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July 16, 2025 #8,063  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
DMU-CPMS Announces Alumna of the Year
The Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (DMU-CPMS) has announced this year's Alumni of the Year and Rising Star honorees. Selected by the DMU Alumni Board of Directors and University leadership, this year's honorees have advanced their professions and improved patient care. Shari Nichols, DPM ('95) is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with United Health Services Podiatry in Vestal, New York.
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Dr. Shari Nichols |
She completed her residency at Yale-New Haven in a newly expanded three-year surgical program. Nichols then returned to upstate New York to build her career, first in private practice and then helping grow United Health Services' (UHS) podiatry program, which only had one provider at the time. Over her two decades in practice, Dr. Nichols has served as a clinician, department chair, and director of both the residency and wound care programs at UHS.
Source: Denise Lamphier, River City Reader [7/14/25]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Stretching Can Protect Your Knee, Hips, and Ankle Joints: KY Podiatrist
It should come as no surprise that stretching is an important means of protecting the knee joints. However, Nicole Freels, DPM, a double board-certified podiatrist and the CEO and Founder at Modern Podiatrist emphasizes that it’s crucial to stretch not only the knee area but also the hips, ankles, and other surrounding muscles.
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“Most people don’t realize that equinus at the ankle creates issues proximally to the knee and hip. If you don’t have adequate range of motion at the ankle joint, then the knee and hip have to compensate by using their hip flexors longer throughout the timing of the gait cycle,” she explains. “Over time, the knee begins to contract and you’re not able to fully extend it,” the podiatrist adds.
Source: Lauren Gray, BESTLIFE [7/14/25]
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| PODIATRISTS IN POLITICS | |
AK Podiatrist Enters Alaska Governor's Race
Matt Heilala, DPM, an Anchorage podiatrist who serves on the state medical board, is the sixth Republican to enter Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race. Current Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy is termed out from seeking re-election. Heilala has never held public office, but he is a frequent donor to Republican candidates and causes. No registered Democrat has entered the race.
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Dunleavy appointed Dr. Heilala — a foot and ankle surgeon — to the Alaska Medical Board in 2021. In a media release Friday, Heilala wrote he is “fed up with the current extreme partisanship in politics. Elected officials can respect differing opinions, build trust, and find common ground without abandoning principles.”
Source: Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News [7/14/25]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
New Angiogenesis Inhibitors Have Potential To Treat Melanomas and Skin Diseases
A research team led by scientists at the University of California, Irvine, has discovered new drug compounds that can block blood-vessel branching in both skin and tumors. The compounds work by blocking proteins needed to form new blood vessels, a process known as angiogenesis, the researchers report in the study published in the journal iScience.
Anti-angiogenesis drugs have long been used to block tumor growth in many types of cancer. Yet they are largely ineffective at treating melanoma, the most aggressive skin cancer. Most skin tumors need to develop a blood supply to grow beyond 1 millimeter in depth. The researchers focused on compounds with the potential to disrupt two particular molecular switches thought to control blood-vessel branching in the skin, CDC42 and RhoJ, said corresponding author and UCI Health dermatologist Anand Ganesan, MD, PhD.
Source: UCIhealth.org [7/14/25]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
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Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice
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| QUERIES (CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS) | |
Query: BC/BS Class Action Settlement (Howard Dinowitz, DPM)
My office manager is concerned BCBS will drop us if we sign up with the Class Action Settlement. BCBS is our best-paying insurance company and we do not want to be dropped from this insurance plan.
Florida Podiatrist
Editor’s comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. In a class action settlement, the defendant generally admits no guilt but agrees to pay a stipulated amount to eligible plaintiffs who file a claim and have not opted out of the settlement. In this case, if it could be proven that BC/BS dropped a provider strictly because the provider filed a valid claim, most courts would consider this “retaliatory” and would subject BC/BS further litigation. Since thousands of claims have already been filed, it’s hard to imagine BC/BS taking this action. Finally, the settlement money from any valid claimant who fails to file merely gets distributed to those who filed valid claims.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Kristin Happel
When our office takes any kind of cultures, biopsies, etc., we always have the patients sign a form (usually provided by the lab we are sending the specimen to), which clearly states we are sending the specimen, why we are doing so, and that the patient consents to this. Perhaps take a look at your office procedures, to make sure you are doing the same.
