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The Voice of Podiatrists
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April 02, 2024 #7,723  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| APMA NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Represents APMA at Medtrade 2024
Paul K. Kesselman, DPM, chair of the American Podiatric Medical Association's (APMA) DME Advisory Group and DME Subcommittee, recently attended Medtrade 2024, an essential meeting of the medical equipment industry. He also regularly represents APMA at DME Council meetings.
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During the conference, Dr. Kesselman participated in discussions on updates to DME LCDs with the DME MAC medical directors, provider outreach staff, and policy writers. He also had the opportunity to interact with the enrollment (NPE) agencies, where he made suggestions regarding various issues facing providers. The impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack was discussed, along with forthcoming solutions.
Source: APMA
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
CA Podiatrist Delivers Oration on Diabetic Foot Remission
Noting that diabetic foot complications are common and complex, Dr. David Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director, Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance, Keck School of Medicine, said that every 1.2 seconds, someone develops a diabetic foot ulcer, and every 20 seconds, someone with diabetes undergoes an amputation.
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S.N. Narasingan, Dean, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes, presents the Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration 2024 to Dr. David Armstrong (left) |
Delivering the 38th Prof. M. Viswanathan DRC Gold Medal Oration 2024 on "The Diabetic Foot in Remission: Towards More Ulcer-Free and Activity-Rich Days", Dr. Armstrong pointed out that patients with diabetes could develop peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral motor neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and peripheral artery disease.
Source: The Hindu [3/31/24]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
276 Podiatrists Attend lerExpo Skin, Nail, and Bone Infections Meeting
276 podiatrists gathered online this past Saturday March 30, 2024 for the Skin, Nail, and Bone Infections: Insights on Diagnosis and Management event powered by lerEXPO. The event included presentations from Warren Joseph, DPM Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, and Andrew Cohen, DPM. The topics included onychomycosis, dermatitis, and osteomyelitis.
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lerExpo Skin, Nail, and Bone Infections Meeting |
The overall approval rating on the value of the education was 4.89 out of 5.0 stars with over 80% of the surveys returned. The event was approved for up to 3.0 CECH. “lerEXPO will continue to bring the highest rated, most immersive, fun and engaging online events for the podiatric profession,” said Rich Dubin, CEO of lerEXPO.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE VA | |
Defective Diabetic Shoes Leads to Amputation of Veteran's Foot
An elderly veteran lost his foot due to deficient podiatry care. The whole sorry mess involved defective specialty diabetic shoes, blocked blood flow to the leg, a patient fall due to the shoes, lack of patient education, lack of communication among staff … and ended with amputation of the patient’s foot.
There was enough blame to go around, but nobody to throw in jail. The podiatrist didn’t adequately instruct on the proper fitting of the shoes. The fall wasn’t correctly reported because the safety officer was new. It could not be determined who did/didn’t warn the patient about possible amputation. And so on.
Source: Freddy Groves, Bee News [4/1/24]
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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 Steps to Starting an RPM Program
Here are six steps to get you started with a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program:
3. Devices, a team and a leader
Go online to study devices and codes before working with a treatment partner, said Marc Gruner, also a co-founder and chief medical officer of Limber Health, which offers online physical therapy.
Get your compliance and billing staff talking about how to implement the program. “Introducing new technology into a busy primary care doctor’s office, a specialist’s office, is not an easy feat,” Gruner said. Identify an internal client success leader to champion RM because they believe in it and the benefits to patients.
Source: Adapted from Richard Payerchin, Medical Economics Journal [March 2024]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: How Long to Retain Medicare Charts
Being retired, I want to try to condense as many of my charts as possible. As far as Medicare is concerned, how many years do I have to retain my charts before I can dispose of them?
Jack Ressler, DPM, Boca Raton, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM
I accepted Dr. Tomczak’s challenge and answered all of the questions in Part Two correctly. I think I answered all in Part One correctly also but did not see the answer for one so I am not sure…all others were correct. It does not seem that these questions would be too difficult, especially if students received a board passing course which is pretty standard for most professions requiring passage of an exam for licensure.
I am one who is not in favor of an MD degree as I was not in favor of lengthening the podiatry curriculum or requiring everyone to do a surgical residency. I believe these things are eliminating the skills which made us unique and channeling our potential students into PA schools. However, I think it is a disservice to our students and schools to say that the inability to pass the test is the reason not to proceed.
Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM, South Bend, IN
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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What to wear when "horsing" around? |
Source: Etsy.com
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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, well-established practice. Ideal for someone who wants to provide high quality foot care, practice the way you want, with unlimited potential. Affordable, immediate income, motivated to sell. Financing available. Wonderful place to live and practice. Serious inquiries only. Contact: wwfootclinic@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 – CHICAGO
Ready to fulfill your dream of owning your own practice? Established podiatry practice in northern Chicago, operating one and half days a week, generates over $120K annually with great potential to increase revenue. Ideal for doctors or residents seeking growth. Owner motivated to sell quickly, offering transition assistance. Priced at $65K. Contact joosgoppa@gmail.com
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
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.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS | |
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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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.
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
PODIATRIST NEEDED - EL PASO, TX
Three offices well-established, very busy practice, getting ready to open a fourth office, looking for an associate who is caring, motivated, hardworking, easy to work with and personable. CULTURE AND COMMUNITY El Paso is located at the western tip of Texas, where Texas, New Mexico and Old Mexico meet. It is the largest international metroplex in the world and seamlessly blends cultures and traditions. Well known for its outstanding weather and great outdoor activity. Bilingual or Spanish speaking a plus! Please email to buffdlr1@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 – CHARLESTON, 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. Great incentive salary and weather year-round. Email cover letter, CV/LORs to podiatrypracticesc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, PRICE, MILLCREEK OR WVC, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, Millcreek, Price 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
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 - 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Multi-location boutique practice in NYC is hiring a surgically trained practitioner to join our growing sports-medicine practice. We are seeking someone personable, motivated and a team player. Competitive compensation package offered: Starting $150K base salary + bonus w/average $250k-300k+/year, health benefits and pension. https://tinyurl.com/ApplyTHFP
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 - 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 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. Generous pay structure for the right candidate. Inquire about availability in other states as well. Send CV and inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.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. Immediate open position. Also July 2024 graduates are welcome. Please email CV to: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
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 POSITIONS - PENNSYLVANIA & COLORADO
Anywhere Foot and Ankle Care, a national concierge mobile podiatry group is seeking part time podiatrists. General routine podiatry at patients' homes or senior living. Company values flexibility and work life balance. Structured as an independent contractor (1099), competitive compensation at 55%, choose your own schedule and volume. Company provides full office support and tech focused infrastructure for efficient operation. Send CV to: info@anywherefootandanklecare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking a well-trained physician to join a multi-office practice in northern Virginia. Good variety of pathology with multiple hospital and surgery center affiliations. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ability to work with and train residents. If interested, please email resume to: krpsgold@cox.net
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 – 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.
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