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April 25, 2024 #7,739  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Scholl Podiatry Student Appointed To LEAP Alliance Advisory Council
The not-for-profit Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) Alliance today announced it has added a new member to its advisory council roster. Alejandro Jimenez-Baeza has been named Podiatry Student Representative. Jimenez-Baeza had been active in exemplary community health care related work before starting his podiatric education. He is currently in his first year at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
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Currently, the LEAP advisory council members are helping to develop value-based optimal standards of podiatric care that are expected to be implemented by the time present students begin to practice. They believe giving students access to information about conforming to optimal standards of care early on in their studies will better equip them to help patients and conform to insurance medical necessity requirements.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Discusses Bunion Surgery
More than 25% of people worldwide have bunions—and the deformity, which is particularly prevalent among older people, is more likely to affect women than men. But you wouldn’t know how common bunions are based on the level of discourse surrounding them; they’re not exactly considered dinner-party conversation. That should change, experts say. “It’s not talked about a lot…but it is an insecurity that patients have,” says Dana Brems, DPM, a podiatric foot and ankle surgery specialist in Los Angeles. “People say they feel uncomfortable wearing open-toed shoes or sandals because of the appearance of the bunion.”
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More discussion about bunions, including how they affect quality of life and what to do about them, could help alleviate that stigma, she adds. People can generally walk immediately after bunion surgery, but they need to wear a special post-surgery shoe, like a boot, for at least a few weeks. “That’s just unavoidable—solid bone takes six to eight weeks to heal,” Dr. Brem says. “You’ll probably be back to full activity after around three months, running and jumping and that sort of thing.”
Source: Angela Haupt, Time [4/14/24]
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| HEALTHCARE AND THE FTC IN THE NEWS | |
FTC Votes 3-2 to Ban Non-Compete Agreements, but Legal Challenges Expected
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to issue a final rule striking new non-compete agreements for all workers and phasing out existing non-competes for all but senior executives across “most employers.” The ban does not apply to non-profits including many of the country’s healthcare provider organizations due to the limitations of the FTC’s jurisdiction, one of several points of contention that has been raised by hospital industry groups that have opposed the ban.
The final rule will take effect 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register. To be in compliance, impacted employers will need to stop enforcing existing non-competes with workers other than senior executives, inform those who are no longer bound by existing noncompetes and stop initiating new non-competes for all workers going forward, FTC staff said during an open meeting on the final rule held Tuesday afternoon.
Source: Dave Muoio, Fierce Healthcare [4/23/24]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Suggestions to be an On-time Physician
Many of these ideas can easily be implemented in any office, with minimal or no expenses and without adding additional staff.
3. The doctor must start on time. Although this is consistent with adopting the philosophy in point number 1, this is the implementation process and having the doctor walk the talk. If the patients are to be seen at 9:00, the doctor must arrive before that start time and be ready to commence with patient care at 9:00. There is a better time to look at emails or return phone calls. If the doctor doesn’t arrive until 9:30, you can be sure delays and interruptions will occur.
As a result, patients who have later appointments will be seen 45-60 minutes after their designated appointment times. This leads to anxiety and frustration among the staff and lowers patient satisfaction and the doctor’s online reputation. You might also inform patients that you are trying to be on time and request that they arrive 5-10 minutes before their appointment. BTW, this only works if the doctor is on time.
Source: Neil Baum, MD, Physicians Practice
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Query: EMR/EHR Recommendations
I recently started using a very competent remote scribe and I am very thankful and grateful after making this decision. I feel like I can continue working solo, see more patients, and not bother hiring another doc - or get sidetracked with “burnout”! I am wondering what other pods are doing regarding current EMR.
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| RESPONSES COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM
The commentary of Dr. Kornfeld with regard to the need for profitability in maintaining practice survival is appreciated. He has long represented a particular view on non-insurance based patient care which has been successful for himself and others. Medicine, including podiatry, differs from other "ordinary businesses". The practice of medicine is a calling, with a duty to care for patients as the foundation upon which all other business concerns emanate.
