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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 20,000 Subscribers Daily
November 27, 2020 #6,820  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC | |
OH Podiatrist Urges Diabetics to Keep Appointments During the Pandemic
Individuals with diabetes are more at risk for serious foot complications, some of which can lead to the loss of function in a limb or even amputation, especially when they’re not cared for in a timely manner. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, podiatrists across the nation have seen many patients with diabetes delay care due to fear of exposure to the coronavirus.
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“If a patient with diabetes ignores a wound or an infection, the possibility of amputation is very real,” said Dr. Ramy Fahim, a podiatric physician and surgeon at NOMS Ankle & Foot Care Centers. It’s crucial for these patients to keep their appointments with all of their healthcare providers, including their podiatrists, who are taking extensive precautions to provide a safe environment.”
Source: Mahoning Matters [11/25/20]
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
CA Podiatrist Discusses the Future of Podiatric Diabetic Treatments
David Armstrong, DPM, PHD recently joined Ben Pearl, DPM on Fit Foot U to discuss topics ranging from the incidence of vascular disease in Covid patients to regenerative medicine for wound healing and treatments for diabetic neuropathy. Dr. Armstrong has been dubbed by Patrick Agnew, DPM as the Elon Musk of podiatric diabetes.
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Armstrong said that hyperbaric oxygen is over-utilized with wound healing in some healthcare settings but has a place when it’s not used like an ATM machine. He added that 5 years ago, he was skeptical about topical oxygen for wounds as a separate technology but noted he was part of one of the randomized controlled studies that show efficacy. Dr. Pearl asked Armstrong about the implementation of some of the new expensive technologies such as sensor insoles for ulcer prevention that were once $170,000 per insole. Armstrong cited the example of his Apple phone’s high resolution camera which has gone down in pricing significantly.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
FDA-cleared Electro-Medical Device Stimulates Nerves in Diabetics: AK Podiatrist
"For years, I have worked with patients trying to lessen their pain and make life more tolerable as they dealt with the debilitating symptoms of neuropathy. As a foot and ankle specialist, I developed a special interest in treating nerve conditions of the feet and legs. In my research to find the best relief, I came across a new treatment called Neurogenx that had been met with much success in the Lower 48. After doing some research, I became impressed," says Mark Rindlisbacher, DPM.
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Dr. Mark Rindlisbacher |
"The technology behind the treatment is an FDA-cleared electro-medical device that creates a powerful wavelength that has been developed to stimulate nerves. The creators of the treatment claim that it eliminates or significantly reduces neuropathy symptoms in more than four out of five patients. Clinical evidence shows that even patients who have struggled with neuropathy for years experience improvement," says Dr. Rindlisbacher.
Source: Newsminer.com
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
NHS Clinic Shows Fluorescence Point-of-Care Imaging Improves Wound Healing
MolecuLight Inc., a leader in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for real-time detection of wounds containing bacteria, announced the publication of results in Diagnostics from a 2-year retrospective study of 229 foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers represent a large and ever-increasing financial burden on the National Health Service (NHS), costing up to £962 million annually.
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"Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and their bacterial burden produce a significant strain on the NHS (National Healthcare System) and I wanted to understand and quantify the effects of point-of-care fluorescence bacterial imaging on the costs and patient healing rates since the MolecuLight i:X was implemented at our clinic," says Nadine Price, study author and podiatrist at the Whipps Cross Hospital. "Beyond the significant realized cost savings that the study uncovered, the fluorescence imaging procedure has had a noticeable impact on the quality of wound care provided to patients, without detriment to our clinical workflow," says Price.
Source: Streetinsider.com [11/25/20]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
11th Circuit Affirms GA Podiatrist's Prescription Kickback Conviction
A Georgia doctor was not harmed by a trial court's erroneous jury instruction over his involvement in a prescription kickback scheme that defrauded the federal government's Tricare military health insurance program, the Eleventh Circuit said in a published opinion Tuesday, affirming his convictions. A three-judge federal appeals panel ruled that podiatrist Alap Shah was rightly convicted in January 2019 of conspiracy to defraud the government and of receiving kickbacks, despite the jury being instructed that a violation occurs when one reason that payments are received is for writing prescriptions. Shah argued that writing prescriptions had to be proven as the main or only reason for accepting payments. The appellate court said Shah was paid $55,340 in kickbacks for writing prescriptions that cost Tricare more than a million dollars.
Source: Rosie Manins, Law360 [11/24/20]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Best Collection Tactics for High-Deductible Patients - Part 3
High-deductible health plans are on the rise. Here are some methods to ensure your practice collects from patients with these plans.
