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December 02, 2024 #7,906  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE VA | |
VA Podiatrist Wins National Recognition for Groundbreaking Research
Brandon Brooks, DPM, a podiatrist at the Columbia VA Health Care System, earned first place at the 10th Annual Conference of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons for his abstract, DREADD: Diabetes-Related Extremity Amputation Depression & Distress, this past month. This achievement marks his third consecutive first place win in national abstract competitions, solidifying his reputation as a leader in podiatric research focused on improving care for veterans.
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Dr. Brandon Brooks |
The winning abstract introduced the DREADD phenomenon, a term coined to describe the emotional and psychological toll experienced by patients following any diabetes-related amputation. The study focused on “minor, non-traumatic” amputations, such as the loss of a toe. While these procedures are often viewed as relatively minor from a surgical perspective, Dr. Brooks’ research reveals that they can have significant psychological consequences among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: Wyatt Anthony, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs [11/22/24]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR - PART 1 | |
PFA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Robert Schwartz, the executive director of the Pedorthic Footwear Association (PFA) has a message for podiatry: Do not forget the importance of footwear in your treatment plan. "We walk around on concrete surfaces in boxes and there are better designs for those boxes that can compensate for a pathologic foot. Footwear forensics is like a fast x-ray for foot pathology," said Schwartz.
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While celebrating the PFA’s 50th anniversary at the Run Event in Austin, TX, Josh White, DPM was recognized for his partnership with PFA. Ben Pearl, DPM said that he benefitted from listening to information and tips that could be as simple as using double-sided tape on the bottom heel of an orthotic to decrease blisters due to friction.
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR - PART 2 | |
Reserve Wearing High Heels for Special Occasions: IL Podiatrist
High heels are the No. 1 culprit of foot pain for women, according to an American Podiatric Medical Association survey. Nearly half of all women wear heels, and 71 percent of heel-wearers say those shoes hurt their feet, the APMA reports. “With many types of heels, like very high stilettos, foot pain is hard to avoid,” says Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM, a podiatrist and past president of the APMA. “But it is possible for women to find a happy mid-point between great looks and great pain.”
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Dr. Matthew Garoufalis |
Even if you’re like the average American woman and own nine pairs of high heels, don’t wear them every day. Daily heel-wearing can cause the Achilles tendon to shorten, increasing your risk of an injury while doing activities in flat shoes, including exercise. “Treat heels like dessert,” Dr. Garoufalis says. “Don’t wear them all the time, just on special occasions.”
Source: Olivia Rahim, Social Lifestyle
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
AMG0001 Advances Healing in CLTI
Gene therapy using AMG0001, a plasmid encoding hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), significantly shortened wound healing time and improved ulcer healing rates in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), according to featured science at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2024.
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“We look forward to further work that will confirm this or refute it, but this is a real glimmer of hope in an area that needs it,” investigator David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, told HCPLive. “A lot of times, there haven’t been good therapies for these patients and they’ve been largely ignored. From that standpoint, they’re not going to be ignored anymore.”
Source: Connor Iapoce, HCP Live [11/27/24]
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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 | |
How AI and Machine Learning can Transform Claims Processing
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have the potential to address challenges by streamlining medical claims processing. The key aspects that enable this are as follows:
1. Enhanced accuracy with AI-powered coding
AI-powered Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) automates much of the coding process while allowing for human verification. This approach combines automation with Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning (HITL/ML) to enhance compliance and mitigate errors, creating a robust, self-improving system. This technology can improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency by analyzing patient records and physician notes.
Source: John T. Bright, Physicians Practice [11/26/24]
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| QUERIES (CODING & BILLING) | |
Query: What is Needed in an Encounter Note
With the advancing capacity of AI note-taking technology, I have come to question what is needed in an encounter note. The simple answer is that a note should include relevant medical information. But I am not interested in what it should include because that can waste time. My question is what must be in a medical note to pass an insurance audit. The term "relevant" is very subjective. For instance, a patient's family history, social history, dermatological findings, and vital signs are irrelevant to how I treat their plantar fasciitis.
