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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,216 Subscribers Daily
December 21, 2015 #5,555  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Fall is Next Tsunami in Healthcare: CA Podiatrist
Once dismissed as simply a part of aging, falling has become a growing public health crisis of near-epidemic proportions, posing challenges for policymakers, caregivers and adults of all ages. “This is the next tsunami of healthcare problems coming our way,” said Dr. David Griffin, a podiatrist and fall-prevention advocate with Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, who spoke at the Falls Prevention Summit sponsored by the White House Conference on Aging last spring.
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The fast-growing toll from falling reflects the aging of boomers, and people living longer with chronic disease. But injuries caused by falls are not just affecting older people. Falls are the leading reason for emergency room injury visits by adults ages 45 to 64, just as they are for those 65 and older, according to data collected by the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s national injury-surveillance system.
Source: Rick Schmitt, Tricounty Sentry [12/17/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NJ Podiatry Join Expands Through Acquisition
Foot Health Centers in Cherry Hill acquired Moorestown Foot Specialist, expanding the 35-location-strong podiatry group in South Jersey. “Joining Dr. (Lawrence) Levine and Foot Health Centers is a wonderful arrangement for me and my staff, enabling us to grow and offer the latest procedures, while maintaining old-fashioned doctor-patient relationships,” said Dr. Ronald Barbella, formerly of Moorestown Foot Specialist.
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Drs. Lawrence Levine and Ronald Barbella |
Levine explained the Moorestown practice was acquired for both stock in Foot Health Centers and a commensurate, increased salary for Barbella. “Not all doctors are businesspeople, and today many of them are finding it too tough to handle all their expenses and the administrative aspects of running their businesses. Most are not large enough to qualify for vendor discounts,” Levine said. So he acquires practices in which doctors stay on and there is no purchase price.
Source: NJBIZ [12/18/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND CELEBRITIES | |
CA Podiatrist's Treatment Helps Dancing With The Stars Champion
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Bindi Irwin with Dr. Keith Gurnick |
Bindi Irwin, 17 year old daughter of the late Steve Irwin (crocodile hunter from Australia) recently won the Season 21 of Dancing With The Stars. In the beginning weeks of the show, Bindi sustained foot injuries and was treated by Los Angeles podiatrist Dr. Keith Gurnick. Fortunalely, with his help, Bindi recovered completely and went on to beat all the competitors, winning the mirror ball trophy.
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| EMPLOYEES AND THE LAW | |
Employee Who Misused TX Podiatrist's Patient Info in Trouble Again
Ebony Shonte Echols was not happy with a patient — a commercial airline pilot — who complained about the heart clinic where she worked. So she sent his health information to the Federal Aviation Administration against his wishes, federal authorities said. Echols, 35, a former employee of State of the Heart Cardiology in Grapevine, agreed last week to plead guilty in the case, court records show. A federal judge has to formally approve the plea deal before it is official. She faces up to a year in prison and a maximum fine of $50,000.
Echols has a criminal record, according to Dallas County records. She received deferred adjudication in 2014 for fraud she committed while working for a podiatrist in Irving. In that case, Echols used a patient’s banking and personal information to pay her rent in 2011, court records show.
Source: Kevin Krause, The Dallas Morning News [12/18/15]
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| ACA UPDATE | |
Affordable Care Act Takes Hits in Spending and Tax Bills
A massive spending and tax-break package approved by Congress Friday will delay several taxes under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and put a crimp on other healthcare reform outlays. What's coming to Obama's desk suspends an ACA tax on medical devices for 2 years. ACA opponents argued that the tax, originally scheduled to take effect in 2016, would stifle medical innovation, increase the cost of care, and eliminate jobs. The legislation also stiff-arms the ACA provision that imposes a 40% excise tax on employer-sponsored health plans deemed ultraexpensive. The start date has been postponed from 2018 to 2020.
Another casualty is an ACA tax on health insurers, which is suspended for 2017. ACA critics say the tax causes insurers to pass on the cost to consumers in the form of higher premiums. The ACA took other hits on the spending side. Most notably, the legislation prevents the Obama administration from using discretionary funds in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to offset any initial losses incurred by health insurers participating in ACA exchanges in the so-called Risk Corridor program.