3. Know in Advance what your patients will owe.
This step is critical. We are retraining patients who have been educated by all of us to only bring a co-pay to every visit. For patients with existing balances or whose services will drop straight to their deductible, we must let them know before the service how much they must pay.
Source: Lucien W. Roberts, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [11/17/20]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: CME on Human Trafficking for FL Licensure
I need to fulfill the one hour CME Human trafficking requirement. Are there any courses available on your website that will be approved for the state of Florida?
Jack Ressler, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
Editor’s note: Yes, PM News will be posting a Human Trafficking CME by Dr. Robert Smith on our the PM website around December 15th.
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| QUERIES (CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC) | |
Query: Podiatrists and Access to COVID-19 Vaccination
In discussions with a colleague, we wondered if podiatrists will be given any priority in having access to COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. The news says that it will only be made available to doctors, nurses, EMTs and other first line responders. Since we also treat patients, will we be able to get this vaccine along with other healthcare workers?
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
From: Mike Tritto, DPM
I can only echo the sentiments of Dennis Weber's good friend Mark Sugar. I have known Dennis my entire career and I am also a proud Civic/Kern alumnus. Dennis practiced in Rockville, Maryland not far from my office. There was a fire in his building around 2008. He couldn't practice and I had space in my office so I called him and made arrangements for him to just see his patient in my space until he could move back into his own space. After a few months, he was able to move back into his building. The time we spent in the office together went so well that when his lease was up for renewal, Dennis and I made a deal for him to move his practice into my space as part of a purchase agreement.
The deal was for 5 years and then he would retire. However, it went well enough that he..
Editor's note: Dr. Tritto's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Steven R Kravitz, DPM
Dr. Plon had described tremendous difficulties with practice stabilization over the past year with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. That same issue featured a PM editorial that was written by Dr. Barry Block indicating the importance or the significance of wound care becoming part of the podiatric practice and the stability it provided for patient volume and financial viability. This editorial reported on a survey from PM News indicating how wound healing was the least affected area of practice during the pandemic.
I am the president of the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. Our membership has indicated generally minimal impact on the wound care practice. I encourage readers who are concerned about this issue to do more investigation and learn more about becoming involved in wound healing. There are a number of steps that can help you achieve this easily, but it does take some time and some effort.
Steven R Kravitz, DPM, Winston-Salem, NC
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Source: Aycin Aydogan via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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
POSITION AVAILABLE - SYRACUSE, NY
Great opportunity to join a growing podiatric medicine and surgical team in central New York. Fast paced, fun environment with a variety of foot pathologies. You will meet your surgical case requirements for boards within the first year. For more information please email: docryanlee@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate position available for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy, established office in Central Kentucky. Wide range of services to be offered with ancillary services onsite. Enormous potential for growth. Generous salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV and cover letter to: Kyfootdr@gmail.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 - OHIO
Established practice seeks full-time ABFAS or ABPM cert or qual. Podiatrist for our growing practice. Ideal candidate possesses strong clinical and surgical skills. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. State of the art facilities and equipment. Hospital privileges, No nursing homes, base $120,000, and generous bonuses. Benefits include medical insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid CME, and malpractice. Please send C/V to DPMOhio@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Rapidly growing podiatry practice is seeking a personable, outgoing and self-motivated individual, who is competent in office-based practices, surgery, and enjoys all aspects of podiatry. Position available immediately and/or July 2021. $120k base salary with bonus and incentives. Please send CV, letter of interest and references to podiatrystlouis@gmail.com
F/T or P/T PODIATRIST - LOS ANGELES AREA
Immediate position in respected, pleasant, fast-paced practice. Must be well-trained and confident with surgery and experienced with all patient care. Current CA license. Great opportunity for personable, patient-focused, ethical individual. Potential partnership. Send CV, references, cover letter to podiatricphysician26@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PORTLAND SUBURB, OR
Busy, growing, group practice in Portland, OR currently looking for a full-time Associate/Graduate. Must be ABPM BQ/BE Competitive six-figure salary, paid malpractice insurance and CME, bonus, health insurance, paid vacation time off. Please submit your CV with references to: drwring@gmail.com
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.
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.
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained with a current Texas podiatry license. Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of conditions. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail CV, References Letters, Short Video Introduction Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
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.
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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
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Laser for toenail Fungus! State-of-the-art and newest FDA market cleared Lunula Laser by Erchonia.2 Lasers less than 1 year old for sale. Still under manufacturer warranty! New paid $31,500 Doctor price: $27,000. gs@lasertoenail.com
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