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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,231 Subscribers Daily
December 01, 2015 #5,538  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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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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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Provides Foot Screening at Community Fair
Students, faculty, and Foot Clinics of New York (FCNY) Board members attended the recent New Harlem East Merchants Association (NHEMA) Weekend Walk. This is a community fair initiated by Jaritza Taveras-Caba, FCNY Board Member and Director of Community Affairs, Manhattan North Management, and Desander Más, NYCPM VP of Operations and Development. On a bright and sunny Saturday, FCNY provided foot screenings at two locations on Fifth Avenue between 125th and 124th Streets.
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Zipporah Drozdowicz (2019) and Austin Brown (2018) confer while conducting a foot screening. |
Attending were Zipporah Drozdowicz, Aisha Hassen, Thomas DeLauro, DPM, Austin Brown, McKenna Green, Saba Jahanbin, Mansi Patel, Alisha Poonja, Janet Sellwood, member of the FCNY Board, Michael Rothstein, and Holley Drakeford, Treasurer of the FCNY Board.
Source: Footprints [November 2015]
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
TX Podiatrist on RGVDA Panel of Diabetes Experts
The Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association (RGVDA) gave thanks to everyone who attended the Panel of Experts and gave a special thanks to The Monitor newspaper and the “Diabetes Experts” for their time and dedication to the improvement of the lives of the community that is affected by diabetes. The Panel of Experts, including podiatrist Dr. Joseph Caporusso, will be available again in March for Diabetes Alert Day.
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Dr. Joseph Caporusso (far right) with RCVDA expert diabetes panelists |
The Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association encourages everyone to seek the knowledge of a healthier life and better future. The RGVDA is a local not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 in order to bring awareness on type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the lower Rio Grande Valley through education. One out of every four people in Hidalgo County is living with diabetes, making it one of the worst afflicted areas in the country.
Source: The Monitor [11/29/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
FL Podiatrist/Orthopedist Joins Sacred Heart Medical Group Orthopedics
Foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Christopher Bibbo, has joined Sacred Heart Medical Group Orthopedics. Bibbo's medical career began at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine graduating with a degree in Podiatric Medicine. He then enrolled in medical school at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Bibbo's post-graduate clinical training started with a year in medicine at Atlantic City Medical Center, a year of general surgery, and an orthopedic surgery residency at New Jersey Medical School/University Hospital-New Jersey State Trauma Center in Newark, NJ. After residency, he completed an orthopedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship at OrthoCarolina/Miller Orthopedic Clinic and the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Bibbo completed a second fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Christopher Bibbo |
Bibbo is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and podiatric surgery. He specializes in limb salvage, deformity correction, trauma, complex lower foot and ankle reconstruction, and reconstructive microsurgery of the foot and ankle. Bibbo is an assistant editor for Foot and Ankle International, Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery, and a peer reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. In 2015, he was voted one of the Top 50 Orthopedic Surgeons in the U.S. by the Becker Spine Review.
Source: Pensacola News [11/29/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
CT Podiatrist Joins Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates
Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates has announced the addition of Eric C. Storts, doctor of podiatric medicine, to its practice. He is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon providing surgical and non-surgical care to patients.
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Dr. Eric Storts |
Dr. Storts completed his fellowship training in pediatric and adult foot and ankle reconstructive surgery in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed residency at New York Methodist Hospital focusing on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and limb salvage. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University. He is on staff at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and Bristol Hospital.
Source: The Bristol Press [11/29/15]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Which is a better option for podiatrists - group practices or multi-specialty practices?
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Dr. Barry Block |
Barry Block: I think they both are good options. First of all, a group practice is far more efficient than a solo practice because of the economies of scale. It also allows for time off for illness, which happens to all of us once in a while. It allows you to take a vacation, and when it is time for you to retire, it gives you an automatic buy-out, which is a concern to a lot of baby boomer practitioners who are getting into their 50s and 60s. Multi-specialty practices are excellent because they provide you with built-in referral sources right there. Also, you have this great educational opportunity to share medical concepts with practitioners who are trained from a different perspective. As podiatrists, we sometimes tend to have tunnel vision; we see things only as podiatrists.
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Dr. Rich Derner |
Meet the Masters airs live on Tuesday night. This week's guest is Dr. Rich Derner, Immediate Past President of ACFAS. You can register for this and future events by clicking here
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Top 5 Tips to Increase Patient Visits - Part 1
Being successful and competitive as an independent medical practice means filling that appointment schedule. Here are tips from practice management experts to do just that.
1. Focus on your schedule.
All too often, practices create barriers in their appointment schedule, with slots reserved for certain purposes, or patients being cancelled and rescheduled willy-nilly, according to author and consultant Elizabeth Woodcock. Your scheduler is your director of new business development; develop a schedule with slots for "short" and "long" appointments, easing the ability for him to appoint patients. If "pre-designated" slots are not filled with the intended patient with 72 hours to go, open the slot up to any patient. Remember, physician time is your practice's most precious asset. Accept same-day appointments; overbook the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. slots to account for no-shows. Most importantly, don't ever bump patients, or they will bump you.
Source: Lea Chatham, Physicians Practice
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Paid Time Off Policy
I’m interested in the number of days that other practices allow for paid time off. This would include vacation, sick days, and bereavement. Do most offices give more time for longer tenured employees? Any input is appreciated.
Scott Werter, DPM, Myrtle Beach, SC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1A | |
From: David E Gurvis, DPM
I agree with Dr. Udell. The ACA needs tweaks, a whole lot of tweaks. Many of them could have been foreseen and already worked on, and maybe even fixed. Instead, all the emphasis has been on destroying the entire system. Presidential candidates are still saying how that is the first thing they will do – disassemble Obamacare. Where is the wherewithal to compromise, find the problems, and tweak them.
While I agree with Dr Udell, I just don’t know if anyone has the Chutzpah (nerve) to do what needs to be done….cross over to the middle and compromise and “tweak” rather than destroy.
David E Gurvis, DPM, Avon, IN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1B | |
From: Edward Orman, DPM
I couldn't have said it any better than Dr. Kashan. The difference is that insurance companies have multimillion dollar lobbyists, and doctors get screwed.
Edward Orman, DPM, Perry Hall, MD
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous New ICD-10 Code of the Day
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Is there a code for being hit by a hoverboard? |
Source: Keith L. Martin, Medical Economics
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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
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 - PHILADELPHIA AREA
Wonderful and diverse full spectrum growing well established practice seeking a hard working, highly motivated, ethical individual with excellent surgical skills and training (PSR 24/36) to join us. Very competitive salary with significant upside potential. Come join a wonderful expanding practice. Send CV, Resume to bestfootnow@gmail.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 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
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - 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 approaching 500K 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.
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
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