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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,096 Subscribers Daily
December 15, 2022 #7,404  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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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Terrorism Law Now Applies to AZ Schools After AZCPM Dean Threatened
A legal loophole has been closed in Arizona and it may keep students and teachers safer while holding potential school shooters accountable. Prosecutors and higher education leaders noticed the legal blind spot after the August 2021 arrest of Tony Tran. Tran, a podiatry school student, was arrested after he sent a video to his sibling, telling her he was going to shoot up Midwestern University at a meeting with Jeffrey Jensen, DPM, the Dean of Midwestern University's College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM), the next morning.
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"Tony had intent to kill, he had a plan. And if given the opportunity, he would have carried it out. I wouldn't be here before you today," said Dr. Jensen at Tran's sentencing in late November. The Midwestern community though is still reeling from the incident. "In the aftermath of his arrest, our staff and faculty went into counseling. Students have been stressed and always questioning his current status as they are fearful of him," said Dean Jensen at sentencing. "I've lost a staff member who quit after these events. Multiple faculty have experienced PTSD symptoms."
Source: Zach Crenshaw, ABC15 [12/12/22]
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| RESIDENCY NEWS | |
BIDMC Residency Turns 50
On July 1st, 1972, Robert Levine, DPM became the first resident of the newly created podiatric surgical program at the New England Deaconess Hospital. While the name has changed several times over the past 50 years, the program, now called the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, is now celebrating 50 years of continuous education and training of podiatric physicians and surgeons. Originally, a 2-year program, in 1986 it transitioned to a 3-year surgical program.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center residents |
It has trained over 80 physicians and surgeons, many of whom have gone on to leadership positions including state society presidents, residency directors, and 3 ACFAS presidents. Many giants in medicine and surgery were also affiliated with the program, such as Drs. Elliot Joslin, Frank Wheelock, Gary Gibbons, Robert Moellelring, and A.W. Karchmer. Today, the BIDMC residency program continues to be one of the most sought after residency programs in the country.
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
Pacesetter Health Announces Partnership with NE Lower Extremity Surgery Group
Pacesetter Health, a management and growth partner to lower extremity care clinics throughout the country, today announced a strategic partnership with Nebraska Lower Extremity Surgery Group doing business as Foot & Ankle Specialists, one of the leading podiatry practices in Omaha.
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(L-R) Drs. Donald Buddecke, Michelle Hintz, Shannon Lensing, Chad Summy, and Pauline Seymour. |
Foot & Ankle Specialists has been serving patients in Omaha for nearly two decades. The practice is led by four experienced and skilled surgeons: Donald Buddecke, DPM, Michelle Hinze, DPM, Shannon Lensing, DPM, and Chad Summy, DPM. Together, these leading doctors along with Pauline Seymour, DPM and three physical therapists provide the highest quality of lower extremity care to a diverse group of patients.
Source: Cision [12/12/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Essentia Health St. Mary's Welcomes MN Podiatrist
Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes has added Ben Olsen, DPM to their health team. Dr. Olsen received his medical degree from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University.
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Dr. Olsen completed his residency in podiatric surgery at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa. He is also certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Detroit Lakes Online [12/12/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN INDUSTRY | |
Episurf Medical Adds FL Podiatrist to Its Lower Extremity Group
Episurf Medical has announced that as it continues development of its MTP implant, the company has added Thomas Roukis, DPM, PhD to its growing list of international Lower Extremity Specialists, joining Prof. Niek van Dijk, MD, PhD, and Jouko Kivioja, MD, PhD.
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Dr. Roukis is a past president of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and is the current Editor-in-Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases (FASTRAC). He has served as principal or co-investigator on 22 clinical trials and scientific studies, has published over 175 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and has given more than 425 oral and poster presentations nationally and internationally.
Source: Market Screener [12/13/22]
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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 | |
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:
4. Online reviews will be vital to business
Online reviews can make or break a medical practice. In fact, 94% of patients research their providers before booking an appointment, and 84% trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.
Today’s consumer is researching multiple healthcare providers before they book an appointment. Having technology-enabled solutions to maximize your positive reviews is one of the best investments a practice can make.
Source: Hari Prasad, Physicians Practice [12/8/22]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Routine Foot Care and Heel Pain
I saw an established patient who returned to the office for routine foot care. The patient also had a new complaint of heel pain. I obtained x-rays of the foot and gave a steroid injection in the heel. Can I bill for the routine foot care and those treatments as well?
PM News Subscriber
Response: Absolutely. Routine foot care does not prevent you from rendering other services that are medically necessary and reasonable. For the E/M service, make sure you appended it with a -25 modifier and check the CCI edits to make sure you do not have to add a -59 modifier to separate out the services you rendered. Bill for what you did and make sure you document those services completely.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE FRAUD) | |
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
Putting aside the very sad issue of a podiatry practice that billed Medicare Advantage Plans fraudulently, and their CEO is now sentenced to prison, there is a vast difference between fraudulent actions administered by various corporate actors when compared to individuals, group practices, and smaller entities.
Prosecutors are not interested in jailing CEOs of large corporations (especially insurance companies) for even proven fraudulent activities. Instead, their efforts are placed into fines and attempts to recoup funds. Even those are usually negotiated out by corporate attorneys and are relatively minor. Only rarely are the insurance companies shut down. My wife and I had a long-term care policy with a...
Editor's note: Dr. Rosenblatt's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS) | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
While in practice, I rarely performed bilateral foot surgery. This was long before the 50% reduction in payment. I can’t blame my colleagues for not wanting to perform more procedures at 50%, when 100% is already far from fair compensation. However, my philosophy of performing surgery on one foot at a time was done because I wanted patients to have the ability to place weight on the opposite extremity and avoid balancing and other cardiovascular loads that I knew patients, especially elderly patients could not handle if performed bilaterally.
Unilateral surgery would be a challenge enough for most. Why on earth would one wish to place a patient into a greater risk category? Patients often do not know what is best for them and...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect for a children's playground? |
Source: Chris Donovan via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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Dual handpieces. Lightly used. 2020 model. Extra tips and wheeled stand included. $12,500. Doctor retiring. Contact nlevindpm@gmail.com
ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE IN TARZANA CALIFORNIA
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – MINNEAPOLIS
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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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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
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
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 - CT (GREENWICH)
Full time position available. A very busy schedule and competitive compensation package is being offered. Our EMR system is MacPractice and digital x-ray is 20/20 Imaging. Sonoace ultrasound, a PinPointe laser, and an EPAT by Curamedix as well. Please visit our website www.greatfootcare.com and send resume to DrKassaris@GreatFootCare.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 – 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 - GREATER HARTFORD, CT
Our four-doctor practice is looking for an associate to join us this coming Summer. Competitive six figure salary with a bonus structure, health insurance, 401-k and vacation benefits. You must be personable. Surgical training is desired. Send resume to amldpm64@gmail.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 - 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 -- 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
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