The practice of medicine is based upon the four cornerstones of medical ethics: beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice. "For-profit first" thinking is the reason we are burdened with pre-authorizations, insurance payment reductions for services rendered, and denials for services. "Money first" thinking denies access to...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Amol Saxena, DPM, MPH
Dr. Jacobs points out a great website Kevin MD and changes needed in U.S. medical education in general. My MPH thesis was on redesign of U.S. medical education which I have posted on my website, and I was asked to do a podcast on Kevin MD on "Bias in Medicine". The cost of U.S. medical school contrasted with primary care salaries is a good reason to consider incentives to take on primary care which only 20% of U.S. MD/DOs choose compared to 50% of foreign doctors. More access to primary care improves many economic metrics including GDP.
Currently, almost 1/3 of U.S. medical schools are "accelerated", either three years of medical school or 6-7 years of both undergrad and medical school. With NPs and PTs now receiving doctorates in seven years, I fear the motivation to shortening MD/DO education may be threatened. The AMA holds the length of their training as one of the reasons for them to be called physicians and surgeons but not others. The book The Social Transformation of American Medicineby Paul Starr gave me huge insight...podiatry was not mentioned once in the 500+ page book.
Amol Saxena, DPM, MPH, Palo Alto, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON--CLINICAL) PART 2 | |
RE: Educating the Medical and Lay Communities About Biomechanics
From: Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM
After practicing for 43 year and having a busy sports medicine practice in Federal Way, WA as well as later on working for a back surgeon in Florida, I learned that the importance of biomechanics is not just the foot and ankle, but includes the lower back. At the University of Washington, I got to experience the complete patient not just the foot and ankles. The difficulty is getting these patients to walk into a podiatry office.
Also, how do you teach back surgeons in medical school not to do surgery on the lower back. After all, that is what they are taught.
For example, limb-length difference with or without pelvic rotation can be acquired as one becomes older. I tried talking to a few medical schools about this and received no interest. Biomechanics can provide a window into many functional pathologies to the lower extremities. The challenge is how to educate the public to see a podiatrist knowledgeable in biomechanics.
Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
In preparation for the afterlife, the artist painted the mummy’s feet. It appears to be Morton’s foot type.
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Worn by a well-heeled mummy? |
On display at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Source; Submitted by Dr. Stephen Peslar
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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 - FT MYERS/CAPE CORAL FL
Well established turn-key practice with full schedule, digital x-ray, seasoned staff, and more. Lease term flexible. Buyer must bring insurance contracts. Great opportunity for regional group looking to expand. Grossed $420K in 2023. Asking $150K. Email inquiries to podmanda@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTH FLORIDA
Established practice located in South Florida. Specializing in sports medicine, wound care, vascular medicine and laser. Pediatric to mature adults. Modern office with EMR, Digital X-Ray, and Laser. Great potential for growth. Located near multiple hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. Doctor is retiring and willing to stay for transition. epena@murphybusiness.com
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 - FT MYERS/CAPE CORAL FL
Well established turn-key practice with full schedule, digital x ray, seasoned staff, and more. Buyer will need insurance contracts. Great opportunity for regional group looking to expand. Grossed $320K in 2023. Asking $125K. Email inquiries to podmanda@gmail.com
ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE (UPPER MANHATTAN)
Own a profitable and well-established 30-year-old podiatry practice in Upper Manhattan with a robust patient base and modern amenities including three treatment rooms, digital X-ray and EMR. Perfect for new or established practitioners who are looking for unparalleled potential for growth. Asking 175k. Michael.dave1957@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
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: FULLY EQUIPPED 3 ROOM OFFICE
Includes #2 MTI Model #527-115 power chairs, PDM J chair, Ritter 335 surgical light, X-Cel P-700 m/AC x-ray, front office supplies, podiatry hand equipment trays, Tigerview x-ray scanning system, Shimadzu ultrasound, and more. Asking $15K-offer. Contact jknecht522@aol.com
MEDICAL CONDO FOR SALE OR LEASE - MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
Built-out for podiatry. Three treatment rooms, x-ray room, ample front office space. Located in prestigious medical building on Madison Ave. & 33rd St. Great public transportation. Doorman 24/7. Furniture and equipment negotiable. Turnkey opportunity. Call Jon Stravitz @ 212-252-8799.
