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The Voice of Podiatrists
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June 27, 2024 #7,794  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| APMA NEWS | |
Victory! AMA Removes Offensive Social Media Post
APMA has announced that AMA voluntarily removed the offensive and inaccurate social media post and the corresponding article on its website attacking podiatric education and training. This decision by AMA is a direct result of APMA's multipronged efforts on its members’ behalf. The AMA post, which appeared on AMA's X and Facebook accounts on June 16, noted that "many patients wrongly believe podiatrists are physicians" and linked to an article riddled with half-truths and inaccuracies about podiatric physicians' education, training, and experience.
APMA's Board of Trustees is communicating directly with AMA leadership and hopes to arrange a meeting with AMA volunteer leadership in the near future to continue the conversation around this issue. APMA will continue to vigorously defend member podiatric physicians' and surgeons' ability to practice to the full extent of their education and training to best serve the public health.
Source: APMA News Brief [6/25/24]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
CO Podiatrist Joins Southwest Health System
Southwest Health Systems has announced the hire of Chris Jetter, DPM at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Dr. Jetter earned his podiatric medical degree at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Jetter completed a podiatric residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center and a fellowship at KentuckyOne Health/Jewish Hospital/University of Louisville.
Source: Bailey Durant, The Journal [6/25/24]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Woodlawn Health Welcomes IN Podiatrist to Staff
Eric Rindlisbacher, DPM will join the Woodlawn Health medical staff beginning July 1. Dr. Rindlisbacher earned his podiatric medical degree at the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine.
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He completed his residency at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. His education and training allow him to perform surgeries when needed. “I love the mix of clinic and surgery time. I can still spend time with patients but also get to perform procedures I enjoy,” he said about podiatry.
Source: Pharos-Tribune [6/26/24]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
5 Biggest Barriers When Moving to Value-Based Care
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continue to make health equity a key aspect of value-based care. Studies are increasingly detailing how the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age – what are known as the social determinants of health (SDOH) – have an enormous impact on health outcomes.
5. Choosing Effective Tooling
Here are some questions for ACOs to consider when choosing a plan:
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Is the tooling built on considerations of SDOH, or is SDOH just an add on at the end? Tooling that only considers SDOH at the end will likely waste money since it assumes a standardized recommendation and only triages for SDOH after pre-selecting options.
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Can the tooling determine SDOH for specific patients? The technology needs to go beyond ZIP codes, more specific than communities, to give a holistic picture for particular patients.
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Does the tooling adapt with changing data? For tooling to be effective in practice, it should continually update and adjust with new patient information so it can grow with an ACO as new patients join.
Bringing effective tech into ACOs to drive measurable, data-driven health equity results will cost money. ACOs can save by using tooling that is proven and already built, rather than designing their own.
Source: Hillit Meidar-Alfi, PhD, Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [6/11/24]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Financing Companies for Podiatric Services
For many years, we have been utilizing CareCredit from Synchrony Bank to finance podiatric services for patients who need/want to have these services performed, but could not afford to pay for them in full. Recently, we have noticed a significant decline in their level of customer service and we have decided to close our account with them.
I am hopeful that some of my colleagues who have had positive experience with other companies offering similar financing services can please share their experience and the name and contact information for that company.
Richard M. Cowin, DPM, Orlando, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Podiatrists Self-Identifying as" Dr." or "Physician"
From: Carl Solomon DPM
Putting aside the discussion of whether or not podiatrists are physicians, I’d like to express some thoughts about how we address ourselves in that context. I can hardly recall an instance in which one of my MD/DO friends addressed him/herself as “physician”. When asked, or introduced, it’s “I’m an oncologist, orthopedist, rheumatologist, general surgeon…”, whatever. My dentist friends aren't too proud to be identified as a dentist...perhaps when appropriate, oral surgeon. Not physician.
And when I see the use of the term “Dr.” written in front of somebody’s name without other explanation, almost without exception, that’s a de facto acknowledgement that “I am not an MD”. This was personified on the sign-in sheet at one of my hospitals’ Dept. of surgery meetings. Everyone signed in simply with their name, with the exception of two, each of whom signed “Dr. Xxxxx”. You can guess…
A podiatrist may achieve some level of recognition by assigning him/herself the title of "Dr." or "physician", and the inference is that it represents being an MD. But oftentimes once the details come out, the concealment of the identity as a podiatrist makes it apparent that there is a low level of self-esteem associated with such identity. So whatever special recognition may have been achieved by initially identifying as a Dr. or physician, is actually negated. On the other hand, if one is humble and is acknowledged by another party as being a doctor…podiatrist, the level of recognition will remain high. If you can’t take pride in being a podiatrist, you should have spent the time and effort doing something else!
Carl Solomon, DPM, Dallas, TX
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RE: A Rose by Any Other Name…
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
I hope all who read the letter by ACFAS and APMA have also looked at the history of the resolutions and position papers. It seems that in 2020 someone came up with the idea that if students of podiatric medicine could pass USMLE, they should be classified as physicians.
Out of the right side of their mouths, the MD officials are pushing our students to take the USMLE, and out of the left side, they are saying MD and DO passers of the USMLE can call themselves “physicians.” What seems very odd is that DOs can still take their COMLEX exam and be licensed as physicians.
This whole ploy is the biggest example of obfuscation I have ever seen. AOFAS would rather partner with Reiki practitioners than...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomczak's extended-length letter can be read here.
