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June 10, 2026 #8,288  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 1 | |
Manhattan Borough President Visits NYCPM Touro
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal recently toured the Foot Clinic of New York (FCNY) at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine at Touro University (NYCPM), gaining a firsthand look at the clinic's essential role in delivering foot and ankle care to some of Manhattan's most medically underserved communities.
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(L-R) Drs. Loretta Logan and Alan Kadish; Arthur Goldstein, Dr. Mike Trepal, and Brad Hollyhman-Sigal |
The tour was led by Touro University President Alan Kadish, MD, and NYCPM Dean Michael Trepal, DPM, alongside other senior Touro and NYCPM leadership. The visit was part of the clinic's effort to secure a grant from the Manhattan Borough President's office to acquire needed clinical equipment – an investment that would expand the FCNY's capacity to serve patients while strengthening the training experience for the next generation of podiatric physicians.
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| AT THE COLEGES - PART 2 | |
NYCPM Class of '76 Holds Virtual 50th Anniversary Reunion
On June 7th, 18 members of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine's (NYCPM) Class of '76 held their 50th Anniversary reunion online. The event was organized by classmates Lawrence Kobak, DPM, JD and Barry H. Block, DPM, JD. The 64 member Class of '76 is arguably the most accomplished in podiatric history, having an APMA president, 8 APMA state presidents, three editors of national podiatric journals, three attorneys, and the longest acting residency director, among others..
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Page 1 of the attendees of NYCPM Class of '76 50th Anniversary Reunion |
Also attending the reunion were: Drs. Robert Adelman, Stanley Beekman, Andy Bier, Thomas DeLauro, William Deutsch, Robert Hochron, Neal Houslanger, Daniel Marcus, Jeffrey Miller, Howard Rosenbaum, Richard Schachter, Steven Scholl, Steven Spinner, Joseph Weisenfeld, and Jon Zarrett.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Raises Awareness About "Hidden Mobility Loss" in Adults Over 40
Hope Jacoby, DPM, owner of Texas Wound Pros and Foot and Ankle Pros, is raising awareness about what she calls "hidden mobility loss" -- the gradual decline in movement and stability caused by untreated foot and ankle issues. According to Dr. Jacoby, many adults over 40 adjust to pain slowly without realizing how much their daily movement has changed.
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"People don't usually wake up one day unable to move comfortably," says Dr. Jacoby. "It often happens gradually. They stop walking as much. They avoid stairs. They limit activity without fully noticing it." Foot pain, chronic stiffness, ankle instability, and untreated injuries can slowly affect posture, balance, and physical confidence. Over time, these small adjustments may contribute to larger mobility problems.
Source: Walk to the Place [6/4/26]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
8 Steps to Build an AI Governance Plan for Your Practice
Here are 8 practical steps to govern AI in your practice, from naming an owner to vetting vendors and training your team.
8. Train your team, not just your software
The best tool, underused or misused, is a liability rather than an asset. Invest in training so staff understand what a tool can and cannot do, where it tends to err, and how to escalate a problem. Most physicians say they want a direct hand in how AI is adopted, so build readiness around people, not just the software contract. The American Medical Association advises practices to decide who is accountable and build the rest from there.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [5/18/26]
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| FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
7 Money Behaviors That Can Hold Back Financial Success
These everyday decisions that may be costing you more than you realize.
1. Don’t react impulsively with your money
Flash sales, "only three left," and market headlines often create urgency that feels smart in the moment and expensive later. Research finds that time pressure pushes people toward impulse buying. This is because impulse purchases are often about short-term emotional relief rather than long-term value. To protect yourself from impulsive spending, build a default pause into your purchasing process. For everyday wants, give yourself 24 hours before buying; for big-ticket items, wait 72 hours.
If you invest, keep a one-page plan that spells out why you buy, rebalance, or sell. If a decision doesn't fit your plan, don’t make it. Taking the time to pause and reflect will reduce regret and help you stick to your strategy when the temptation arises to spend based on emotions.
