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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,538 Subscribers Daily
February 21, 2017 #5,867  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
KS Podiatrist Discusses Toe Cramps
You know that strange thing when your toes start twitching and involuntarily twisting around each other? Or when you wake up in the middle of the night with your foot flexed, immovable, and shooting with pain? What is with those cramps? The path to fewer painful spasms begins with your shoes, says Dr. Phyllis Ragley, a podiatrist in Lawrence, Kansas. "It's crucial to find a pair that's right for your body's unique mechanics." Ragley advises choosing a shoe that fits your arch and is neither too stiff nor too flexible.
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Dr. Phyllis Ragley |
Ragley also recommends non-weight-bearing stretches like wiggling your toes, spreading them out, and pointing and flexing your feet (give these four foot stretches a try). "It's crucial as we age to move the feet around in a gentle way to maintain a range of motion," she says. "And adding some massages and warm foot baths will help to relieve the muscles."
Source: Jordan Davidson, Men's Health [2/15/17]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
OH Podiatrist and Cancer Survivor to be Honored at Fundraiser
The 11th annual Cattle Baron’s Ball, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, will take place April 1 at The Lake Club. This year’s guests include Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, cancer survivor honoree.
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Dr. Lawrence DiDomenico |
Dr. DiDomenico began his podiatry career in 1990 after earning his medical degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. In 1994, he and colleagues Dr. Kenneth Emch and Dr. Robert Debiec founded Ankle & Foot Care Centers, which today is a 19-office regional podiatry practice spanning Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties in OH, and Greenville, PA.
Source: Youngstown Vindicator [2/18/17]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
CT Podiatrist Charged with DUI
A Fairfield podiatrist was charged with drunken driving Friday after police said he was found slumped in his car at a city intersection. Dr. Amarjit Chhatwal, of Fairfield, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.1663, more than twice the legal limit, police said. Chhatwal was charged with driving under the influence and released after posting a $500 bond.
Source: Stamford Advocate [2/17/17]
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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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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
12 Ways Physicians Can Maintain Sanity - Part 1
In pursuit of offering expert and effective patient care, physicians sometimes shortchange their own health and then discover, too late, that the path back to healthy living is quite challenging. Why not offer great care and maintain your sanity as well as health?
Here are 12 tiny changes you can put into practice now to maintain and/or improve your health:
1. Sleep 8 hours per night.
2. Plan vacations for the next three years. A study at the State University of New York found that men who vacation every year reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. So start dreaming about where you'd like to go, and in the meantime, take time off now and then to do cool things with your kids.
Source: Jeff Davidson, Physicians Practice [2/17/17]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Wound Biologics Wasted Product
My representative for Epifix says we now have to document the ‘waste’ of the product not used/applied to the product supply code (e.g., Q4131-JW). How is that ‘waste’ measured (i.e., a circular product measures 2.4 cm in diameter and the ulcer measures 1.0cm X 0.5cm)?
Gary Friedlander, DPM, Phoenix, AZ
Response: I suggest you document how many square centimeters of product were applied to the ulcer and how many square centimeters were wasted. Your product is a circle with a diameter of 2.4 cm. Its radius is 1.2 cm. The area of a circle is pi X radius squared. 1.2 cm squared is 1.44 cm. So now we multiple 1.44 cm by pi and get 4.5 sq. cm. Your product is 4.5 sq. cm. Your wound has an area of 0.5 sq. cm.
If you only cover the wound with no overlap, I suggest you document that you used 0.5 sq. cm. of product and wasted 4.0 sq. cm. of product. If you used more than that because of overlapping the wound, adjust accordingly. I suggest purchasing and billing for the smallest size available that will cover your wound.
Jeffrey D Lehrman, DPM, Springfield, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Daniel Pollack, DPM
I frequently prescribe Nitro-Bid patches 2% ointment for mild frostbite cases, Raynaud's, and peripheral arterial disease, and achieve consistent positive results. For tendinopathies that did not improve with standard RICE Protocols, and NSAIDs, I use a high intensity laser therapy (40w) to increase vascularity and again achieve consistent positive results. Knowing the key to healing is adequate blood flow, I only recently started using nitro patches on a handful of patients for tendon issues. My results are inconclusive at this point, but I don't see why it wouldn't help, and will likely be prescribing it more often in the future.
Daniel Pollack, DPM, Fort Lee, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ETHICS) - PART 1A | |
From: Robert S. Steinberg, DPM, Gerald Mauriello Jr., DPM, MA
I think you are asking the wrong question. You should be asking yourself why you are participating in Amerigroup?
Robert S. Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
Do the surgery. I've been paid way too much for some cases and way too little for others. In the end, it all washes out. We have an obligation to our patients.
Gerald Mauriello Jr., DPM, MA, Freehold, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ETHICS) - PART 1B | |
From: Freddie Edelman, DPM
If you do the procedure and get your $237 and all goes well, there is no problem except that you are underpaid. Your liability, of course, does not go away with underpayment, so if things don't go so well, how will you feel spending time on litigation? If I make a charitable contribution (and that is what this procedure will be), I like to choose the charity.
I would not treat this problem, because that enables the insurer to continue to underpay. You always have the right to get a pre-approval and have your fee as part of it.