Source: Robert Lowes, Medscape News [12/18/15]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Improving the Performance of Medical Practice Staff - Part 2
2. Is there a plan for training and coaching your average performers to go from good to great?
If the answer is no, it's time to develop one. And it doesn't have to be complicated. Start by considering each employee's current knowledge and what you feel would build it. Assigning self-paced learning such as journal articles, e-newsletter reading, or webinars is a good start. Then, meet with each employee to discuss the kind of additional training, knowledge, or support he feels is needed, and set some goals and a budget for this in 2016. You'll find this conversation can be a great motivator, especially for staff who are less likely to take initiative, and those who may feel the need for your "permission" and a nudge to further their learning.
Source: Adapted from Cheryl Toth, Physicans Practice [12/16/15]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Gouty Tophus with Normal Uric Acid
I have a patient who is a middle aged man who went to the OR for removal of soft tissue mass over the 1st MTPJ. Intra-operative findings and path report supported gouty tophus. He claims that he has never had an acute gouty episode. His serum uric acid is normal. I can't say that I have ever seen this scenario. Am I alone?
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: 3D Printer
Is anyone using the OLT in-office scanner/3D orthotic printing system? I'm curious about the reliability and durability of the printer.
John F. Swaim, DPM, Red Bluff, CA
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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 separate code just for politicians (full of hot air)? |
Source: Keith L. Martin, Medical Economics
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 AVAILABLE- INDIANA (NORTHWEST) AND ILLINOIS (SOUTH)
Looking for an associate to work at our established offices in Indiana and Illinois. Individual must well rounded, personable, good ethics with medical and surgical skills and must be have PSR-24 or greater training. Duties include hospital calls, office patients, wound care, routine foot care, surgical cases in office and hospital setting. Practice has EMR, digital x-ray, pinpoint laser, and all aspects of DME, vascular testing, ultrasound and more. Competitive salary with benefits. Please send CV to: vipul65@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PENNSYLVANIA
A well-established, podiatry practice located in Delaware County, PA, is seeking a BE/BC podiatrist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician with an interest in partnership. Please forward cover letter and a current CV via email to podiatrymgmt@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – YONKERS, NY
Well established podiatry practice is looking for part-time podiatrist to work 2-3 days per week, including some Saturdays. Will work to get you on as many plans as possible. Competitive compensation package with bonus structure and partnership/ownership opportunity for the right individual. Please submit resume to: Podiodoc@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 – MARYLAND, DC SUBURBS
Large, well established, multi-office practice looking for an Associate to begin July 2016. Looking for a highly motivated, surgically trained, outgoing, ethical Podiatrist to join us. Walk in day one with a full schedule. Must be at least Board Qualified by start date with Maryland license. Competitive compensation package with excellent base salary, bonus structure, benefits, and partnership opportunity. Well rounded Practice that covers all aspects of Podiatry. Cover Letter and CV to Sharon at MarylandPodiatry@yahoo.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 - 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
PART TIME PODIATRIST POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS, WILL & LAKE COUNTIES
Part time, excellent supplemental income opportunity in an established podiatry practice. Must be hardworking, personable and self-motivated. Please send your CV to CHIFOOTCARE@YAHOO.COM
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
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PINPOINTE FOOT LASER
$14,500 OBO, The Original FDA approved Laser to treat Onychomycosis. Pristine condition, fully serviced & upgraded late 2013, Machine has been well maintained under warranty. Includes; manuals, keys, thermometer, 1 hand piece, new fibers, cleaver. Contact 801-870-4161 or email: dapodman1@yahoo.com
PART TIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – PHILADELPHIA, PA
Podiatry office space available for use more than half the week in downtown Philadelphia. More than 2,000 square feet of treatment space with digital x-ray, diagnostic US and EHR available. I am looking to segueway out of practice in the next several years and this could be a beginning opportunity for an individual to gradually purchase the practice and create their own right now. Also seeking a preceptor to be involved with the practice. For more info: ediamond7@comcast.net.
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