Kristin Happel, Medical Biller, Crystal Lake, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
Why is EBM Medical’s business model not implicated by Anti-Kickback Statutes or Stark Laws? The Anti-Kickback Statute [42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)] prohibits the knowing and willful payment of “remuneration” to induce or reward patient referrals or the generation of business involving any item or service payable by the Federal healthcare programs (e.g., drugs, supplies, or healthcare services for Medicare or Medicaid patients). Similarly, the Physician Self-Referral Law, commonly referred to as the Stark law [42 U.S.C. § 1395nn], prohibits physicians from referring patients to receive “designated health services” payable by Medicare or Medicaid from entities with which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship, unless an exception applies.
In both instances, the application of the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law is predicated on a health service that is covered and reimbursed by a federal healthcare program. Because the products available through EBM Medical’s proprietary software platform are not covered by federal healthcare program and EBM Medical does not receive any payments from...
Editor's note: Dr. Borreggine's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRIC EDUCATION) | |
From: Lawrence Oloff, DPM
Rod, thank you for your continued devotion to podiatric medicine, but I do have some concerns about your statements. First off is your information about the number of [podiatry] schools. When you stated there are "25 or 30" (actually there are 11, and one of these schools is a public institution). While I agree with your premise on the number of schools, I think it is important to be accurate about what you state. Also, my understanding is that CPME only has the ability to decide whether or not a school meets their criteria. I do not believe it has the ability to tell a school to open or not. I would like to hear from a higher authority on whether my information is correct. If it is, then how do you influence a private entity from opening a school if we have no jurisdiction over that decision?
I always wondered whether all these posts are social media or whether they are accessible online by the public. Maybe someone can answer that. Your information you keep posting is interesting but its extensiveness and persistence sometimes feels like a diatribe against...
Editor's note: Dr. Oloff's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICARE FRAUD) | |
RE: Inside the DOJ's Largest-ever Healthcare Takedown
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
A recent Medical Economics article provides a detailed review of the Dept. of Justice's recent indictment of hundreds of conspirators who committed $14.6B (you read that right) in Medicare fraud. This not only threatens the Medicare Trust fund, but should be an affront to every honest medical practitioner and beneficiary.
I have asked the FBI and other law enforcement officers what took them so long when these types of investigations are presented at meetings. Again, we should all be asking law enforcement why there are not mathematical formulas in place which prevent runaway payment of new or established DME or other Medicare providers? Why are they not subject to pre-payment reviews for CPT and HCPCS codes which are often abused?
DME was not the only subject of concern; there were several providers who were indicted for abuse of allografts, others for genetic testing, and still others for hospice care.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM ARTICLES) | |
From: Lawrence Rubin, DPM
A few weeks ago, I read a convincing article in Podiatry Management Magazine that portends podiatry's potential demise if there is continued low matriculation of students in our colleges. Then, a few days ago, I saw a LinkedIn post from APMA in which podiatrists attending a major convention were celebrating the fact that podiatry has never been more viable and successful than now and can look forward to a marvelous future.
While I have deep feelings wanting APMA and these podiatrists to be right, something tells me that we should not ignore our failure to attract students and the possible adverse consequences of this occurring.
