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January 16, 2025 #7,934  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
IL Podiatrist Discusses How to Choose a Good Walking Shoe
At baseline, a good walking shoe should check off a few boxes. “The most important aspect of a walking shoe is something that has support across the middle of the arch,” says Melissa Lockwood, DPM, a podiatrist at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates. This helps distribute pressure across your feet and promotes good alignment, lowering the odds of injury, she says—and all of the sneakers on this list check that box.
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You can tell if a shoe has that support by doing a “twist test,” where you hold the shoe on the ends and try to twist it like you’re wringing out a washcloth. “The stiffer the shoe, the better,” Dr. Lockwood says.
Source: Korin Miller, Nicolette Accardi, Women's Health [1/14/25]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IN Podiatrist Practices for the Sheer "Joy" of It
Knowing that many of his patients might have trouble pronouncing his last name, Joy Kannookaden, DPM prefers to keep it simple and just be known as "Dr. Joy." Dr. Kannookaden is a surgical podiatrist who has been on the medical staff of Adams Memorial Hospital for nearly six months. He will be the featured speaker for the monthly luncheon hosted by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce.
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The majority of Dr. Kannookaden's practice is based on a holistic approach involving the patient. This includes forms of preventative care and conservative measures along with the thought that unless absolutely necessary, the first line of rehabilitation of injuries is not with surgery. He reported seeing many patients with peripheral neuropathy, diabetic-related foot maladies, diabetic ulcerations and the goal is to be able to bring them back to a "functional mobility state."
Source: Joe Spaulding, The Decatur Daily Democrat [1/14/25]
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OMG!! 2025 IS ACTUALLY HERE!!
The New, Exclusive, More Inclusive 2025 Podiatry Coding Manual
From Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CPC is available immediately!!
It is fully updated! It contains ALL of the most up-to-date information to aid in coding and billing for appropriate reimbursement and documentation to support what was billed . You will again see why so many podiatry offices across the country refer to this book as their “Bible” when it comes to billing, coding, and documentation.
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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 | |
Areas of Financial Waste to Cut at Your Practice
Here are a few ways to reduce financial waste, according to practice management and accounting professionals from across the country:
2. Check Vendor Contracts
For the most part, physician practices do a nice job of operating efficiently. However, one area that often gets overlooked is vendor relationships. It's common to negotiate a contract for medical and office supplies and then not revisit it for a long while. Unfortunately, if a contract times out, some vendors will raise prices without much, if any, notice. Practices can incur additional expense without even knowing it." Steve Vasko, certified public accountant, Blue and Coo, LLC, Columbus, OH
Source: Bob Sandrick, Physicians Practice
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| QUERIES (NON--CLINICAL) | |
Query: E-Scribe Software
I am an older physician close to retirement, and no longer wish to do MIPS and plan to stop using EMR and go back to dictating with a paper chart. I will need E-Scribe software, and wish to know any company someone would recommend or I should avoid for E-Scribing.
John Stevenson DPM, Dayton, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 A | |
From: Ron Freireich, DPM
When physician Medicare pay has decreased by 29% since 2001 - When only 42.86% of podiatrists are very satisfied with their careers - When the CEO of a 354-bed hospital where I am on staff recently stated in a newsletter, "Our operating margin continues to be negative due to lower reimbursement rates and higher operating expenses" meaning the hospital continues to LOSE money - When a recent article in Medscape reported that 49% of physicians surveyed feel burned out, and the NPs and PAs that were to help take stress off the physicians are now also complaining of burnout.
When a family member who recently went to the ER of a 193-bed hospital was diagnosed with pneumonia but could not be admitted because there were 80 other patients waiting to be admitted (several wings were closed due to staffing issues and two other nearby hospitals have closed within the last several years, overwhelming this hospital)...
Why would anyone want to choose a career in medicine when doctors and hospital insurance reimbursements continue to decrease, less than half of podiatrists are very satisfied with their career and almost 50% of physicians, PAs, and NPs are reporting burnout? It's not just the small podiatry school applicant pool we should be worried about. In my opinion, the whole medical system is imploding.
Ron Freireich, DPM, Cleveland, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 B | |
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
Is it? Probably, with 37 DO schools now open in the U.S. and Caribbean medical schools on the rebound after COVID to more than 50. Some Caribbean schools will accept just about anyone with tuition and boast a 95% Step 1 USMLE pass rate. They can make that claim because they only certify their better students who have a 95% predicted pass rate based on NBME practice tests to take Step 1. In most Caribbean schools, a high percentage of students are foreign. When I was in Riyadh opening a medical school there, the country of 35,000,000 had one American-trained podiatrist in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia which had a population of 5,000,000. Saudi Arabia is rampant with type 2 DM and this gentleman was revered for saving limbs instead of amputating.