Source: Choncé Maddox, Kiplinger [6/4/26]
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| SOLE PURPOSE BY SAVANNAH SANTIAGO, DPM | |
Protect Your Podiatric Passion
Here are some valuable tips that have aided Savannah Santiago, DPM in navigating her experiences as a student and a resident:
Here's how to build a career in healthcare that is not only long, but meaningful, and how to do so without slowly becoming jaded along the way.
1. Have Hobbies
Residency has a way of becoming all-consuming, where your schedule, your energy, and often your identity revolves around the hospital. That reality is hard to escape, and in many ways, it’s part of the process. But within that intensity, it becomes even more important to hold onto the parts of your life that exist outside of medicine, the things that remind you who you are beyond your role as a resident.
These pieces of your life may seem small compared to the demands of residency, but they are not insignificant. They are what keep you feeling like a whole person. And in a field that asks so much of you, holding onto that sense of self is not just important, it’s necessary.
Source: This series is adapted from and courtesy of PRESENT eLearning Systems.
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| CODING & BILLING Q&As FROM CODINGHELPLINE.COM | |
Query: Is it OK that my EMR Automatically Assigns MDM to Diagnoses?
When I select a diagnosis that may have been a chronically progressive problem, I look at the assigned value in my EMR and it says minimal. This potentially devalues my E/M to a level 2. The documentation shows it is at minimum a low risk but depending on my treatment could be a moderate risk. Why would the EMR assign the incorrect risk?
Codinghelpline com Subscriber
Response from Codinghelpline.com: T he EMR has programmers who sometimes do not see or understand the variability in the diagnosis you selected. By defaulting it to the lowest level, it is your responsibility to update the diagnosis variability to what was documented. If it is a chronically progressing condition, that might end up being an E/M level 3 or 4. Toggle the diagnosis from minimal to the higher level based on your documentation and treatment provided, it most likely will not equal a level 2 E/M.
David Freedman, DPM, Silver Spring, MD
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| QUERIES (DIABETIC FOOT EXAMS) | |
Query: Diabetic Foot Exam as a HEDIS Measure?
I started inquiring about getting the diabetic foot exam approved as an official HEDIS Measure about 10 years ago to both the ADA, APMA, and the NCQA. My multiple attempts at getting any meaningful updates have been futile. Could anyone please provide an update on this very important topic?
Tom Hardiman, DPM, Plymouth, MA
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RE: Reports on More Fraud by Contractors
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Two recent reports continue to illustrate the significant amount of fraud and abuse at the level of contractors, NOT physicians or suppliers. The first is the State of Massachusetts is suing UHC over alleged $100M in fraudulent Medicaid payments. Having read the summary of the complaint, it appears that for over the last decade, UHC has been involved in data mining and billing CMS for higher levels of care than were actually provided. The full story can be found here.
The second is a report from the OIG entitled: “CMS Potentially Overpaid Medicare Advantage Organizations $462 Million Based on Certain Unsupported Acute Stroke Diagnosis Codes”. The OIG Found the following:
• For all 97 sampled enrollees,...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter appears here.
