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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,378 Subscribers Daily
November 27, 2018 #6,317  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRIC MENTORS IN THE NEWS | |
HS Senior Who Shadowed PA Podiatrist Plans to Attend TUSPM
Senior Ashley Santaniello is a member of the National Honor Society who has achieved high honors throughout her entire high school career. She will graduate with 11 AP courses and is currently ranked second in her class.
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Dr. Lana Grzybicki |
Over the summer, she shadowed podiatrist Dr. Lana Grzybicki. After graduation, she plans on majoring in biology and then attending Temple’s School of Podiatric Medicine."
Source: Daniel Rosler, The Times-Tribune [11/5/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Foot and Ankle Center Opens Second IA Location
Eight physicians comprise the Foot and Ankle Center of Nebraska and Iowa, delivering foot and ankle care not only in Nebraska, but Ankeny, and more recently, downtown Council Bluffs. One of the lead doctors of podiatric medicine at the Council Bluffs location said that they are excited to serve the area and lessen the drive for some patients who live in this area, but visit the Omaha locations.
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(L-R) Drs. James Whelan and Patrick Nelson |
James Whelan, DPM graduated from the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He recently finished a podiatric surgery residency in Wisconsin and a year-long fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstruction in the metro. Patrick Nelson, DPM graduated from the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and completed a residency in podiatric surgery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, OH.
Source: Susan Payne, The Daily Nonpareil [11/25/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
OK Podiatrist and Wife Share Secret to Successful Marriage
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce, and divorce rates among Oklahomans are among the highest. An Edmond couple is among those thankful that their marriages have endured half a century. Buddy and Cynthia Huffmyer married Aug. 30, 1968. High school sweethearts, Buddy and Cynthia met during summer school in Tulsa when she was 14 and Buddy was 16. Buddy knew he was in love with Cynthia only three months after he met her, he said.
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Drs. and Mrs. Buddy Huffmyer (Photo: James Coburn) |
Cynthia has focused on her personal ministry of teaching non-denominational Bible studies and helping with women’s retreats and conferences during their marriage. She does prison ministry as well at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center. Buddy has enjoyed a long career as a podiatrist. “We’ve made it a priority to have a good, healthy marriage,” Cynthia said. “It didn’t happen accidentally. It was on purpose.” A wonderful marriage means giving a lot through the years, she said. Buddy is the most unselfish person that Cynthia has ever met, she said.
Source: James Coburn, The Edmond Sun [11/5/18]
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| CMS NEWS | |
Review and Dispute Open Payments Data Reminder
Program Year 2017 Open Payments data is available for review and dispute through December 31, 2018. On June 29, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published Program Year 2017 Open Payments data along with updated and newly submitted data from previous program years (2013-2016). Program Year 2017 data and newly submitted payment records are actively available for review and dispute through December 31, 2018.
Physician and teaching hospital review of the data is voluntary, but strongly encouraged. If you have not previously reviewed the Program Year 2017 data, Click here to review the publically available data. If you believe any records attributed to you are inaccurate or incorrect in any way, you may initiate a dispute and work with the reporting entity to reach a resolution. Please note: CMS does not mediate disputes.
Source: CMS via Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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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 | |
Steps to Improve Patient Relationships and Increase Staff Efficiency – Part 3
3. Stay Connected With Patients Between Appointments
Patient access isn’t just about setting appointments and checking in. Patients have questions about their health between appointments too. Rather than having them call to speak to a doctor, you can give patients access to information online or through their mobile devices. This can include educational material relevant to your organization and your patients’ conditions. It can also include links to online resources that you consider helpful.
The more patients can turn to you for answers, the more they will feel connected to you, and the more they can get answers without having to interact with staff, the easier it is for everyone involved.
Source: Solution Reach
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Howard Werter, DPM
Dr. Howard Werter, 85, passed away on November 21. He graduated from the MJ Lewi School of Podiatry in 1958 and was in private practice in Flushing, NY. Dr. Werter was director of podiatry at the Parker Jewish Geriatric Institute for many years. He was on staff at Peninsula General and Long Island Jewish Hospitals. He was a pioneer in the field of podiatric biomechanics/Root theory and also in MIS surgery. Werter, who retired in 2005, was a lifelong member of the NYSPMA and still kept an active license until his death because he was so proud to be a podiatrist.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Revisiting the Tie
From: Arden Smith, DPM
Whenever we’ve discussed this issue in the past, we usually look at it through the patients' perspective. Most of the analytics that have been discussed seem to state that what the doctor wears really doesn’t matter to the patient. It’s the doctor's personality and demeanor that’s important. That being said, I would like to open discussion addressing this issue from the doctor's perspective.
