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September 28, 2022 #7,348  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Nicholas Pagano, DPM, of Plymouth Meeting, PA, winner of last week's prize of a registration to the 27th Annual FAPA Fraternal Scientific Seminar (16 Credit Hours) at the Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, February 18-21, 2023 (Value $395). We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the February 2023 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars worth of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this confidential survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win. To begin survey, click here.
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***This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame. To begin survey, click here.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Walk the Aisles to Reduce Leg Edema While Flying: NY Podiatrist
If you've ever noticed that your feet look and feel unusually swollen when you're flying, you're not alone. Feet swelling while flying is pretty common, and according to Nelya Lobkova, DPM, a podiatrist based in New York and founder of Step Up Footcare, it's due to your feet being down for extended periods without movement. "The muscles in our legs aren't working, and the veins in our lower body need to work harder to get the blood back towards the heart," she explains. "When the blood pools on the veins, it causes swelling—literally, fluid build up—in the legs."
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Dr. Nelya Lobkova |
Dr. Lobkova suggests walking up and down the aisles in the cabin two or three times. "Standing and walking, as well as light stretching, during a flight wakes up the muscles around the veins to pump harder and help push the blood flow back up toward the heart," she says. In particular, she advises giving the calf muscles a good stretch while you're up. Remember, the calf muscle is the biggest muscle in the legs, so stretching it will be most effective in helping reduce foot swelling while flying.
Source: Jessica Estrada, Well + Good [9/24/22]
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
Pacesetter Health Announces Partnership with Paradise Valley Foot & Ankle
Pacesetter Health, a management and growth partner to lower extremity care clinics throughout the country, announced a strategic partnership with Paradise Valley Foot & Ankle, PLLC, one of the leading foot and ankle surgical practices in Arizona.
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(L-R) Drs. Jason Kayce and Kyle Vaughn |
Paradise Valley Foot & Ankle has been serving the Phoenix market for over ten years. The practice is led by Kyle Vaughn, DPM and Jason Kayce, DPM, both former Chief Residents and Clinical Surgery Fellows at Harvard Medical School. Together, Doctors Vaughn and Kayce, along with their associate physicians are committed to providing the highest level of lower extremity care to patients in Arizona and beyond.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
MD Podiatrist Joins The Orthopedic Center
David Engorn, DPM has joined The Orthopedic Center in Rockville, MD and Washington, DC. The Orthopedic Center is a division of the Centers for Advanced Orthopedics, one of the nation’s largest independent groups of orthopedic surgeons and podiatric surgeons that has over 400 providers in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
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Dr. David Engorn |
Dr. Engorn recently completed a one-year sports and reconstructive foot and ankle fellowship in Las Vegas, NV with orthopedic surgeon Troy Watson at Desert Orthopedic Center.
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| PODIATRIC PODCASTS | |
VA Podiatrist Interviews NFL Kicker Mark Moseley on Foot Health
Ben Pearl, DPM interviewed former NFL kicker Mark Moseley on his podcast Fit Foot U last weekend. Moseley had a toe injury which Dr. Pearl examined and diagnosed as an arthritic toe with a subungual hematoma. Pearl showed him some toe mobility exercises, discussed care of the nail, and dispensed a TT3 turf toe splint which he developed. Moseley, now 74, stays healthy by running on a treadmill a few miles a day and doing farm work. The following video reviews Pearl's exam and features Moseley coaching Pearl through soccer style kicking:
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(L-R) Dr. Ben Pearl and Mark Mosely |
Mosely was a straight ahead kicker but was able to teach both styles of place kicking. He was the only kicker to ever be named MVP in a season. Like Pearl, he also had an invention which was a two-sided kicking tee for both kickoffs and field goals.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
MCH Holds 8th Annual Surgical Complications/Wound Care Course
The 8th Annual Morrison Community Hospital (MCH) Surgical Complications/Wound Care course was held this weekend in Naperville, Illinois. Over 140 registrants had the ability to obtain 16 CMEs while listening to lectures, panel discussions, and hands-on cadaveric work.
