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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,063 Subscribers Daily
March 04, 2024 #7,701  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME | |
Vlahovic, McClain Inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame
Podiatry Management Magazine has announced that Tracey Vlahovic, DPM and Steve McClain, MD have been elected to receive the 2024 PM Lifetime Achievement Awards. Dr. Vlahovic, the 41st podiatrist to receive this honor, has distinguished herself as an author, lecturer, and authority on podiatric dermatology.
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Drs. Tracey Vlahovic and Steve McClain |
Dr. McClain, the 18th non-podiatrist inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, is the Founder of McClain Labs, an international authority on dermatopathology, and a major supporter of podiatry. Full biographies of both honorees can be found in the March Issue of Podiatry Management Magazine.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Helps Rescue Diabetic's Leg
Roughly two years ago, Lennox Logan came to Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital lugging around a pus-ridden foot that, if not for the resources on hand and the quick-thinking care of its medical staff, would have taken his leg, and potentially his life. Northwell podiatrist Mary Ann Bilotti, DPM, sizing up the foot, immediately knew the situation was critical. “We know that when he came to the emergency room, Mr. Logan had this massive infection which became a medical emergency,” she said.
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Lennox Logan and Dr. Mary Ann Bilotti (photo: Tim Baker) |
Logan suffers from diabetic neuropathy of the foot, an all-too-common disease in people with diabetes, especially those who poorly manage their blood sugar levels, in which the body’s nerves become damaged and can lead to a host of life-altering symptoms. Logan could not feel his feet. That loss of sensation, noted Dr. Bilotti, left Logan extremely vulnerable to wounding himself without realizing it. And for a man in his condition, even the slightest of injuries, like stepping on a pebble, if not treated properly, could get seriously infected.
Source: Juan Lasso, LI Herald [2/29/24]
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| PODIATRIC PODCASTS | |
CA Podiatrist Reviews Development of Blake Inverted Orthotic
Ben Pearl, DPM interviewed Richard Blake, DPM on his podcast Fit Foot U. They discussed the development of his Blake inverted orthotic. The following clip reviews his first patient that he tried the high inverted method on.
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Dr. Blake said he spent many weekends driving to the lab of his mentor, Dr. Merton Root, to refine his technique. Blake said he has continued to pay it forward with teaching students the way Dr. Root did for him.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
AMIFAS Hosts Successful MIS Cadaver Seminar With International Speakers
The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS), celebrating more than 50 years as the premier MIS teaching organization, held their annual MIS Cadaver Seminar in Celebration, Florida at the AdventHealth Nicholson Center February 21-23rd.
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Attendees at AMIFAS Cadaver Seminar |
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The participants were seeking knowledge and hands-on experience in the most exciting area of foot and ankle surgery. The experts in the cadaver lab included instructors from the United States, Germany, Morocco, Paraguay, and Canada. The next annual MIS Cadaver Seminar will be held February 26-28, 2025.
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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 | |
8 Billing Tips for Practices
The implementation of these billing tips can be a transformative step towards improving the financial health of your primary care practice.
5. Thorough documentation
Maintain detailed and accurate medical records for each patient. Poor documentation not only affects patient care but can also lead to audit risks and billing disputes. Even if you have not yet been audited, there is always a risk that you will be in the future. And of course, proper documentation is not only required under your insurance payer contract but also required as a part of your state license as a healthcare practitioner.
Source: Tina Hsiao, MBA, Physicians Practice [2/15/24]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE) - PART 1 | |
RE: Medicare "Advantage" Continues to be Disadvantageous
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
In a recent article, it is projected that Medicare "Advantage" costs will continue to be problematic and result in premium increases to policyholders as well as an increase in costs to beneficiaries for those "extra" benefits not covered by traditional fee-for-service Medicare. For more information click here.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE) - PART 2 | |
From: Mark Spier, DPM
The former chief of CMS has confirmed what most of us already know. Medicare Advantage programs use chart review and up-coding to obtain huge profits. Meanwhile we, the plebeian providers, are still subjected to the crippling sequestration which diminishes the already meager payments we receive. Read the full length article here.
Mark Spier, DPM, Reisterstown, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Change Clearinghouse Cyberattacks
From: Ben Pearl, DPM
Recent delays in insurance payments due to the Change Clearinghouse cyberattacks have created a strain for physicians’ practices that rely solely on insurance payments for revenue. As of late this week, it is unclear when this national issue affecting physicians will be resolved.
Hopefully, the insurance glitch will be short-lived. It helps to have strategies to counterbalance the delay in cash flow if it continues.
