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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 19,304 Subscribers Daily
November 17, 2020 #6,812  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TN Podiatrist Stresses the Importance of Nutrition and Wound Healing
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is filling prescriptions for improved outcomes with their unique Food Pharmacy, which provides patients with access to nutritious dietary options. In addition to the Food Pharmacy, NGH works to keep patients educated and engaged in all aspects of self-care. Andrew Pierre, DPM, a podiatrist and fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon with NGH, said the most common chronic disease they see is diabetes, which can easily lead to an increased risk of infections, difficult-to-treat wounds, and a higher rate of amputations. Diet and nutrition are key factors in managing diabetes, but Dr. Pierre said counseling also plays a critical role in care management.
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Dr. Andrew Pierre |
"One of the things that I tell my patients is that food is medicine. It's really all about education and making sure they understand their disease process," said Pierre. "Once the patients understand the disease process and the complications that can happen with it, they are less susceptible to developing wounds and amputations."
Source: Ford Sanders, Nashville Medical News [11/13/20]
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
PPMA Maintains Officers
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sabrina Minhas, DPM, practitioner in Philadelphia, PA will retain her Presidency of the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) for another year. The rest of the officers are as follows:
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Dr. Sabrina Minhas |
President-Elect: Laura Virtue, DPM
Vice President: Paul C. LaFata, DPM
Secretary: John A. Mattiacci, DPM
Treasurer: Mark E. Pinker, DPM
Immediate Past-President: Todd Zeno, DPM
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Custom Orthotics More Effective than OTC Devices: NJ Podiatrist
Shoe inserts are a podiatrist’s not-so-secret weapon to combat foot pain. If your favorite pair of shoes is a walking nightmare, don’t take another step. “Shoe inserts, also known as orthotics, help to improve your foot health by stabilizing your mid-foot joints and supporting your arches,” says Velimir Petkov, DPM, a podiatrist at Premier Podiatry in Clifton, NJ. “Providing proper arch support can improve your overall gait and posture, and therefore relieve your ankle, knee, hip, and lower back pain. In addition, proper shoe inserts can relieve heel pain and reduce arthritic pain."
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Dr. Velimir Petkov |
There are many different types of shoe inserts, from options that slide into your high heels to those made specifically for your boots or sneakers. When possible, however, Dr. Petkov prefers to go the custom route. “Custom molded orthotics are so much more accurate and effective than store-bought over-the-counter inserts,” he says. Dr. Petkov uses an in-office 3D-scanning device that captures each foot individually to create custom orthotics for his patients.
Source: Tehrene Firman, Well+Good [11/12/20]
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Joins Ankle & Foot Centers of America
Ankle & Foot Centers of America has announced Shafiq J. Prasla, DPM as the newest member of the Ankle & Foot Centers of America- Kingwood TX.
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Dr. Shafiq J. Prasla |
Dr. Prasla received his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency training program at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
UK Podiatrist Hopeful New Clinic Can Aid COVID-19 Economic Recovery
A businesswoman is hopeful that her new podiatry clinic can have a “domino effect” by attracting scores of people to spend cash in a Moray town during the pandemic. Banff Chiropody and Podiatry’s owner Sasha Cameron believes the opening of a clinic in Buckie can bring more people to the town, and in turn aid Covid economic recovery.
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Podiatrist Victoria Fox and Clinic owner podiatrist Sasha Cameron (Photo: Jason Hedges) |
Cameron said her clinic would reduce “pressure” on the NHS as they focus on the battle against the virus. She added: “We have been fully booked for first two weeks and received a really good response in Buckie. We are seeing a greater number of people coming through our doors and we are happy to help as they aren’t able to get those type of NHS services currently during the pandemic."
Source: Sean McAngus, The Press and Journal [11/12/20]
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| MEDICAL ECONOMICS | |
Podiatrists Ranked #22 on Highest Paying Jobs List
The average working American earns $53,490 a year, but there are dozens of jobs where the average salary is more than twice that. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed average annual salaries for over 800 occupations from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify the 79 jobs with six-figure average salaries. Not surprisingly, many of the jobs on this list are in healthcare.
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Podiatrists Rank #22 on Highest Paying Jobs List |
Source: John Harrington, 24/7 Wall St. [11/14/20]
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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 | |
Reducing Medical Practice Embezzlement Risk with Cash Controls - Part 7
Front-desk embezzlement schemes are not uncommon and they are typically the result of loose protocols and lack of oversight. Reduce your financial risk by tightening cash controls using these proven practices.
7. Pay attention to the personal situations of staff.
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A person who cannot pay their mortgage or has racked up thousands of dollars in credit card debt can feel desperate and act in ways they normally may not. Or, in the case of the Jaguar-driving receptionist, the luxury car should have been a signal to the manager and physicians that something was amiss.
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Yes, we recognize that physicians and managers are busy. But when it comes to managing people who handle your money, there is no amount of busy that should get in the way of good old acuity and common sense.
Source: Karen Zupko, Cheryl Toth, and Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [10/20/20]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Stephen J. Bennett, DPM
I have long used gentian violet in my office but would not prescribe/recommend it to patients because of its tendency to jump out of the bottle and stain some items of clothing or even furniture. Instead, I have used Lotrimin solution or Oxistat, or a short course of oral antifungals.
Did anybody know that gentian violet has been listed as a potential cancer causing agent? In Canada, it is now unavailable and in California, one must declare its risks before use (proposition 65), but it is still available OTC in NYC. I have since modified my office protocol.