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Attendees at Surgical Complications/Wound Care Course |
Lecturers included Narendra Patel, DPM, Jeffrey Crowhurst, DPM, Amber Kavanaugh, DPM, Matthew Garoufalis, DPM, and Thomas Nordquist, DPM. All proceeds will go the hospital’s foundation.
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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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Today's featured article |
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
RE: Effective AR Management Strategies
There are scores of effective AR management strategies, proven by experts of the medical billing industry, which have helped healthcare organizations to cut through the noise and manage their financial health.
2. Right key Performance indicators for the long win: Consider these account performance metrics when it comes to the streamlining of accounts receivables process:
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Collection Effective Index: Ensure that the CEI is close to the mark of 100, which acts as an indicator that you are successfully collecting payments from all of your patients.
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Average Days Delinquent: The ADD refers to the average of the days since the patient’s payment is pending. You have to try to keep this score as minimum as possible for a smooth collection process.
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Days Sales Outstanding: This refers to the time recorded to collect the payments. The ideal DSO should be less than 30 days so ensure to keep the scale managed by your in-house team.
Source: Hariharasudan Neelarathinam, Physicians Practice [9/22/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Lawrence Oloff, DPM
Every leadership group in our profession has weighed in on the CAQ in surgery proposal by ABPM, and the response has been a resounding NO. Nevertheless, Lee Rogers has continued to push this agenda forward. One really has to begin to question the intent of a proposal that is rejected by the entire profession? Deft ears? Self-aggrandizement?
Why do we need board certification? It has two purposes:
- “Board certified doctors demonstrate their desire to practice at the top of their profession and deliver high-quality care to...
Editor's note: Dr. Oloff's extended-length letter can be read here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Ron Freireich, DPM
In Dr. Robertozzi's post regarding forming a healthcare alliance that was proposed at the March 2022 APMA House of Delegates meeting, he states, "The bottom line is that your leaders are doing something about this issue." Can anyone give an update on exactly what is being done?
Ron Freireich, DPM Cleveland, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) | |
From: Tip Sullivan, DPM
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Crocs pox? |
I call those “croc pox.”
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Ancient Foot of the Day
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Coin of Serapis with foot and caduceus. 3rd-1st Century BCE |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Richard Jaffe, Jerusalem, Israel
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FELLOWSHIP FOR LIMB PRESERVATION – UCFS
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is currently accepting applications for its 12-month Fellowship Program for Limb Preservation training that will begin on August 1, 2023. The UCSF Limb Preservation Fellowship educates and trains the podiatric physician as a clinically skilled podiatrist in a multidisciplinary approach to the diabetic and vascular complications of the lower extremity, as well as generating new knowledge in the treatment, management, and prevention of lower extremity amputations. Please submit letters of interest to Matt Kuhn at matt.kuhn@ucsf.edu, along with your CV and three letters of recommendation. Interviews will be held in early 2023.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PITTSBURGH, PA AREA
Multi doctor, multi office practice seeks a full time Associate trained in all aspects of podiatry and surgery. We currently have four office locations around the Pittsburgh area. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible and must have a Pennsylvania license or be eligible to obtain one. We offer a competitive salary with a bonus opportunity, a 401K and profit-sharing plan and health insurance. To apply, please forward a CV to: drkmo12@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BROOKLYN
Looking for an out-of-network podiatrist to work in-house at a medical office in Sheepshead bay. Please call Dr. Shtarkman at 917-363-2702. dr.shtarkman@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. GEORGE, UT
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, 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 st.georgefootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS
Looking to hire Summer 2023. Thriving podiatry practice in Chicago suburbs looking for an associate to take practice to the next level. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to WOW our patient with your charismatic personality and professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art office (which includes MRI) with a team-oriented culture. 3-year surgical residency required. Submit CV to jswalter@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC (IMMEDIATE)
Multi-location boutique office in Manhattan is hiring a surgically trained practitioner to join our sports-medicine practice. If personable, motivated and driven to succeed, we would be delighted to have you join. We offer a strong compensation package: associate average $250K+/year, health benefits + retirement pension. https://tinyurl.com/ApplyTHFP
