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May 28, 2026 #8,279  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AAPSM NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Receives AAPSM’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Timothy Dutra, DPM, received the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine’s (AAPSM) lifetime achievement award at its recent Stand-Alone Meeting in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Dutra was honored for his long dedication to AAPSM and mentorship of AAPSM student chapters, as well as his dedication to the podiatric profession. Dr. Dutra, a past president of AAPSM, is Assistant Professor and clinical researcher in biomechanics and sports medicine at the Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine (SMU-CPM).
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(L-R) AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates and Dr. Tim Dutra |
In addition, SMU CPM student Connor Jow and Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine student Maria Torrealba received Robert Barnes Memorial Scholarships at the meeting.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Aussie Podiatrist Discusses How Hormonal Changes Affect Women's Feet
Our feet do a lot of heavy lifting, carrying us through busy days and getting us from point A to B. But they’re often overlooked – until something starts aching. And while sore feet can be tempting to brush off, podiatrist and SynxBody founder Rachael Ferguson says, “foot pain can be a sign to slow down and see where you may have been pushing your body too far.”
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Your feet don’t stay the same throughout life. Pregnancy, hormonal changes and perimenopause can affect the way they feel and move. “We can also go up a whole shoe size, and our arch may drop during pregnancy,” Rachael says. “Sometimes these changes don’t revert after pregnancy.” During perimenopause, Rachael explains that the “hormone shifts in progesterone and estrogen can cause tissue and ligaments to thin, stretch, and change shape, which can also lead to increased pain and change in the shape of the foot.”
Source: Melody Teh, The Australian Women's Weekly [5/20/26]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
NY Podiatrist Accused of Trampling Commercial Rights
A Rockland County video production and promotions company has sued a prominent podiatrist for allegedly pirating a commercial. SR Video Pictures Ltd., Haverstraw, accused Dr. Bruce Pinker and Progressive Foot Care P.C. of copyright infringement, in a complaint filed on May 7 in U.S. District Court, White Plains. A frame-by-frame comparison of an SR Video commercial produced for Pinker to a new commercial produced by a competitor demonstrates, the complaint states, “substantially similar selection, arrangement, staging, sequencing, framing, and audiovisual choices.”
Source: Bill Heltzel, Westfair Business Journal [5/26/26]
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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 | |
6 Ways to Cut Denials at Your Practice
Most claim denials are preventable. Master these six strategies to stop revenue leaks, speed up payments, and keep your staff focused on patient care.
5. Implement strong claims scrubbing
Most practice management systems offer claim edit functionality that can catch errors before submission. The key is maximizing these tools rather than letting problems slip through. Configure your system to flag obvious mismatches: If a patient’s age or gender doesn’t align with the billed CPT code, the claim should be stopped for review. On the back end, use intelligent denial work queues that route claims to staff members with specific expertise for particular payers.
Revenue cycle experts recommend establishing clear protocols to reduce risk. Even honest mistakes can create compliance exposure, making prevention essential. Track filing deadlines carefully. Some payers allow as few as 30 days to submit claims, whereas others permit up to two years. With coding backlogs growing due to staffing shortages, practices increasingly risk exceeding these limits and facing automatic denials.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [2/26/26]
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| FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
6 Retirement Must-Knows for 2026
Higher retirement plan contribution limits, changes to Social Security benefits, a new senior deduction, and more.
6. There’s a new $6,000 deduction for seniors, whether they itemize or take the standard deduction, though there are some pretty strict income thresholds. It’s $75,000 for single filers and double that amount for married couples filing jointly. So not everyone will be able to take advantage of that new deduction, but it’s definitely something to check out.
Source: Christine Benz and Margaret Giles, Morningstar
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| SOLE PURPOSE BY SAVANNAH SANTIAGO, DPM | |
Stress Fractures
Here are some valuable tips that have aided Savannah Santiago, DPM in navigating her experiences as a student and a resident:
2. Ask about training
Are they overtraining? Did they ramp up their mileage too quickly? These are simple questions that often uncover the root of the problem. A good general rule is that weekly mileage should only increase by about 10–20%, with the longest run making up no more than 20–30% of total weekly volume.