AACPM states there were 1,000 applicants to podiatry schools for the 2023-2024 academic year and 711 students matriculated. That’s a 71% application to...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomczak's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE) | |
RE: Medicare Advantage Programs Receive Boost While Physicians Wait: AMA
From: Chris Robertozzi, DPM
I agree 100% with the President of the American Medical Association, Dr. Bruce A. Scott’s, comment, “it’s time for a new approach to physician payment reform.” While Congress would need to approve it, physicians should be writing the reform. No one knows healthcare better than physicians who provide the care. The new approach should be that together, all the national healthcare associations rewrite healthcare completely.
The general population needs to know that we are on their side when it comes to providing healthcare. They should fully understand and know what physicians are recommending so they can compare it to whatever gets finally adopted. We must stand up for ourselves, otherwise we will continually be portrayed as the bad guy in this picture. We must take the lead. See www.betterhealthcarereform.com.
Chris Robertozzi, DPM, Newton, NJ
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From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
Congratulations to Barry Block, DPM, JD for being granted honorary membership status in the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. I am proud of him and all his achievements. He has helped out so many of us. Not only has he achieved a DPM degree, but he has also devoted his life to helping podiatrists become educated in practice management. Dr. Block cares about us. Thank you, Barry.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Pol Engels via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 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 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PODIATRY EQUIPMENT AND/OR PRACTICE FOR SALE – MILL BASIN, BROOKLYN, NY
Selling established 25+ year podiatry practice with 3 exam rooms / and/ or 3 Podiatry chairs, X-cel x-ray machine, sonogram machine and Xi-scan/fluroscopy machine. All in excellent condition. Send inquiries at info@podiatristnyc.com
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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. Working with infectious disease, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. -The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, 4 weeks of paid vacation, personal days and paid health benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
PODIATRIC LIMB PRESERVATION RESEARCH TWO-YEAR FELLOWSHIP (CPME APPROVED)
University of Michigan - SIX months of protected time to build academic research skills and conduct research, collaboration with internationally recognized research faculty, access to vast research resources and state-of-the-art facilities. Clinical time, various rotations, competitive salary and unparalleled benefits. High rate of fellow retention. Application deadline - 1/27/25, Visit our website for more information.
FELLOWSHIP FOR LIMB PRESERVATION – UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is currently accepting applications for its 12-month Fellowship Program for Limb Preservation training that will begin on August 1, 2025. The UCSF Limb Preservation Fellowship educates and trains the podiatric physician as a clinically skilled podiatrist in a multidisciplinary approach to the diabetic and vascular complications of the lower extremity, as well as generating new knowledge in the treatment, management, and prevention of lower extremity amputations. Please submit letters of interest to Matt Kuhn at matt.kuhn@ucsf.edu, along with your CV and three letters of recommendation. Interviews will be held in early 2025.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – UPSTATE NEW YORK
Multi-podiatrist, multi-office practice. This practice has been in business for over 70 years. You will easily obtain your caseload for board cert. Salary range $175,000-$250,000. 3-year residency trained. Fellowship a plus. Board Certified, Eligible ABPS. Partnership after 1 year. For more detailed information - Podiatryofcny@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TUCSON ARIZONA
Associate(s) wanted for busy practice. All phases of podiatric medicine and surgery. Ownership opportunity available. Please submit current resume to Transcription697@AOL.com. Interviews to be conducted at ACFAS Annual Seminar in Phoenix or by Zoom.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Expanding, busy practice seeking BQ/BC associate with training in F&A surgery, wound care, hospital in-pt management and well-rounded clinical skills. Great opportunity for continued growth with great diversity in patient mix. Opportunity for a great incentive salary. Email cover letter, CV, and LORs to podiatrypracticesc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OHIO
Well established, fully equipped single office private practice looking for part/full time associate. Candidate should be highly motivated with strong surgical and clinical skills. Competitive salary, bonus structure, paid malpractice and benefit package. Potential for buy-in available if interested. Please email CV to schapman1@woh.rr.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, TN & UT
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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