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
Come join a team that is changing lower extremity care across California. Bay Area Foot Care has openings for energetic, warm and positive podiatrists in our San Francisco Bay Area Locations. As part of our group, you will work with leading doctors across subspecialties and receive the tools and support necessary to grow your practice. Excellent training, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a 401k match included. If interested in learning more, submit your CV to DPMcareers@balancehealth.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – SW FLORIDA (NAPLES/FT MYERS)
Seeking BC/BQ physician for a well-established podiatry practice in beautiful SW Florida. Looking for a motivated and well-rounded candidate who has patient care as priority #1. Multiple hospital affiliations and excellent opportunity for growth. For inquiries please contact footdocswfl@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WISCONSIN
Looking for personable, highly motivated podiatrists in the Wisconsin area. Podiatrists that join our team will benefit from the satisfaction of providing care to residents in Longterm Care Facilities. Above average compensation package plus other benefits. Look forward to adding you to our team!! Inquiries can be sent to info@completepodiatrycare.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
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEONS WANTED - FT LAUDERDALE AND TAMPA
Growing group with two immediate open positions. Full schedules, good variety of pathology, robust support staff, well equipped offices and many ancillaries. BQ/BC ABFAS required. Competitive salary/ benefits. Bilingual doc in Tampa would excel. Send CV to podiatrymanda@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SIGNING Bonus. 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 - PENNSYLVANIA
Join a well-established, busy and growing private podiatry practice. Multiple locations in the Pittsburgh area. Applicants should be hard-working and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidate should email résumé to Academyofpodiatryfootdocs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- FT/PT - AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO, TX
Growing practice looking for associate to provide care to Nursing Homes and ALF's in the greater Austin and San Antonio, TX areas. Earn 50% of receivables to start; P/T = Six figures. Flexible schedule; Be your own boss. For info email: t.fisher@thebestfootforward.com
FULL TIME DPM PODIATRY POSITION IN 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 - CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Seeking podiatrist for established and successful Central Illinois practice. Come join a team where you will be respected and supported. Base salary plus incentives and competitive benefits. Please send a letter of interest and/or resume to sara@cortesefootandankle.com or call Sara @ 309-452-3000 for further information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Associate needed for a multi-specialty group in the Hudson Valley, NY (1 hour north of Manhattan). All aspects of in office and surgical podiatric care. Competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Please send resumes to CKYROU@NORTHERNMED.COM.
ASSOCIATE NEEDED – OHIO
Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists is an established podiatry practice and expanding with multiple locations. Looking to add energetic and motivated podiatrists in the following areas: Columbus, Cleveland & Toledo. High compensation based on production. Existing patient base and growth opportunities available. Applicants must be Board qualified/certified. Please send CV and cover letter to info@ohiofootspecialists.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
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 – DALLAS/FT. WORTH, TX
Podiatrist Needed for DFW. We’re a billing and scheduling healthcare organization, providing a full spectrum of podiatry services, focused primarily on nursing homes and at-home care. Willing to offer the right package for the right individual. Are you interested? Please contact us at: office@achilleshealthcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seeking part time/full time associate, to join a fast-growing multi locations, busy expanding podiatry group practice in NJ. Looking for a well trained in all surgical podiatrist in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle procedures. Independent practice, partnership opportunity, competitive compensation and benefits provided. Send CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Fast pace, well established, office seeking full time podiatrist in The Villages, FL covering all aspects of podiatry. Office location only a little over an hour away from Orlando. We are looking for a self-motivated, positive individual, surgery preferred. Serious inquires only, please! Malpractice, Health Insurance and Retirement Benefits. Please send CV to centralfloridapodiatrist@gmail.com
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SINGLE PHYSICIAN PRACTICE FOR SALE - MESA, AZ
Strong growth potential, seeing patients four days a week. Averaging 240 patients a month with the majority being Medicare, average gross over the last two years approximately $750,000. In house x-ray, ultrasound, and more. Great location near many retirement communities. Contact: megazlan@gmail.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.
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