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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. 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
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 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 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full time associate. Candidate must be very hard working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH JERSEY
Seeking a dedicated podiatrist for a full time position in South Jersey. Practice sees all aspects of podiatry including foot and ankle surgeries. Offering six figure salary with bonus, 401K, malpractice, CME & PTO. Applicants must be dedicated, sincere and willing to grow with the practice. If interested, please email your resume to footd491@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - PHOENIX ARIZONA
Established Podiatry practice in the greater Phoenix area with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Great prospect for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. Please submit your CV to: Manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN/QUEENS, NY
Busy practice in Brooklyn and Queens area is looking to hire a full time podiatrist with EXCELLENT compensation with growth potential. Must be motivated, hard working and caring. Send CV to Footcareemployment@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST – ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Ankle & Foot Centers of America invites a Board Qualified/Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our dynamic team in a bustling North-Atlanta suburb. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly graduated and experienced podiatrists. Step into a role with an immediate, substantial patient base due to a retiring physician. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and ample opportunities for professional development. Be part of a practice that values excellence in patient care and team collaboration. Interested candidates, please forward your CV to JoinUs@ankleandfootcenters.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PORTLAND, MAINE
Portland Foot & Ankle - Growing practice with four doctors seeking a 5th full-time podiatry associate, with the goal of becoming equal partner. Start date summer. Require foot/ankle board qualification/certification. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health insurance, CME. Send CV to mainepodiatry@gmail.com
PODIATRIST NEEDED - EL PASO, TX
Four well-established offices, very busy practice, getting ready to open a 5th 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, 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 - MASSACHUSETTS
We are seeking a full-time associate, ABFAS BQ/BC, to join our well-established group practice with a strong reputation. Our practice is deeply integrated within our hospital system and medical community, and we engage in both inpatient and outpatient care. We have an excellent referral network with high influx of new patients, thus expediting ABFAS certification. We handle wide range of elective surgeries and manage diabetic foot infection/limb salvage. Despite our strong integration within our hospital system, we maintain autonomy, ensuring a positive work-life balance. We offer excellent compensation/benefits package. Outstanding opportunity for qualified candidate. Email CV: footdocsma@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - NASHVILLE, TN
Rapidly growing multi-location practice looking for 2 new associates near Nashville, TN. Looking for partnership-minded individuals to start July/August 2024-January 2025. Competent in hospital care, full-scope podiatric surgery, and business-minded. Looking for hard-working team players. Multiple office-based revenue streams available. Aggressive pay structure with intensive practice management. Relocation stipend, health insurance, and 401k available once vetted. Encourage recent and senior residents to apply. sodom@gfacenter.com
FULL TIME AND PART TIME PODIATRIST - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA
Los Angeles County, San Diego County and Arizona. Leading mobile podiatry practice in California. The most competitive compensation due to our large network of doctors and low overhead. Unique opportunity with a flexible environment and support of a well-established healthcare team. Support of full office staff and AI tech. Great for new graduates, those with families or wanting to increase their revenue. Email info@anywherefootandanklecare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a full-time, board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon for a busy, full spectrum podiatric office. Nestled in the heart of New Mexico, Albuquerque and its surrounding areas, offer an array of beautiful mountains and scenery that is perfect for outdoor activities and raising a family. Surgical opportunities and privileges available at all major hospitals, as well as mandatory office and hospital call rotations that require experience in foot and ankle trauma. Competitive salary, bonus structure, and moving stipend. Interested candidates can email ACharlie@footanklenm.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: kcampbell@aria.care.
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
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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NEW YORK
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Podiatric Surgeon to join our staff. Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated healthcare system that provides care and service to people living in an eight county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York.• Rotational On-Call expectations will be required • 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center • Instant Referral Base provided by over 300 Primary Care Clinicians • Salary Range: $248,712 - $360,934. For confidential consideration, please contact: Ashley Camarata, Medical Staff Recruiter 607-547-6982 or ashley.camarata@bassett.org
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 - CENTRAL NJ
Associate needed immediately for 35+ year busy private practices in Central NJ. Applicant should be personal, independent and motivated and must hold an active NJ license. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to tradestock376@gmail.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
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