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Issue Date: March 13, 2026
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APMA COMPONENT NEWS
APMWA Announces 40th Annual Student Writing Competition
The American Podiatric Medical Writers Association (APMWA) has announced its 40th Annual Student Writing Competition.
- All papers MUST be non-technical in nature and original. (NOT AI generated) Appropriate subjects include practice management, ethics, law, education, healthcare, or any topic that would be suitable for a lay publication. Entries MUST be submitted as a Word (.docx) file.
- There is no word limitation. Papers will be graded for content, style, grammar, neatness, and overall impact.
- First prize one thousand dollars ($1,000), Second prize seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) Third prize five hundred dollars ($500) sponsored by an APMA Educational Foundation endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Steven Berlin, and recognition in the APMA News and the APMWA Newsletter.
- This competition is open to ANY enrolled podiatric student.
- Entries become the property of APMWA, which may arrange publication of the entry.
Entries must be received by 4/1/26 via e-mail at bblock@podiatrym.com
FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY
9 Ways to Smooth Collections at Your Practice
Here are nine actionable strategies to help your practice get paid faster, reduce write-offs, and keep patients satisfied in the process.
3. Set the financial tone during pre-registration
The conversation about money should start well before the patient sits in the exam room. According to LBMC’s 2026 revenue cycle management guide, pre-registration is the ideal time to discuss the practice’s financial expectations, including its payment-at-time-of-service policy and cancellation fees. When patients understand their financial obligations up front, there are fewer surprises on the back end and fewer disputes that delay payment.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [3/2/26]
FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY
5 Retirement Tax Traps to Watch in 2026
Even in retirement, some income sources can unexpectedly raise your federal and state tax bills. Here's how to avoid costly surprises.
3. Taxes on investment gains and dividends in retirement
Even in retirement, sales of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds can trigger capital gains taxes. Long-term gains are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%, depending on income. Additionally, the net investment income tax (NIIT) of 3.8% can apply to higher earners. Dividends are also taxed differently depending on whether they are qualified.
Key points on capital gains taxes in retirement:
- Capital gains rate thresholds are indexed for inflation each year. Knowing those thresholds can help you time investment sales.
- Tax-loss harvesting or strategic sales in lower-income years can help reduce taxable gains.
Example: A retiree sells $50,000 worth of stock gains in a year with little other income and pays 0% long-term capital gains tax. In a year with higher withdrawals or pensions, that same $50,000 could be taxed at 15% or higher.
Tax tip. Harvest gains in lower-income years or use tax-loss harvesting to offset taxable gains.
Source: Kelly R. Taylor, Kiplinger
SOLE PURPOSE BY SAVANNAH SANTIAGO, DPM
Treating Female Athletes
Here are some valuable tips that have aided Savannah Santiago, DPM in navigating her experiences as a student and a resident:
3. What to Look for
A typical patient suffering from RED-S might be a young person (or someone at any point in their life) in their late teens or early twenties who participates in a high-volume, high-pressure sport—often distance running, gymnastics, dance, or endurance training. They may present with a history of increasing fatigue, recurrent overuse injuries, or persistent bone pain that doesn’t match their level of activity. When asked, she reports irregular or absent menstrual periods and might describe this as “normal for athletes” or even something she’s been praised for by coaches or peers.
They might be noticeably lean, but not always—many athletes with the triad do not appear underweight. What’s more telling is their relationship with food and training. They may quietly restrict their calorie intake, skip meals, or feel anxious about eating “too much.” They often train intensely, sometimes adding extra workouts or miles despite pain or exhaustion. Personality traits like perfectionism or a fear of gaining weight may surface during conversation, even if they try to downplay them.
Clinically, this patient may have a history of stress fractures, decreased bone density on imaging or DEXA, chronic musculoskeletal discomfort, or signs of low energy availability such as dizziness, cold intolerance, or slowed recovery. Lab work may show hormonal suppression—low estrogen, vitamin D deficits, or thyroid abnormalities.
Source: This series is adapted from and courtesy of PRESENT eLearning Systems.
CODING & BILLING Q&As FROM CODINGHELPLINE.COM
Query: Failed Closed Reduction?