Stephen J. Bennett, DPM, NY, NY
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From: Jack Ressler, DPM
I assume a failed chart audit could mean two things; one being an excuse not to pay your chart fee which I seriously doubt they would pay anyways. The other failed chart audit probably means Ciox couldn’t find anything more to over-bill Medicare for. Podiatrists are totally being harassed by these Medicare Advantage care audits. We as a group should stand together and not be intimidated by these companies. I got a call from PICA a couple of weeks ago pertaining to a query I submitted to PM News about being harassed. Dr. Taubman, the President and Chief Medical Officerof PICA wanted to reach out to me concerning this problem.
He had a representative call me. She said they are getting several calls weekly from podiatrists asking for advice concerning these audits. She told me that they are monitoring this situation. They probably cannot do anything about it, but we as a profession do have their support.
Jack Ressler, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (AT THE COLLEGES) | |
From: Chris Seuferling, DPM
Congrats to Dr. Bryan Caldwell on his new role as Kent State Dean. I was a former student of his and always found him to be intelligent, honest, and approachable. I have no doubts that he will be successful in this position. Wise choice by KSUCPM!
Chris Seuferling, DPM, Portland, OR
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Unfair advantage in a road race? |
Source: Shani Bar via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY GROUP IN SAN BERNARDINO/ ORANGE /LOS ANGELES COUNTIES
Position starting august 2021. Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Send CV to podiatricri@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Immediate position for busy practice in Sunny Southwest, FL. ABFAS RRA BC/BQ. EMR, E x-rays, US, DME. Base salary + bonus w, PTO, 401K, fees, health benefits. Also 1 ACFAS credentialed fellowship avail, must be BQ ACFAS by start of program 8/2021: DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Busy, growing, state of the art surgical, sports medicine office based group practice in Houston, TX currently looking for a full-time associate to start 8/1/21. Must be BQ/BE Competitive six-figure salary, generous bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Opportunity to invest in surgery center and PT clinic. If interested, please submit your CV to mvargas@thefootpros.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST PA
Looking to hire summer 2021. We are a free-standing large office with surgery center on site searching for new surgeon to join our high volume practice. Located in a thriving, affluent community with growing patient base. Partnership opportunity for an individual where significant surgical productivity exists in one's own office. Email inquiries/CV to ascpractice018@gmail.com
NON-SURGICAL OFFICE BASED ASSOCIATE – CENTRAL FL
National comprehensive lower extremity physician group seeking a non-surgical office based Podiatric Physician in Volusia/Flagler county. Established patient base, 2 locations - short commute! ABPM BQ/BC. Current FL license preferred. Hiring ASAP! Competitive, comprehensive comp & health benefits including 401K, PTO, CME, med-mal, partnership path & add’l benefits. Please send CV to physicianrecruitment@upperlinehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC, NY
Opportunity available for new Associate/Graduate for Immediate start in modern practice located in NYC. In search of hard working flexible podiatrist with firm verifiable clinical and surgical experience who is willing to travel as needed. In PDF form, email a letter of interest and resume with references to nynypod7@aol.com for consideration. If both are not received, there will be no consideration. Compensation will be discussed.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER, FL
Rapidly growing two location practice looking for a full-time associate. General podiatry, wound care, sports medicine, DME, surgery, inpatient. Competitive salary, malpractice, paid time off, CME included. Applicant must be highly personable, caring, and self-motivated. New graduate or experienced provider. Submit letter of interest and CV to precisionfootandankleFL@gmail.com.
PODIATRIST POSITION – OCALA FLORIDA TERRITORY
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 in the Ocala Florida territory. 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
FULL TIME PODIATRIST- NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in North Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices located in Suffolk county. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology 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. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Looking for a part-time podiatrist in a very busy, fast-paced practice. Offering competitive salary and bonuses. Lots of sports medicine, excellent support staff, and positive environment. Immediate start date. Please e-mail CV to cma@njfootpain.com, should you have any further questions you may call Gerry 201-523-9489 ext 101.
ASSOCIATE POSITION- NEW YORK CITY
Need full-time associate starting ASAP for our group practice. Must be capable to do foot surgery and be competent in evaluating and treating patients in the office. Must be willing to travel to any one of our 5 locations within the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. To inquire please email cv to contactus@starrettpodiatry.com
SEEKING CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - NYCPM, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
Looking for a motivated full-time podiatrist with excellent clinical and academic skills. Responsibilities: Providing high quality patient care, teaching students and residents in the diagnoses and treatments of foot and ankle diseases at the NY College of Podiatric Medicine as well as NYC Health and Hospital facilities. Qualifications: DPM Degree from an accredited College of Podiatric Medicine, NY State License. Board Certified/Board Eligible. Please send your CV to Mr. Joel Sturm, COO, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, JSTURM@NYCPM.EDU
FACULTY POSITION -- DES MOINES, IOWA
The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) at Des Moines University seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position that will participate in academic, clinical patient care, scholarly, and service activities within the College, University and community. Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter to www.dmu.edu/employment where detailed information about the position is available. Candidate review and interview scheduling will commence immediately.
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PRACTICES FOR SALE - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Long established in two Hudson Valley, NY counties. 4 employed podiatrists, experienced staff. Full hospital admitting, surgical privileges. Participation in most commercial, advantage, Medicare & Medicaid. Custom built Office #1 = 1900 sq ft 3-4 tx rms FOR SALE in deal. Office#2 = 1400 sq ft rental 3 tx rms. Contact: podiatrypracticeny@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TUCSON, AZ
Established two doctor podiatry practice, Principal retiring, other physician contractor will stay. Three-year average $1.4MM gross, $322,682 owner net in a three-and-a-half-day week and with no product sales (yet). ~250 new patients per month. Principal will assist transition. Email peter@mcmil.com or call Peter at 860-912-0800.
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