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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,228 Subscribers Daily
November 27, 2015 #5,535  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
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We wish all our readers and families a Happy Thanksgiving |
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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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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
Missouri Lowers Biennial Podiatry License Fee to $5
Emergency rule of the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration, State Board of Podiatric Medicine, amends regulations under 20 MCSR 2230-2.070 regarding licensure fees. The rule reduces the biennial renewal fee from $350 to $5 and the inactive biennial renewal fee from $200 to $5 for the 2016 renewal period. The rule is effective Nov. 20, 2015.
Source: Missouri Register (11/18/2015)
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
VA Podiatrist Buys Gloucester Practice
Dr. Debra A. Lee recently purchased the Gloucester podiatric practice formerly operated by Peninsula Foot & Ankle Specialists, PLC. Lee said the Gloucester office is a satellite of her Womick Podiatry Clinic, PC, in Newport News, which she has owned since 1997. She has three support staff.
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Womick Podiatry opened its branch at Sentara Gloucester Medical Arts, located in the Gloucester Business Park at White Marsh, in October. Its main office is in City Center in midtown Newport News.
Source: Bill Nachman, Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal [11/24/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
MN Podiatrist Discusses Diabetes
More than 30 people packed into a small room at The Journey North Community Church in Baxter on Tuesday to share their connection with diabetes.
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Dr. Jessica Tabatt |
The meeting, timed to coincide with National Diabetes Awareness month, began with local doctors giving their expert perspective on diabetes. Podiatrist Dr. Jessica Tabatt and endocrinologist Dr. Tom Moraghan described the challenges those diagnosed with the disease can face.
Source: Zach Kayser, Brainerd Dispatch [11/24/15]
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Generics Saved Billions in 2014
Last year, the U.S. healthcare system saved a record-breaking $254 billion by using generic instead of brand name drugs, according to a recent report in the American Journal of Managed Care. The figure is nearly $8 billion higher than the amount saved in 2013.
The article, based on the Generic Pharmaceutical Association’s Generic Drug Savings in the United States reported that although 88% of drugs dispensed in the United States in 2014 were generic, generics accounted for just 28% of drug costs.
Source: First Report Now [11/25/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Five Steps to Improve the Patient Experience - Part 4
3. Improve communication at every step of the patient visit
This means answering phones promptly with enthusiasm, introducing yourself to patients, and being helpful and willing to answer all of their questions. If you don't have the answer, get it, and never say no to a patient. Make good eye contact and smile. Listen for and look for cues from your patients. If they seem restless, be reassuring. If they are worried, be comforting and confident. At the end of the patient's interaction, be sure to ask is there is anything else you can do for her/him today. Your job and the patient's experience depend on every member of the team putting the patient's needs first.
Source: Judy Capko, Physicians Practice [11/11/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
Christopher Japour, DPM mainly talks about ICD diagnosis-related codes. However, from what I have gathered, CPT codes are utilized for documenting procedures in order to maintain a residency level of requirements. Both sets are important, including proper CPT procedures, and evaluation and management codes corresponding to ICD codes. The survival and existence of each residency position depends upon CPT and ICD, both as the data point set.
Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM, Saint Petersburg, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Lance Malusky, DPM
I hope we all recall that United Health Care donated $1 million to Mr. Obama's campaign for inclusion of their subsidiary product AARP into the ACA.
Lance Malusky, DPM, Dayton, OH
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Should you wear these to Thanksgiving dinner? |
Source: shoeblogs.com
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE TO PARTNERSHIP POSITION – SOUTH FLORIDA
Rapidly growing, cutting edge south Florida practice seeks well rounded, personable, hard-working surgical podiatrist for immediate start and for July 2016. Practice is involved in all aspects of podiatry, foot and ankle surgery and resident training. Clear, successful model for partnership with competitive salary, incentive and benefits..please send CV and cover letter to kkinmon@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Well established Podiatry practice in NJ is looking for hardworking and very energetic Full-time podiatrist to do House-calls In Nothern part of NJ. Salary 100k plus Bonuses. Must have NJ Podiatry license and NJ Medicare number. Full-time position available starting immediately. Please email your resume to lraginsky@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BANGOR, MAINE
Seeking personable, well rounded individual to join our well established, modern three-doctor practice performing all aspects of foot and ankle care. Digital x-ray, EHR, DME, etc. Competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Early partnership opportunity for the right person. Send letter of interest and CV to: Mainoffice@acadiafootandankle.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
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. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSOURI
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Board qualified/certified. Please forward resume to stcpod@att.net
PODIATRISTS WANTED - NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Podiatrists wanted for practice in long-term care and SNF facilities in the Bakersfield and Oakland areas. Independent practice professionally managed and billed. Reply with letter of interest and C.V. to : zbubblesz@aol.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position: now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MD
Experienced practitioner or recent residency graduate. Start July 2016. Established practice with all the administrative and professional tools needed for your success. On site orthotic, gait, and shoe labs. shoe store. Surgery center and hospital opportunities too. Only motivated, self starting podiatrists ready to work as a team need apply. Send cover letter and resume to owkalo@gmail.com. We are Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic www.footandankle-usa.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS. Need great work ethic, & team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI with how you are a superstar, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS, WILL AND LAKE COUNTIES
Excellent supplemental income opportunity in an established podiatry practice. Scope of work-- seeing patients in an office setting in retirement communities; nursing home visits, house calls and office visits are available if desired. Must be hardworking, personable and self-motivated. Please send your CV to chifootcare@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
available immediately in a busy, 30 year established, single location, high visibility office with digital x-ray, DME, diabetic shoe store, and EMR. Good patient volume and potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.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
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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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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
1. Surgical instruments 2. Brand new, never used Tourniquet Delfi PTS (9"x5") 3.cast cutter plus cast splitter . Contact me for full details ksherkin@hotmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET SYSTEM
Padnet System for Sale: $7,500. Complete system. The computer has been erased and it’s software updated by Padnet. I will include the rolling stand as well if the purchaser wants to pay the shipping or pick it up on the west coast of Florida. Contact: venicefootclinic@comcast.net
PART TIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE - LODI, NJ
Podiatry office space available for use more than half the week in Lodi, NJ. 2 fully stocked treatment rooms, digital x-ray and EHR available. Perfect for someone looking to expand their practice into the Northern NJ area in Bergen County, or just starting out. Currently only seeing patients on Mondays and Thursdays. If interested please email lodipodiatrist@gmail.com
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
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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