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March 26, 2024 #7,717  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MD Podiatrist Stresses Health Benefits of Wearing Shoes at Home
Every day, people with foot pain hobble into Priya Parthasarathy, DPM’s podiatry office, and she asks them the same three questions: “What do you do for work? Where do you work? And what do you put on your feet when you’re working?” More often than not, they work from home, barefoot.
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Over the past few years, there has been a “significant increase” in people experiencing foot pain, says Dr. Parthasarathy, a podiatrist with Foot and Ankle Specialists of Mid-Atlantic in Silver Spring, MD. A rise in remote work is partly to blame, she believes. There is a solution to the aches, strains, and even stress fractures, though it’s not one patients like to hear: Start wearing shoes inside. “It makes such a big difference,” she says.
Source: Angela Haupt, Time [3/19/24]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
MA Podiatrist Discusses What to Look for in Running Shoes
“About 30% of the population has a tendency to roll in on their foot from the ankle, and another 10% spend more time on the outside of their foot,” says David Alper, DPM. For that reason, it’s best to determine your foot type before buying shoes. “A podiatrist can tell you what shoe you can tolerate best for the activity you’re seeking,” Dr. Alper says. Specialty running shoe stores often employ experts who can help with this, too.
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And if you’re going to be running on hard pavement? Choose a shoe with enough cushion to provide some good shock absorption. “Every time a human being puts their foot down, two to three times their body weight goes through their foot,” says Dr. Alper. “So, if you weigh 150 pounds, that’s 500 pounds of pressure is going through your foot with every step. If you don’t bounce when you do that, that force is just going right up into your leg.”
Source: Jennifer Graham Kizer, Simplemost [3/22/24]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT | |
UK Podiatrist Stored Hundreds of Medical Records at Home
A former Powys podiatrist has voluntarily been struck off after being accused of storing hundreds of medical records in his house. Bronterre Freelove, who was employed at Powys Teaching Health Board at the time of the accusation, has voluntarily been removed from the medical register after a tribunal investigated him for storing over 300 patient records in his home.
The Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service found the Mr Freelove’s practice was impaired as “between September 2015 until September 2016, whilst employed by Powys Teaching Health Board, he did not ensure that patient records were stored in a secure location” and “stored approximately 341 patient records at his home address, when it was inappropriate to do so.”
Source: Ruairi Walsh, County Times [3/20/24]
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| MEDICARE ADVANTAGE IN THE NEWS | |
Nearly Half of Health Systems are Considering Dropping Medicare Advantage Plans
"Onerous" authorization requirements and high denial rates have health systems considering whether to drop Medicare Advantage plans, according to a report from the Healthcare Financial Management Association and Eliciting Insights. "HFMA Health System CFO Pain Points Study 2024" is based on a survey of 135 health system CFOs conducted in January.
According to the report, 16% of health systems are planning to stop accepting one or more Medicare Advantage plans in the next two years. Another 45% said they are considering the same but have not made a final decision.
Source: Andrew Cass, Becker's Hospital CFO Report [3//22/24] via Dr. Allen Jacobs
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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 Strategies for Back Office Billing
The front desk staff is essential for checking in patients, collecting copays, and verifying insurance. But there’s more to the story, and out of sight doesn’t mean out of mind. Much of the heavy lifting for billing and collections is done in the back office, so it’s even more important to have a deep bench of talent, says Tammie Olson, manager and coding and compliance strategist at Management Resource Group.
4. Follow up on accounts receivable daily.
Run insurance aging reports and review anything more than 60 days old. You may have to call the payer in some cases, but most claims pay within 21 to 30 days of submission. If this is not the case, you need to investigate what’s going on.
Source:Avery Hurt, Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [3/13/24]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) | |
From: Steven Finer, DPM
This week’s poll covers disability insurance. As to new practitioners, when you buy this product make sure you understand the meaning of disability. For example, some policies may state that should you have a life-threatening situation, you could still teach and therefore be denied coverage. The policy should state that upon the fact of not being well with a serious medical condition, you will collect. Years ago, I bought the wrong policy, and a few years later turned that in and bought one with the proper definition.
