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The Voice of Podiatrists
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December 12, 2022 #7,401  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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PM News Advance Notice
PM News will not be publishing the week of December 26, 2022. We will resume publishing on January 2, 2023.
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Do you perform bilateral bunion surgery on the same day?
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Receives 6th Annual Ronald L. Soave Award
On December 8, 2022, Corrine E. Renne Landau, DPM was presented the sixth Ronald L. Soave, DPM Integrity and Excellence in Podiatry Award at the New York State Podiatric Medicine (NYSPMA) Downstate Meeting. The inscription on the award reads as follows: “In recognition for your time and dedication to the podiatric profession and for your outstanding leadership in the NYSPMA.” The award was presented by the Kings Division president Joseph Santi, DPM, Nicholas D'Angelo, DPM, and Dr. Soave.
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(L-R) Drs. Ronald Soave, Corrine Renne Landau, and Laurence Landau. |
Dr. Renne Landau is a past president of the Kings Division, and founder of the award. She was lauded for her ability to bring people together, unselfishly help others, and get seemingly impossible tasks done. She sits on several state committees and is the first female podiatrist to receive this award. In attendance were APMA President Laura Pickard, DPM and many members of NYSPMA, as well as her husband, Laurence Landau, DPM, step-daughter Samantha Landau, DPM, and other family members.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
GA Podiatrist Joins Southern Foot and Ankle Institute
Brian Harley, DPM recently joined Southern Foot and Ankle Institute in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Harley earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Brian Harley |
Dr. Harley completed his podiatric residencies at West Los Angles Veterans Hospital/UCLA Medical Center and Encino/Tarzana Medical Center. He is board certified in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
BakoDx Hosts Resident Dermatopathology Rotation for 12th Year
Over the past 12 years, Bako Diagnostics has offered podiatric medicine and surgery residents a unique opportunity to spend two weeks at their Alpharetta, Georgia laboratory to gain knowledge and hands-on experience with lower extremity dermatopathology. Through active participation in case sign-out, instruction in all aspects of the anatomic pathology laboratory functions, and time spent in the microbiology laboratory, residents gain educational exposure to the most common nail, skin, soft tissue, and bone pathologies of the lower extremity.
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(L-R) Dermatopathologist Scott Acker, MD and Stephen Dunham, DPM |
This experience includes lodging during the resident’s visit, a nominal stipend for travel, and fulfills the CPME 320 requirement for podiatric residents to participate in a pathology or subspecialty rotation during their residency. Michael E. Calderone, DPM stated, “Being in the BakoDx Mini-Fellowship was a great experience that brought together a full understanding of patient care.”
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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 | |
6 Patient Engagement Trends for 2023
The new era of healthcare is continuously changing from growing telehealth services and rising healthcare costs to patient experience as top of mind for consumers. Here are 6 health tech trends we expect to see going forward:
1. The rise of healthcare consumerism
As technology continues to rapidly evolve, a corresponding transformation in the healthcare industry is occurring. One of the most significant changes is the shift from traditional healthcare to healthcare consumerism. Patients now have more information available to them than ever before, and they are using this information to make more informed healthcare decisions. Patients are no longer passively accepting the care that is provided to them. Instead, they are actively choosing the care that they receive, and are more selective about the providers that they use. As a result, healthcare providers must now focus on providing a better patient experience to attract and retain patients.
Source: Hari Prasad, Physicians Practice [12/8/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE) | |
RE: Double Standard for Medicare Advantage Plans
From: Name Withheld
The HHS OIG Fall 2022 report was recently released to Congress. On page 20, there are many referrals to seven inappropriate payments to a variety of Medicare “Advantage” Plans. Topping the list is Humana. The OIG claims that Humana in the time period studied falsified records to receive $34.4M worth of payments they received from CMS for risk diagnosis code risk assessments. If even half this amount is true, it is unconscionable that Humana is not severely fined, their executives terminated and subjected to criminal proceedings, and they should be banned from the Medicare program for ten years. This is no different from how other healthcare providers are criminalized, so the question is, why is the insurance industry treated different and preferentially when they commit fraud?
These OIG studies are great reads, but up until now, they have done nothing to stop the insurance industry’s abusive practices of denying “clean claims”, denying claims after prior authorization, ignoring CCI edits, “losing” charts sent for review and then claiming higher error rates to Congress, paying providers often less than 50% of Medicare, and this the last draw... falsifying data so they can be paid more from CMS. When will this madness stop? When will providers have the gumption to actually act out the famous quote, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going take it anymore!” (from the movie Network), and Peter Finch it!