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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 dancing The Twist? |
Source: Alexandra Tutor via Virtual Shoe Museum
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12-month fellowship, located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, with benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
WOUND CARE & HBOT FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
Explore the premier Wound Care & HBOT Fellowship at Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital. Join our Open House on June 17, 2026, 5–7 PM (virtual to follow). Open to new grads and experienced clinicians, the role offers OR experience, excellent salary, and benefits. RSVP: jfeinberg@northwell.edu
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Seeking associate position as part of a multi-location practice providing care in Orange County, CA. Must be motivated, honest and hard working. The practice is well rounded with all aspects of foot and ankle care. Base salary with bonus structure. Send CV to rjspencer11@gmail.com
PODIATRIST – LONG ISLAND, NY
Join Advanced Foot Care’s thriving, upscale multi-location practice serving Long Island and Queens. With 9 state-of-the-art offices, we offer a modern, newly renovated clinical environment, a collaborative and supportive team culture, and access to the latest medical technology and advanced billing systems so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Looking For a motivated, patient-focused Podiatrist with a Strong work ethic and positive team-oriented attitude and a passion for providing high-quality care. What We Offer: *Competitive compensation *Comprehensive benefits package *Modern facilities and cutting-edge technology *Established patient base and growth opportunities. www.AdvancedFootCare.com dr.pedramh@advancedfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH PORT, FLORIDA
Full time associate for a multi-location practice in Southwest Florida. From routine care to all foot and ankle surgeries. Competitive salary, friendly working environment. Flexible schedule, immediate start. Please send CV to nppodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Seeking full time associate podiatrist San Francisco Bay Area. East Bay location with 2 offices. Established, multi-office practice seeks full-time DPM to join a growing practice. Seeking highly motivated doctor with excellent patient skills. Must be board qualified / certified. Practice has a strong mix of office based minimally invasive surgery, surgery center, hospital. Competitive base salary + percentage, with large upside potential. 401k + benefits. Partnership track potential. Beautiful Bay Area locations. New grads welcome. Email CV to office@bayareapod.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GOODYEAR, AZ (PHOENIX METRO)
Busy, modern podiatry practice seeking associate to join our growing team. Goodyear offers 350+ days of sunshine and excellent quality of life for families. Strong clinical volume with multiple ancillaries: EPAT/shockwave, MLS laser, DPMX, UltraMIST wound therapy, SWIFT, vascular/neuro testing, and on-site OR. Traditional MIS-trained surgeon strongly preferred. Interest in regenerative medicine a plus. Partnership opportunity available. Owner plans on retiring in 4-5 years. Email CV to: azpodiatrist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
Balance Health is the largest podiatrist-owned/run group in the US. Looking for associate to join busy Sacramento practice, with other open roles in Stockton, Santa Rosa, Napa. Competitive starting base of $225-$250 + percentage of net collections, ability for ownership/equity. Benefits + 401k match, CME. Send CVs: HR@balancehealth.com
OPPORTUNITY FOR SURGEONS – ILLINOIS
Join an established, highly successful ambulatory surgery center specializing in podiatry procedures with available OR block time in Illinois. Credentialed physicians have the unique opportunity to grow their practice in a proven, efficient surgical environment — with the potential to become a part-owner. Benefit from an efficient, patient-focused setting designed for clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and physician partnership. If interested, please contact me at jkazygarey@algonquinsurgerycenter.com
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS - ORLANDO, TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JACKSONVILLE, PANHANDLE
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
PODIATRY ASSOCIATE – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an exciting, immediate full-time position open for a board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. You can view our website at footanklenm.com. Spanish speaking and Fellowship are a plus but not a requirement. Billing/coding experience is preferred. Compensation is a competitive salary plus a percentage bonus structure to start. 10k sign-on bonus for provider that starts before by September 1, 2026. Please email CV and cover letter to ACharlie@footanklenm.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - NORTH SCOTTSDALE/SUN CITY, ARIZONA
An established podiatry practice in the North Scottsdale and Sun City area is seeking a full-time, motivated, and compassionate podiatrist to join our team. Great prospect for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. To apply, please submit your CV to: manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Come Move to The Woodlands! Become one of the Best in one of the Best Communities to live and work in The United States. We are seeking the immediate hire of a personable, well-rounded physician and surgeon to join our practice. Excellent compensation and benefits package offered. Please send your resume to: alexandra@nevillefeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FL, WA, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, NEW JERSEY, WASHINGTON DC, NORTH CAROLNA
