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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,220 Subscribers Daily
December 07, 2015 #5,543  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL RESULTS |
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Results of Last Week's Poll |
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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How will the shift from fee-for-service to value-based payments affect podiatry? |
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
AASPM Podiatrists Participate at TRE
Ben Pearl, DPM got a chance to interact with run retailers in Austin, TX at The Run Event (TRE). The Run Event is arguably the largest and most influential run trade show in the world. There was plenty of dialogue about how to keep baby boomers running. Dr. Pearl had a chance to collaborate with John Notary, a seasoned run retailer in Bethlehem, PA, in a presentation geared to keep baby boomer runners injury-free on the road.
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(L-R) Dr. Ben Pearl with John Notary |
Additionally, the importance of the communication between patients and running retailers was highlighted. While at the exhibition, there was a great exchange of information between fellow colleagues Drs. Rob Conenllo, Brian Fullem, Paul Langer, and Matt Werd who also manned the Running Doctors Booth. There were also opportunities for discussions about product development at the exhibitor booths.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
NY Podiatrist Honored as Top Power Business Woman on Long Island
Corrine E. Renne, DPM was honored on December 3rd by the STAR Network as a Top Business Woman In Long Island. This is the first time that a podiatrist has received this award. This award is given to top business women who have made a difference in the community and their field of practice. The award is given to individuals who show outstanding leadership qualities and are model women. The awards presentation will be televised on January 8, 2016.
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Dr. Corrine Renne |
Dr. Renne is an owner/partner of New York Foot and Ankle, along with Dr. Laurence D. Landau. They currently have several offices in the NY tri-state area and Long Island. They were named the premier podiatry practice in Long Island by the Star network and honored for their excellence in practice, leadership, and community.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
CT Podiatrist Appears on Health Information Radio Program
Dr. Jeffrey Kahn was the guest on the latest edition of the health-information radio program — Healthline. Dr. Kahn, a board-certified podiatrist in private practice in Central Connecticut, discussed treatment of disorders of the ankle and foot.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kahn |
Kahn said, "From sports injuries and diabetes complications to pediatric deformities and heel pain, podiatrists can diagnose and provide effective treatment for these and other serious foot and ankle problems. Treatments can range from preventative and non-invasive care to surgical procedures."
Source: The Middletown Press [12/5/15]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
Medical Device Maker Settles Allegations it Improperly Compensated VA Podiatrists
A medical device manufacturer based in Sunnyvale, California has agreed to pay $3 million to settle allegations it improperly compensated podiatrists at four Veterans Affairs medical facilities to promote use of its product. Government investigators allege that Spiracur, Inc. improperly compensated VA podiatrists with gifts, gratuities, and excessive speaking fees in order to increase sales of its product.
Spiracur manufactures and sells a negative pressure wound treatment product, known as “the SNaP system,” which is used primarily in the treatment of diabetic ulcers. Spiracur improperly compensated VA podiatrists who worked at VA facilities in Phoenix, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Cleveland. Between 2010 and 2015, Spiracur sold those facilities just over $3.3 million in SNaP systems.
Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Top 5 Tips to Increase Patient Visits - Part 6
One last tip
Every practice should have a recall, or recare, program. Whether you do this manually or use a practice marketing platform to do it, it is one of the more important tools in increasing visits from existing patients. Many preventive care visits are now covered by insurance with no co-pay or deductible, but patients forget to schedule annual exams, well child visits, and annual vaccines. One quick reminder by phone, e-mail, or text goes a long way to getting patients in for those annual visits.
Source: Lea Chatham, Physicians Practice
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice 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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Today's featured article |
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Burning Foot Syndrome
A 70 year old white male in good physical condition, pre-diabetic, presented with a history of right hip replacement. His chief complaint is a burning pain in both feet after going to bed. The onset occurs nightly after the patient goes to the bathroom. He gets up about three times per night and the burning pain occurs only when he gets back into bed. This pain lasts for 5-10 minutes or more, and then he falls asleep. Any thoughts?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
Again, the government is encouraging picking winners and losers. Will the solo practice be a "minority group"? If so, perhaps a discrimination suit could be brought against the singling out and exclusion of "minorities"?
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Mug of the Day
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A reminder to your Internet-saavy patients |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Kevin Kirby
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 - LOWER HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Multiple locations. 50 minutes from NYC. PMSR RRA. Surgical practice, strong surgical volume. Must be willing to perform all phases of Podiatry. New graduates or experienced practitioners. Salary 110k-120k plus bonus. Please email letter of intent, CV and surgical logs to podiatrypractice@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY
Full-time/Part-time associate needed for busy Long Island practice with EHR, digital x-rays and DME. Excellent income opportunity for hard working energetic podiatrist. ABPS board qualified/certified preferable. Must be versed in all aspects of podiatry surgical/medical/orthoped and able to work independently. Send resume: jbmbcw@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CONNECTICUT
High volume practice seeking a hard working, motivated, Connecticut licensed podiatrist. Duties to include diabetic foot care, wound care, and minor office procedures, nursing homes, and house calls. Please submit CV to: podiatrypeople@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 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 - 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 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
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
FULL OR PART-TIME ASSOCIATE - BRONX NY
Associate needed for 30 plus year busy private practice. Bilingual a plus. Applicant should be confident, personal, independent and motivated. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry including surgery, wound care, general podiatry, sports medicine and orthopedics. Please Email CV to Bronxfootspecialist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW ENGLAND - BOSTON SUBURBS
Multi-office group practice has need for well trained and motivated doctor to join as an associate. This is a chance to join a group and be involved with a growing practice. Competitive salary and benefit package. Forward CV to: NEassociate@comcast.net.
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
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NYC - BROOKLYN
Established 25 yr old practice with strong patient flow for sale. Corner location with lease transfer. Opportunity to expand. Patient mix Sx (15%), palliative care (15%) balance in clinical pathology. Currently active at local hospital and sx ctr Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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
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