Carl Speer, DPM, Pensacola, FL
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| QUERIES (EMR) | |
Query: Scanning Paper Records
I recently joined a large podiatry group using ModMed EHR. I am transitioning my active patient paper charts by scanning into Mod Med easily enough. However, I need to scan my prior inactive patients and deceased patients' records onto a separate external hard drive with an EHR that is not part of the group practice responsibility.
What would be a relatively inexpensive EHR or alternative method that would allow storage and retrieval of patient records if needed, as I am now legally responsible for the past 7 years for these records?
John Moglia, DPM, Berkeley Hts, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS) | |
From: Charles D Clayton, DPM
I read with interest the story of Dr. Markinson diagnosing acral melanoma. Many years ago, I covered a hospital clinic when a patient presented with what they thought was a mycotic hallux nail. The patient had been treating it for several months and I expected it to look better than it did. With a high index of suspicion, I biopsied the nail bed. The next week the chief pathologist was waiting to tell me the patient had amelanotic melanoma. Proof that if we don't see what we expect, we need to look closer.
Charles D Clayton, DPM, Mastic, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
This design consists of a single piece that wraps around the wearer’s foot, forming support for the heel and ball. The foot naturally forms a bridge between the two.
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The product is made of carbon fiber, laminated with rubber on the side that touches the floor and leather on the side next to the skin.
Source: Julian Hakes via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS | |
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS, NV
Busy and well-established practice located in a medical district and two blocks from the hospital. Must have excellent bedside manner. Send cover letter and CV to: SIERRA@LASVEGASACFAC.COM
MOBILE PODIATRIST - SAN DIEGO
We are seeking podiatrists to see patients at ALF, SNF & private homes. We offer a flexible schedule, excellent compensation, & dedicated support staff. You will have autonomy & focus on clinical care. Our team will take care of all administrative work. Inquires: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Immediate associate position to join our team. An expanding, dynamic podiatry practice with lots of room to grow. Limb salvage, deformity, trauma & clinic. Multiple hospitals to take call, hospital call required. Maryland license preferred, BQ preferred, not required. Full benefit package available. Please email CV to footanklerecon@gmail.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 three 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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND, NY
Advanced Foot Care seeks a FT Podiatrist for its upscale 8 Location Long Island practices. Excellent work environment in our newly renovated modern offices with excellent company culture. Work with the Latest technology and Billing Software. Must be motivated with a superior work ethic and positive energy. Competitive W-2 Compensation with benefits. Visit www.AdvancedFootCare.com and email dr.pedramh@advancedfootcare.com
PARTNERSHIP TRACK POSITION- CONNECTICUT
Be your own boss. Well established, busy three office private practice seeking a surgically trained podiatrist. Very competitive salary. Benefits include 401k with match and fully paid malpractice and health insurances. Gas reimbursed. Must be ABFAS qualified/certified. Please email inquiries and CV to pferrantedpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SYRACUSE, NY
Exciting opportunity for a motivated individual in a well-rounded podiatry practice. We are looking for someone who is motivated to help the practice grow and be part of our team as we continue to help the community and enjoy what we do. Ample opportunity for surgical skills, wound care, and/or primary podiatric care. Please email: docryanlee@gmail.com with resume.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA
Small multi location practice seeks podiatrist, non-surgical/surgical. Flexible schedule with percentage based salary. Licensed in Florida with immediate start date. Please send resumes to nppodiatry@gmail.com
PER DIEM POSITION – CENTRAL NY
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a per diem podiatric surgeon to join our staff. Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated healthcare system that provides care and service to people living in an eight-county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York. Rotational On-Call expectations will be required • 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center • Instant Referral Base provided by over 300 Primary Care Clinicians • Salary Range: $130/Hour For confidential consideration, please contact: Ashley Camarata, Medical Staff Recruiter 607-547-6982 or Ashley.camarata@bassett.org
