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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,175 Subscribers Daily
June 08, 2022 #7,223  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
NYSPMA Elects New Officers and Trustees
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association elected the following officers and trustees at its 124th Annual House of Delegates in Cooperstown, NY.
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Dr. Maria Branca |
President - Maria Branca, DPM
President-Elect - Sandro Frasca, DPM
Vice President - Charles Lombardi, DPM
Treasurer - Vanessa Darmochwal, DPM
Immediate past-President - James Hanna, DPM
Trustees: Lauren Schwartz, DPM, Giannin Perez, DPM, Jacqueline Prevete, DPM, Emiilo Goez, DPM
The following awards were presented:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael DellaCorte, DPM, David Davidson, DPM
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| FPMB NEWS | |
GA Podiatrist Elected President of FPMB
The Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards (FPMB), a national non-profit that promotes and protects the public’s podiatric health, safety, and welfare, announced today the election of Leonard R. La Russa, DPM. Dr. La Russa has served on the FPBM executive board since 2016.
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Dr. Leonard La Russa |
Dr. La Russa is a board-certified podiatric physician who graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University at Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He practices at the Family Foot and Ankle Center of Americus, Georgia and is a nationally known lecturer and published author.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Batavia Foot Care Center Welcomes NY Podiatrist
Batavia Foot Care Center has announced the addition of Courtney M. Foote, DPM to their practice. Dr. Foote earned her podiatric medical degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating at the top of her class. She went on to complete a podiatric residency at Rochester General Hospital where she was chief resident.
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Dr. Courtney Foote |
Dr. Foote is board qualified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She has received numerous awards for her research and clinical excellence.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
360Care Holds 1st Annual Geriatric Foot Symposium
First Annual Geriatric Foot Symposium was hosted this weekend in Louisville KY, June 2-5, 2022. Meeting co-chairs, Scott Giaimo, DPM and Annette Joyce, DPM presented educational topics including nail disorders, dermatology, and vascular disease in special populations.
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Attendees at 1st Annual Geriatric Foot Symposium |
Podiatrists are an integral part of the 360Care nationwide medical team in skilled long-term care facilities. Providers focus on providing medically necessary geriatric foot care and preventing amputation in diabetics while evaluating fall risk and encouraging mobility.
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
Justice Department Cracking Down On Fraudulent MA Coding, Billing
The Justice Department is pursuing legal action against several major Medicare Advantage payers and providers for alleged fraudulent risk adjustment coding practices, according to The Washington Post. Physicians told the publication it is common practice for payers and health systems to "data mine" a patient's medical history if that individual is covered by Medicare Advantage. That data is then used to encourage physicians to maximize profit through such practices as documenting the maximum number of diagnoses or ranking physicians by how they code patients compared to their colleagues.
One Justice Department lawsuit against Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a subsidiary of Sacramento, CA-based Sutter Health, alleges the provider altered medical records to make patients seem sicker than they were. By adding risk adjustment codes to the Medicare Advantage patient's file, the provider could pocket additional reimbursement— equating to millions of dollars in overinflated bills. The lawsuit alleges an outside consultant found Palo Alto Medical Foundation submitted 8,000 false codes in 2012 and 2013. The provider settled the case in August 2021 for $90 million and admitted no wrongdoing or liability.
Source: Jakob Emerson, Becker's Payer Issues [6/6/22] via Dr. Allen Jacobs
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Evaluating the Effect of Omega-3–Rich Fish Skin in the Treatment of DFUs
This is the second of 3 planned articles reporting on a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of fish skin graft in the management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) in comparison with the standard of care (collagen alginate dressing).
Results: As of the time of this writing, 94 patients had completed the protocol. At 12-week follow-up, healing was achieved in 63.0% of index ulcers (29 of 46 patients) in the acellular fish skin graft group compared with 31.3% in the control group (15 of 48 patients) (P =.0036). In both groups, the mean time to healing was 7 weeks. The median number of applications of the fish skin graft to achieve healing was 6.
Conclusion: A clinically and statistically significant difference in healing was observed between patients treated with acellular fish skin graft and those treated with a collagen alginate dressing. The data support the completion of this prospective randomized trial.
Source: Medscape Clinical Care [6/6/22]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
4 Tips on Physician Practice Succession Planning
There are several options available if you are a private practice owner looking for advice on how to establish a succession plan. Here are four tips on getting started:
4. Communicate your succession plan
The last thing you want to happen as you create your succession planning is for rumors to spread about your departure. Rumors can become misunderstandings if you are not clear about who will be running your medical practice and when the transition will take place. You risk patients leaving and referring physicians sending patients elsewhere if they are concerned about the stability of your practice.
Once your plan is in place and the time is right, make sure to tell your patients and referring physicians and assure them that your successor will provide the same level of service they have come to expect while working with you. Communication is also essential with the person you are eyeing to be your successor. Don’t let them jump ship for another job without communicating that you are considering them as the eventual head of your medical practice.
