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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,689 Podiatrists Daily
December 26, 2013 #4,951  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
PA Podiatrist Appointed to TUSPM Faculty
Maasi J. Smith, DPM has been appointed Adjunct Instructor at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Currently, Dr. Smith serves as the Chief of Podiatry for Urban Health Initiatives. In addition, he is a medical contributor to Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia show and the Ten O' Clock News.
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Dr. Maasi J. Smith |
Dr. Smith is a frequent guest on a number of radio programs, including the "Tom Joyner Morning show" and has lectured nationally. He created his own foot-care product line in 2010.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
For FL Podiatrist, It's a Generational Thing
Dr. Michael Katz gets a kick out of his daughter, Dr. Stephanie Lirio, practicing medicine at Venice Regional Medical Center. He likes to talk about the time he ran into a chatty nurse on the fourth floor. "She says, 'Oh, yeah, you're Dr. Lirio's father,'" Katz says, his voice rising in mock indignation. "I'm like, excuse me — I've been here 35 years, and now I'm Dr. Lirio's father?"
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Drs. Michael Katz and Stephanie Lirio |
Father and daughter have different practices — Katz, 63, is a podiatrist; Lirio, 40, is a psychiatrist — but both work from the same office building near the hospital. In his Venice office, Dr. Katz keeps an old doctor's bag, a black satchel, that once belonged to his father, who was a Philadelphia physician. There's a bulletin board with photos of his children when they were younger. One shows his daughter Stephanie with a particularly poofy teen hairstyle. Now she's Dr. Lirio with her own office downstairs.
Source: Thomas Becnel, Herald-Tribune [12/23/13]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Invents Over-The-Counter Corrective Orthotics
Dr. Robert Joseph warns against dashing out the door on January 1, guns blazing, clad in a pair of sneakers of indeterminate provenance. Instead, first visit a foot and body-mechanics expert, discuss your intended fitness plan for the new year, match your shoe to your workout, and yes, you do need to buy new, high quality athletic shoes each year. Orthotics are often the secret to a perfect fit, especially in athletic shoes.
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Dr. Robert Joseph |
Joseph is the founder of DoctorInsole, the first over-the-counter corrective orthotic with patent-pending technology. These are nothing like those weird, perforated foamy things in Walgreen's. These orthotics slip discreetly inside even the snakiest, slinkiest, skankiest, strappiest heel, and there are versions for men's shoes and athletic shoes, too.
Source: Victoria Thomas, Burbank Urban Style Examiner [12/22/13]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
PRESENT to Host 2014 and 2015 Superbones West at Cosmopolitan Hotel
PRESENT e-Learning Systems has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with the iconic Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas to host the 2014 and 2015 Superbones West Conferences. PRESENT continues its tradition of bringing podiatry’s finest teachers together with successful podiatrists. The Superbones West Conferences feature internationally-acclaimed speakers, state-of-the-art lectures, a vibrant exhibit hall, and hands-on workshops featuring surgery and wound care topics of interest to podiatrists.
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Cosmopolitan Hotel |
Superbones West 2014 will be held September 11-13, 2014 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas, followed by Superbones West 2015 on October 22-24, 2015 at the same property. This two-year contract will provide a stable home for the Superbones West Conference in an exciting, upscale location.
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| E- HEALTH NEWS | |
Taking the EHR Penalty: More Doc Offices May Opt Out
Despite the federal government giving extra time to healthcare providers to stay at the next stage of electronic health record meaningful use, health information technology leaders worry that the number of physician offices opting to bag the whole program will continue to grow.
The concern comes from two fronts: cost and clinical. The penalties for failing to meet Stage 2 of the meaningful-use requirements that were attached to taking federal incentive payments for adopting EHRs are minimal. Moreover, most of the incentive payment money was linked to achieving Stage 1 meaningful use, which, for a majority of providers, is already in the rearview mirror. There's not much financial upside from continuing to participate in the program.
Source: Joseph Conn, Modern Healthcare [12/21/13]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1A | |
From: Alan Bass, DPM
As a very early adopter of electronic health records (beginning my 9th year soon, and beginning my 4th year of data collection for the meaningful use incentive program), I am keenly aware that the government is looking for any way to recoup the money that they have paid out to eligible providers, and one way is not having "buttoned up" Core Criteria #15.
Many people are not aware that Core criteria #15 really is composed of 3 separate issues that must be done in order to meet the requirements for...
