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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,702 Podiatrists Daily
December 08, 2014 #5,237  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Scholl College Faculty Present to AADE
Three faculty members from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine provided a live webinar to approximately 250 members of the American Association of Diabetes Educators on Dec. 3. The title of the 90 minute presentation was “The Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Prevention, Treatment and Patient Impact.” Professor Stephanie Wu, DPM, MS; Associate Professor Adam Fleischer, DPM, MPH; and Assistant Professor Ryan Crews, MS, CCRP provided a review of the public health and economic impact of the ulcers, the prevention and treatment of ulcers, quality of life implications, and patient education concepts.
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(L-R) Ryan Crews, Drs. Adam Fleischer and Stephanie Wu |
Crews stated, “Tackling the monumental challenge of diabetic foot ulcers requires conscious and deliberate actions on the part of patients. Having such a tremendous patient advocate as the American Association of Diabetes Educators engaging patients about their often neglected feet is sure to greatly benefit patients.” The full 13,000+ members of the association will have the option to view a recording of the webinar at a later date.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Life's 2 Most Valued Assets are Relationships and Experience: FL Podiatrist
Dr. Gideon Lewis, ’00, stood before an audience of thousands of University of Central Florida (UCF) graduates and their families, as the keynote speaker at UCF’s spring 2014 commencement, where he shared his accomplishments since he donned his own cap and gown, and divulged the philosophy that helped him reach them. “I still stand by my words that the two most valuable assets in life are relationships and experiences,” he says. “Looking back at my journey, these priceless things are what I’ve built my entire career around.”
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(L-R) Olympic gold medalist sprinter Justin Catlin and Dr. Gideon Lewis |
In his private practice as a double board-certified reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon, Lewis specializes in sports medicine, treating professional athletes, like Olympic gold medalist sprinter Justin Catlin, Hall of Fame water skier and X-Game gold medalist Ron Scarpa, and Canadian pro football player Keron Williams.
Source: UFC Today [December 2014]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Aussie Podiatrist Discusses Rehabilitation After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Football player Darius Boyd recently ruptured his Achilles tendon. Podiatrist Ashley Mahoney is an expert in the rehabilitation of lower leg injuries. A published author and now the coach of Olympic champion Sally Pearson, Mahoney is confident the fullback can return to his best before next year’s finals. To do so, Boyd must be dedicated to a treatment plan which will begin with surgery, then time spent in a compression boot to reduce post-operative swelling.
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Ashley Mahoney |
Daily physiotherapy will encourage healing, reduce strength loss, and promote ankle and calf mobility. “That’s a lengthy rehab stint,” Mahoney said. “As strength improves, then there is walking again and then building him up to running before he gets to stepping and cutting maneuvers, and then finally sprinting and jumping again," said Maloney.
Source: Alex Nolan and Damien Stannard, The Daily Telegraph [12/6/14]
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| RECENTLY PUBLISHED RESEARCH | |
Women, Blacks at Greater Risk for Bunions: Study
A large cohort study has confirmed several risk factors associated with hallux valgus: female sex, African-American race, older age, pes planus and knee/hip osteoarthritis (OA). The study, published online in Arthritis Care and Research found the highest prevalence of hallux valgus in African-American women: 70%.
"Early prevention and intervention approaches may be needed in high-risk groups," wrote researchers from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Harvard Medical School in the first study to report hallux valgus by sex and race subgroups. They noted that hallux valgus is a major driver of foot and ankle surgery and is associated with functional disability, foot pain, poor balance, and a high risk of falling in older adults. "Identifying adults with hallux valgus earlier in the life course may aid in preventing later functional limitations, such as impaired balance, in older populations," they said.
Source: Diana Swift, MedPage Today [12/4/14]
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
Physicians, IT leaders Mull ICD-10 Compromise but Brace for Fight
Many, but not all, physicians oppose the federal push to implement ICD-10. One doc who wants an ICD-10 deflection rather than a full stop is Dr. Joseph Schneider, chief medical information officer and medical director of clinical information at Baylor Health Care System, Dallas. “We've got to find some middle ground on this,” he pleaded. But Schneider's moderate stance on ICD-10 puts him at odds with his own state medical society, which recently turned up the gas on an already simmering ICD-10 cauldron. The association—of which Schneider is a member—posted a call to action on its website, urging its 48,000 members to join with physicians nationwide in writing to Congress, asking it to delay ICD-10 implementation for two years.
Meanwhile, the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems, a professional association of physician informaticists, recently posted Schneider's compromise proposal on the AMDIS listserv, where it garnered both support and criticism. The plan calls for going forward with the current Oct. 1, 2015 compliance date, but making ICD-10 use optional for hospitals and physicians for the next three years. Health plans and other claims handlers, however, would be required to process claims in either the currently used ICD-9 code sets, if that's how they're received, or in ICD-10. A multidisciplinary panel—he likened it to the 1990s' military base-closing commission—would lead a national discussion on clinical coding and come up with a transition plan.
Source: Joseph Conn, Modern Healthcare [12/5/14]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Diffusing Angry Patients: It's as Simple as ABCD- PART 1
Unsurprisingly, people are more stressed than ever before. According to a recent poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard School of Public Health, nearly half of 2,500 adults surveyed admitted to a major stressful event within the last year. More than a quarter tied their specific stressor to a health-related problem.
A) Acknowledge the Anger- Aaron Braun, medical director of PhysiciansER Mission Bend, a free-standing emergency room located in the Houston area, tries to find the path of least resistance. "If the patient is angry, is there some quick fix? If the answer is simple," said Braun, "I would capitulate and get them what they would like within reasonable bounds."