Ben Pearl, DPM, Arlington, VA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH
I have been told by a very reliable source that the new schools opening is like a Ponzi scheme. There are funds available by the feds, etc. that allow these schools to be subsidized. Thus on paper, it can be a money-making proposition; however in reality, we do not have enough students to choose from, thus low enrollment and students with lower MCATs and GPAs are being admitted. We do not have enough residencies if all the schools were filled to capacity based on the number of podiatry schools now open. We are in a tough situation.
I hope everyone reading this post gets energized and goes out and speaks at a local high school or college and promotes our wonderful profession so we can grow in a positive direction for the future. I think our component societies should contact all local high schools and colleges and offer their members as speakers.
Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Leather and Cork - What to wear in County Cork? |
Source: Raphaëlle Dirven 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.
PRACTICE FOR SALE- MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Amazing opportunity to take over a thriving established practice. Ideal for someone who wants to provide high quality foot care and practice the way you want with unlimited potential. Affordable with immediate income. Financing available. Wonderful place to live and practice. Serious inquiries only. Contact: wwfootclinic@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – ALBANY, NY AREA
Busy Med/Surg Podiatry practice near Albany, NY. 40+ years in professional bldg with good street visibility. Local hospitals with well integrated podiatric services. Large, loyal, multigenerational patient base. Large physician referral source with steady new patient stream. Willing to Stay during transition. Contact: pondviewpod2@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TREASURE COAST, FL
Treasure Coast (Martin/St. Lucie County). 40 YO part-time general practice 2 locations grossing average 200K. Please no brokers email practiceforsaleflo@comcast.net with phone number for information.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MASSACHUSETTS
Modern, well established since 1986. Busy, 75 new patients a month. All aspect of podiatric services. Fully equipped, certified EHR, laser, digital x-ray, vascular machine, Pad net. In-house billing, well run. Located within a mile from hospital. Owner is willing to stay as necessary during transition. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2024. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
FELLOWSHIP POSITION – FLORIDA
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – SOUTH CAROLINA
KG Health Partners is seeking full-time and part-time podiatrists to provide mobile lower extremity care to long-term care residents in these territories: Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and benefits for full-time employees. Email CV to Kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Busy multi-doctor podiatry practice with 5 locations across 3 boroughs looking for a DPM ready to work. Part-time and full time available. Candidates should be personable, driven and hard working. All phases of podiatry including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Generous salary, malpractice, 401k, vacation days and holidays. For inquired, please contact drlevy@starrettpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VANCOUVER, CANADA
Busy, well-established practice looking for motivated podiatrist with excellent clinical and people skills. 2 office locations. CASH PAY. Lots new patients monthly. Huge growth potential. Practice allows great work-life balance. NO CALLS. Competitive pay structure and sign-on bonus. Non-Canadian, new graduate, experienced DPM applicants welcome. Email CV to podiatryvancouver@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN (OAKLAND COUNTY/DETROIT SUBURBS)
Outstanding opportunity, well established group practice, general podiatry, surgical forefoot, rearfoot & ankle (full time). Responsible, motivated team player with good communication skills, base salary + bonus,+ benefits, malpractice, continuing education. Confidential reply CV & letter of interest to: DPMposition@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSOURI
Amazing opportunity with a highly reputable practice in the Midwest. Wonderful place to live and practice in a fast-growing suburban community. We are recruiting a board qualified/certified Podiatrist with opportunity for ownership. Enjoy a great work environment with a strong support staff. Ideal for someone who wants to provide high quality foot care. We have a substantial patient base which will provide immediate income. We offer a competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Independent, private practice. Submit your CV to stcpod@att.net or call Edward Stein, DPM at (314) 565-2739.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (FAIRFIELD, GREENWICH, AND NORTH HAVEN)
Full time position available. A very busy schedule and competitive compensation package is being offered. Our EMR system is MacPractice and digital x-ray is 20/20 Imaging. Sonoace ultrasound, a PinPointe laser, and an EPAT by Curamedix as well. Please visit our website www.greatfootcare.com and send resume to DrKassaris@GreatFootCare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - 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. 20k sign-on bonus for provider that starts before April 1st, 2021. Please email CV and cover letter to ACharlie@footanklenm.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
Looking for a motivated podiatrist to be part of the Foot & Ankle Concepts Inc. team in Santa Barbara California and Ventura county California. Our practice includes surgical and non surgical care of the foot and ankle. Starting salary of 250K, please send resume to alangroudi@gmail.com www.footsurgeon.com
FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - KY, MA, and MD