Lawrence Rubin, DPM, Las Vegas, NV
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Ultimate protection for the feet? |
Source: Rem D Koohaus via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
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ASSOCIATE- BEVERLY HILLS AREA
Seeking a dynamic, patient-focused DPM to join our team in a premiere private practice. FT/PT position with established patient base. Our practice, known for providing top-tier care, is equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources. Candidate must have California license, Board Qual/Cert, strong communication and professional skills, previous practice experience. Competitive compensation, benefits package, potential for partnership/ownership. Please submit CV and cover letter reply to: medoffice310@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- GREATER CHICAGO AREA
Mobile multi-physician podiatry group serving Greater Chicago, is looking for full- or part-time associates. All aspects of podiatry. Logistics, billing, instrumentation provided; mileage reimbursement; income projection $250k and up). Please contact by text at 312-375-6430 to set up an interview.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – VERMONT AND NEW YORK
Associate wanted for Vermont and NY offices, full time. Please contact William J Sarchino, DPM 518-466-3287 to discuss. Great opportunity for advancement. wjsar@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, UTAH
Doctor of Podiatric medicine position open for a well-trained, highly motivated individual in beautiful St. George, Utah. Competitive pay, benefits and a great company culture. Come enjoy sunny St George, Utah with red rock mesas and lush waterways that create outdoor recreation assets unlike anywhere else. Close to several national parks and only a few hours from Las Vegas. Interested? Send your CV directly to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - QUEENS, NY
Looking for an associate podiatrist for a growing practice. Our podiatric clinic is seeking a skilled and compassionate podiatrist to join our dynamic team. Great staff and flexible hours. Recent graduates welcome. Will help participate with most insurance plans. Offices in the heart of both Manhattan and Queens. Email: newyorkfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
FT Podiatry Position: $135K–$175K+ based on experience. Board Elig/Cert req. Strong surgical skills preferred. Bonus, health, 401K, malpractice, PTO. Confidentiality respected. Text 848-209-6658 or email for NDA link. Send CV to njfoot123@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DOPPLER FOR SALE - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Part time podiatrist: one or two days per week Nassau county, NY. Practice available if interested. No surgery. In addition, I am selling a Bidop 7 , Abi Doppler, selling new for over 5k. Selling pristine for 3.5 k. Contact bombbustr7@aol.com if interested in any of these opportunities.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS, NV
Full-time position with well-established practice in Las Vegas. Any experience level is welcome. Competitive compensation and benefits. No mandatory call required. Text (847) 830-7378. E-mail CV to citadeljones@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SWFL, build your surgical boards cases quickly, busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BC/BQ a must, EMR, CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST – NEW JERSEY
Well-established, multi-location New Jersey podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. We offer competitive six-figure compensation ($200,000–$250,000+), a sign-on bonus, end-of-year bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, paid malpractice coverage, and a 401(k). Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume, office-based setting. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV to DPMcareer@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
PT to possible FT mobile positions in Tampa, JAX, and other cities for responsible DPM team players. Primarily home visits and ALF/ILFs. 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 POSITIONS – MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: IL, KY, MD, MO, NC, VA, & WV
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the largest podiatric group in the U.S., is hiring Associate Doctors! We have openings in several states and offer long-term career growth. Our physicians use advanced, podiatry-specific technology to stay ahead in a constantly evolving field and provide top-quality patient care. Candidates must be licensed or in the process. Please email your cover letter and resume to recruiting@us-fas.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO, IL
Seeking full-time associate to work in our well-established multi-office podiatry practice in Chicago with on-site accredited office-based surgical facility. Must be reliable, personable, and self-motivated. Board qualified or certified with excellent references preferred. Competitive compensation package with bonus structure and benefits. Spanish speaking a plus. Please forward CV to drbetman@footcaredoctors.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, CO, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, SC, TN & UT
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 POSITION OPEN IN DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join our dynamic multi-specialty group, spanning 6 locations in DFW, equipped with cutting-edge technology, physical therapy and an established patient base. Our practice also includes a surgery center. We offer a competitive starting salary with bonus and benefits. Send your CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FLORIDA
