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May 08, 2023 #7,491  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| ABFAS NEWS | |
ABFAS Announces 2023 Board of Directors Election Results
The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) has announced the results of the 2023 Board of Directors election.
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(L-R) Drs. Timothy Mineo, Vito Speciale, and Katie Swanstrom |
Timothy J. Mineo, DPM and Vito Speciale, DPM were elected to their first terms on the ABFAS Board of Directors. One incumbent, Katie M. Swanstrom, DPM will continue her service on the Board. All three terms will become effective on September 1, 2023, and will end on August 31, 2026.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
FL Podiatrist Joins Cypress Cove
Cypress Cove, a continuing care retirement community in Fort Myers, Florida, recently announced the addition of Michael Wilkins, DPM. Dr. Wilkins earned his podiatric medical degree at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores.
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Dr. Michael Wilkins |
Dr. Wilkins completed his podiatric residency at the Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, FL. He is board certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Movers and Shakers [5/3/23]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Manitoba Canada Podiatrists Praise License to Prescribe
Manitoba’s podiatrists can now prescribe certain medications such as antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, after years of consultations with the provincial government and advisers from the colleges of physicians and pharmacists.
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The regulations were approved March 31, bringing Manitoba in line with other provinces like Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick, which have allowed prescribing podiatrists for years, said Dr. Tracy Andrews, who has practised in Brandon since 1994.
Source: Michele McDougall, Brandon Sun [5/3/23]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW - PART 1 | |
MI Podiatrist Sentenced for Billing Medicare $1.8M Under False Identity
A Michigan podiatrist was sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating a healthcare fraud conspiracy that resulted in almost $2 million in false and fraudulent claims being submitted to Medicare, as well as for falsifying records and identity theft. According to court documents, Dr. Kenneth Mitchell, 61, of Wayne County, owned and operated a podiatry practice in Michigan specializing in on-site foot care provided to adult foster home residents. Mitchell had previously been suspended by Medicare for suspicious billing practices, banning him from receiving any Medicare funds while the suspension remained in place.
Source: US Department of Justice [5/4/23]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW - PART 2 | |
MS Podiatrist Reports to Prison
Podiatrist Dr. Carey Craig Williams has reported to the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola to begin serving a 43-month sentence after pleading guilty to attempt and conspiracy to commit fraud in a scheme that federal prosecutors cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Restitution costs of $5,560,063.03 was also assessed by District Judge Sharion Aycock.
Source: The Oxford Eagle [5/6/23]
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| DEA NEWS | |
DEA Temporarily Extends Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities
Telehealth providers are cheering the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) move to temporarily extend virtual prescribing flexibilities.
The DEA is looking to buy some time to consider whether it should require patients to see doctors face-to-face to get prescriptions for controlled drugs or continue to allow telehealth prescriptions. The agency received a record 38,000 public comments on its proposed rule.
Source: Heather Landi, Fierce Healthcare [5/3/23]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
3 Tips for Preventing Patient Burnout
Physicians are experiencing symptoms of stress and burnout at an alarming rate, with nearly two thirds of physicians in a recent survey reporting signs of burnout. In addition to impacting the health and wellbeing of physicians, their burnout can negatively affect their patients’ ability to navigate their healthcare journey. Here are three ways practices can leverage technology to empower patients and minimize burnout:
1. Minimize time spent on documentation in the EHR - One of the leading causes of physician burnout is poor EHR usability. Physicians spend nearly two hours daily dealing with EHRs outside of working hours, often navigating clunky interfaces, figuring out where to click, entering the same patient information repeatedly into the system, or taking upwards of 100 clicks to update a patient’s care plan. During patient encounters, these systems also force clinicians to spend more time facing a computer screen, significantly reducing doctor-patient interaction and undermining the patient experience.
Source: Michael Brickman, MD, Physicians Practice [5/5/23]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: An Insightful Moment
From: Shari Lewis Kaminsky, DPM
I wanted to share an insightful moment during a lecture of the Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference I attended in National Harbour, MD last week. Lectures were given by big name thought leaders from big name diabetic limb salvage programs in the U.S. and abroad. SCPM and Loyola University Medical Center/Hines VA were my educational centers. I graduated in 1991 From Loyola with extensive experience with diabetic, vascular, and rheumatic feet.
While sitting in these amazing lectures, I felt a bit sad that I was not doing these amazing things. What then occurred to me is that I am at the first step, trying to educate and inspire my patients to avoid foot ulcerations and infection. My spot is the first line. I treat mostly forefoot deformities. This is mostly where these problems start. Abundant enthusiasm guides me daily in patient care and I love what I do. My profession has provided me with many opportunities to do just this.