Name Withheld
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS ( PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS) - PART 1A |
From: Josef Geldwert, DPM
Looking at a bunion deformity as an isolated entity and making the determination whether it should be surgically corrected or not is, in my opinion, a mistake. How often do we see associated painful deformities such as hammertoes, metatarsalgia, neuromas, 1st MTPJ degenerative arthritis, or arthritic sesamoids in individuals with the bunion being the underlying pathology? I opine more often than not. All of those associated deformities could possibly have been avoided by early correction of a mal-positioned and poorly functioning 1st MTPJ.
I understand that with surgical intervention, whether with a realignment osteotomy or a 1st tarsal-metatarsal fusion, comes the potential for complications. But as surgeons, it behooves us to mitigate these complications and not wait until a patient has a severe debilitating hallux valgus deformity which could then possibly cause the patient to have other problems requiring multiple surgical procedures, increasing disruption in a patient’s life, and potentially increasing the chances of surgical complications.
There is nothing normal about a hallux valgus deformity; however, not all bunion deformities have to be operated on. As experts though, I am sure there is agreement that the deformity must be addressed in most cases.
Josef Geldwert, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS ( PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS) - PART 1B | |
From: Richard Jaffe, DPM
When I retired at the end of 48 years, my practice was exclusively private foot surgery for cash. I found that with performing mostly open incision Scarf bunionectomies, Weil osteotomies, and arthroplasties with modern fixation, almost all of the patients experienced very little or no pain post-operatively. Other than an NSAID, there was no pain medication necessary. Therefore, almost all cases were performed bilaterally and ambulatory.
Of course, post-op they mostly sat with their legs elevated with minimal walking, but there were no crutches, casts, or boots and they could take care of themselves. The patients were grateful that they could have all the work done on both feet in one operation. Most surgeons would not...
Editor's note: Dr. Jaffe's extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: A Valid Reason for Missing an Appointment (Keith Gurnick, DPM)
From: Thomas Silver, DPM
I had a patient who came in for his appointment. When I asked how his wife was, he said, "she died last night." I asked, "Shouldn't you be making arrangements or be with family now?" and he remarked "it's no big deal. I'll take care of it later."
I told this to an opthamologist friend who said he had one even better. A patient came in for her morning appointment and said her husband had just died about an hour earlier. "Oh doctor, it's so hard to get an appointment with you that I didn't want to miss this one. My husband will still be there when I get home!"
Thomas Silver, DPM, Golden Valley, MN
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect for a Rolling Stones concert? |
Source: Kobi Levi via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
LIMB SALVAGE FELLOW POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
art of a busy rapidly growing practice providing care in Los Angeles. Position includes multiple settings for learning including tertiary and community hospitals, private clinic with in house surgery center and skilled nursing facilities. Training also includes practice management along with coding training. Position comes with a competitive salary with full benefits including CME allowance, Health, Dental, Vision coverage as well as matching 401k plan. Email resume to info@woundinstitute.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
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - LOS ANGELES, CA
Associate positions as part of a rapidly growing practice providing care in Los Angeles. Position including hospital rounding, clinic and skilled nursing facility providing wound care and limb salvage. Position comes with a competitive salary with full benefits including CME allowance, Health, Dental, Vision coverage as well as matching 401k plan. Email resume to info@woundinstitute.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR FELLOWSHIP TRAINED - SUBURBS OF NYC
Live and work in a great community. Successful and supportive practice. Only 30 minutes from NYC. Desirable area. High volume surgery to build cases for surgical boards quickly - elective, trauma, diabetic limb salvage. Busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Competitive Salary + Bonus, PTO, Paid Vacations, Retirement Plan with Employer Matching, All Professional Fees Paid, Generous Signing Bonus. Please send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - VIRGINIA
Multi-office practice in the DMV and Shenandoah Valley Region. Desired candidates should be ethical, energetic, and surgically trained with BE/BC. High volume in all aspects of podiatry including both foot and rearfoot/ankle reconstructive surgery. Competitive base/bonus structure and benefits. Please forward a cover letter and CV to careers.footandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, UTAH
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 vanessa.deleon@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Largest group in the central valley is seeking associate. Must be highly motivated with good patient skills and personality. Must be board qualified or certified salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing, and will help with student loan repayment. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Office based, Surgery Center and hospital-based with no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice. Please e-mail CV and short bio to tflores@wetreatyourfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Opportunity to join a well established and expanding practice. Expertise in wound care a plus. Benefits: 401k, health insurance, paid time off, and bonus potential. Email CV and letter of interest to info@monpod.com or fax 734-241-1961.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EUGENE, OREGON