Podiatry positions available for immediate hire in Nursing Facilities in Tampa Florida, Spokane Washington, Central and Northwestern Virginia, Houston and South of Austin Texas, New Jersey, and Washington DC. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST – ARIZONA
60% of collections. Flexible schedule. Mobile and clinic opportunities. Established and growing Arizona podiatry practice seeking a DPM for 1–2 days per week. Pre-scheduled patients. Full scheduling, routing, insurance verification, and administrative support provided. Ideal for supplemental income, semi-retirement, recent graduates, or experienced providers seeking flexibility and clinical autonomy. Serve patients in homes, assisted living communities, and facility settings, with optional clinic opportunities available. Opportunity to expand schedule and earnings over time while helping grow a rapidly expanding Arizona practice. Direct access to ownership, strong operational support, and a respected patient-centered culture. Confidential inquiries welcome. Contact: Craig Foster, DPM Email: drfoster@tractionpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK & TN
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 POSITIONS - PA, MD, MO, NC, VA, & WV
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have immediate and future openings in PA, MD, MO, NC, VA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or upcoming graduates. Join a team committed to advanced technology, top-tier care, and long-term growth. Must be licensed or in process. Email cover letter and resume to: recruiting@us-fas.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - FOOT HILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA
Position is available for a provider who currently holds or is in the process of acquiring an NC license. Our practice covers forefoot, rearfoot, ankle, and wound care. Hospital privileges at two local hospitals and an ambulatory center, as well as access to an in-office OR. We offer a competitive package including: Salary with a bonus structure - Malpractice and health insurance - 401K - Paid holidays and vacation. Enjoy small-town living conveniently located just 40 miles from Charlotte, NC. If you are interested, please contact me at mauney.jeff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Busy podiatry office seeking full or part-time surgically-trained podiatrist. Office and wound care-based practice with hospital in and outpatient settings and surgery center affiliation. Located in the Hudson Valley, 50 minutes north of NYC near major highways. Competitive salary depending on experience. Please forward resume to Office@cappapodiatry.com
PMSR WITH RRA PODIATRIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM AVAILABLE
Prestigious NYC Hospital has an opening for PGY-2 resident. All residents scrub more than 600 cases. All Minimal activity volumes reached after year 2. Great opportunity for motivated resident. Contact: pod441@gmail.com
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Podiatry practice available in the Atlanta area. Excellent opportunity for expansion, satellite growth, or independent ownership. Office features 4 exam rooms, digital imaging, and modern equipment in a strong location with significant potential. Serious inquiries only. Contact ryan@summitfootankle.com for additional details and pricing information regarding this opportunity.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PRICE, UTAH
Podiatry practice available in Carbon County. Excellent opportunity for expansion or independent ownership. Practice offers a broad variety of patient pathologies including sports medicine, diabetic care, wound care, routine foot care, and surgery. Office includes modern equipment, digital imaging, and multiple 3 exam rooms. Serious inquiries only. Contact ryan@summitfootankle.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PROVO, UTAH
Podiatry practice available in Provo, Utah, located in one of Utah’s fastest-growing communities with close access to hiking, skiing, biking, and outdoor recreation. Excellent opportunity for expansion or independent ownership. Practice includes modern equipment, digital imaging, and 3 exam rooms. Serious inquiries only. Contact ryan@summitfootankle.com for additional details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATHENS, GA
Thirty year established podiatry practice with solid revenue and referral base, loyal patients, and seamless transition. Seller will continue to practice to ease transition. Located in a vibrant medical market near desirable Watkinsville, offering excellent quality of life. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- BROCKTON, MA
Fully equipped, modern & successful. Est.1985. Turn-key. Priced to sell, below appraisal. 2150 ft2. Great location, minutes to hospital & highway. Excellent reputation, strong referral. 75 new patient / month. Cert. EMR, digital X-Ray, Laser, DME. Great opportunity & growth potential for new or established Podiatrist. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
A power MTI 526 Podiatry Chair, Ritter Midmark 204 Treatment table - drawers, reclines flat, plug in to outlet. Ritter by Midmark M9 UltraClave: Steam autoclave. Will help facilitate shipping from FL. All in EXCELLENT condition. Phuxctf@gmail.com or text 646-267-1075.
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