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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,150 Subscribers Daily
August 26, 2022 #7,325  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
OH Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis
According to Nicole Nicolosi, DPM, "podiatry is a gateway to other health concerns, being proper alignment from the ground up helps out your back, can affect different conditions. If you can't be active, then you can't exercise. You can't maintain your cardiovascular health. So having good foot health, in general, is important for your overall well-being."
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"One condition in particular is plantar fasciitis, and this is a condition which can result from overuse, from a tight ligament on the bottom of your foot, which supports your arch. And when your foot arch is not adequately supported and your arch collapses, this ligament is tight, it causes tearing or ripping of this ligament. And this results in inflammation and the pain that results can be debilitating. So it's very important, in general, to wear good arch supports, good foot supports," says Dr. Nicolosi.
Source: John Horton, Cleveland Clinic [8/24/22]
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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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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
5 Best Practices for Cleaning a Medical Office
The CDC and OSHA have set industry standards for medical office cleaning. These research-based procedures ensure staff and patient safety, lower risks of health care associated infections and reduces cross-contamination. Here are the key areas for medical office staff to focus on when cleaning the clinic.
4. Keep the bathrooms clean
It may seem like common sense to keep the bathrooms clean, but these areas often go unnoticed when the office becomes busy. The state of the bathroom reflects your clinic’s attitude towards cleanliness. Patients who use your bathroom and see that there are paper towels lying around, soap stuck to sinks and other dirty areas may not want to be treated in that office.
Restroom checks need to be done regularly at all medical clinics. Set a schedule for cleaning countertops, disinfecting toilets, sinks, and other fixtures. Also always keep the bathroom stocked with soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
Source: Johnny Pallares, Medical Economics [8/12/22]
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| QUERIES (EMR) | |
Query: Office Ally Practice Mate EHR 24/7
Is anyone familiar with Office Ally Practice Mate EHR 24/7?
John Moglia, DPM, Berkeley Hts, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) | |
RE: Another OIG Investigation Worthy of Looking at
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM)
Another OIG investigation is worthy of looking at as to how this may affect your practice. Yesterday, the OIG announced the findings of an investigation against an ophthalmic lens manufacturer that seems eerily familiar to a similar issue podiatrists also face when accepting rebates or gifts from manufacturers of cellular tissue products or other products billed to third-party payers.
There are "safe harbors" to the Anti-Kickback and Stark Violations regulations. When offered any rebate or financial incentive from a manufacturer, the wisest choice is to contact a healthcare attorney and provide them with the language of the incentives/discounts being offered to you. If the offer you receive is not within one of the safe harbors, it is wise to decline the offer. For more on this story, click here.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Source for Amniotic Fluid Injections for Plantar Fascitiis (Dan Methuselah, DPM)
I purchased CryoText from Regenative Labs of Pensacola, FL, and have had much success with patient improvement.
Disclosure: I have no financial interest to disclose.
Jay Seidel, DPM, Deerfield Beach, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: DPM Degree Recognized Worldwide as a Needed Participant For Wound Healing Centers
From: Steven Kravitz, DPM
Several years ago, just prior to the Covid outbreak, I was approached by European wound healing specialists to assist them in advancing DPM licensure in Third World countries. The objective was have the DPM trained podiatrist become a stable practice in wound healing centers in these countries. The lack of podiatric services impacted negatively on the quality of care. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, international travel was curtailed, and the program has been on hold.
The International Compression Club (ICC) annual meeting will be held May 5, 2023 in Milan Italy in conjunction with the European Wound Management Association. Depending on how international travel develops, there may be opportunity for face-to-face meeting with international colleagues. I plan to initiate discussions again with my international colleagues in early September.
I think it is worth mentioning that this initiative clearly demonstrates the degree to which the DPM degree is recognized worldwide as a standard in providing lower extremity care. The ICC are not looking for an MD foot and ankle specialist. They're looking for a DPM degree trained specialist. During my career, the DPM degree has allowed me to stand out from the MD crowd and be more easily recognized to increase referral to my practice as well as other professional opportunities. It has served me well.
Steven Kravitz, DPM, Winston-Salem, NC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: Larry Lloyd, DPM
If you are a private practice podiatrist who relies on the bulk of your take home pay from fee-for-service Medicare or commercial insurance, your viable days of sustained private practice have just shortened. Start writing your obituary now. According to Becker's ASC Review, CMS seeks a 4.42% physician pay cut in 2023. In my opinion, for decades, and with malice aforethought, CMS has planned the destruction of private practice medicine. This has been to consolidate private practice medicine into larger entities such as hospital employed models, or direct employees of large health insurance entities, such as Optum. Most recently, we see Wall Street private equity groups taking a piece of the action with the likely intent to sell to a larger managing entity, such as Optum.