For many athletes—especially those training for their first race—this structure isn’t intuitive. Even with widely available training plans, it’s easy to do too much, too soon. I see this all the time in athletes coming back from injury, pushing through pain or accelerating their return out of fear of losing fitness.
This is also where the conversation naturally extends beyond just mileage. How does the athlete respond when you ask about cutting back? About rest? About taking time away from their sport? Their reaction can tell you just as much as their training log.
Source: This series is adapted from and courtesy of PRESENT eLearning Systems.
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| CODING & BILLING Q&As FROM CODINGHELPLINE.COM | |
Query: Billing for Fracture Care Post-Urgent Care Visit?
How should I bill for fracture care after the patient was seen at Urgent Care or ER? Is the diagnosis and or CPT code for those patients different than those for a patient who comes into my office without first seeking other medical treatment?
Codinghelpline com Subscriber
Response from Codinghelpline.com: These are two questions. What is the CPT and ICD-10? Let's answer the easy part of the question first: Assuming this is a new patient to you, the procedural coding for the proper E/M would be dependent on either the complexity level of medical decision-making or time element for that E/M. Hence, a CPT 9920X is appropriate for a new patient.
If the patient is an established patient for a new problem, then use CPT 9921X again, based on medical decision-making and/or time. Now comes the fun part. The diagnosis...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length response appears here.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENT (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Marchelle L. Suppan, DPM
Dr. Marchelle L. Suppan of Orrville passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the age of 71 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Shellee was a 1980 graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a two year surgical residency program at Toledo Riverside Hospital. Shellee along with her father Ray Suppan, DPM, Sr. have trained hundreds of podiatric residents over the years at Dunlap Hospital in Orrville.
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Dr. Marchelle Suppan |
Shellee was the first female president of the Ohio Foot & Ankle Medical Association and she opened the door for many other female presidents who followed in her foot steps. After her retirement from podiatry, Shellee became the President and CEO of the Aultman Medical Group. In 2018, Shellee was inducted into the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Hall of Fame.
Richard Hofacker, DPM, Akron, OH
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Boots of the Day
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What to wear while listening to Purple Rain by Prince? |
Source: Nere Ku via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
A power MTI 526 Podiatry Chair, Ritter Midmark 204 Treatment table - drawers, reclines flat, plug in to outlet. Ritter by Midmark M9 UltraClave: Steam autoclave. Will help facilitate shipping from FL. All in EXCELLENT condition. Phuxctf@gmail.com or text 646-267-1075.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in-house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Thriving practice located on hospital campus with strong referrals and loyal patient base. Fully equipped and turnkey set-up. Priced to sell - below appraisal! Open Monday to Thursday but plenty of patients for five-day work week. Kansas City has a low cost of living. We have a bank contact and realtor available to help. Great for a podiatrist wanting to own your own practice or wanting to expand. Contact mcrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma City Long standing practice in OKC for sale. Opportunity to have a strong practice from day 1. Office strategically located to referral sources and facilities. Ability to purchase real estate. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Seeking full time associate podiatrist San Francisco Bay Area. East Bay location with 2 offices. Established, multi-office practice seeks full-time DPM to join a growing practice. Seeking highly motivated doctor with excellent patient skills. Must be board qualified / certified. Practice has a strong mix of office based minimally invasive surgery, surgery center, hospital. Competitive base salary + percentage, with large upside potential. 401k + benefits. Partnership track potential. Beautiful Bay Area locations. New grads welcome. Email CV to office@bayareapod.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GOODYEAR, AZ (PHOENIX METRO)
Busy, modern podiatry practice seeking associate to join our growing team. Goodyear offers 350+ days of sunshine and excellent quality of life for families. Strong clinical volume with multiple ancillaries: EPAT/shockwave, MLS laser, DPMX, UltraMIST wound therapy, SWIFT, vascular/neuro testing, and on-site OR. Traditional MIS-trained surgeon strongly preferred. Interest in regenerative medicine a plus. Partnership opportunity available. Owner plans on retiring in 4-5 years. Email CV to: azpodiatrist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Largest group in the Central Valley is seeking associate in Visalia/Hanford. Must be highly motivated with good patient skills and personality. Must be board qualified or certified salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing, and will help with student loan repayment. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Office based, Surgery Center and hospital-based with no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice. Please e-mail CV and short bio to acampos@wetreatyourfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Busy podiatry office seeking full or part-time surgically-trained podiatrist. Office and wound care-based practice with hospital in and outpatient settings and surgery center affiliation. Located in the Hudson Valley, 50 minutes north of NYC near major highways. Competitive salary depending on experience. Please forward resume to Office@cappapodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Seeking associate position as part of a multi-location practice providing care in Orange County, CA. Must be motivated, honest and hard working. The practice is well rounded with all aspects of foot and ankle care. Base salary with bonus structure. Send CV to rjspencer11@gmail.com
