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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,706 Podiatrists Daily
November 24, 2014 #5,225  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
WesternU Student Receives NHHF Scholarship
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine (WesternU CPM) 2017 student, Eduardo Hernandez, was formally recognized by The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) through their Professional Student Scholarship Program on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles. This is the only national scholarship program targeted at Hispanic students who are committed to careers in healthcare and enrolled full-time in dental, medical, nursing, public health, policy, physician assistant, pharmacy, or podiatry schools.
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(L-R) Dr. Lawrence Harkless stands with Dr. Elena Rios, President of the NHHF, and Eduardo Hernandez |
Eduardo was excited to learn that the NHHF awarded him a scholarship that will aid his journey in becoming a healthcare professional and future leader for the Hispanic community. Eduardo stated, “It is a great honor to be recognized by the NHHF for my dedication toward Hispanic health. In addition to financial assistance, this scholarship will help me serve as a role model to future students equally interested and committed to providing quality healthcare to our Hispanic population.”
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
ASPS Board of Directors Strategizes Continued Growth Plan
The American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS) Board of Directors held their annual board meeting on November 14th and 15th. The meeting paved the way for continued growth and success through strategic planning for 2015 and beyond. Highlights of the meeting included new officer elections. The new ASPS officers are:
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Back row (L-R) Dr. Oleg Petrov, Mr. Tanner Moore, Drs. Patrick Burns and Patrick DeHeer. Middle row: Drs. Khalid Husain, Stephen Palmer, Andrew Belis and Steven Yeschek. Front row: Drs. Aaron Solomon, David Yeager, and Emilio Goez. |
Chair - Dr. Stephen Palmer
Vice-Chair - Dr. Patrick DeHeer
Treasurer - Dr. Andrew Belis
Secretary -Dr. Khalid Husain
Newly elected board members Drs. Goez, Solomon, and Husain joined the officers and existing board members Drs. Yeager, Burns and Petrov. ASPS resident liaison Dr. Steven Yeschek, and student liaison Mr. Tanner Moore were also in attendance.
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| MEETING NOTICES - PART 1 | |
11th Annual Desert Foot 2014 Conference Breaks Records for Attendance
This past week, The 11th Annual Desert Foot 2014 Conference attracted a record showing of serious wound care experts from 6 countries, including the USA, Bangladesh, Canada, Italy, the Marshall Islands, Peru, and 46 U.S. states. What began as a VA DPM-focused meeting has expanded into a multi-disciplinary conference including MDs, nurses, physical therapists, research PhDs, as well as many podiatry residents and students. This year’s conference, held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown for the second year, included a new multidisciplinary Wound Continuum of Care program.
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(L-R) Dr. Robert Frykberg presents the 5th Annual Paul Brand Memorial Award to Dr. Alberto Piaggesi. |
Attendees were addressed for the first time by Grand Sponsor Smith & Nephew President Francois Fornier, who described the commitment his 150 year old British company has to the U.S. podiatry profession. The conference's highlight came when Chairman Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH presented the 4th Annual Paul Brand Memorial Award to diabetic foot pioneer Alberto Piaggesi, MD from Pisa, Italy. The award was sponsored by Osiris Therapeutics. The memorial lecture was delivered by Dr. Piaggesi, and entitled, “Leaning Toward Pisa.”
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| MEETING NEWS - PART 2 | |
ICS Software Holds "Leading the Way" Conference
Last weekend, ICS Software, Ltd. hosted two clinical tracks and a hands-on SammyEHR Computer Lab workshop at the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach NY. Speakers included Dr. Laurence Clark (Medical Director of NGS Medicare), Drs. Allen Jacobs, Warren Joseph, Paul Kesselman, Bryan Markinson, Michael Warshaw, Michael Brody, and attorneys Matthew Feldman JD. and Warren Melnick, JD.
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Sammy clients in a hands-on workshop hosted by the ICS Training Department. |
The conference focused on evidence-based medicine, quality of care, practice management, and the new paradigms that need to be utilized to have a healthy practice in 2015 and beyond. In addition to the lecture track, a hands-on workshop was provided by Dr. Markinson on biopsy techniques for the doctors, and a hands-on workshop on Meaningful Use Stage 2 was provided for office staff and assistants.