In turn, Optum will contract directly with CMS for nationwide health delivery. Why? Vertical integration of medical care and economy of...
Editor's note: Dr. Lloyd's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 4 | |
From: Steven D Epstein, DPM
Name Withheld's comment about obtaining used open vials from the OR while the nurses look the other way is a direct violation of safe injection practices. This CDC document explains that multi-use vials should be dedicated to a single patient, whenever possible.
In many states, such as Pennsylvania, where I practice, all it takes is a single anonymous complaint from a patient, employee, or other person to the department of health that you are doing something wrong and that will bring down a surprise inspection of your office, in which everything in your office is fair game for them to look at. This then can result in immediate license suspension. This is done by the health department's administrative power without due process, and without any specific regulations within the podiatry practice act having been violated. Then you have to appeal to get your license back. Many docs would be surprised at what a bunch of nurses and epidemiologists might consider substandard, such as your flooring material and the kind of products you use for office cleaning. All of these things are covered in a host of CDC and other relevant agency documents.
It would be very easy for Name Withheld to get into trouble. An employee of the hospital who disagrees with another employee's practices could simply lodge that complaint.
Steven D Epstein, DPM, Lebanon, PA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Brain Teaser of the Day
How smart is your right foot? This is hysterical. You have to try this. It is absolutely true. I guess there are some things that the brain cannot handle.
1. While sitting in the chair, lift your right foot of the floor and make clockwise circles.
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How smart is your right foot? |
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction.
I told you so! And there is absolutely nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if you have not already done so. - Myrna Bianco, a faithfull Our Town reader.
Source: Submitted by Dr. Joseph Borreggine.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE - ENCINO CALIFORNIA
Due to illness, long established routine practice in busy centrally located shopping center with 3 well equipped treatment rooms. This is a good turnkey opportunity that is PRICED RIGHT Reply to: FOOTDOC1@AOL.COM
PRACTICE LOCATION FOR SALE – ATASCOCITA, TX
Recently remodeled, well established, turn-key podiatry practice for sale in Atascocita, TX (northeast suburb of Houston). Fully stocked with four exam rooms, exam chairs, instruments, digital x-ray equipment, autoclave, computers, and phones. Contact Rebeccah at 281-361-7400 or rburgers.tcfa@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
20 year, non-surgical, mostly cash practice, with a large DME volume available. 200K/yr. income based on a stress free 20-hour work week. Unlimited growth potential. Easily transferrable to any podiatrist. Come live the dream! Barry@lloydscapital.org
PRACTICE FOR SALE - GREATER SEATTLE WASHINGTON AREA
Three-office practice grossing over $2 million. Each office has digital x-ray, diagnostic US, Anti-fungal Laser. Practice also has EMR, therapeutic laser, Sanexas, C-Arm, RDP, molecular lab, smart LEDA and equipment to perform MIS in the office. Send letter of interest to seattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN CT
Busy solo practice for sale in a great location near UCONN hospital in Farmington CT. Located in a great medical complex. Enjoy a great family lifestyle and near many outdoor recreational activities. 2 hours to NYC or Boston. Fully equipped 4 treatment room office, digital x-ray, ultrasound, Footmaxx gait scan, EHR, and laser. Near teaching hospital and surgery center. No nursing homes. 15% nail care and 30% surgery. Grosses over 1m asking 375k. Transition help offered. Contact Brian at 860-483-2001 or bkwagnerdpm@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Essex County, New Jersey podiatrist selling high grossing well established busy solo practice, 30+ yrs. located on hospital campus, huge referral base, admitting capabilities, will introduce and stay on for transition - privileges in OR, Wound Ctr & HBO, ER, Rehab Facility/Nursing Home. At peak grossed $1M with Podiatrist working Full Time, last 5 yrs, has been grossing $485K (part time - 4 Days). Included FF&E, 4 treatment rooms, Real Estate is leased at $3,629/month and can be transferred. Excellent growth potential. Call 973-805-3539.
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PRACTICE ASSOCIATE POSITION – BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program (NO Resident applications) • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification/qualification is highly preferred • Looking for well trained, well rounded and personable candidate to plug into our growing group of 5 Podiatrists and 4 locations. Competitive 6 figure base with lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including 401K and match. Email resumes directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
Multi doctor practice in Midtown Manhattan is looking for a full time/Part time podiatrist. Please send CV to: cfcviv@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MEMPHIS, TN
Modern practice in Memphis, TN seeking PSR 36/fellowship trained/board qualified/certified podiatric surgeon with entrepreneurial spirit. Experienced practitioners with private practice skills also welcome to apply. The candidate should be comfortable with a busy office schedule and should be ready to see all patients and treat all ages, demographics, pathologies including diabetic foot care. Hospital management skills. The practice is equipped with modern technology. The practice needs a well-trained, well rounded, motivated “go getter”. Start Jan 2023. Salary plus bonus with benefits. TN is low cost of living/no income tax. Submit LOI, CV, 3 references to utoepia8637@gmail.com.
PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN – SOUTH CAROLINA
Physicians Footcare, SC largest provider of foot & ankle care, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If work-life balance and above average compensation is important to you send letter of interest and CV to: careers@physiciansfootcare.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, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES COASTAL
Well established and growing 35+ year practice with a full-time, associate-to-partnership opportunity for a motivated, friendly individual. The practice encompasses a full scope of podiatric treatment, including routine care, wound care, peds, sports med, surgery. Very competitive compensation and benefit package. Please email CV to airportpodiatrygroup@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA
Podiatry group in the coastal South Carolina region is seeking a full-time, well-trained Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. We are a high volume, six office/seven physician practice. This position will cover the entire gamut of the foot. From comprehensive patient examination to the surgical and non-surgical management of foot and ankle conditions. Partnership track available. Generous base salary + bonus. Full benefits package provided. Candidate must be ABFAS eligible or certified marketing@coastalpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SW FLORIDA
Full time/Part time associate wanted in a multi-faceted practice! Located in Beautiful SW Florida, with offices in Fort Myers and Naples and hospital affiliations throughout. We are looking for BQ/BC doctor to become a part of our family (Buy in Potential) and continue to grow with us. If you are caring, interpersonal and motivated individual with a “patient first” mentality, then please contact us at footdocswfl@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
We are a free-standing large office with surgery center on site searching for a new surgeon to join our high volume practice. Located in a thriving, affluent community with growing patient base. Partnership/equity opportunity for an individual where significant surgical productivity exists in one's own office. Email inquiries/CV to ascpractice142@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (BOONE, NC)
A well-established growing podiatric group practice is looking for a hardworking, ethical, highly motivated person to join our team. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Candidates must have or in the process of obtaining a North Carolina license for this position. Associate position can lead to partnership. Please send resume to: info@msppso.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA
Seeking full-time associate. Both strong clinical and surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgical center privileges. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Send CV to RussAllen25@gmail.com
FULL TIME DPM PODIATRY POSITION - BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA
Our growing multi-practice group is looking to hire skilled podiatrists to join our team. We are seeking full-time DPMs with current NC license, or registered to sit for the NC license exam October 29, 2022. We provide the right candidate full time compensation and benefits package of up to $215,000 per year. Boone is a four-season town offering snow skiing, hiking and watersports all within 20 miles. Boone has a vibrant arts and culture scene as well as being home to Appalachian State University. Interested candidates please send resume to jenny.pan@btcapgroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- FT/PT GULF COAST AND HILL COUNTRY, TX
Constantly growing practice looking for associates to provide care to residents of Nursing Homes and ALF's in the greater Houston, Austin and San Antonio areas. Excellent compensation and extremely flexible schedule. For info email: t.fisher@thebestfootforward.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - NEW YORK
Metropolitan Practice is looking for a surgical podiatrist to join our well established team. Compensation: $150,000 plus PTO, 401K, and insurance. Please send your resume to daria.nichiforova@deloorpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EVANSTON, IL
Full time podiatry associate needed for busy well rounded practice in Evanston, IL. Email: rebregbob@hotmail.com Robert Gerber, DPM Cell (773) 852-0106
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Opportunity to improve your quality of life and start a thriving career in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Offices are located in Hudson and Catskill. We are looking for skilled, well rounded podiatric surgeon. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the states of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FLORIDA, MASSACHUSETTS, and BUFFALO, NY
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Florida, Massachusetts, and the Buffalo, NY region. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – FLORIDA
Go golfing and fishing every day. Well-established practice seeks reliable PT/FT Mobile Podiatry team players for home visits, ALF/ILF, RN Homes throughout sunny Florida. Flexible. No call. Weekends optional. Competitive commission plus mileage. New grads through semi-retired $100K+ PT or $200K FT. contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat, busy, modern offices. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Dig x-rays, U.S., CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, free health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA)
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 POSITION – EASTON, MD
Single physician practice is seeking an associate interested in owning a thriving office and senior living facilities based practice. Office is located in Easton, MD. There is an opportunity to develop a surgical aspect to the practice. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please contact for information Tidewaterpodiatry@gmail.com
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