Editor's note: Dr. Bass' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) - PART 1B | |
From: Raymond F Posa, MBA
The key to passing an audit for core measure 15 is to make sure your Risk Analysis report details the critical elements that the auditors are looking for. Many practices try to use survey-based audit templates, but they almost always come up short. The other problem with survey type audits is that they are only as accurate as the information you provide them. In the event that you have an on-site audit and what is documented in your Risk Analysis does not match what the auditor finds, you will have a problem.
The other thing to watch for is the “me too” IT companies. Now that the audits are flowing, we are seeing “experts” coming out of the woodwork. They will razzle dazzle you with network scanners and all sorts of IT wiz bang tricks, but the bottom line is that most don’t know or understand the HIPAA Security regulations.
You want a real expert with many years of both IT and HIPAA experience, someone who has been through dozens of audits and knows how to handle auditors. If your goal is to find the cheapest solution, my advice is return the stimulus you have received and withdraw from the program. If you want a credible compliance effort with a very high degree of success, then select a professional with the credentials to do the work professionally.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Let us not be too hasty in assuming that any field of medicine has totally embraced evidence-based medicine. Two weeks ago, the New York Times did an expose' on the front page of its Sunday issue, along with an editorial in a subsequent issue where it showed that general practitioners along with psychiatrists are being duped into over-prescribing medications for the treatment of attention deficit disorders in both adults and children. The article and editorial implied that even recognized medical journals might be subject to bias in printing papers positive toward prescribing these often dangerous medications because they accept massive amounts of advertising dollars from the same corporations.
Is this true across the board? Hopefully not, but if corporations sponsor research that yields results that are only positive toward their products and they use financial manipulation to ensure that only articles supportive of their products are published, the data that we think is evidence is really tainted and misleading.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
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. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to:scdpmjobs@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING - SOUTH JERSEY
Exceptional opportunity for a full-time, surgically trained podiatrist to join a busy, well rounded practice covering all aspects of podiatry including; surgery, wound care, and sports medicine. Must be highly motivated, personable, and have good communication skills. The practice is affiliated with a hospital residency program. Opportunity for future buy-in/partnership. Please send cover letter and CV tosuperstarstaff1@gmail.com. In the subject line, please write, "I am your next associate."
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OH
Group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36 preferred. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including Lasers, PAD Testing, DME, EMR and Digital X-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING- PT OR FT- CONNECTICUT
Join one of the busiest podiatric practices in SW CT. Well-established and progressive offices utilizing the latest techniques and advanced surgical procedures. Expect a full schedule of patients the day you start and enjoy a very competitive salary. Our practice enjoys a diverse patient population from general podiatry, diabetic wound care, and surgical patients. Full privileges at 2 area hospitals. PSR12 or higher highly desirable, but not a prerequisite. Contact: toothfairy592@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FL
Ethical business-minded practitioner to join a small growing group in the Tampa Florida area. Must have strong marketing skills and be interested in alternative approaches. Write to us and explain why you want to join our practice and what you have to offer. Send CV and Check our website www.theTampaPodiatrist.com. Email docmkatz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO, IL
full-time position to treat homebound patients in Chicago; salary $100K plus bonus based on 40% of collection; car allowance plus malpractice insurance offered; full logistical support provided. If you interested in part-time position, similar conditions can be prorated. If interested, email to dpms2@hotmail.com
PRECEPTORSHIP POSITION – NYC AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Position open immediately for New York City and surrounding areas. Must be motivated, personable and able to travel to several offices as need arises. This is an opportunity to work with and learn from several different podiatrists. Please respond with resume to: podiatry8888@yahoo.com.
PODIATRY OFFICE FOR RENT - STATEN ISLAND, NY
1000 square foot (approximate) office in large modern medical center. Good parking, public transportation, 36 years as a podiatry office. 5 exam rooms, business office, lab, reception room, bathroom, central air. Great layout. Designed for Podiatry/medical. Call 212 794 0089
LOOKING TO PURCHASE A PRACTICE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL
Obamacare!? Looking to get out...or stay? I am looking to purchase a practice in Palm Beach County, FL. Contact Ian S. Goldbaum, DPM at (561) 702-5637
PART-TIME PRACTICE FOR SALE - NYC
Great Opportunity! Retiring podiatrist selling part time (18-20 hrs/wk), fully equipped, multi-disciplinary practice upper West Side of Manhattan. Densely populated, street level location near subway. 27 years at location. Option available to expand to full time or to share with eventual purchase. Reply to kappy105@yahoo.com. In subject please write: West Side Office.
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