Steven Finer, DPM, Philadelphia, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA HOD) - PART 1A | |
From: Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM
I would like to comment on podiatry as a MD subspecialty. In the 1980s, while practicing in the Seattle area, a new subspecialty in orthopedics was being developed for MDs: The orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons. There was a highly trained and world respected orthopedic surgeon named Sigvard Hansen, Jr., MD. He was chief at Harborview Medical Center. He saw, appreciated, and acknowledged the skills podiatrists possessed to the chagrin of his colleagues. The goals of this new subspecialty was to put podiatrists out of business.
The irony to all of this is they were taught their surgical skills to operate on the foot and ankle by podiatrists. Gary Dockery, DPM was one of these mentors who provided great knowledge and skills to this new group. What I am saying is that podiatrists belong in this endeavor to be called MDs, and thus simplify the professions.
Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA HOD) - PART 1B | |
From: Joe Agostinelli, DPM
I write this reply in support of my colleagues, Drs. Amol Saxena and Bret Ribotsky concerning their comments on the recent APMA HOD resolution concerning support for “one certifying board". Drs. Spinner and Zlotoff also have penned cogent and, in my opinion, correct observations on this subject.
My previous experiences of 23 years active duty USAF and 13 years private practice (always as part of a large orthopedic surgery group practice) have colored my take on this situation. Rather than trying to solve a problem with one certifying board, the profession needs to do something more radical - that is having all the podiatric medical colleges, especially those associated with MD and DO schools, discontinue the DPM degree and rather have...
Editor's note: Dr. Agostinelli's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
Dr. Allan Spencer was a great professor but also a wonderful gentleman. It’s no coincidence that so many of the posted remembrances mention the word "gentleman". It’s one of the words that first entered my mind after learning of his passing. Dr. Spencer had a kind and special way of sharing his knowledge. He always appeared calm and collected and was always patient with his students. I remember him as being respectful of the students and that he easily gained the respect and confidence of his students in return.
I’m sorry for the loss to the Spencer family. Dr. Scott Spencer carries on his Dad’s passion and it’s a great benefit to KSUCPM that he carries the baton to teach future generations of DPMs. I feel privileged to have had Dr. Allan as one of my professors and will always remember him fondly.
Bruce G. Blank, DPM, Stewartsville, OH
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Made from re-recycled carpets and garments. |
Source: Sebastian Thies via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
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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 OFFICE FOR RENT AND SHARE – MANHATTAN AND / OR PLAINVIEW, NY
Plainview Long Island and or Manhattan (22nd street between 2nd and 3rd Aves), Fully equipped, turn-key. Call (516) 476-1815 or e-mail podo2345@aol.com for details.
SWIFT MICROWAVE THERAPY UNIT FOR SALE - (FOR WART AND IPK REMOVAL)
Used fewer than 10 times – Excellent condition – includes Swift padded roller case perfect for multiple office locations – Asking $20k firm - (New Unit from Emblation costs approximately $26k) – Please contact APodiatrist@gmail.com
AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY TO START A SECOND PODIATRY OFFICE - COMMERCE TWP. MI
This is a very affordable opportunity to start a second podiatry office. This office is in Commerce Twp. Michigan. Please call me to discuss this opportunity. Call or text 248-245-3392
PRACTICE FOR SALE - STATE COLLEGE, PA
Turn-key 30 year old established practice with loyal, compliant, educated patient base. Located in university town with great school system. Retiring physician willing to transition and finance. Grossing seven figures prior to Covid. Great opportunity for enterprising physician. Please no brokers. Nvafc@md-officesolutions.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.
EXPERIENCED PODIATRIST SEEKING JOB IN TENNESSEE
12 years experience at orthopedic practice. ABFAS board-certified in Foot and Rearfoot/ Ankle surgery. ABPM board-certified. Active Tennessee and Mississippi licenses. 3-year surgical residency. Please click link for more info & CV. Wendy McClain, DPM, FACFAS email: wendymcclain1@outlook.com cell: (662) 808-3737.