B) Be Benevolent - Marc Leavey, board-certified in internal medicine and a primary-care specialist at Maryland-based Lutherville Personal Physicians, says he has seen finances become a catalyst for angry behavior too. Given the drastic changes to healthcare recently, and the misinformation that has inevitably followed, patients are rightfully concerned about being able to afford ongoing treatments. "It doesn't seem to matter if you say to the patient, 'Don't worry about [the cost] or we will deal with it [later],' they begin getting a little bit testy," said Leavey. "Being creative and trying to come up with a solution that meets the patient's needs while still maintaining good medical care [is ideal]," said Leavey. If a patient is most upset because they can't afford the medicine as prescribed, simply offering a generic medication — at a fraction of the cost — can resolve the entire dilemma.
Source: Steph Weber, Physicians Practice [12/1/14]
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From: Richard M. Cowin, DPM
Regarding Dr. Stempler’s post about the use of sterilized tubing for the cord of his Osada drill: If he’s going to be using this regularly, he might wish to consider purchasing an ethylene oxide gas sterilizer such as the one manufactured by Anprolene so that he can safely sterile the entire handpiece. If he does so, it will not be necessary for him to enclose the cord in other sterile tubing.
Disclosure: I have no financial relationship with Anprolene.
Richard M. Cowin, DPM, Orlando, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) | |
From: Steven Selby Blanken, DPM
I would put the KX modifier prior to the RT or LT modifier. Maybe it was just a glitch for that reason? L4360-KX-RT. I was told that most DMEs to Medicare need this first.
Steven Selby Blanken, DPM, Silver Spring, MD
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: The Public Gets It! The Profession Does Not.
From: Paul Scherer, DPM
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Eyeglass ad from The San Francisco Examiner |
This ad for glasses appeared in the San Francisco Examiner 12-03 2014. The public gets it! The profession does not.
Paul Scherer, DPM, San Francisco, CA
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
DIABETIC FOOT AND WOUND FELLOWSHIP – DALLAS, TX
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2015. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to amanda.murden@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTIPLE ITEMS
PADNET $14,000 OBO Cost $28,000, 2 Midmark 417 chairs and 2 stools $4,000 each, Autoclave Ritter/MidmarkM 9 $2,000, Fluoroscan Premier Purchased used 1 year ago $20,000. EmailTajranier@aol.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING – WASHINGTON, DC.
Active DC License required now. Foot and Ankle Associates of Washington is growing. All facets of podiatry including office, ER, hospital surgery, and nursing homes. We are in three offices in the DC area. Applicants should be PSR-24/36. Competitive salary. Significant patient flow. EMR. Opportunity to get cases for boards. Hospital based practice.. Come grow with us. Send CV and references to DCMDfootdoc@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary. Salary range $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Seeking part-time associate. Board Qualified/Certified , motivate, ethical, hard-working. Established 25 year-old practice in large primary care-based medical building with lab, x-ray, CT, ASC, medical aid unit. Cover letter/CV to lmg711029@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY- KANSAS CITY
Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with doctors who are as committed to your success as we are to our own. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHWEST PA
Seeking associate leading to possible partnership in northwest PA. Individual must be: Minimum two-year surgical trained with proficiency in forefoot, rearfoot, ankle and trauma. Applicants must be self-driven and motivated to step into a high-volume position. Contact: nwpadpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHWEST INDIANA/CHICAGOLAND AREA
Busy established practice looking for a full time Associate with long term goal of partnership. Two to Three PSR trained. Modern office with EHR/Digital X-ray. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits. Please send cover letter, and CV to Pjames@cffaac.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, malpractice coverage and health insurance provided. Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Well-established group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including ultrasound, lasers, PAD testing, DME, EMR and digital x-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN WANTED - CHICAGO/SUBURBS
If you are working in private practice and have the time to see more patients; we can significantly increase your income. Chicago Podiatric Surgeons is looking for a minimum of two days per week commitment to work at one of our offices located in Chicago, Tinley Park or Lombard. Enjoy a full schedule and high compensation immediately. We would consider part or full time employment, independent contracting, partnership or merge. If interested or want more information contact, Thomas Carr, DPM at dr.tcarr@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION, IMMEDIATE – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
We are seeking podiatrists to join our multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience, credentialed with insurance. Full and Part Time positions. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Well- rounded, hospital based podiatry practice. Large number of new patients monthly, digital x-rays, and EMR. Team Podiatrist for Division 1 College Sports Program. Currently have 3 DPMs and 3 offices. Senior partner is Chair of Pod Dept.; Partner & Associate are involved in wound center. Offices located 75 miles north of New York City, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. More affordable cost of living; great place to live. Looking for a personable individual with strong ethics and high motivation. Seeking an associate leading to potential partnership. Must have PM & S- 36 training. Please call (845) 471-2243 or email eriksims@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA FLORIDA
Beaches, great weather, great restaurants, culture – Be part of a unique thriving practice model that will survive, all year! "Old-style" work ethic. Associate to "Buy-In" Opportunity. Customer service, sense of humor detailed, driven, laid back personality. Market yourself and the practice. Good surgical skills, Great practice management ability. Email, "I'm the ONE!", why you want to join this practice, CV, docmkatz@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A DPM IN THE DC METRO AREA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is in need of a replacement practitioner in our Downtown Silver Spring and DC offices. Come join our team of top docs. If you are an established practitioner (available now), and you are enthusiastic, personable, motivated and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position in our 33-doctor group with 21 locations with you. Significant patient flow, EMR, computerized scheduling, certified ambulatory surgical centers, hospital and physician referral base. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Exceptional opportunity for an associate Podiatrist who is trained in all aspects of trauma and podiatry. ER call is required. Salary with bonus structure and benefits package is offered. Please send CV and case log with cover letter to drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com
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