Growing practice seeking highly skilled, ethical, and personable physician. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Competitive salary, benefits, paid malpractice. Partnership path for the right candidate. Practice sees wide range of foot/ankle pathology. No nursing homes. New, modern office & equipment; digital x-ray, shockwave. Email CV to monica@cascadiafootandankle.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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Thriving practice with 5 DPMs and multiple office locations…. and continuing to grow. With as modern/state-of-the-art office that you will see… with multiple ancillaries including vascular testing, Gait analysis lab, EPAT/Shockwave. Large volume, diverse pathology, Wound care/ limb salvage, and elective surgery. We have all the tools to allow you to be successful. We offer a competitive salary and benefits from day 1, but more importantly a great culture and place to stay and grow for years to come. Please send inquiries/ CV to eriksims@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TX/AR
Growing practice on the border of Arkansas and Texas is looking for a well-trained associate to join and become a member of the team. Outdoorsman's paradise. Opportunity for full range of services outpatient surgery, hospital privileges, busy office practice. Competitive salary and benefits. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CENTRAL GA
Senior doctor looking to hire well-trained associate. Practice has a fully accredited surgery center. Opportunity to join and become a partner. Competitive salary and benefit package. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Come join a team that is changing lower extremity care across California. Bay Area Foot Care has openings for energetic and warm podiatrists in our Redding, Sacramento and Bay Area Locations. As part of our group, you will work with leading doctors across subspecialties and receive the 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
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, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WAYNE, NEW JERSEY
FT position. $200K starting base salary. Includes health insurance, malpractice, bonus opportunity, paid vacation. Well established, single location, over a decade in practice. Office has been recently renovated. Position has high financial growth potential for those that are motivated. Private practice experience recommended, but not required. Email CV to northjerseypodiatrist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NY
We are looking for a surgically trained podiatrist to join our busy practice. We are a well-established office with local hospital affiliations, and see a good variety of pathology. If interested, please send CV to: Steven.Lam2@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, CT, DE, FL, MD, MO, PA, OH, NJ, NY, TN
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 - THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Wonderful Opportunity! #1 Place to live in the USA. Multi-physician, multi-office, successful practice. Own surgery center, physical therapy, and imaging. Seeking well-trained, personable and highly motivated Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Immediate opening! Send resume to: Alexandra_lopezsuarez@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -- LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Busy and well-established practice in Las Vegas, NV. Must have excellent bedside manner. Send cover letter and CV to: sierra@lasvegasacfac.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
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. Position available immediately but also willing to wait for skilled resident to begin in July. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.com
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
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
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 one full-time Assistant Professor to train and lead the next generation of podiatrists in an interprofessional, multicultural learning environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to didactic lectures, clinical workshops, and clinical education. https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/employment/ Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is dedicated to creating and fostering a diverse academic environment. EOE, Including Disability/Vets.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - AZPOD (GLENDALE, AZ)
The Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine with Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure track Assistant Professor faculty appointment that will include an academic (80%) and clinic (20%) appointment. Rank will commensurate with experience. Position requirements include: DPM; board certification and AZ Podiatric license (or eligibility to obtain); previous research, clinical and teaching experience. Please submit your application packet, including a cover letter and CV, through Midwestern University online job board located at the THIS link. https://www.midwestern.edu/faculty-and-staff/employment
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS\
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ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE IN TARZANA CALIFORNIA
Serious inquires only great location across from major hospital three treatment rooms and all equipment free parking great staff. Perfect for one or two doctors text 818-451-8441 Email drpatriciawalters@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.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MINNEAPOLIS
Beautiful clinic in suburban Minneapolis with large population draw. Well established, busy solo practice grossing over 500K-4 days per week. Has everything needed to produce immediate income. Golden opportunity with amazing potential. Wonderful place to live & to practice the way you’ve always wanted to. Contact: https://mailchi.mp/00143c0ccdcb/wwfootclinic
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