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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,475 Subscribers Daily
April 26, 2019 #6,405  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Scholl College Honors IL Podiatrist
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University bestowed its Honor Medallion and Alumnus of the Year awards upon Lowell S. Weil Jr., DPM during the Scholl College Alumni Reunion, held April 12 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Scholl College each year recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, distinguished themselves in podiatric medicine and dedicated themselves to advancing Scholl College and the profession.
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Drs. Nancy Parsley and Lowell Weil, Jr. |
A second generation podiatric physician, Dr. Weil is the CEO of the renowned Chicago-based Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, one of the largest research practices in the country. Highly regarded for his innovative surgical skills, he pioneered surgical techniques including the dorsal approach plantar plate repair. He founded the Institute’s fellowship program and served as its director from 2000–2017.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE MEDIA | |
NJ Podiatrist Featured on Runner’s High Podcast
Recently, Alan Bass, DPM of Manalapan, NJ was featured on the Runner’s High Podcast hosted by Craig Segal who is an avid runner and the owner of Runner’s High in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Bass also is a spokesman for the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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(L-R) Craig Segal, Dr. Alan Bass, and Grace Madigan, Social Outreach & Operations Coordinator, Runner’s High |
Each week, Craig features different guests discussing running, sports, etc. This past week, Craig and Dr. Bass spoke about how he got interested in podiatry, what he loves about the practice of podiatry, “the grossest thing he ever treated”, proper sneakers for the proper activity, getting healthy, and staying healthy.
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| PODIATRISTS AND ACADEMIA | |
Limb Preservation Fellowship Named for CA Podiatrist
For the first time in the history of academic medicine and podiatric surgery, a major university has created a named fellowship in limb preservation. In a wider vascular “Ambassadors” event highlighting the Department of Surgery of Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, the Lawrence B. Harkless Limb Preservation Fellowship was officially unveiled.
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Drs. Laura Shin, Lawrence Harkless, and David Armstrong |
“This has been a long time coming”, noted Lawrence B. Harkless, DPM, the named honoree. “I think some of us feel like a 40 year overnight success right about now.” The program, which provides support for fellows who intend to pursue a specialty in diabetic limb preservation, will graduate the first of its fellows this year.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Pend Oreille Surgery Center Celebrates 10 years
The Ponderay, Idaho-based Pend Oreille Surgery Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary May 13. Since opening, the ASC's clinicians have cared for over 10,000 patients, and physicians at the center have performed over 13,000 procedures.
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Dr. Jonathan Fisher |
The ASC's physicians specialize in orthopedics, podiatry, general surgery, and endoscopy. The center is locally managed and owned by physicians Michael DiBenedetto, MD, Charles Crane, MD, Jonathan Fisher, DPM, Chase Williams, MD, and Michael Schicker, DO.
Source: Rachel Popa, Becker’s ASC [4/24/19]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
65 Percent of All Kids are in Wrong Shoe Sizes
Your kid’s cool Adidas sneakers may look great, but do they fit properly? Shoes that are too small put children at risk of foot deformities and other serious health issues. The bad news for parents; almost two thirds of all children are wearing shoes that are too small!
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Most children are wearing the wrong size shoes. |
Blitzresults conducted a survey and found that 65% of all kids are wearing shoes that are too small. Of these, 47% are one size too small and 18% are even two sizes too small. Only 35% are wearing the correct size and only 11% of those have “room to grow”.
Source: Tim Lilling, blitzresults.com [4/24/19]
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| MEDICARE IN TE NEWS | |
Medicare will be Insolvent by 2026: Report
The financial condition of the government's bedrock retirement programs for middle- and working-class Americans remains shaky, with Medicare pointed toward insolvency by 2026, according to a report by the government's overseers of Medicare and Social Security. It paints a sobering picture of the programs, though it's relatively unchanged from last year's update. Social Security would become insolvent in 2035, one year later than previously estimated.
