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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 10,000 Podiatrists Daily
December 28, 2007 #3,128  Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A service of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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Here’s what some of your colleagues are saying about the Aetrex Evolution-Rx Program…
“Scanning for custom devices, as opposed to casting, is more precise, efficient and cost effective. The Aetrex Evolution-Rx System has enhanced patient acceptance of our treatment plans and therefore our productivity. One cannot underestimate the “WOW” factor experienced with this state-of-the-art technology.” –Lynn Haubelt, DPM
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“The Aetrex Evolution-Rx System has added a whole new category of patient care and revenue for my practice. Patients respond well to seeing their foot and the recommended Lynco orthotic.” -Rudolf Cisco, DPM
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Aetrex’s iStep Evolution-Rx is the most advanced digital footcare kiosk designed to facilitate and enhance your footwear and orthotic services. For additional information on the iStep Evolution-Rx Program, click here.
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EDITOR'S NOTE - URL Correction
The December 28, 2007 issue of PM News contained an incorrect URL address for our poll. Below please find the correct link. We apologize for any inconvenience.
PM News Subscribers Invited to Vote in Poll on New ACFAS Membership Policy
In the past week PM News has published a representative sample of letters that we have received on ACFAS' new membership policy. We are temporarily closing this topic for public discussion. If you still wish to voice your opinion on this matter, we invite you to take our poll at: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pFcQKhw8XPkJI_2btWM7MjQA_3d_3d
This poll will close on 12/31/07.
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| PM NEWS POLL - ACFAS MEMBERSHIP POLICY | |
Early Results of PM News Poll
Are you in favor of the new ACFAS policy of no longer requiring APMA membership as a prerequisite for ACFAS membership renewal?
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| PM News Poll Results 12/25/07 |
With 270 votes cast so far, our poll shows that podiatrists oppose ACFAS’s policy by a more than two to one majority. PM subscribers can vote until 12/31/07 at:
www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pFcQKhw8XPkJI_2btWM7MjQA_3d_
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If you have ever considered hiring a practice management consultant to review and monitor your practice’s performance, but were constrained by the cost, the new SOS Practice Preserver Program may be perfect for you. For a cost as low as $99.95-$129.95 per month, SOS Healthcare Management Solutions will analyze, benchmark and track your practice data monthly and provide you with specific recommendations that will allow you to improve your practice’s financial performance.
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| PROFESSIONAL ETHICS | |
Physicians Falling Short On Professionalism: Survey
Doctors agree on the basic tenets of medical professionalism, but they frequently fail to live up to those ideals in practice, according to a survey of more than 1,600 physicians in the Dec. 4 Annals of Internal Medicine.
Nearly all of the physicians surveyed agreed doctors should use medical resources appropriately, tell patients the truth, minimize disparities, see patients regardless of their ability to pay, maintain board certifications, evaluate peers' care, avoid sex with patients, work on quality initiatives, disclose conflicts of interest, report impaired or incompetent physicians, and report medical errors.
But more than half of doctors told investigators that they failed to report a serious medical error they observed, or a colleague who was impaired or incompetent, to authorities in the last three years. And more than a third of the doctors said they would order an unnecessary magnetic resonance imaging scan to mollify an insistent patient.
Source: Kevin B. O'Reilly, AMNews [12/24/07]
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Here’s what some of your colleagues are saying about their practice website:
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Salary For New Associates
In the past we have based new associates total compensation on salary plus after 2.75 times salary was met in revenue produced, an additional 25% of overage was added. A resident recently told told me that his offers were at 35 to 40 % of the overage, and this was now the customary offer for a 3rd year resident. Comments on the validity of this compensation will be appreciated.
F. Don Chantiles, DPM, York, PA
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MEETINGS / COURSES
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• Enjoy a stellar education program by 40+ international faculty
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• Earn 25 CMEs
• Stay in style for $209 at Marriott’s “Hotel of the Year” just steps from fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment
• Register online now at www.DFCon.com and save
Co-Chairs: George Andros, MD & David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD
337.235.6606 • 337.235.7300 (fax) • email conference@DFCon.com
For a list of all meetings go to: www.podiatrym.com/meetings.pdf
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| RESPONSES / COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: Biopro Memory Staple (Wayne C. Gould, DPM)
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
With regard to the Biopro memory staple - if handled properly and with the instrument provided, closure of the staple legs prematurely should not be a concern as it should not happen. There is an instrument that you pick up the staple with an instrument to secure it with once you place the legs in the pre-drilled holes.
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY, Jeffckass@aol.com
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CODINGLINE CORNER
CURRENT TOPICS BEING DISCUSSED ON CODINGLINE'S LISTSERV INCLUDE:
o Getting Paid for Office-Used Surgical Hardware
o Creation and Application of a Felt Dressing
o HCPCS Codes for Steroids
o Medicare Fee-for-Service Plans
o Abscess I&D - Simple or Complicated?
Codingline subscription information can be found at http://www.codingline.com/subscribe.htm
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| RESPONSES / COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: ACFAS Membership Poll
From: Gene Mirkin, DPM
I just want to thank you for, once again, being on the front lines with issues that affect our profession. The APMA/ACFAS issue is huge and you have the forum to bring this to a head. Thank you for leading the fact-finding mission by your survey. You have served all of us superbly.
Gene Mirkin, DPM, Kensington, MD, gsmirkin@comcast.net
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| CLASSIFIED ADS | |
ASSOCIATE POSITION- KANSAS CITY, MO
Excellent opportunity for a hard working, ethical podiatrist to join a vibrant, successful and growing podiatric medical and surgical practice. Dedicated, supportive staff with strong marketing and medical knowledge. Must be board eligible/certified. PSR/24. Partnership opportunity. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Wonderful place to raise a family. Fax CV to 816-455-8901
ASSOCIATE-TO-PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY NEW HAMPSHIRE
Established practice located 1 hour north of Boston in tax-free New Hampshire is seeking a well-trained graduate of a 24-month surgical/general podiatry residency. This is a practice with a nice mix of surgery, biomechanics, injuries, diabetic and general care. No nursing homes. Very modern office with EMR, US, excellent referral base, and a well-trained staff. E-mail inquiries howardbon@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION/ BUY-IN -COASTAL SE NC
Excellent opportunity for well trained, articulate, hardworking individual competent in all phases of practice. Long term position available with buy-in also an option. Strong salary and benefits. Gorgeous coastal area. Don't miss this one! Contact kinggy@atmc.net
PODIATRISTS NEEDED - CHICAGO --NORTHWEST INDIANA
Home Physicians, a medical group specializing in house calls is looking to hire podiatrists. We are located in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Full and part time positions are available. Competitive Compensation including malpractice. Contact Scott Schneider. Phone-773-342-4201 FAX 773-486-3548-E-Mail sschneider@homephysicians.com -- www.homephysicians.com
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