PT to possible FT mobile positions throughout sunny Florida for responsible DPM team players. Primarily home visits and ALF/ILF's. No call. No ER. Flexible 9-5. Weekends optional. Generous commission salary. Great for new grads, semi-retired, or those looking to help fill their schedule. Serious applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Awesome opportunity to join a well-rounded, growing, podiatry practice in Raleigh, NC. We are looking for an associate who is hardworking part time/full time. Working with awesome office staff, EMR, and latest technology. Competitive salary and incentives. NC license is a must. Please send contact info and CV to iiicmstewart@aol.com or call 252-813-3136.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Growing podiatry practice in North Jersey seeks highly motivated Associate with strong surgical and clinical skills. Competitive salary/bonus, PTO, 401K with match, and mentorship. Join our dynamic, multi-location team! Send CV and LOI to bergenfaa@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Looking for a highly motivated and skilled foot and ankle surgeon. Different types of foot, ankle and leg pathology. Varying ages. Full & part time podiatrist position needed. Latest computer system, digital X-ray, digital fluoroscopy, ultrasound and vascular Doppler. Very generous pay, yearly raises, healthcare, dental, vacations and holidays. Top public schools in Florida. 10 minutes from Cocoa Beach, 30 to Orlando airport, 45 to Disney World and Universal Studios. brevardfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BROOKLYN, NY
A group podiatry practice in Brooklyn and Queens is looking to hire a full time podiatrist with excellent compensation with excellent growth potential. Must be motivated, and hardworking. Send CV to Footcareemployment@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN
Seeking Associate to practice on Central Park West in a modern, newly renovated office on corner of CPW/85th Street. Part Time, New York licensed and In-Network with insurances, percentage to be discussed with overhead and staff included. No call or weekends needed. Inquiry contact: Bradschaefferdpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION OPEN - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join our dynamic multi-specialty group, spanning 6 locations in DFW, equipped with cutting-edge technology, physical therapy and an established patient base. Our practice also includes a surgery center. We offer a competitive starting salary with bonus and benefits. Send your CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED FOR BUSY MIAMI PRACTICE
4-5 day schedule available. 150k-200k annual salary. M-F 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. No nights, No weekends, No On-Call. MUST SPEAK SPANISH. Email resume to: southfloridapodiatryjob@gmail.com
FULL TIME / PART TIME PODIATRIST POSITION AVAILABLE - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
General podiatry practice, office, homecare, facility, hospital-based. Offering both Competitive salary and independent contractor positions and benefits available. Flexibility of schedule. Opportunity for growth and equity. DrLouisScotti@allislandfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LANCASTER AND GETTYSBURG PA
Seeking exceptional podiatrist for Lancaster and Gettysburg PA offices! Advance your career with WeTreatFeet Podiatry. Competitive $175k base compensation, benefits, and opportunities to provide cutting-edge foot and ankle care. Join our dynamic, multi-state practice and transform patient lives. Passionate DPMs, apply now: info@wetreatfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Suffolk County, NY seeks full time/part time associates, with partnership opportunity. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package, paid time off, 401K retirement plan. Email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALGARY, CANADA
Busy practice seeking podiatrist comfortable with all aspects of podiatry, including surgery, biomechanics and primary care. We have four exam rooms and an in-office surgical suite. Must be able to practice in Canada. Relocating podiatrists and new residency graduates encouraged to apply. Please contact lalani@alpinefootankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARIZONA
OneSource Senior Healthcare seeks Associate Podiatrists to provide on-site care in Phoenix, Tucson, and Nevada. Enjoy excellent quality of life, autonomy, and no evenings/weekends. Requirements: DPM, state license (assistance available). We offer competitive pay, EHR/iPad tools, and a supportive team. New grads welcome. Contact: info@onesourcemobilehc.com 888-495-4489
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALBANY, NY
We have a current opening for a full-time podiatrist to join our team! Our practice has been steadily growing over the last 25 years and we have a constant flow of new patients. We have a brand-new, modern office, a large variety of treatment modalities and a full support staff. We will use all our resources to help ensure your success in our practice. We are offering a very competitive compensation package with room for growth and advancement. If interested, please email: albanypodiatry1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE - NORTHERN NJ
Are you an all-star? Then this job is for you. Multi-location practice seeking new associate. Great work environment with dedicated support staff. Competitive salary/bonus, PTO, hospital/surg center privileges. Work with local residency program. Send us a note telling us why we need you on our team. Email LOI and CV to: gsn8487@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST - SAN DIEGO
Open Independent-contract positions available. Highly competitive compensation, flexible schedule, office assistant & field assistant handling administrative work. Cloud-based EHR, equipment/supplies, benefits. 2025 graduates welcome. www.barefeet-podiatry.com, Email: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SYRACUSE, NY
Exciting opportunity for a motivated individual in a well-rounded podiatry practice. We are looking for someone who is motivated to help the practice grow and be part of our team as we continue to help the community and enjoy what we do. Ample opportunity for surgical skills, wound care, and/or primary podiatric care. Please email: docryanlee@gmail.com with resume.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Multi office Podiatric Medicine and Surgical practice in Maryland seeks full-time associate. Must be highly motivated and energetic. A competitive compensation package with incentives and includes many benefits. Modern facilities with excellent support staff to help ensure your success in our practice. If you would like a new home for your podiatric career, please contact us. Send resume to rscpod@comcast.net
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