Both programs will need to eventually be addressed to avert automatic cuts should their trust funds run dry. Many on both sides actually agree that it would be better for Washington to act sooner rather than later to shore up the programs rather than wait until they are on the brink of insolvency and have to weigh more drastic steps.
Source: Andrew Taylor, Chicago Tribune [4/22/19]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times 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 | |
Get Paid for Procedures Insurance Won’t Cover - Part 5
Getting paid for procedures continues to become more complicated. Many doctors are adding new procedures to their offerings that patients want and can benefit from, such as Botox to treat migraine headaches, dermal fillers for aesthetic purposes, laser therapies for scar reduction, stem cell and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections for musculoskeletal disorders, genetic testing, and many more. But insurance companies often won’t pay for them. Here are some ways to get paid:
5. Be clear about all treatment options. If there are alternative options available, share them with the patient and discuss the pros and cons of each. For example, a patient with a torn meniscus may benefit from physical therapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, which insurance will cover. However, some options not covered by insurance, such as PRP and stem cell injections, may have greater efficacy and be longer acting. When a patient is aware of everything that is available, they may opt for the therapy that they have to pay for themselves. If you don’t discuss all the alternatives, they may think you are just trying to sell them something.
Source: Linda Girgis, MD, Physicians Practice [4/17/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Therapeutic Shoe Program
Regarding the CMN/Statement of Cert. Phys. for Therapeutic Shoe Form, is it absolutely necessary to have my diagnosis and the primary care physician’s diagnosis match on this form? We send a copy of our recent progress note to the primary care physician and probably 25-50% of the time, we have different diagnoses. They will agree on treating under the plan, needs shoes, needs inserts…but often have a different diagnosis than I do.
Kevin Smith, DPM, Moline, IL
Response: Not really. Your diagnosis may be diabetes related to their localized foot problem (i.e. Diabetes related foot ulcer) or related to a foot deformity (e.g. Charcot) where the MD supervising DM treatment is more likely to be more systemically focused on controlled/uncontrolled. Nowhere in the LCD does it stipulate the diagnosis must be the same. Simply the MD or DO note must document DM and a treatment plan. The prescribing entity must document the one of six pathologies listed in the LCD.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM ARTICLES) | |
From: Brian Butler, DPM
Congrats on your editorial “The High Cost of Being Different.”
It is time for the trustees of our schools to come out of the shadows and proactively lead our schools into the future.
Brian Butler, DPM, Brooklyn, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Can Mother's Day be far away? |
Source: Jan Jansen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NEWS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
SALES POSITION - CUSTOM ORTHOTIC PRODUCTS
Sales Representatives needed to call on podiatrists and chiropractors to introduce our High-Quality Line of Custom Orthotic products. Repeat monthly commission on new accounts. Call (800) 275-1842
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Looking for motivated, hard-working podiatrist preferably with 2+ years of work experience in private practice. Excellent opportunity to become a partner, leading to full ownership of practice. Practice is well established and well respected. Qualifications of ideal candidate are a 3 year surgical residency, good people and clinical skills including good diagnostic ability, wound care, diabetic foot care and surgery. Independent thinker and hard worker with ethical philosophy. Inquires kept confidential. Reply to: jobavailable36@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VICTORIA, B.C. CANADA
Associate wanted in Beautiful Victoria, B.C. Canada 2 year residency minimum. Will help with immigration Email orthotic4d@shaw.ca
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RICHARDSON, TEXAS
Position available with future opportunity for buy-in/buy-out relationship in a forty year old established practice . Looking for a motivated , ethical associate with excellent surgical and communication skills. Excellent location in Richardson , Texas - a suburb of Dallas ranked #9 in the Top 100 Cities for Raising a Family. Will wait until July/August for the right candidate. grfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Actively seeking a professional full-time associate podiatric surgeon to join our cutting-edge, well-established and respected team on the Central Coast of California. We are looking for a well-rounded individual to perform all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Candidate must have excellent diagnostic and interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive compensation package. Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter in .pdf format. Professional references must be provided at the time of submission. Please submit to: heather@ccfaas.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/QUEENS
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset, Huntington and Queens. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest Apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FL
Seeking associate for busy foot/ankle practice. ABFAS cert or qual. Great interpersonal skills and willing to work as a team, follow company protocols and systems. Office fully EMR, digital x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, etc. Email: DrLam@naplespodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WISCONSIN
Established solo female practitioner seeking a well-rounded associate to provide all aspects of foot and ankle care. Candidate must be friendly, motivated, and dedicated to growing the practice. Competitive compensation with 401K, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Large referral base in a rapidly growing area. Please send inquiries to: drjulie@greenvillefac.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS, OKLAHOMA CITY, MADISON, WI
If your passion is to enhance people's independence and quality of life through helping them improve their mobility, then a career as a Preferred Podiatry Group podiatrist could be for you. Flexibility, autonomy, resources - they're all yours! Oh, and did we mention that there's very high earning potential based on patient volume? Please send an email to recruiting@PPGpc.com if you're interested in learning more about PPG podiatric care for residents in long-term care homes.