Freddie Edelman, DPM, Syracuse, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe Meal
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Croc eats Croc! (Photo: Phil Lanoue) |
Source: NY Daily News
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FOOT & ANKLE FELLOWSHIP- EXTREMITY HEALTHCARE, INC, ATLANTA, GA
This fellowship is under the direction of Dr. Mohammad Sharif, and is a 12-month surgical fellowship program involving foot & ankle surgery and limb salvage. Start date is August 1st, 2017. Salary: $ 50.000 + benefits (CME, health insurance, etc.) The fellow will focus on foot & ankle surgery including external fixation and will work with a limb salvage team. Submit letter of introduction and CV with medical school transcript to dfell@extremityhc.com. Deadline for applications is May 10th, 2017.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA BAY, FL
Well-established mobile podiatric practice has a territory opening in beautiful Tampa Bay, Florida! This mobile based position is Monday thru Friday, no nights or weekends. Our physicians must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. We offer outstanding work-life balance, malpractice insurance and exceptional benefits (health, paid holidays, vacation, 401K retirement plan with company match). Get back to practicing medicine! CHS provides you with a Medical Assistant, Schedule Coordinator, and Experienced Podiatric Biller. First year six figure salary guaranteed with RVU bonus structure after 90-days! Most doctors earn over $150,000! Join our fun, fast-growing company and email your CV to psojobs@chsamerica.com!
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HARTFORD COUNTY, CT
Well-established, busy podiatric practice seeking a candidate who is dedicated, hardworking, motivated with an excellent bedside manner. The practice sees all age groups and all aspects of podiatry from simple to complex. Seeking a long-term team player dedicated to patient care and has the ability to work independently. Send CV to ct_footdoc@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART-TIME -SOUTHERN NJ
PT position for a motivated, positive personality, board qualified/certified podiatrist. 20 hours/week. Email: BestfootcareNJ@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Central Valley/Southern CA. Seeking associate with partnership availability. Must be highly motivated and have good patient skills and personality. Salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Surgery Center and hospital based with no HMOs/no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position/partnership in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice with Partnership also in Surgery center. Please e-mail CV and short biography to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Expanding group practice seeks full-time podiatrist to join our team, we have state of the art facilities with EHR, lasers, EPAT, digital x-ray, etc. Candidates must have completed a PSR/36 residency and be well-trained, ethical and collegial. Competitive salary with incentives and benefits. If interested, please Contact CHARLENEW@FACSTL.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 and next exam is June 2017. Starting Compensation package $120k-$140k (base + bonus), health insurance, paid vacation, CME allowance, and retirement. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY – CHICAGO
Multi-location group-Chicago/Near West Suburbs - Opening for ABFAS Board Certified/Qualified associate for Chicago. Surgical/ortho patient load. No nursing homes. Must hit the door running! EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, shockwave, surgery center & amazing support staff. Benefits available, associateship available for the right doc. Send CV to chicagopodwork@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. LOUIS, MO
Single location, two physician practice is seeking an associate due to retirement. Friendly office with comfortable schedule involved in all phases of podiatry. Opportunity for developing new areas of special interest. Guaranteed base salary with production bonus and other benefits including ownership options. Contact medwestpod@gmail.com for additional information.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - IN, TN, TX, MO, KS, WI
Preferred Podiatry Group is seeking providers to join our growing practice servicing long term care facilities in several areas. We offer a competitive commission based income as well as a benefits packaged to our employed podiatrists. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Contact Dr. Chris Kestner at ckestner@ppgpc.com for details.
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – INDIANAPOLIS
For motivated, hard-working residency-trained podiatrist in busy 3-office practice leading to partnership. Would consider 2017 residency graduate. Two locations in Indianapolis and 1 location outside of Metro area. Competitive salary and benefit package including 401, profit-sharing, Health insurance. Surgery center ownership available. Forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CALIFORNIA: NORTHERN
Wanting to retire. Looking for someone to take over practice. Great opportunity. Ready patient base. Potential to expand in all areas of podiatry. Awesome area - lakes, mountains, rivers - especially appealing to outdoor enthusiast/anyone who enjoys beautiful locale. $285,000 buys building and well established practice. Email reddingpodiatry@sbcglobal.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUBURB
Golden Opportunity- Gross is over $500,000.00 on only 2 days. Easily expanded to full time practice. Full mix of patients- private, Medicare, HMO. All phases of podiatry practiced- surgery, wound care, maintenance, biomechanical. Be your own boss. Interested parties send email to footguy1@pacbell.net
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - ACUSON P300 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Acuson p300 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, good as new, excellent condition, purchased in 2013 and rarely used due to office time constraints. Includes transducer, owner’s/operator manual, portable cart, all CD’s/drivers that came with purchase. Email hldeady@gmail.com for information and pricing, will consider Best Offer.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Midmark 623 Exam Table/Chair with stool, absolute mint condition, never used. Also available are Biomedix PADnet arterial/venous testing device and Noveon Nail Laser machine. Serious inquiries only. Please contact nefootandankle@optonline.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PRICE REDUCED - EXCELLENT CONDITION!!!
A2D2 Digital Imaging with HP laptop, hydraulic exam chair, stainless steel surgical lamps and washing basin with stand, Mayo trays/stand, X-ray unit, Osada drill with 2 hand pieces, and much more! All equipment comes with a working guarantee. Please email abbericken@gmail.com.
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