Shari Lewis Kaminsky, DPM, Florissant, MO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: James Koon, DPM
There are a number of companies that will pay you for the silver in your x-rays. BUT MAKE SURE YOU ONLY GIVE THEM THE FILMS SEPARATED FROM THE PAPER JACKETS.
I got rid of 1,200 lbs of x-rays but didn’t take the time to separate them from the paper jackets. The company screwed me by telling me I had just as much weight in paper jackets as I had in films. Clearly that was impossible but what could I do?
They paid for the shipping. I still got about $600.
James Koon, DPM, Winter Haven, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
From: Michael L Brody, DPM
In his recent post, Dr. Rosenblatt makes an assumption: “but I assume that most of it is delegated to describing the ‘craftiness’ of addicts' attempts to get prescribers to get them what they want.” I cannot speak for all courses but the topics in the CME Online course include: What is the patient perspective? Strategies for the reduction of opioid use in the peri-operative patient, Pharmacologic Alternatives for managing pain including CBD, Pharmacology of Opioids, Allodynia – what is it and how to address it, Proper Documentation when Prescribing Opioids, among other lectures.
The lectures and the course is about understanding how and when to prescribe opioid analgesics, and provide better quality of care and proper documentation techniques when prescribing these medications. Education of this nature should be based upon providing actionable clinical information to allow us to be better podiatrists and the program we have created is focused on that goal.
Michael L Brody, DPM, CEO CME Online
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Worn by Superwoman? (photo: Charlotte Visser) |
Source: Nadja Iwschenko via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2023. 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
DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE & WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP 2023 — SOUTHERN CA
Beverly Hills 12-month diabetic limb-salvage, wound care and reconstructive fellowship. The fellowship will enhance and refine the skills of residency-trained podiatric surgeons. Focus on diabetic limb-salvage surgery, advanced wound care, coding/billing, practice management and elective surgery. Fellowship start flexible. Full benefits included. Please email your CV to info@woundinstitute.com
DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE & WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP 2024—MICHIGAN
Beaumont Hospital 12-month diabetic limb-salvage, wound care and reconstructive fellowship. The fellowship will enhance and refine the skills of residency-trained podiatric surgeons. Heavy focus on diabetic limb-salvage surgery, wound care, research, and elective surgery. Fellowship begins July 1st, 2024 Please email your CV to randy.semma@corewellhealth.org
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION – IOWA CITY AREA
Seeking personable associate to join our long-established practice. Hospital and ASC-based surgery. We strive to provide high quality care with compassionate service and are looking for a team player with the right attitude and personality to match. Recent grads or experienced practitioners welcome to apply. Replacing a full-time associate relocating. Immediately stepping into a busy schedule with room for growth. Competitive salary and benefits. Please send cover letter and CV to: contactus@341foot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an experienced Associate Doctor that has a specialty in surgery and rear foot to join our team in Beckley, West Virginia. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, 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 vanessa.deleon@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NYC SUBURBS
Immediate full time & part time positions available for highly motivated, personable individuals. Multi-office practice located fifteen to thirty minutes north of NYC. All aspects of podiatric care including general podiatry, surgery, wound care, & orthopedics. Opportunity for future partnership. Salary + benefits. Send resume to dr4hire88@gmail.com.
