different types of audits. The most common Meaningful Use audit is a single year ‘desk audit’ that has been conducted by Figliozzi and Company.
The audits by Figliozzi are for proof that you have met each and every measure of Meaningful Use for a single attestation period (Usually one year but sometimes 90 days or a calendar quarter). In addition, there have been limited audits conducted directly by CMS that have only looked at proof that you had access to...
Editor's note: Dr. Brody's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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An interesting way to recycle twist ties? |
Source: Gio Diev via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. Three year residency preferred. Board qualified/certified. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
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 – LONG ISLAND, NY
Seeking Full Time Podiatrist for two upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset and Huntington. Excellent work environment with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Email phendizadeh@gmail.com.
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 – TAMPA, FLORIDA
Newly available position to join a well established multi-office group practice in the beautiful Tampa Bay area starting July 2016. Our practice has 12 locations and is rapidly growing. We are seeking a highly motivated, ethical, outgoing surgically trained associate for this excellent opportunity. Candidate will require Florida licensure and prefer ABFAS certified or eligible/qualified. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, bonus structure with partnership opportunity. Please email CV: Kristin.pontious@ankleandfootcenter.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME IN MISSOURI AND OKLAHOMA
Opportunities are available to serve residents of long-term care facilities in central Missouri and in Oklahoma. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old ethical company for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry for additional information
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Seeking energetic podiatrist. Must speak Spanish. You must be trained in all aspects of Podiatric Surgery including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Be willing to follow and learn proven systems for practice success. Competitive remuneration package. Position available for Summer 2016. If you meet all these qualifications, please apply with CV attached. njpod2013-1@yahoo.com
IMMEDIATE PART TIME ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY - CHICAGO
Multi-location group - Opening for ABFAS Board Certified associate for Chicago. Large surgical/ortho patient load. Must hit the door running! EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, surgery center & amazing support staff. Benefits available, Full-time available for the right doc. Send CV to chicagopodwork@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Available in busy three office practice Leading to Partnership. Position available for graduate in 2016. Two locations in Indianapolis and 1 location outside of Metro area Competitive salary and benefit package including 401, profit sharing, Health insurance. Surgery Center Ownership Available If interested forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net
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 WANTED - ORANGE / LA COUNTY
Looking to work part-time in busy practice in Orange/LA County. Returning from retirement. All facets of foot care. Contact Don @: footmechanic@hotmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICES WANTED - HOUSTON AREA
Expanding current practice and looking to buy podiatry practices within 1 hour driving radius of Houston. Prefer selling physician to stay with practice for at least 12 months but more is better. If interested please email faajobs@gmail.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 tbrzezicki@extremityhealthcare.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LOUISIANA
Metairie Louisiana. Well-rounded New Orleans area practice. established twenty-five years. Doctor looking to retire. Self-contained 2900 sq. ft. building. Equipped for in-office surgery. Genesis-plus laser. Four treatment rooms. Ideal for main or expansion office. On all insurance plans. Purchase equipment and lease or buy facility. website: www.footnola.com email: footnola1@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Perfect opportunity to purchase a practice in an ideal location. Office is located in a busy town center shopping and dining complex. Modern and fully equipped office in a building with other medical professionals. Easily accessible to major roadways and highways with visible signage at busy intersection. Excellent potential for increased revenue in a great town to own a practice. Owner financing may be available to qualified buyer. Serious inquiries only to healthnet708@gmail.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.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
15 year old well established satellite podiatry practice for sale immediately. Well-equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray. Located in busy multispecialty medical building with very busy Urgent Care Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, pharmacy, CT and MRI imaging center. Email bonitaspringspodiatry4sale@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Satellite office for sale. Originally was four days a week full time. Has been reduced to two very busy days per week due to health reasons. Only podiatrist located in a small town with small town charm. Great area to raise a family. About an hour to an hour and a half to the beaches, forty five minutes to Tampa, Orlando and the attractions. Great fishing, hunting, affordable golf and loads of lakes for skiing or recreation. Great potential for the right person. If interested please respond to 286cme@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key Podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Good yearly gross with many new patients. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Excellent well trained staff. Click on this link to view website.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – 30 WATT DIODE LASER
30 Watt Class IV Diode Laser. This laser is for not only pain and physical therapy but also for the treatment of fungal nails, ulcers and wounds. Second hand piece for warts and for the excision of skin lesions. Only used 6 months. Contact: Podiodoc@gmail.com
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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