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| PODIATRIC EMPLOYEES AND THE LAW | |
Employee of VA Podiatrist Indicted for Prescription Fraud
A Roanoke woman has been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for prescription drug fraud, according to newly unsealed court documents. According to the indictment, Vicki Chilton Mullen, 63, illegally obtained and distributed thousands of prescription drugs while working at a medical office. She worked at a podiatrist office from 2004 to October 2012, when she was fired after it was discovered that she called in and faxed numerous unauthorized prescriptions of Lortab and Ambien. The doctor Mullen worked for has not been charged and is only identified in the indictment as Dr. P.K.
Mullen's son, Gregory Daniel Mullen, his wife, Chastity Carter Mullen, and friend Walter Franklin Bingham have also been charged. The indictment alleges 127,851 pills of hydrocodone and 5,370 pills of ambien were illegally obtained and distributed during the conspiracy.
Source: WSLS 10 (NBC) [11/20/14]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Robert Vranes, DPM
In my 38 year professional career, which has included a number of years as Chairman of the Insurance Committee of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and eleven years in a large, group practice, I have seen my share of abusive billing practices. The use of CPT 11755 (nail unit biopsy) rises to the top of the list. I just reviewed a Medicare report by the esteemed Dr. Paul Kinberg who cited that 3,991 such procedures were billed to Texas Medicare in 2013 by Texas DPMs.
A biopsy is classified as a (diagnostic) procedure because it carries an element of risk, such as bleeding or infection. It typically requires the use of a...
Editor's Note: Dr. Vranes' extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: What's the Use of Meaningful Use?
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
Can someone please explain to me what is "meaningful" about meaningful use? Is the data collected utilized in any meaningful way? Or is this the most ridiculous waste of time, energy, and money brought to healthcare in recent years?
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (IN THE COURTS) | |
From: Michael L. Brody, DPM
This ruling is not and should not be a surprise. HIPAA violations are investigated by OCR (The Office for Civil Rights) inside of HHS (for more details on this, visit (hhs.gov/ocr/office/).
The first paragraph on that page states, "Federal civil rights laws and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, together protect your fundamental rights of non-discrimination and...
Editor's note: Dr. Brody's extended-length letter can be read here
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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These Barbie sandals would have been all the rage! |
Dr. Scholl Barbie sandal prototype. This is the only pair in existence. These sandals never went to production because of the licensing fee expense.
Sourcxe: Submitted by Dr. Hartley Miltchin, Toronto, Canada
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTIPLE ITEMS
PADNET $14,000 OBO Cost $28,000, 2 Midmark 417 chairs and 2 stools $4,000 each, Autoclave Ritter/MidmarkM 9 $2,000, Fluoroscan Premier Purchased used 1 year ago $20,000. Email Tajranier@aol.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - NEUROTHERM NT250
Podiatherm /NT250 Incoming test procedure with various accessories. Purchased in 2012 for 7075.00 now priced @ 4995.00. Training possible Please contact me @ no1footdoc@gmail.com or 845 454 0630 ext 106
PRACTICE FOR SALE- ARIZONA
Central Arizona - between Phoenix and Tucson. Well established and very busy 35 year old solo-practice. High volume surgery and general practice with good cross-section of patients from pediatric to geriatric. Hospital, surgicenter and in-office surgery. Located in professional center. Contact E-mail: pmmpod@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS AREA (NEW YORK STATE)
This 37 year old practice located in the. Very busy practice with surgery, biomechanics, orthosis and diabetic foot care. Reasonably priced. Call 1-716-688-4087 and leave message or E-mail me at dwink@roadrunner.com
LOCUM TENENS WANTED – NEW YORK
Seeking recent podiatry graduate who can speak English and Spanish to run 2 offices in Queens January, February, and possibly March due to medical absence. Position can lead to associate/ partnership. Please email: Hsd18@aol.com if interested.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHWEST INDIANA/CHICAGOLAND AREA
Busy established practice looking for a full time Associate with long term goal of partnership. Two to Three PSR trained. Modern office with EHR/Digital X-ray. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits. Please send cover letter, and CV to Pjames@cffaac.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, malpractice coverage and health insurance provided. Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA FLORIDA
Beaches, great weather, great restaurants, culture, laid back lifestyle – all year! "old-style" work ethic, unique thriving practice. Associate to "Buy-In" Opportunity. Customer service, sense of humor detailed, driven, laid back personality. Market yourself and the practice, Good surgical skills, great practice management ability. Email, "I'm the ONE!", CV, docmkatz@gmail.com
PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN WANTED - CHICAGO/SUBURBS
If you are working in private practice and have the time to see more patients; we can significantly increase your income. Chicago Podiatric Surgeons is looking for a minimum of two days per week commitment to work at one of our offices located in Chicago, Tinley Park or Lombard. Enjoy a full schedule and high compensation immediately. We would consider part or full time employment, independent contracting, partnership or merge. If interested or want more information contact, Thomas Carr, DPM at dr.tcarr@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION, IMMEDIATE – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
We are seeking podiatrists to join our multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience, credentialed with insurance. Full and Part Time positions. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP IN LOS ANGELES
Looking for PMSR/RRA graduate to join the group and the residency training faculty. Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Starting guaranteed base salary of 120,000/yr with incentives & benefits. Send CV with 3 references topodiatricri@yahoo.com attention Stan Mathis, DPM
ASSOCIATE POSITION - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY- KANSAS CITY
Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with doctors who are as committed to your success as we are to our own. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A DPM - DC METRO AREA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is in need of a replacement practitioner in our Downtown Silver Spring and DC offices. Come join our team of top docs. If you are an established practitioner (available now), and you are enthusiastic, personable, motivated and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position in our 33-doctor group with 21 locations with you. Significant patient flow, EMR, computerized scheduling, certified ambulatory surgical centers, hospital and physician referral base. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com.
BUSY PRACTICE SEEKING FULL TIME / PART-TIME ASSOCIATE - WASHINGTON, DC
Active DC License required now. All facets of podiatry including office, ER, hospital surgery, and nursing homes. We are in three offices in the DC area. We treat you right. Applicants should be PSR-24/36. Competitive salary. You will be seeing 20 patients a day from the start. Opportunity to get cases for boards. Hospital based practice.. Come grow with us. Send CV and references to DCMDfootdoc@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
We are a group practice based in Irvine (Orange County), with a second office in the high desert city of Victorville. Currently, there are four doctors in the group and we are ready to bring on a fifth doctor. Both offices are attached to surgicenters. We have a high patient volume and very little C & C. Our compensation is competitive and negotiable. If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reply via email or call me at your convenience. Michael Goddard 949-289-0685 Email: mgoddard@cafai.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Well-rounded, hospital based podiatry practice. Large number of new patients monthly, digital x-rays, and EMR. Team podiatrist for Division 1 college sports program. Currently have 3 DPMs and 3 offices. Senior partner is Chair of Pod Dept.; Partner & Associate are involved in wound center. Offices located 75 miles north of New York City, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. More affordable cost of living; great place to live. Looking for a personable individual with strong ethics and high motivation. Seeking an associate leading to potential partnership. Must have PM & S-36 training. Please call (845) 471-2243 or email eriksims@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND
Multiple office practice located on the Eastern Shore of MD near beaches. Seeking motivated, energetic individual to join our three existing physicians. We are an expanding practice with focus on all aspects of podiatric care. Offices equipped with ultrasound, digital imaging, 3-D scanners, onsite ambulatory surgery center and many other state of the art amenities. Excellent salary with bonus and benefits package. Send CV to dpmkthomas@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - MISSOURI/KANSAS
Podiatrists needed to join the nation’s largest growing, most technologically advanced and expertly managed nursing home medical and podiatry practice. We ensure your success by providing an established patient base, scheduling and billing assistance, medical assistant, allowances for equipment, coverage of travel expenses, and the newest tablet-technology EMR system to dramatically reduce your workload so you can spend more time providing quality care to patients. We offer generous benefits and flexible scheduling: base salary available, bonus opportunities, malpractice coverage, matching 401(k), health insurance benefits. Part-time positions available. Send CV to careers@aggeus.org. Call 866-216-5518, ext. 305. www.aggeus.org. Confidentiality assured.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary. Salary range $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com
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