Rapidly expanding podiatrist owned and operated company offering full and part time positions servicing Nursing Homes and SNFs in Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Inquire about availability in other states as well. Send CV and inquiries to info@thepodiatrycompanyllc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - THE WOODLAND, TEXAS
Successful, well respected multi-location, podiatric group seeking one physician with experience in wounds/diabetic care, and one physician with experience in biometrics/orthotics. Please send current resume with availability and Texas license status to alexandra@nevillefeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – COASTAL 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 great incentive salary. Email cover letter, CV and LORs to podiatrypracticesc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Immediate associate position to join our team. An expanding, dynamic podiatry practice with lots of room to grow. Limb salvage, deformity, trauma & clinic. Multiple hospitals to take call, hospital call required. Maryland license preferred, BQ required. Full benefit package available. Please email CV to footanklerecon@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALGARY, CANADA
We are looking for a podiatrist comfortable with all aspects of podiatry, ranging from surgery to foot care. We have four exam rooms and an accredited in-office surgical suite, digital x-ray, shockwave and EMR. Must be able to work in Canada. Partnership opportunities available. Please contact lalani@alpinefootankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA
Immediate opening for a podiatric surgeon with interest in wound care, podiatric medicine, foot surgery and clinical research. Ankle surgery and reconstructive rearfoot surgery is not available. Ideal candidate is board-certified/qualified with prior clinical experience. MGH is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and our podiatric physicians are eligible for faculty appointments through department of orthopedic surgery. Excellent salary and benefits. Please contact Dr. Landsman. alandsman@mgh.harvard.edu
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREENVILLE, SC
Busy two-office practice with three doctors in Greenville SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401 K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send cover letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
Join a busy professional practice with 13 locations across SWFL. Associates in Medicine & Surgery LLC is a well established leader in the podiatry space in SWFL. Excellent long-term opportunity for a well-trained podiatrist with enormous potential in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, and clinic. Large and diverse demographic of patients. The position is full time and will be paid a base salary with bonus incentive. For more information, please email Wyatt Hilderbrand (Operations Director) at whilderbrand@aimsfl.com. Please include your curriculum vitae, and a brief message expressing your interest in our area and position
PART TIME PODIATRIST - CALIFORNIA
Established Southern California practice currently looking for a part-time, motivated, and caring podiatrist. We are seeking someone with interest in wound care, diabetic care, and surgeries. Please send your current CV with availability and per diem rate. socalfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN
Gotham Footcare, a leading and reputable multi-location private practice seeks a skilled podiatrist with 1+ year private practice experience in surgery and communication. Drive growth with up to $250k first-year compensation. Enjoy perks like paid vacation and a 401(k) plan. Grow with us in the heart of Manhattan! Inquiries: send resume to ana@gothamfootcare.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join a Dynamic multi-specialty 6 location group with cutting-edge equipment, storefront presence, physical therapy. Competitive starting salary of $150k, with the potential to easily earn up $200k with bonus. Send CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com (Texasfootdoctor.org)
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - CHICAGOLAND AREA
Associate positions in the Chicagoland area with 14 locations. Full & part time positions available. Surgical & non-surgical positions currently and in July. Be part of a dynamic team. Onsite MRI, Laser therapy, shockwave. Competitive compensation, full benefit package, health/dental/life/disability, malpractice coverage & 401k. Email CV to drmceneaney@illinoisfoot.com
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! - GAINESVILLE, FL
Surgically trained podiatrist needed. 40% of collections first year and equity partnership after that. Looking for someone to start now in Gainesville, FL. Located close to the surgical center and hospital. Seriously interested podiatrists please send CV to podiatry42984@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
A busy midtown Manhattan multidisciplinary sports medicine practice is looking for a non-surgical podiatrist. All applicants must be able to work both morning and evening hours Monday-Thursday. Salary is $175,000 plus an annual bonus. There is potential for growth. Please e-mail resume to drgee319@yahoo.com.
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SAN DIEGO
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.barefeet-podiatry.com) is looking for podiatrists to see patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, & skilled nursing facilities. We offer a flexible schedule (Part-Time/Full-time), excellent monthly compensation, and dedicated support staff. July 2024 graduates are welcome. Please email CV to: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, VERNAL, MILLCREEK OR WVC, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: ST. GEORGE, VERNAL, MILLCREEK OR WVC , Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
ULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
Established Podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Benefits include: competitive six-figure compensation ranging from $155,000-$250,000, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and 401(k) plan. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your podiatric medical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
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