FULL 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SEATTLE, WA
Growing practice in greater Seattle area seeking full-time associate. Well balanced practice, both surgical and non-surgical, with multiple office locations. Competitive salary + bonus, malpractice, health insurance, 401k, and PTO. Interested candidates, email CV to SeattleDPM.hire@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 – HOUSTON TEXAS AREA
Full time- BQ/BC podiatrist. Friendly & Hardworking. Busy practice-two locations in the Houston area. Good work environment. All aspects of the field. No Home Visits/Nursing Homes. Competitive salary. Bonus. Benefits. PTO. Partnership available. TX License. Start July/August. Serious inquiries with CV please email kamindpm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Incredible opportunity, established practice seeking full-time associate to practice podiatric medicine and surgery in the Central Jersey area. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Competitive salary + bonus, plus other benefits offered. Please send letter of interest and CV to nrandhawa@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI OR FLORIDA
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: apply@aria.care.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHATTANOOGA TN AREA
Upperline Healthcare is seeking a Hospitalist DPM for the Chattanooga area. Beautiful city at the base of the Appalachian Mountains. ABFAS Board Qualified with Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgery, trauma experience. Great, supportive team, weekdays with reasonable call schedule. Competitive compensation and benefits, email your CV to cheryl.cleveland@upperlinehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. LOUIS SUBURB
Amazing opportunity with a highly reputable practice in the Midwest for a seasoned Board Certified podiatrist. Wonderful place to live and practice in a fast-growing suburban community west of St. Louis. Opportunity for ownership. Great work environment with a strong support staff. Substantial patient base will provide immediate income. We offer a competitive salary to commensurate with your experience. Independent, private practice. Submit your CV to stcpod@att.net or call Edward Stein, DPM at (314) 565-2739.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Busy Sports Medicine-Surgical Practice looking to hire motivated individual with interest in sports medicine getting patients back to activities ASAP thru conservative and surgical treatments. Must be willing to learn and/or perform reconstructive Foot, Ankle and related leg surgery including Nerves and other soft tissue microsurgeries. Board qualified ABFAS necessary. Potential partnership. Competitive salary, malpractice, health insurance, vacation, 401K and CME allowance. email CV to DrRunUSA@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Full time associate with partnership opportunity for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in surgical and wound care practices. Please email Cover Letter and CV to dgvc88a@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LATHAM, NY
Expanding, busy practice seeking BQ/BC well-trained, hardworking and motivated associate. Great opportunity with competitive salary, performance base incentive, comprehensive benefits package including potential equity offering at 18 months. Email: CV to rbauer.dpm@gmail.com www.summitfootandankle.com
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 - 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 - 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
ORANGE COUNTY CA, PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY
Outstanding private practice, 40 years in Newport Beach. 2,600 sq feet with breathtaking views of Catalina, Fashion Island, and the mountains. Looking for newly minted podiatrist who wants to work hard and make 7 figures. Send resume and cover letter to DrRoth@CPSNewport.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist, part-time or full time, to service nursing homes in NJ with possibility to work in office for the right person. Looking to start ASAP. Please email resume to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com. Days and Hours are flexible. Good compensation.
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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA
We are currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our mobile podiatry office team. This position offers flexible hours, with daily rate pay. The position is part-time, with the opportunity for growth within the company. We cover areas from Port St. Lucie to Vero Beach. If you are interested in joining our team and providing exceptional foot care services to our patients, please apply today. i.smith@kysopod.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PODIATRIC SURGEON – TUCSON, AZ
Immediate opening for motivated full time Podiatric Surgeon to join our team at Premier Foot & Ankle Surgeons Tucson AZ. Applicant must have a current AZ state license and ABFAS or be eligible for ABFAS. Competitive salary and bonus structure. Send CV to drdafac@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY BOROUGHS
Busy and rapidly expanding practice looking for a full time associate. Multiple locations in Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, Bilingual preferred. Required to take call in hospitals. Great balance between surgery and medicine. Ideal for recent graduates. Competitive compensation. Please submit CV to careersmobilepodiatry@gmail.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 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 - MASSACHUSETTS
Well-established, well-rounded hospital-based group practice located just North of Boston seeking full-time DPM. Applicant must be ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified, well-trained with interest in wound care and limb salvage. We are well integrated within the medical community and are active in both hospital in-patient care and out-patient clinic. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
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