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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,245 Subscribers Daily
March 28, 2016 #5,629  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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Results of last week's quick poll |
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND TRAGEDIES | |
While Cycling, UK Podiatrist is Victim of Hit and Run Driver
Police are hunting a hit and run driver who deliberately mowed down a father of two out riding his bicycle. Christian Ashby, 36, was on his regular early-morning ride on Friday when a car veered on to the wrong side of the road and hit him head-on.
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Christian Ashby with one of his children. |
The keen triathlete and podiatrist was left fighting for life. Yesterday he was in a stable condition in the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Source: David Hurley, Sunday Herald Sun [3/26/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Some Foot Surgery is Done to Prevent Bigger Problems Later: CA Podiatrist
“Today, a lot of people participate in sports and fitness activities that can lead to wear and tear as well as injuries,” says Scott Smith, DPM (doctor of podiatric medicine) at Monterey Spine and Joint. He also provides care at CHOMP’s wound care center treating foot wounds to prevent amputations. It’s important not to ignore pain or things that don’t look right. They just might indicate a serious condition that can lead to more severe problems in the feet as well as affect overall health.”
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Dr. Scott Smith |
As Dr. Smith explains, some procedures to treat fairly common maladies like bunions are done to circumvent even bigger problems down the road. “A bunion affects the joint and can lead to arthritis,” Dr. Smith says. “Surgery isn’t always the answer, so people shouldn’t shy away from seeing a podiatrist about a bunion or other foot problem. Treatment depends on how severe it is, how much the joint and cartilage are affected, and the activity and needs of the patient.”
Source: Melanie Bretz, Monterey Herald [3/26/16]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
OH Podiatrist is New Head of Mercy Defiance Clinic's Podiatry Department
Patients of Mercy Defiance Clinic's podiatry department will see a new, yet familiar, face beginning this month. Dr. Jonathan Rohdy, long-time physician in the department, is taking over for Dr. William Finnerty, Jr. who recently retired.
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Dr. Jonathan Rohdy |
Rohdy's hospital/clinic affiliations include Mercy Health System and ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He trained at POH Regional Medical Center.
Source: The Crescent News [3/26/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
CO Podiatrist Volunteers to Help Denver's Homeless
The Denver Rescue Mission partnered with Volunteers of America to provide 900 pairs of new shoes and socks Friday for homeless people in the metro area. Several organizations, such as the Boulder Running Company and Asics, donated the shoes and socks for the annual Easter celebration.
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Michael J. Schneider, DPM, a podiatrist, was on site to check any foot-related health concerns. JoAnn Trudel, 65, returns to the Rescue Mission every year to have a doctor look at her feet. "I look forward to this," she said. "I needed care long before, but I can't afford it. I feel so much better now."
Source: Katy Canada, The Denver Post [3/26/16]
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Ready or Not, e-Prescribing Coming to New York Providers
Physicians in the state of New York say they're mostly ready to begin prescribing drugs solely through electronic methods this week after being given an extra year to prepare. They'll be the first in the nation to face penalties if they fail to do so. Enforcement will likely be tame in the beginning, as long as physicians can show they're trying to comply, said Dr. Joseph Maldonado Jr., president of the Medical Society of the State of New York. Maldonado said the extra year has helped, though some providers have been granted waivers.
Dr. Howard Zucker, the state's health commissioner, recently announced 12 circumstances in which a provider would be exempt from the mandate. Those include prescribing products with complex directions or compounded drugs, which would be difficult to enter into an electronic system. Zucker also acknowledged that e-prescribing isn't ideal for non-patient specific prescriptions and that nursing homes likely won't be ready for the mandate, for economic and technological reasons.
Adam Rubenfire, Modern Healthcare [3/25/16]
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CMS Tests Indication-Based Pricing With New Part B Payment Model
In a new proposed rule making alterations to the way CMS pays physicians for administering drugs covered by the Medicare Part B program, CMS on March 8 indicated its intent to implement value-based pricing tools like those used by commercial health plans and Medicare Part D plans to improve patient care and manage drug spending. One of these tools is indication-based pricing, in which CMS would pay an adjusted price based on the product’s safety and cost-effectiveness for a specific indication.
According to the proposed rule, Medicare Program; Part B Drug Payment Model (81 Fed. Reg. 13229, March 8, 2016), the first phase of the five-year payment model would revise the current reimbursement structure of average sales price plus 6% to encourage more cost-effective prescribing. As a result, CMS proposed using a fixed percentage of 2.5% and a flat fee of $16.80 per drug per day, which would be updated annually. The model calls for the participation of all providers and suppliers in certain geographic areas that administer and bill for Part B covered drugs
Source: Lauren Flynn Kelly, Drug Benefit News via AIS Health [3/25/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Laurie Yorke RN, WCC, Jay F. Scheur
Liquid Rubber, 45 Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052, 973-325-0174. Yes, they are still in business.
Laurie Yorke RN, WCC, Practice Manager, Essex Union Podiatry
Dr.Jill's Foot Pads, Inc. makes a complete line of silicone toe caps along with many other silicone pads.
