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May 10, 2023 #7,493  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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AMIFAS Awards Canadian Podiatrist a Full Professorship
The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS) has awarded Hartley Miltchin, DPM a full professorship in the Academy.
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Dr. Miltchin has practiced minimally invasive surgery (MIS) exclusively for the past 41 years in Toronto, Canada. He has been an active member of the Academy since 1982 and has been a fellow for many years. Hartley is a regular lecturer at the AMIFAS conferences and is a master instructor in the Academy's cadaver labs.
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| PODIATRISTS AND PODCASTS | |
VA Podiatrist Explains Pronation to Former Olympic Swimmer
Pronation is one of the most misunderstood concepts in biomechanics. Ben Pearl, DPM broke it down for Gary Hall, an Olympic swimmer and coach. Hall was interested in pronation because it is an essential component for properly executing the breaststroke. Here is his explanation in this short video clip.
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Dr. Pearl added that it is also an essential component to skiing to set the inside edge when turning. Pearl said an Australian ski coach, he interviewed, suggests dorsiflexing the toes upward right before initiating the new turn. This also helps drive the shin forward because of the tension created in the front of the ankle.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
DE Podiatry Group Receives Elite OSHA Honor
Brandywine Podiatry's Wilmington location has been accepted into the OSHA SHARP program, an elite honor that only 1,600 sites nationwide have attained, and only 6 in the state of Delaware. The program was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to recognize small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary workplace safety and health practices.
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Brandywine Podiatry was granted three-year status, which is extremely rare even for the elite SHARP honorees in their first acceptance. Being accepted into the OSHA SHARP program is a great honor for Brandywine Podiatry and a recognition of the hard work and dedication of their employees to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
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| CELEBRITY PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Urges Chris Pratt to Seek Medical Help
A doctor has urged Chris Pratt to seek medical care after the actor uploaded a rather gross photo of his toe. The Guardians of the Galaxy star certainly made people’s toes curl after he uploaded his Met Gala ‘look’ to Instagram. However, his pinkie toe’s unsightly appearance has caused a podiatrist to reach out to the actor and ask that he get it checked out.
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Brad Schaeffer, DPM a celebrity surgeon and podiatrist who has appeared on TLC’s My Feet Are Killing Me, gave his honest opinion to TMZ, saying that the A-lister probably has a common fungal infection. He told the outlet: “Chris Pratt has an interesting case of Tinea Unguium and I know that sounds crazy but at the end of the day, it’s just straight-up toenail fungus.”
Source: Katherine Sidnell, Unilad [5/8/23]
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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:
3. Create flexibility with telehealth
The pandemic breathed new life into telehealth, and today it remains a tool that can balance flexibility and quality care for some specialities. Implementing telehealth services within your practice allows providers to meet patients where they are, especially when an in-person visit isn’t necessarily required. According to a recent study by J.D. Power, a growing number of patients prefer to use telehealth for routine care, such as virtual visits to discuss medication options or test results.
Source: Michael Brickman, MD, Physicians Practice [5/5/23]
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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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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW) - PART 1A | |
From: Michael Rose, DPM
I strongly concur with Dr. Rubin’s recommendation for an audit system for claims in your practice. In addition, it is possible to set up a photo/history of some key billings. Almost all podiatrists administer care that is uncompensated. Mostly that is a form of basic care that does not have sufficient medical “justification” or is not covered by present rules.
It is possible to photo document those cases, and state in the chart that no charges were made to the patient or Medicare, and none were “authorized.” Then, just tell the patient that their care is not covered, but you “allocate” a certain number of cases/month to uncompensated situations. You can use your cell phone to take pictures of these, and put them on a list.
During an audit, you can show the auditors your uncompensated list, as a part of your in-office documenting and audit process. It is unlikely that they are expecting such a demonstration and will likely be surprised you have it. Your photo documentation creates a difficult enforcement boundary for them.
Michael Rose, DPM, Cleveland, OH
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From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Yes, it is indeed sad that we see our own being indicted and then convicted of third-party insurance fraud. However, the OIG and CMS are usually notified to investigate practitioners when they are suspected of egregious billing practices and errors. There are far more who are civilly punished and have to pay back what still are hefty sums of money without having to serve prison time nor do they make the OIG or lay press publications. It is for this reason that practices, in particular solo or small group practices, need to invest time and money into compliance packages and programs. This is to allow them to keep the hard earned money and to prevent escalation to OIG investigations.
CMS and all third-party payers know that the large groups have healthcare attorneys and teams who keep these practices on the straight and narrow. Otherwise, due to the large amount of...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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From: Ron Freireich, DPM
One of my new favorite quotes is as follows "You just keep getting more of what you tolerate." The medical profession has been tolerating everything Dr. Hrywnak mentions plaguing ASCs and MUCH MORE for decades. So as the quotes states, we just keep getting more of the same thing because we continue to tolerate it. Why would we expect anything else.
Ron Freireich, DPM, Cleveland, OH
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Shahar Jermen Kindler via Virtual Shoe Museum
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
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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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EASTERN VIRGINIA
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 Eastern, 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. 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 POSITIONS - PHOENIX, AZ
Immediate Full-Time, Part-Time. Well established practice seeking podiatrists who are team players and want to excel in a professional and upbeat environment that promotes growth. Surgery and DME fully utilized. Physicians holding Arizona State License preferred. Please email CV to ArizonaFootDocs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (NORTHERN BAY AREA)
Associate (leading to partnership if desired) needed for 25+ year busy multi-office private practice in Northern California Bay Area. Applicant should be personal, independent and motivated. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry. Surgery, orthopedics, primary care and sports medicine. Some basic wound care. Base salary plus bonus, PTO, CME, 401K, health insurance stipend. Surgery center partnership possible. Please email Cover Letter and CV to drmarino@footprince.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
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
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
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ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE IN TARZANA CALIFORNIA
Serious inquires only great location across from major hospital three treatment rooms and all equipment free parking great staff. Perfect for one or two doctors text 818-451-8441 Email drpatriciawalters@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CHICAGO, IL
NW suburb. Established 32 year old practice. 6 treatment rooms, fully equipped, surgical suite. Opportunity to be highly successful. Full range of services, surgery center privileges. Dr willing to stay for transition. Contact: advancedfootclinic1@gmail.com
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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