I recently had a patient who came into the office with a completely dislocated hallux interphalangeal joint. I anesthetized the patient and attempted to close reduce the fracture dislocation and was unsuccessful. He will go to the operating room at a later date. How do I bill this office visit? What modifier do I use for the multiple sets of x-rays I took in the office?
Codinghelpline com Subscriber
Response from Codinghelpline.com: Based on your description, this appears to be a displaced fracture involving the hallux phalanx with associated interphalangeal joint involvement, rather than a simple dislocation. Although the IPJ was dislocated, the presence of a fracture makes this more than a straightforward dislocation case.
From a billing standpoint, this encounter would generally be reported as a procedure rather than an E/M office visit, unless you provided and documented a separately identifiable evaluation and management service unrelated to the...
Editor's Note: Dr. Freedman's extended-length response can be read here.
David Freedman, DPM, Silver Spring, MD
Additional coding and billing questions and responses can be found at Codinghelpline.com
QUERIES (CLINICAL)
Query: Bleomycin Injections for Verrucae
Is anyone using bleomycin injections for verrucae? What is your protocol and success rate?
Brian Kiel, DPM, Memphis, TN
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (THE FUTURE OF PODIATRY)
RE: What We Should Think About
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
Don’t think for a moment the healthcare community hasn’t noticed the downtrend in the numbers of podiatry students in this country. This down trend has caused an upswing in other lower extremity care givers. Nurses now treat what chiropodists treated in the 1950s in the United States. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants have expanded their practices, especially considering the fact that these disciplines did not exist until the early 1960s when they originated and it was not until the late 1970s that they became universally licensed. Podiatry has a history of looking to the horizon while these other care givers looked beyond the horizon after we get our heads out of the sand.
Don’t think for a moment the government isn’t aware that for the first time in years, podiatric residencies have gone unfilled because there aren’t enough graduates to fill them. Actuaries predicted what podiatry would need in the future to assure adequate foot care to an increased diabetic population. They also forecast what it would really cost to...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomczak's extended-length letter can be read here.
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PRACTICE MANGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY)
From: Jon Purdy, DPM
I have a different take on this strategy, and it has to do with the microeconomics of running a practice. One needs to calculate the cost of investing staff time in the recommended “…contact the patient’s insurer to verify active policy, physician network status, procedure coverage, and prior authorization requirements before the appointment…” Supposed the patient does not show up?
We need to remember it is the patient’s responsibility to know everything stated above. What we do is out of convenience for the patient and our bottom line, but not obligation. Most EMRs will give a snapshot of current activity and benefits coverage which we check prior to the visit. Once the patient is established, we have them sign a statement on every visit that what they gave us is active and the coverages are as stated. It now becomes the patient's known responsibility to pay the bill if something has changed they did not make us aware of it. In the case of prior authorizations, many can be done in a couple of minutes while the patient is in the office. For those cases that take time, we check and get prior authorizations done later for the next visit.
True costs of employees are more than most are aware of. One quick example is asking a physician what it costs for a twenty dollar an hour employee to work for an hour. Their response is usually, twenty dollars. One quickly forgets to add payroll fees and taxes, benefits, Workers’ Comp, and liability insurance, to name a few. The cost is usually about thirty percent more. Microeconomics is a fascinating topic and can change the way one practices.