Source: Nick Hernandez, MBA, FACHE, Physicians Practice [5/26/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Nicholas A Errico, DPM
Nicholas A. Errico, 69, of Haledon, NJ for the last two years, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights for 19 years and prior of Carlstadt for many years, passed away on June 3, 2022. He was a podiatrist for over 25 years.
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Dr. Nicholas Errico |
For six years, he was a professor at Bergen Community College in Paramus, retiring in 2012.
Source: usobit.com [6/5/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM EDITORIALS) | |
RE: "Who Wants to Be a Podiatrist?"
From: Ron Freireich, DPM
I just read Dr. Block's Editorially Speaking "Who Wants to Be a Podiatrist". I was somewhat shocked but not surprised by the number of students in the applicant pool, just over 500 students applying for the 2022 school year. With nine podiatry schools in the country, that's around 55 students per school, if they are all accepted. This reminded me of survey results posted in the May 9, 2022 edition of PM News where only 13.27% of the 889 responding podiatrists would recommend podiatry as a career for their child.
Sabrina Minhas, DPM, Immediate Past President of the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) suggests these action steps that an individual practitioner can take to address this problem: “Please reach out to your local college advisors and schedule either an in-person or Zoom event to promote awareness of our profession." I'm wondering why our national and state associations as well as the leaders at the nine podiatry colleges are not getting to the root cause of this major problem prior to taking any action. Maybe we should start by surveying the 87% of the podiatrists who would not recommend their child choose a career in podiatry.
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: Ainsley-T via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETINGS & WEBINARS
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 30, 2022 – Marriott World Resort- Orlando, FL
Honoring Lawrence DiDomenico, Stephanie Wu, Cindy Pezza
Sponsored by Bako Diagnostics, 20/20 Imaging, and PRESENT Podiatry
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. DiDomenico, Dr. Stephanie Wu, and Ms. Pezza inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets by writing to Kenna Barrett.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES FOR SALE
Retiring soon. Priced to go fast: Surgical/chairside instruments, ultrasonic instrument cleaner, M9 autoclave, whirlpool with autofill, therapeutic ultrasound, exam chairs and lights. Much more. Call/text 610-297-0196 for list and photos.
EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES FOR SALE
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Retiring doctor selling it all. All equipment for sale. Podiatry exam chairs, side chairs, reception room chairs, coffee table, All chairside instruments, surgery instruments, medicine & sundry bottles, exam lights, whirpools, cast cutter, sani grinder, exam lights, ultrasound machine, etc. Will send pictures etc. Call 918-691-3303. Everything is priced to sell.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MANHATTAN EAST SIDE
Part-time practice opportunity on Manhattan's upper east side. Hospital and public transportation one block away. Ground floor. Fully furnished. Expansion of hours possible. Contact 917-841-6805.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OGDEN, UTAH
Immediate opportunity to purchase an established office practice in Ogden, Utah. Your own private practice with no quotas or corporate oversight. Add surgery and DME for additional revenue. Contact djrinutah@yahoo.com for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA
Practice in Paradise! Fully equipped, successful practice of 45 + years. Includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, PadNet, Shockwave, EMR. Diverse practice currently strong on orthotics, diabetic care, general podiatry and some surgery. Rent or buy free standing building near hospital. Professional appraisal available. Contact patwooft@hotmail.com
EASTERN MAIN LINE SUBURBS OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Well established private and multiple nursing- home affiliated non-surgical practice started in 1955. Opportunity exists for the sale of practice, or sale of practice and office building with a second- floor apartment. Perfect for a highly motivated podiatrist who values owning their own practice or wants to expand their patient volume in a very desirable location near multiple hospitals.Please send serious inquiries to: douglasdpm694@comcast.net
FREE PART TIME PRACTICE – CONNECTICUT
Perfect CT Shoreline satellite location. SIMPLY looking for qualified DPM to take over reasonable monthly rent. VERY BUSY 30 year old fully equipped, digital x-rays, 3 Midmark chairs, orthotic lab. Call Dr. G at 203-243-2545.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OGDEN, UTAH
Immediate opportunity to purchase an established office practice in Ogden, Utah. Your own private practice with no quotas or corporate oversight. Add surgery and DME for additional revenue. Contact djrinutah@yahoo.com for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PACIFIC NORTHWEST
When I was a student, a mentor once told me, "You can make a living anywhere, live where you want to live". Take 4 minutes that may change your life. https://Vimeo.com/715640001
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
19-year-old non-surgical practice for sale. $1,000,000 gross, based on 2.5 days / week. 60% cash clients. Great growth opportunity. Turnkey proposition. Owner will help with transition. Barry Smith, Lloyds Capital, Inc. (213) 379-2397 Barry@lloydscapital.org
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TARZANA CALIFORNIA
Across from hospital. Ground floor. Free parking. I have been here since 1983. Time to retire. Serious inquiries only. Text 818 451-8441.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BREEZY POINT, NYC