I recently spoke with one of my practice management gurus and heroes. Over the last few years, he had been generally coming into his office in business casual and donning a white lab coat. He said that the spirit moved him to see what would happen if he returned to wearing a tie. He stated that in general terms, from the day that he started wearing a tie in the office again, he scheduled more surgery, prescribed more orthotics, and sold more products than prior.
Productivity has been up in an already productive and well managed practice. He has continued to wear a tie. I have been in private practice almost 40 years and have returned to wearing a tie [returned from the land of I couldn't give a "hoot" and at this point I'm "entitled" and it doesn't matter what I wear]. It seems to work. There has been increased productivity and patient compliance ... at least for now. What say my colleagues?
Arden Smith, DPM, Great Neck, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Best shoe on the block? |
Source: René van den Berg, Klavers van Engelen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Full set of surgical instruments most never used. approx 90 pieces including 4 double-action bone cutters many clamps Alice, Babcock, and Weidlander retracters osteotomes mallets, bone ronguers list and photo on request priced to sell Dr. Davis footdpm@aol.com 561-483-3366.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BLOOMINGTON, IN
A well-established, profitable 47 year-old podiatry practice is for sale in Bloomington, Indiana. All office equipment and inventory is separately for sale, including but not limited to a digital x-ray, c-arm, laser, and power chairs. Inquires can be made to blmpodiatry@gmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
MULTI-LOCATION GROUP - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Seeking F.T. ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate- P.T. available. MINIMUM 2 year practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patients. Great staff. DME, MIS, EMR, ultrasound, PRP, shockwave, digital x-ray, laser, sx center & Physical Therapy- Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Contact podiatryoffer@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KY
Immediate opportunity to walk into a busy three doctor practice to take over for an established podiatrist moving back to his home town for family reasons. Multifaceted well-equipped office centrally located with a local residency. Send resume and letter of interest to benfeet@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Busy practice looking for a bilingual, Spanish speaking, part or full-time associate for a multi-office practice. Both Non-surgical & PSR-24-36 Board qualified/certified foot and ankle physicians and/or fellowship trained surgeons wanted. Candidate must be personable, outgoing and motivated with excellent bedside manner with ability to be busy from day one. Must be competent in all areas of conservative, wound care and surgical treatments of the foot and ankle. Competitive salary offered. Email CV to: ocfootdoc27@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN PA
Well-established podiatry practice in Western, PA looking for a full-time Podiatrist to join their team. Position will involve seeing patients at multiple hospitals, wound care centers and satellite offices. Basic qualification: Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed accredited residency program. Board Certified/Qualified. Certificate/license medical license to practice in State of Pennsylvania. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members. email CV to: dysteindpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED – NEW JERSEY
Looking for full-time podiatry associate in East Orange, NJ. Associated with Wound Center. Competitive Salary and benefits. Looking for someone interested in long term arrangement, with buy in option in 2 years. Send CV and cover letter to drfoot44@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – FLORIDA
A provider of high quality podiatric care in nursing facilities is looking for podiatrists to treat patients in Florida. We are a fast growing company looking for motivated, caring podiatrists. Full-time and part-time positions available. Please send your CV & cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Retiring Soon. Looking for associate to join busy practice in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia
Candidate must have completed residency. Will sponsor for immigration For terms email orthotic4d@shaw.ca
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Great opportunity in rural Northeastern NC! 20 year, well established practice with multiple locations, ready to continue to grow, seeking hard working podiatrist/s just entering practice or with experience, to join us. North Carolina license a must, Send questions and/or CV to iiicms@aol.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail CV, Letter of references, 1 minute Video Introduction Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EL PASO, TX
If your passion is to enhance people's independence and quality of life through helping them improve their mobility, then a career as a Preferred Podiatry Group podiatrist could be for you. Flexibility, autonomy, resources - they're all yours! Oh, and did we mention that there's very high earning potential based on patient volume? Please send an email to recruiting@PPGpc.com if you're interested in learning more about PPG podiatric care for residents in long term care homes.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Established practice looking for a full-time podiatrist for our three Maryland locations. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol based office. Please send C/V to podiatristsmd@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full time podiatrist. State-of-the-art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultrasound. Excellent salary and benefits. Must be board qualified. Please e-mail resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com, or call: 516-902-1073
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TEXAS
Busy podiatry practice seeks motivated DPM to join our team. Amazing opportunity for someone looking to grow with us. Incredible company culture. Suburban outpatient practice in an active part of town. Sports medicine and lots of kids. No weekends or hospital call. Interested applicants invited to send CV's to: HoustonDPMJob@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 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 18,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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