Jon Purdy, DPM, New Iberia, LA
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FACULTY POSITION - NYCPM AT TOURO UNIVERSITY
NYCPM of Touro University seeks an Assistant Professor, Clinical Surgery for the Department of Surgery. Must be board certified, have a NYS license and a current DEA Certificate. This position teaches surgery and podiatric medicine to 3rd and 4th year podiatric medical students. Duties include patient care, student education, live lectures in classrooms and patient settings, including workshops, webinars and seminars. Candidates will participate in scholarly service activities within the College community and work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and administration. Prior teaching experience strongly recommended. Salary range $114,240-$142,800. Complete application (including proof of board certification)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DENVER COLORADO
Busy multi-doctor, well established, podiatry practice with 2 locations looking for a full time doctor. All phases of podiatry. Looking for compassionate, driven, hardworking individual. Looking for a team player. Generous benefits. Please forward CV and cover letter to Nvalenti0@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DALLAS, TX
A growing one provider practice is hiring for a new associate in Dallas, Texas. This is a general podiatry practice with a good mix between surgery and general podiatry. Desired Candidate is someone with good bed side manners and skilled in rearfoot and forefoot surgeries as well as wound care. We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure as well as CME allowances. Please e-mail CV and picture to totalfootandanklecare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE OR NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full-time associate. Candidate must be very hard-working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN OREGON
Well established Southern Oregon podiatry practice of three surgeons is seeking an Associate Podiatric Surgeon with path to full partnership. Scope: Complete podiatric care, foot/ankle surgery, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, wound care, general podiatry. Modern clinic near a regional medical center. Competitive pay, incentives, mentorship, work-life balance. telwood@activefoot.org
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Busy multi-doctor podiatry practice with 5 locations across 3 boroughs looking for a DPM ready to work part to start immediately. Full time available in July or August. Candidates should be personable, driven and hard working. All phases of podiatry including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Generous salary, malpractice, 401k, vacation days and holidays. For inquired, please contact drlevy@starrettpodiatry.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
Well-established, multi-location New Jersey podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. We offer competitive six-figure compensation (minimum $215,000+), a sign-on bonus, end-of-year bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, paid malpractice coverage, and a 401(k). Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume, office-based setting. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV. to DPMcareer@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NY
Albany Podiatry is seeking a surgical podiatrist to join our busy, state-of-the-art practice in New York’s Capital Region. For 25 years, we’ve built strong relationships with primary care groups and hospitals, ensuring a steady patient flow. Our modern office offers digital x-ray, MLS laser, ECSWT, in-house vascular testing, and excellent support staff to help you succeed. We value professionalism, strong bedside manner, and long-term commitment. We offer very competitive pay structure with growth opportunity. Join our collaborative, well-established team in a thriving community near Saratoga and Lake George, and just 2-3 hours from NYC and Boston. Email us at albanypodiatry1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - COLORADO
Established Colorado Springs practice seeking full-time associate who is personable, compassionate, and committed to providing exceptional foot and ankle care to patients of all ages. ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified in Foot Surgery and Rearfoot/Ankle required. Growth opportunity with future partnership potential. Send CV to cofoothealth@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - WASHINGTON STATE, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC
Podiatrist positions available for immediate hire to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Washington State, Virginia, Texas, Washington DC. A unique opportunity with flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@bomsllc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LANGHORNE / BUCKS COUNTY
Full and Part time available. Seeking highly motivated candidate with confident surgical skills to join esteemed, diverse practice with 2 offices. High volume surgical practice. 2 different hospital systems. Long-term potential/partnership. Salary + Bonus, 401K, malpractice, vacation, CME all included. Send resume to bucksfoot@gmail.com
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS- TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JAX, PANHANDLE
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT/PT - CHARLESTON, SC AREA
Multi-location podiatry group with excellent work life balance, ideal for family focused individual. FT Position - $150K or competitive PT position. Board Elig/Cert required. Please send letter of interest and CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com or text 803-614-0694.
FT OR PT POSITION AVAILABLE - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Seeking a motivated, skilled, compassionate podiatrist to join our practice. 2 offices, 2 SNFs, and house calls. Call opportunities. Opportunity at woundcare center. X-ray, ultrasound, shockwave, Onyfix, on-site. Private practice experience preferred. Competitive compensation, flexible hours, bonus. Please email your CV to NSPFeet@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - CENTRAL NEW JERSEY (STEPWELL INSTITUTE)
Stepwell Institute is seeking a full-time, Board-Qualified/Certified podiatrist for a busy, growing practice in Manalapan and Holmdel. We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate team player with strong clinical judgment, surgical skills, and exceptional bedside manner. Salary 150K. Send CV to: groysmanpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS
Well-established growing podiatry practice with multiple locations seeking to hire a full-time podiatrist in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Competitive salary with bonus opportunities, PTO, CME stipend, malpractice coverage, and sign-on bonus. Candidate should be aligned with our core values: God-honoring, excellence, integrity, innovative, community-impacting, respect, and kindness. Email CV to tania@turnkeymd.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - MANHATTAN
Rare opportunity to join a well-established, thriving practice in the heart of Manhattan. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive clinical environment. Board-eligible or board-certified candidates required; strong surgical skills are preferred. Qualified and ambitious candidates are encouraged to email their CV to nycfootdoctors@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VISALIA CALIFORNIA
Join Central Valley Foot and Ankle - a highly respected, busy practice in Visalia California with an outstanding regional reputation - as our next Podiatrist! Step into a turnkey role with a full book of business already established. No need to build your own patients; start seeing 30-40 per day as the primary provider, rotating between our thriving Porterville and Visalia offices. This high-volume position offers immediate rewarding work and the potential to buy into the practice for long-term ownership. If you’re a motivated podiatrist eager to deliver excellent care and grow with an established team, this is your ideal opportunity! gina.cvfa@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITIES - MULTIPLE STATES
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have immediate and future openings in DE, FL, MD, MO, NC, OH, VA, WA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or graduating in 2026. Join a team committed to advanced technology, top-tier care, and long-term growth. Must be licensed or in process. Email cover letter and resume to: recruiting@us-fas.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking a highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - BATAVIA, NY
Join a thriving practice in Western NY. We are seeking a dedicated podiatrist with surgical experience to join our growing practice. We offer a supportive environment, modern facility, a strong referral base and immediate volume. Competitive salary, health insurance, 401k, and malpractice coverage provided. Email CV to rdifilippo@bataviafootcarecenter.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN
Join a boutique, patient-centered podiatry practice on NYC’s Upper East Side. Ideal for early-career, board-certified/eligible podiatrists seeking mentorship, flexibility, and true work-life balance. Provide high-quality foot and ankle care in a supportive, collaborative environment with competitive compensation. Grow your career while practicing personalized medicine. Email admin@airepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART TIME - NEW JERSEY
Well established group practice seeking a part-time associate 2-3 days a week, with full-time potential, in Freehold and Burlington, NJ. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Please send letter of interest and CV to cherylm@njpodiatrygroup.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. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, with benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in-house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LAS VEGAS, NV
20-Year-old practice in Fabulous Las Vegas, NV. Located adjacent to a Senior community in a Strip mall . Excellent Insured population, NO HMOS. This practice has enormous potential for someone who wants to expand the practice to a heavier surgical load. Providing Routine foot care, Orthotics, minor surgery and Wound care. 900 Sq foot Office, 2 treatment rooms, front office and private back office. Practice has a PinPoint laser lease, a working x-ray machine (not digital) Vascular Analyzer, and Medisoft software Asking 275K doctorteddyc@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Thriving practice located on hospital campus with strong referrals and loyal patient base. Fully equipped and turnkey set-up. Priced to sell - below appraisal! Open Monday to Thursday but plenty of patients for five-day work week. Kansas City has a low cost of living. We have a bank contact and realtor available to help. Great for a podiatrist wanting to own your own practice or wanting to expand. Contact mcrosby518@gmail.com
VIBRANT PRACTICE FOR SALE - PRIME LOCATION - MARIETTA GA (EAST COBB)
Solo practice located in East Cobb County in a prime location in front of the popular Avenues of East Cobb Shopping Center with our own licensed Surgery Center for potential significant ancillary revenue. A one stop shop for all your patients’ podiatry needs. Established in 1992 with a broad patient referral base. It is fully equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, PinPointe laser, and fluoroscope. The existing doctor will work for a time period to aid in the transition. Please e-mail light@eastcobbfoot.com for more information Click here to tour the office.
ESTABLISHED PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - 30 MILES NORTH OF NYC
Rare turnkey opportunity in Rockland County. Modern medical-surgical suite features 3 rooms, X-Ray, Laser, and Swift. Long-established, loyal patient base with massive growth potential in a young, thriving market. Seamless transition into a high-caliber practice. Serious inquiries only: 845-321-4561.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - URBAN IOWA
Successful thriving 36-year-old 3-doctor practice for sale in urban Iowa. Great reputation and referral base. High traffic location. Surgery, wound care, and primary medicine. Easily accessible. Fully equipped. 5-day work week. Multiple satellite clinics and rural draw. Senior doctor/seller willing to stay on for good will and smooth transition. crfootdoc@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE IN NEW JERSEY
Established 40-year podiatric medical practice for sale. Two fully-equipped locations with digital X-ray and over $600,000 invested in equipment and build-out. Consistent annual gross of approximately $400,000. Turnkey operation with 3 dedicated staff members and 2 podiatrists providing routine care. Strong reputation, loyal patient base, and growth potential. Asking $575,000. Serious inquiries only. drkachmar@icloud.com
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