Jay F. Scheur, VP, DrJills Footpads
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) - PART 1A | |
From: David E Samuel, DPM
Regarding class sizes, Dr Kittay is 1,000% correct. It is beyond comprehension how we as a profession allow that other schools be opened to screw the students who have committed 4+ years of their lives and spend, some in excess of 200k, only to be left high and dry with no formal post-graduate training, that will limit their ability to practice and make a real living. Already our field is so specialized and those students who finish school now look for that residency program to get their surgical training. Sadly, not everyone is a surgeon, nor will some ever be, regardless of the training.
Unlike MD and DO programs, those 'wanna be' surgeons who just don't make it can be fabulous medical non-surgical specialists. We really don't have that option. Sure, some can do sports or primary care alone, but will be somewhat limited. Please, no emails about how great non-surgical can be. I'm sure it can be okay. But overall, I'm not buying it. The incorporation into MD/DO-like training with specialty foot/ankle wound, etc. residency programs will allow the cream to rise in podiatric medicine and surgery.
For now, it is the OBLIGATION of the colleges and CPME to make sure our students ALL have positions for post-graduate training or, in my opinion, prepare for legal repercussions from in-debt students with no way to pay back their debt. More importantly, right now we OWE these hard-working students the best chance to succeed and MUST guarantee post-graduate programs.
David E Samuel, DPM, Springfield, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) - PART 1B | |
From:Chuck Ross, DPM
I have been following the recent discussion relative to the number of students vs. the number of available residency slots and suspect that at some time this may become a horrible legal entanglement for the profession. As a member of the teaching staff at my hospital, I have residents who are in a 3-year medical residency program who rotate through my office. I have learned that MDs, too, do NOT have an ample number of residencies for ALL graduates, and medical schools are increasing the numbers of students entering with discussion about “new” medical schools due to the lack of primary care and internal medicine physicians.
There are also limited numbers of specialty residencies. The main difference is that, as was pointed out earlier, a podiatry graduate has no where to go without the residency, while an MD graduate has many more options. I have no idea where the prevailing winds might blow if a class action suit were initiated, but I would hate to see that much time and money involved in our defense. Solutions are not easy, but do need to be reviewed in an attempt to find an amicable resolution. This could be a bad rap for encouraging future students to seek out such a wonderful fulfilling profession.
Chuck Ross, DPM, Pittsfield, MA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Foot of the Day
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Pre-op syndactyly mark-up? |
Source: submitted by Dr. Lori Weisenfeld
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Immediate, full-time opening in fast-paced Sports Medicine Center. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical, surgical and sports medicine background. Applications accepted online at http://www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW MEXICO
Growing practice in need of F/T podiatrist. Remote clinic requiring hard-working board certified/qualified candidate who is well-trained in rearfoot, ankle trauma, reconstruction, wound care. Call/hospital work necessary. Looking for self-motivated candidate who is interested in partnership. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY
Well established, dynamic multi-doctor practice in the Tampa Bay, high-tech with EMR and digital x-rays. Sports medicine, surgery and potential partnership. No NH/ HMOs. Excellent hospital privileges. Choose an area of practice concentration that you are passionate about & enjoy a lifestyle 2nd to none. CV to floridapodiatrist@tampabay.rr.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS AREA
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Experience preferred, Board qualified/certified. Please call Dr. Edward Stein at (314) 565-2739 and forward your resume to stcpod@att.net
F/T PODIATRIST – PENNSYLVANIA
Expanding, well rounded, multi-site, state-of-the-art group with offices throughout Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. We offer: Competitive salary Benefits Partnership opportunity We're associated with hospitals, wound care centers, and a residency program. Requirements: Hard-working, self- motivated, board qualified/certified, and surgically trained. 2016 graduating residents welcome.Please email CV to: recruiting@foi-solutions.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C
Associate for well establish practice on Vancouver Island, B.C Canada. Reply to dr.cole@shaw.ca
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND
Large and expanding multi-office state-of-the-art group with offices in Nassau and Suffolk counties, seeking a well-trained F/T podiatrist. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and partnership opportunity. We are associated with outpatient surgical centers, hospitals, wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Hard-working, board qualified/certified, self- motivated, surgically trained, willing to live nearby. 2016 graduating residents who would start in July welcome. Please email CV to: drbrook@countryfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BAKERSFIELD, CA
Office and hospital-based podiatry group seeking a highly trained surgical associate to complement our group. Minimum PSR-36 trained with rear-foot reconstructive experience required. Must have CA license and x-ray and fluoroscopy license. Previous practice experience is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package. Please forward cover letter and CV to modpm@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Immediate opening for an associate Southern Arizona. Board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Multi office practice with opportunities for growth and participation in residency training. Multi Hospitals privileges available. Send CV to associatessaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Are you finishing your residency in June? Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
PRECEPTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN PHILADELPHIA
Be intimately involved with all aspects of podiatric medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management. Established and diverse practice. Hands-on experience with patient care, practice management training and we will do our best to assist you with obtaining a residency. I am podiatrist to The Pennsylvania Ballet, so if you have interest in sports medicine, a plus. Salary: $15/hour. Please send your CV and introductory letter to: ediamond7@comcast.net
FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. 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 latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
30 year busy solo practice. Close to Boston, mountains and ocean. High growth potential with surgery, diabetic and wound care. Large patient base. Hospitals close by. EHR & ICD-10. $250k gross and asking one year's gross. Please contact officeforsalenh@gmail.com
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