Thriving Tampa practice seeks 1099 physician. No call, flexible schedule, malpractice covered, competitive pay. FL license required; 1+ year post-residency preferred. Spanish a plus. Start ASAP, negotiable. Send CV and cover letter to Drsheehydpm@aol.com
PODIATRIST JOB – FLORIDA
Palm Tree Podiatry seeking new graduate podiatrist to join our team. Train to care for existing client base and strive to expand in Flagler and Volusia Counties. Grow your career with us and learn from an experienced DPM. Come to sunny Florida and be welcomed by a warm, friendly, hardworking team in need of your skill set and desire to succeed! NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! NO SURGERY REQUIRED! COMPETITIVE SALARY/FULL BENEFITS/PROFIT/REVENUE SHARING BONUSES! BUY-IN AFTER 4 YEARS! We will get you fully credentialed with our network including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurances. Send Resume and Cover Letter to bobarnold@palmtreepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CENTRAL GA
Looking for a well trained surgeon to join our growing practice. Opportunity to obtain cases for board certification. Great place to live. Work-life balance. Contact: Yourpracticenow@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA
Full scope Florida practice with high hospital census, wound care, innovative office ancillaries for comprehensive patient care in a fast paced atmosphere. Details: www.podiatryinparadise.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TUCSON, ARIZONA
Experienced DPM needed for 2 busy offices treating all aspects of podiatry. New graduates welcome! Flexible compensation options: employee, independent practitioner or partner. Join a high-volume supportive team with strong growth potential. Send resume to Transcription697@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE WITH PARTNERSHIP POTENTIAL! - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Busy six doctor, well established, state-of-the-art equipped, 2-location practice in Southwest Florida. Seeking a motivated, surgically trained, team player to join our Foot And Ankle family. Unrestricted wide scope of podiatric privileges at two local hospitals with corresponding emergency department call. Full variety of clinical options from sports medicine, wound care, trauma, forefoot/rearfoot/ankle surgical pathology, and professional high risk preventative management. Base salary, incentive bonus schedule, 401(k), medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, uniforms, and all marketing as well as professional dues provided. For more information or interview, contact 941-626-2997 by text.
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.
FACULTY POSITION DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY – NYCPM OF TOURO
NYCPM of Touro University seeks a DPM for the Department of Surgery. Must be board certified, have a NYS license and a current DEA Certificate. This position teaches surgery and podiatric medicine to 3rd and 4th year podiatric medical students. Duties include patient care, student education, live lectures in classrooms and patient settings, including workshops, webinars and seminars. Candidates will participate in scholarly service activities within the College community and work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and administration. Prior teaching experience strongly recommended. Salary starting at $140,000. Complete application (including proof of board certification) here.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
Assistant Professor, Podiatric Medical Education. The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is seeking a board eligible or certified DPM to serve as a full-time Assistant Professor to train and lead the next generation of podiatrists in an interprofessional and multicultural learning environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to didactic lectures, clinical workshops and clinical education. Current Openings | Recruitment EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in¬house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
43 YEAR PRACTICE FOR SALE - LANCASTER, PA
Large patient base. 3 miles from downtown Lancaster. Large retirement community within a quarter mile. 3 treatment rooms, EMR, plentiful parking and reasonable rent. Exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey podiatric practice. Owner can assist for few months. Contact: mflinchbaugh@comcast.net
30 YEAR PRACTICE FOR SALE - MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
3 day/week primary care practice Mount Pleasant, MI. Avg gross $229 K w/no surgery. Price $220K. Privileges available at 2 hospitals and surgery center in town. Could be expanded to 5 days. Practice has an excellent reputation, website and FB page. 2 treatment rooms/digital x-ray/Mod Med software located in a professional building could be expanded to 3 rooms. Serious inquiries email admin@familyfootcare.biz
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - SWIFT MICROWAVE DEVICE
A safe and effective option for verrucae and IPKs. A high success rate, 80%-95%, with no side-effects and a recurrence rate of less than 1%. No bandaging required. Triggers the release of proteins educating the immune system. Unit is 1&1/2 years old, minimal use. Comes with tips. PRICE: $12,500 ctmthor8@yahoo.com
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