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST WANTED – CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
Join our growing multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Prefer private practice experience. California license required. Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
PODIATRIST POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Work and live in one of the greatest states for outdoor fun and recreation. Centrally located 2 hours from the mountains and the ocean, well established practice of 21 years seeking an associate for its rapidly growing and expanding office. Must be board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Looking for someone with great people skills who is dedicated to putting in the effort to grow the practice. No traveling, no nursing homes. You must have SC podiatry license and next test date is June 1. Please send cover letter and CV to docdan@earthlink.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
Partnership potential with an established (30 year) solo practice looking for recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner with 2-3 years surgical residency training. Clinical skills must include wound care, diabetic foot care, surgery. Modern office with EPAT/ LASER/ EMR. Competitive benefit package. EMAIL JAZ1616@BELLSOUTH.NET.
PODIATRIC POSITION – NEW MEXICO
Podiatric practice located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a Podiatrist BE/BC in foot and RRA to join our practice. The ideal candidate is Spanish-speaking. Once-monthly hospital call will be required. Weekly travel to a rural outside clinic required. Competitive compensation with retirement, health insurance, malpractice, etc. Email jrossfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA/NORTH CAROLINA
Established group practice seeking a well-rounded associate to provide all aspects of foot and ankle care. Candidate must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice. Competitive compensation with 401K, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Large referral base in a rapidly growing area. Please send inquiries to: mwrapecpg@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Established Houston practice seeking motivated, hard-working recent graduate for associate position in all aspects of podiatry. Long-term plan includes partnership. Send CV to dpm2docs@gmail.com.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - LOS ANGELES - SUBURB
Dynamic and long standing, busy 5 Star practice for sale in an updated medical building in the San Fernando Valley. Strong referral base. Seller retiring. Active participation in managed care.Priced to sell. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
30 year established surgical practice in rural East Central Illinois. Re-locating. Turn-key operation with 3 treatment rooms and surgical suite. Certified EHR. Generates $450K, price reduced to $250K (includes real estate). Call 217-549-1887 or email drjoe@myfeethurt.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - VESTAL, NEW YORK
Burned out? Fed up with working for discounted fees and feeling like an indentured servant? Then cut the cord with 3rd party payors! Rare Opportunity: Well established (41years), currently part-time, “CASH” practice. NO INSURANCE! Well maintained 2500 sq.’ office and equipment. Will introduce and train. Contact: uniquepractice@gmail.com
SPACE AVAILABLE - MANHATTAN
Dr Sha’s Downtown Manhattan Podiatry Workplace available. Satellite-Part Time, Maiden Lane corner Broadway High Tech Upscale, 4 treatment room podiatry practice of Dennis Shavelson, DPM immediately available two days a week. Fitness-biomechanics-dermatology oriented. Access via Path, ferry, and mass transit. 10,000 pass by my LED signs an hour. Custom terms to be mutually determined. Perfect for Downtown satellite location, Surgical DPMs, in-network practices. Established parties only. Email drsha@lifestylepodiatry.com with interest.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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