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Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

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07/20/2018
The health care paradigm is changing before our eyes. Where it ends up is anybody’s guess but one thing is clear: you have to prove your value regarding prevention and cost-effective care with demonstrable outcome measures. If you don’t, you...
The health care paradigm is changing before our eyes. Where it ends up is anybody’s guess but one thing is clear: you have to prove your value regarding prevention and cost-effective care with demonstrable outcome measures. If you don’t, you...
The health care paradigm is...
07/20/2018
Podiatry Today
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06/15/2018
We often use the word “historic” as hyperbole but in regard to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act (MISSION) Act, the word certainly applies. When the president signed the bill into...
We often use the word “historic” as hyperbole but in regard to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act (MISSION) Act, the word certainly applies. When the president signed the bill into...
We often use the word “historic”...
06/15/2018
Podiatry Today
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05/25/2018
The paradigm of hallux abducto valgus (HAV) surgery has undergone a significant shift in the literature over the past five years.
The paradigm of hallux abducto valgus (HAV) surgery has undergone a significant shift in the literature over the past five years.
The paradigm of hallux abducto...
05/25/2018
Podiatry Today
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04/18/2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments Database (OPD) began publishing industry payments to physicians in 2013 as a legislative means to improve transparency in healthcare.1 Unfortunately, many authors in...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments Database (OPD) began publishing industry payments to physicians in 2013 as a legislative means to improve transparency in healthcare.1 Unfortunately, many authors in...
The Centers for Medicare and...
04/18/2018
Podiatry Today
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03/21/2018
Nicholas Thompson, DPM, is my guest blogger for this month. As this year’s match is revealed, he writes about his experience as an unmatched graduate and how he used this year to prepare for the career in podiatric medicine and surgery he...
Nicholas Thompson, DPM, is my guest blogger for this month. As this year’s match is revealed, he writes about his experience as an unmatched graduate and how he used this year to prepare for the career in podiatric medicine and surgery he...
Nicholas Thompson, DPM, is my...
03/21/2018
Podiatry Today
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02/28/2018
Like it or not, the role of social media in politics is here to stay. As evidenced by the 2016 presidential election, social media's role in politics is undeniable. Not only does social media provide a conduit for politicians to communicate...
Like it or not, the role of social media in politics is here to stay. As evidenced by the 2016 presidential election, social media's role in politics is undeniable. Not only does social media provide a conduit for politicians to communicate...
Like it or not, the role of...
02/28/2018
Podiatry Today
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01/26/2018
The numbers are getting worse and alarmingly so. In 2012, 45.8 percent of physicians reported having at least one burnout symptom.1 That number is higher than burnout rates for other professions with similar educational backgrounds and career...
The numbers are getting worse and alarmingly so. In 2012, 45.8 percent of physicians reported having at least one burnout symptom.1 That number is higher than burnout rates for other professions with similar educational backgrounds and career...
The numbers are getting worse...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
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01/03/2018
My 53rd birthday is fast approaching so when I read an op-ed piece by Michael S. Pinzur, MD, titled “The Aging Surgeon,” it caught my attention.1 I have no idea how much longer I will practice podiatric medicine and surgery, but I am 25 years...
My 53rd birthday is fast approaching so when I read an op-ed piece by Michael S. Pinzur, MD, titled “The Aging Surgeon,” it caught my attention.1 I have no idea how much longer I will practice podiatric medicine and surgery, but I am 25 years...
My 53rd birthday is fast...
01/03/2018
Podiatry Today
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11/30/2017
About six weeks ago, I had a podiatric practice consultant evaluate my practice. I learned several things about my practice and a few about myself from the endeavor. Many of the revelations about my practice were eye-opening.
About six weeks ago, I had a podiatric practice consultant evaluate my practice. I learned several things about my practice and a few about myself from the endeavor. Many of the revelations about my practice were eye-opening.
About six weeks ago, I had a...
11/30/2017
Podiatry Today
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11/01/2017
It's getting to the point of absurdity. Despite the overwhelming literature regarding equinus, too few practitioners routinely evaluate and document it, and a shockingly low number treat equinus. Lack of a consistent definition and less than...
It's getting to the point of absurdity. Despite the overwhelming literature regarding equinus, too few practitioners routinely evaluate and document it, and a shockingly low number treat equinus. Lack of a consistent definition and less than...
It's getting to the point of...
11/01/2017
Podiatry Today