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
Lansdale, PA Multiple office and hospital practice seeks associate Podiatrist to join our care team. Diverse practice with opportunities in inpatient, surgery, wound-care center, and office-based care. Send CV to dwilliams@independencefootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Well established podiatric, surgical and medical practice located at the Jersey shore. Over 30 years in practice with over 30,000 charts. Two fully equipped office locations, including x-ray highly trained office staff with in-house billing, fully electronic medical and billing system, grossing approximately $500,000. Practice for sale. Contact at drkachmar@icloud.com
MOBILE PODIATRISTS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Home Foot Care, Inc. Mobile Podiatry Co. is hiring FULL OR PART TIME Podiatrists to treat home bound patients throughout SoCal. Choose your own days/hours, excellent GUARANTEED DAILY RATE, benefits, cloud based EHR, equipment/supplies, support staff, we teach billing/coding. Great opportunity! Email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com Check out www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Full-time position available for two-office practice. Practice sees 50% general podiatry conditions and 50% wound care. Our practice is looking for a self-motivated go-getter podiatrist who is friendly with great bedside manners as well as excellent podiatric skills. Candidate must be willing to accept consults at the hospital. Email: totalfootandanklecare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS & 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 POSITION – FLORIDA
Join our rapidly growing mobile podiatry practice serving ALFs, nursing homes, and home-bound patients across the Treasure Coast. We are seeking dedicated, compassionate podiatrists to provide exceptional care in a dynamic and expanding environment. Competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and ample growth opportunities await the right candidate. If you're passionate about making a difference and looking to grow with us, apply today! i.smith@kysopod.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST- CHICAGO
Percentage based salary based on your skills & productivity. Can be full-time-based on productivity. Three locations & surgery center. CME allowance and 401K available. Padnet, in-house physical therapy, ortho supplies & equipment, DME, EPATs, Ultrasounds, Lasers, digital x-rays, AI EMR. Email resume to podiatryillinois@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Leading mobile podiatry practice in California. Positions available in Los Angeles County and San Diego County both full/part time. The most competitive compensation, bonus opportunities. Great for new graduates, those with families or anyone wanting to increase their revenue. Podiatrists love working with us! Unique opportunity with a flexible environment and full support of a well-established healthcare team. Access to full office staff and AI tech. Email info@anywherefootandanklecare.com
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.
TEXAS THE WOODLANDS - WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY!
Successful, multi-location, expanding, innovative, well respected, patient centered, podiatric practice seeking well-rounded physician. Must be personable, skilled, ethical, proactive, versatile, and well-trained. Live, work, raise your family in the Woodlands, TX …voted the “Best City To Live In America”. Texas does not have personal income tax, the economy is always strong, and everyone is moving here. We are thriving and building the future. We have our own surgery center, physical therapy imaging center, and in-house billing. We offer competitive base salary with bonus and benefits. Become one of the BEST! Immediate Opening. Send Resume to: alexandra@nevillefeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. There is a 1,000 dollar sign on bonus. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
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.
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FOR RENT - PARAMUS NEW JERSEY
Beautiful Office for rent configured for podiatry. All other offices in the building are medical. Four treatment rooms, waiting room, reception, storage room, private office, x-ray room, lab, kitchen, two private bathrooms with public bathroom in hallway. Beautiful glass building, exceptional amount of parking right off 17 North next to Paramus Park and close to VALLEY HOSPITAL. Reserved doctor’s parking space under building. 2300 ft². If interested, send text to. 201.452.2774.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NY CITY - MANHATTAN PRIME LOCATION
Established practice for sale. Owner desires to sell and transition. Opportunity to take over established patient base and ground level location. Well-pointed office with consistent retentive patient flow. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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