OPPORTUNITY FOR SURGEONS – ILLINOIS
Join an established, highly successful ambulatory surgery center specializing in podiatry procedures with available OR block time in Illinois. Credentialed physicians have the unique opportunity to grow their practice in a proven, efficient surgical environment — with the potential to become a part-owner. Benefit from an efficient, patient-focused setting designed for clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and physician partnership. If interested, please contact me at jkazygarey@algonquinsurgerycenter.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS, NV
Full-time Podiatrist position with well-established practice in Las Vegas. Any experience level is welcome. Guaranteed $150k with benefits and a bonus structure. No mandatory call required. Text (847) 830-7378. E-mail CV to: citadeljones@gmail.com
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS - ORLANDO, TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JACKSONVILLE, PANHANDLE
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
PODIATRY ASSOCIATE – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an exciting, immediate full-time position open for a board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. You can view our website at footanklenm.com. Spanish speaking and Fellowship are a plus but not a requirement. Billing/coding experience is preferred. Compensation is a competitive salary plus a percentage bonus structure to start. 10k sign-on bonus for provider that starts before by September 1, 2026. Please email CV and cover letter to ACharlie@footanklenm.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FL, WA, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, NEW JERSEY, WASHINGTON DC, NORTH CAROLNA
Podiatry positions available for immediate hire in Nursing Facilities in Tampa Florida, Spokane Washington, Central and Northwestern Virginia, Houston and South of Austin Texas, New Jersey, and Washington DC. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com
PODIATRIST (NON-SURGICAL) | FLEXIBLE · REMOTE + FIELD VISITS · FULL TIME OR PART TIME
POD Health is seeking an entrepreneurial Podiatrist for a flexible hybrid role (home visits, clinic, events, telehealth). Choose full-time or part-time (2–3 days/week) with a schedule tailored to you. Join a fast-growing organization entering a new market, deliver exceptional patient-centered care, and shape an innovative service line. Learn more and apply now: https://podhealth.bamboohr.com/careers/430
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Well established and busy practice seeking full-time associate physician for multiple office locations in the Philadelphia suburbs (Mainline, Chester, Delaware County). Seeking a hard-working podiatrist with a collaborative and comprehensive approach to patient care. Must be comfortable in all aspects of foot and ankle care from routine care to forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board Qualified/Certified preferred. Competitive salary, production bonuses, and benefits included. Please email CV to Randi Williams: randi@hmfaa.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - FOOT HILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA
Position is available for a provider who currently holds or is in the process of acquiring an NC license. Our practice covers forefoot, rearfoot, ankle, and wound care. Hospital privileges at two local hospitals and an ambulatory center, as well as access to an in-office OR. We offer a competitive package including: Salary with a bonus structure - Malpractice and health insurance - 401K - Paid holidays and vacation. Enjoy small-town living conveniently located just 40 miles from Charlotte, NC. If you are interested, please contact me at mauney.jeff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Amazing opportunity for the right individual! Seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and personable Physician who is a team player. Three Houston-area locations with diverse patient base and professional and extremely well equipped atmosphere. Exceptional bedside manner with kindness and professional drive required. Competitive salary. Immediate availability! office@louettafootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART TIME – FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY
Well established busy group practice seeking a part-time associate 2-3 days a week, with full-time potential, in Freehold, NJ. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Please send letter of interest and CV to cherylm@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK & TN
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - NORTH SCOTTSDALE/SUN CITY, ARIZONA
An established podiatry practice in the North Scottsdale and Sun City area is seeking a full-time, motivated, and compassionate podiatrist to join our team. Great prospect for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. To apply, please submit your CV to: manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship, located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, with benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
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