FULL TIME PRACTITIONER - SOUTH JERSEY
Hiring motivated full time practitioner to join our practice. Practice sees all aspects of podiatry including wound care, surgeries, routine care, trauma and sports medicine. Competitive base salary plus bonus, paid time off, 401k. Please email your CV to hiringfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an associate doctor to join our team in Cambridge, Ocean City, Crisfield, and Salisbury, Maryland. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. USFAS is an excellent opportunity for those who are seeking long-term employment. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
4 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE – TEXAS
Amazing, multi-location group practice, seeking personable, enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled podiatric physicians with deep interest in these niche areas: Podopediatrics, biomechanics, diabetes & wound care, and rearfoot & ankle surgery. Expanding office locations. Wonderful opportunity to join one of the best! Contact alexandra@NevilleFeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWESTERN, PENNSYLVANIA
Seeking full-time Podiatrist. Competitive salary with bonus. Benefits: PTO, no cost health and dental insurance for family, malpractice insurance, 401K. Please respond to drkmo12@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW ORLEANS, LA
Great opportunity for recent graduate or mid-career professional. Thriving, established, multi-office, practice seeking a full-time podiatrist. Ideal candidate is ethical, hardworking & self-motivated. Well rounded practice in a vibrant, unique city. Offering competitive salary with bonus. Send CV to: office@footankledoc.com, including start date, availability and salary requirements.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FT LAUDERDALE and FT MYERS, FL
2 positions available in our growing practice. Busy schedules. Good variety of general podiatry, surgery, sports, wounds, many ancillaries. Excellent opportunity for surgical boards cases. Competitive salary/ benefits. Vibrant community. Long-term opportunity with room for growth. ABFAS BQ/BC preferred. Email CV podiatrymanda@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLEVELAND, OH
US Foot and Ankle Specialists, one of the largest podiatric groups in the U.S. is hiring! USFAS is looking for a Podiatrist to join our team in Cleveland, OH. We are seeking an experienced and skilled Podiatrist to join our team as a Forefoot Specialist. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in general routine care and forefoot surgeries, with a focus on high-quality care to patients. USFAS is an excellent opportunity for those who are seeking long-term employment. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Full time podiatric surgeon needed for a growing multi doctor practice. Board Qualified/Eligible candidates with California license required. Located in Southern California near LAX airport. All aspects of foot and ankle care performed. Competitive compensation offered. Please respond to: drbrianpark@archstonepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Seeking a motivated and personable podiatrist for our rapidly expanding team. Service patients in either the Los Angeles, Long Beach or Orange County areas. Flexible work-life balance, set your own schedule, highly competitive compensation. Both full & part-time opportunities. Primarily home visits and luxury retirement communities. Email CV to info@anywherefootandanklecare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
KG Health Partners is seeking full-time and part-time podiatrists to provide mobile lower extremity care to long-term care residents in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and benefits for full-time employees. Email CV to Kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Join our dynamic Chicago Downtown Podiatry Clinic as a BE/BC associate, practicing all facets of podiatric medicine. We seek a DPM licensed in IL, with exceptional diagnostic skills and bedside manner. Our clinic fosters long-term growth and job satisfaction. Embrace this unique opportunity, email your resume to altotalaris@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - GREATER CHICAGO AREA AND NW INDIANA
Podiatry positions are open in the Greater Chicago Area and NW Indiana. We serve Homebound chronically ill and underserved patients. Receive all of the support you need to successfully practice in the community. FT and PT are available. State license required. Contact us at amorsy@md-athome.com or by phone 612-963-1114. www.md-athome.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an experienced Associate Doctor that has a specialty in surgery and rear foot to join our team in Central Pennsylvania. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
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 - UPSTATE SC
Busy two-office practice in Upstate SC seeking a full time podiatry associate. Senior doctor looking to slow down. Partnership potential. General podiatry and surgery. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long term disability. PTO. Please send CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
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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 - SANTA BARBARA, CA
Turn-key practice in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA. Stand-alone 1200 sq-ft office with 4 treatment rooms, digital XR, and MLS laser. Good mix of surgery, wound care, biomechanics, and CNC. Community hospital and surgery centers nearby. Please email info@alignfootankle.com if seriously interested.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CAPE MAY COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Established fulltime practice for sale. Owner desires to sell and transition. Fully staffed and equipped office. Opportunity to expand or become an owner. Priced to sell. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE LOCATION FOR SALE – ATASCOCITA, TX (NORTHEAST SUBURB OF HOUSTON)
Recently remodeled, well established, turn-key podiatry practice for sale in Atascocita, TX. Willing to transition and mentor. Contact Rebeccah at 281-361-7400 or rburgers.tcfa@gmail.com
PRACTICE SALE – DALLAS AND NORTHERN SUBURB
30 year plus private turn-key practice with two locations in Dallas and northern suburb available. Excellent reputation with established physician referral network. Doctors willing to remain to transition. Full patient base and fully staffed. contact: PodiatryDFW@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - VANCOUVER, CANADA
7-figure practice. British Columbia is the best-kept secret in podiatric medicine. Patients pay for services on the date of service. No call, no managed care, no insurance to bill. Set your own fees. Nearly 100% collections. Cosmopolitan Vancouver is consistently rated in the top 5 cities in the world for quality of life--mountains, ocean, and forests at your doorstep. True work-life balance. An opportunity unlike anywhere else. 88beechtrees@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN NJ
Doctor retiring after 51 years. 2 office locations in Burlington County. Office equipment available. Hospital privileges available. Contact harris.klear@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Suburban Minneapolis. Busy 41 year old practice with large population draw, grossing 500K. Everything needed to produce immediate income. Golden opportunity with amazing potential. Wonderful place to live & to practice the way you’ve always wanted to. Will stay for transition, financing available. Contact: www.wwfoot.com
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