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From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
I did a Google search on "Where can I go to get this big, red, sore bunion taken care of?" I suspect 90% of people use Google search. The results were not good for podiatry.
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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RE: APMA's Response to Egregious Messages from AMA (Elliot Udell and Lawrence Rubin, DPM
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Both Drs. Udell and Rubin provide a wonderful synopsis of the issues we face and will continue to face. Since these postings appeared, APMA has announced that AMA has withdrawn the posting. Those who wrote to AMA or spoke with their MD colleagues demanding it be retracted are to be applauded for doing what we do best...communicate what podiatrists contribute every day to the healthcare team.
Today, an eye-opener appeared on my desk. An insurance carrier asked for a review of 1,300 pages of medical records for a mid ‘50s well controlled diabetic who sustained an unfortunate blunt force crush injury. The highly trained MDs (vascular and ortho) at a well known tertiary care hospital he was admitted to wanted to amputate this patient's...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Not your typical Crocs |
Source: Zita Attalai 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. Working with infectious disease, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. -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.
ASSOCIATES NEEDED FOR QUALITY PRACTICES ACROSS THE USA.
From the Panhandle of Florida, North Georgia, South Georgia, the Texas/Arkansas border, Central Pennsylvania, St Louis, Charlotte, NC, Racine, WI and other markets. Our clients are busy successful podiatric practices needing skilled associates for long term positions leading to partnership. Most offer hospital privileges, competitive salaries and benefits. New opportunities are frequently available so please contact us now, competition is fierce with graduating residents in July. Email inquiries to yourpracticenow@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- HOUSTON/NW AREA
Established Podiatry Group with multiple clinic locations and doctors seeking a full-time Associate to practice medicine and Surgery in the Northwest and Northeast areas. Competitive salary + bonus, medical, dental and vision benefits and 401K. Please send CV to gayle@fac.net. (www.fac.net).
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 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 – NEW YORK, NY
Podiatrist position available for immediate hire. Flexible hours with both part time/ full time flexibility. Recent grads welcome. Send to toetalpodiatrynyc@gmail.com
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 POSITIONS - WASHINGTON STATE
Join our well-established podiatric practice in the vibrant Seattle, WA, area, with decades of commitment to exceptional patient care and a supportive team environment. Qualifications: Board Certified/Eligible in Podiatric Surgery. Valid Washington state medical license (or ability to obtain one) Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package. PTO and CME allowances. Retirement plan with employer matching Opportunities for professional growth and development. How to Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to employmentdpm101@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
Established 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. Benefits include: competitive six-figure compensation ranging from $155,000-$250,000, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and 401(k) plan. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your podiatric medical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
Looking for a Podiatrist to join our office in LA county, for Home health Care Centers, home visits, and 1 day a week or more office hours, with potential for growth within the practice. To apply, you can contact Dr. Ross at 310-475-5377 office 310-748-9453 cell or Asross1@juno.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 - 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 – BALTIMORE, MD
Growing practice is looking to hire a highly motivated associate, Maryland licensed DPM, to see patients in the Greater-Baltimore area offices. We have 4 Surgery Centers and offer productivity-based compensation. Full benefit package. Send your CV and inquiries to angelab@podiatryassoc.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - CHICAGO WESTERN SUBURBS
Competitive Compensation. Part time Full time available. Office Setting, Surgical and Clinical patient mix Email CV to Kari.insurance1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Incredible opportunity, established practice seeking full-time associate to practice podiatric medicine and surgery in the Central Jersey area. Competitive salary + bonus, plus other benefits offered including 401k. Please send letter of interest and CV to nrandhawa@njpodiatrygroup.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: Greenvllle/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@kghhealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREATER CHICAGO
Mobile podiatry group serving Greater Chicago is looking for part-time associate (independent contractor with competitive reimbursement); all aspects of podiatry care; logistics, billing, instrumentation provided . Please contact at vadim.goshko@gmail.com or 312-375-6430
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
Looking for a full time/part time Podiatric Associate for a busy Midtown practice Please email CV to amaltese2185@yahoo.com
FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - KENTUCKY, AND BUFFALO, NY
Podiatrist owned and operated company offering positions servicing Nursing Homes and SNFs in Kentucky, and the Western New York/Buffalo region. Generous pay structure. Send CV and inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist, part-time or full time, to service nursing homes in NJ with possibility to work in office for the right person. Looking to start ASAP. Please email resume to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com. Days and Hours are very flexible. Good compensation.
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - CHICAGO
Established odiatric practice available, busy medical professionals building (multidiscipline specialties).Serves southwest Chicago suburbs 30 years. Independent practice exceptionally busy, treats wide range patients, all areas Podiatric/Surgical care (including diabetic wound care). 400 Patients month. Doctor tracking towards retirement. Percentage owned in building. Located ground level. Inquiries: docnic@att.net 708-870-4114, 708-423-3377
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Practice with 3 office locations in greater Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley is available for sale. Favorable rent with great potential of growth with multiple IPA, HMO, PPO contracts in place. Asking 400k. Open to offers..BEORZEH@AOL.COM
OFFICE SHARE - OC, CALIFORNIA
Medical co-working in a podiatry office. Ideal for someone who wants to start their own private practice at a very low cost. Side by side support with practice management. Korean/Vietnamese/Spanish speaking neighborhood. Email CV to podiatry.oc.california@gmail.com
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