Retiring! Established (31 years) turn-key office in Medical Center with other medical professionals offering great referrals. Consistent patient base with excellent room for growth. Perfect for experienced or new practitioner full-time practice or satellite office. Very low overhead, ample parking. elizsmurphy@aol.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - VERNAL, UT
I mmediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Vernal, 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 vernalfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION– NASHVILLE, TN
Rapidly growing multi-location practice looking for 2-3 new associates near Nashville, TN. Looking for partnership-minded individuals to start between August 2022-2023. 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 PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing 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. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Four physician practice seeks PSR-36 trained DPM, well versed in rearfoot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage with inpatient care. Competitive salary and benefits with bonus structure. Early partnership opportunity. Near mountains and lakes. Enjoy small city lifestyle. Please send resume with cover letter to schudson87@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Established 30 year-old two-office practice has an opening for a full-time associate to partnership career. Must be compassionate, friendly, and a team player. Must be open-minded and willing to learn all aspects of podiatry practice management. BQ or BC. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Send letter of intent, salary requirements, and availability to NBFA@myachingfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OKLAHOMA
Non-Surgical Part Time/Full Time position Mobile Podiatry. Assisted Living Facilities and nursing home patients. Well established practice. No Call, no nights, no weekends. Earn over 100K working only 2-3 days a week. Must be team player, hardworking, and pleasant with excellent bedside manner. Contact 405-370-3457 - Nplants2008@gmail.com
PODIATRY ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH EAST PA
Available for busy 2-office practice in S.E. PA. All facets of podiatric medicine and surgery with excellent earning potential. Great area to live and work. Current associate leaving due to family emergency, so must fill position ASAP. Must be ABFAS Cert/Qual. podmedsurg@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ATLANTA, GA
Multi-location podiatry group seeking Board Qualified/Certified podiatric surgeon for a location just south of Atlanta, GA. This is an outstanding opportunity with an onsite surgery center. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please send inquiries with photo and CV to 1sourcemm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seeking Spanish speaking, highly surgical trained associate to join a fast-growing multi locations, North Jersey podiatry group practice. Motivated, entrepreneurial, individual who desires to join a private independent practice. Partnership opportunity, with full practice medical management services in house. Send your CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FL
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Tampa, Florida. 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 floridapodiatryfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY - CHICAGO
Multi location group seeking Board Eligible/Qualified podiatrist. All locations are fully equipped. EPATs, Ultrasounds, Lasers, Padnet, in-house physical therapy, DME, ortho supplies & equipment, surgery center, digital x-rays, Athena EMR. Competitive incentive based salary with fast growth for motivated doctor. Health insurance & 401K
IMMEDIATE OPENING - FLORIDA MIDWEST COASTAL
1-FT or 2-PT needed for great 2 office/ALF care practice. New graduates are welcome. Will help train in EMR, billing/coding, and how to practice. BQ/BC preferred. Paid CME, vacation, mileage, cell phone, and competitive salary. Please send CV inquires to footandanklemc@gmail.com
PODIATRIST - CHICAGO
Busy, multi-physician podiatry practice in Chicago looking to hire podiatrist for office base and housecalls. Earnings $350K and up, flexible hours, full or part time, fixed hours, full logistics and scheduling provided, bonus and partnership track, malpractice and health insurance. Peers physicians references provided. Please email Kinga.efac@gmail.com or call 312-375-6430.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ATLANTA, GA
Multi-location podiatry group seeking Board Qualified/Certified podiatric surgeon for a location just south of Atlanta, GA. This is an outstanding opportunity with an onsite surgery center. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please send inquiries with photo and CV to 1sourcemm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN SHORE of MARYLAND
Multiple office practice located on the Eastern Shore of MD near beaches. Seeking motivated, energetic individual to join our existing physicians. We are an expanding practice with focus on all aspects of Podiatric care. Offices equipped with ultrasound, digital imaging, 3-D scanners, onsite Ambulatory Surgery Center and many other state of the art amenities. Excellent salary and benefits package. DPMemploy@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HARRISBURG, PA
Multi-office practice seeking ABFAS board qualified/certified DPM. FT position covering all aspects of podiatry/podiatric surgery. Salary with production-based bonus and benefits package included. Please send CV to rrogersdpm@keystonefootdoc.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Growing Multi-office private practice located in suburbs of Phoenix. Full time associate position leading to partnership. ABFAS eligible or certification required. Practice encompasses all phases of podiatric medicine and surgery. Send your CV to aceoprice@yahoo.com.
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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.
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