Understanding Different Medical Degrees: MD, DO, and DPM

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FORENSIC PODIATRY: Previously Unknown But Now in the Forefront

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BREAKING NEWS

Law enforcement officials in Utah released a video of the suspected shooter in the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, saying that the person wore Converse tennis shoes and left a hand print and a shoe print at the scene.

The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident. Law enforcement sources told the Daily Mail that Robinson was taken into custody as the alleged assassin who killed Kirk at a rally at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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Forensic Podiatry on TV

Before today, forensic podiatry has even made it into the public zeitgeist with the hit TV show “Bones” which premiered on September 13, 2005, and concluded on March 28, 2017, airing for 246 episodes over 12 seasons. The show was based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, with each episode focusing on the mystery behind human body remains brought in for examination and identification.

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In one show, eight pairs of dismembered feet washed ashore after a flood on the U.S.-Canada border, but things didn’t add up when only seven pairs of feet were identified as research corpses from a nearby university body farm.

When the fictional Canadian forensic podiatrist Dr. Douglas Filmore took the remains back to Canada, he had to form a jurisdictional alliance with the United States to match the pairs of feet and identify the victims. A rare and expensive pair of sneakers led the team to the victim’s murderer.

In 2016, an actual forensic podiatry club was started at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. And, a formal class covering aspects of forensic podiatry is held at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Students exit the class with an in depth knowledge of forensic podiatry and other legal knowledge applicable to current cases.

More expertly, real-life colleague Michael Steven Nirenberg DPM actually testified in the murder trial of defendants Kailie Brackett and Donnell Dana with the state calling three witnesses to testify, including the podiatrist who claimed Brackett’s footprints match the ones found in blood at the apartment of the victim, Kimberly Neptune. The forensic podiatrist focused on the footprints discovered at Neptune’s apartment, using prints and images of the defendant’s feet taken by law enforcement. After study, he claimed the prints at the scene bore a resemblance to Kailie Brackett’s in the width of the foot. The defense questioned the field of forensic podiatry and pressed Dr. Nirenberg on whether the measurements would be altered depending on how thick the sock covering the foot was woven.

Dr. Nirenberg was also interviewed on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on April 14th 2023 about the gait of the bombing suspect associated with the capital riot on Wednesday January 6th, 2021. Dr. Nirenberg is president of the American Society of Forensic Podiatry and co-editor of the textbook: “Forensic Gait Analysis: Principles and Practice”. The bombing suspect had placed bombs at the DNC and RNC headquarters in Washington, DC on the night before. NPR asked Dr. Nirenberg to comment on the features of the person’s gait.

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Additionally, Nirenberg was interviewed by Nancy Grace on her TV show Crime Stories. Grace interviewed Nirenberg about his forensic podiatry work in helping to solve the murder of a mother of 3 who was killed in a church. The case remains unsolved. The episode, “Fitness-Mom Missy Bevers Bludgeoned Dead in Creekside Church” aired June 6th, 2024 and is available online at Merit+ TV.

And, Netflix’s 2023 docu-series, “Till Murder Do Us Part”, recounts the killings of Derek and Nancy Haysom by including a series of interviews with a cast of real people. The four-part docu-series revolves around the unpacking of how a wealthy couple was murdered in Virginia in 1985. It also focuses on how the suspects, Elizabeth Haysom, and her boyfriend, Jens Soehring, betrayed each other during the trial.  Dr. Sarah Reel DPM was the forensic podiatrist who was involved with Jens’ and Elizabeth’s footprint examination. Dr. Reel pointed out that, statistically, there was no difference “between a bare footprint and a socked footprint.” The doctor suggested that Jens’ reference footprint matched closely with the crime scene footprint. 

Cite: Aeron Mer Eclarinal, The Direct [11/9/23]

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PODIATRIST: Types, Specialization and Salary

THE FOOT & ANKLE DOCTORS

By A.I.

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Podiatry offers a promising career with a balanced mix of specialization and income. By understanding the factors that influence salaries—such as location, experience, and practice type—a doctor can strategically enhance his/er earning potential. Staying informed about healthcare policies and market trends is crucial for maximizing income.

With an aging population and advancements in technology, the demand for podiatrists is expected to grow, making it a rewarding field both professionally and financially. Investing in specialized training and adapting to policy changes will help doctors remain competitive and successful in the evolving healthcare landscape.

MORE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2024/12/03/12-investing-mistakes-of-physicians/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a healthcare professional specialized in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the feet and ankles. Their responsibilities include performing surgeries, prescribing orthotics, and providing preventive care.

MORE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2024/03/20/is-a-podiatrist-a-physician/

What education is required to become a podiatrist?

To become a podiatrist, one must complete a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, which typically takes four years after earning a bachelor’s degree. Following this, a residency program lasting 2-3 years is required for practical training.

What factors influence the salary of a podiatrist?

Geographic location, level of experience, specialization, and type of practice significantly affect a podiatrist’s salary. Areas with a higher cost of living or demand for services usually offer higher salaries.

How does the salary of a podiatrist compare to other medical professions?

Podiatrists generally earn more than general practitioners but less than specialty surgeons. This disparity is due to differences in training length, specialization, and practice complexity among these professions.

Can the salary of a podiatrist increase over time?

Yes, a podiatrist’s salary can increase with additional experience, further specialization, and strategic practice location choices. Continuing education and staying updated on healthcare policies can also enhance earning potential.

What impact do healthcare policies have on podiatrist salaries?

Healthcare policies, including changes in insurance reimbursement rates and government health initiatives, can affect podiatrist salaries. Adapting to these policy shifts is crucial for maximizing earning potential in the field.

What are the future trends in podiatry salaries?

Future trends suggest potential salary growth due to increasing demand from an aging population, technological advancements, and geographic disparities in healthcare access. Keeping informed about these trends can help podiatrists plan their careers strategically.

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DOCTORS AND LAWYERS: Often Aren’t Millionaires

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When New York-based Zocdoc was founded back in 2007, the idea was to help patients get off the phone, founder and CEO Oliver Kharraz told Healthcare Brew. The company created a website that helps patients find clinicians who fit their needs in their area and are under their insurance, and books appointments online.

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But on May 1st, Zocdoc launched a new product to get people back on the phone: an artificial intelligence (AI) voice agent called Zo. Zo helps people book doctor appointments 24/7—but instead of speaking with a person, patients speak with an AI voice that is trained to meet their needs.

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“Until recently, we didn’t do the phone because the experience on the phone was just so miserable,” Kharraz said. “Now you can actually have a consistent experience, where the AI can pick up after the first ring an unlimited number of times concurrently [and] have a natural conversation with you.”

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CUSTOMIZABLE e-PODIATRY CONSENT FORMS Now Available for 2024

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e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ is an innovative new suite of software programs from the Institute of Medical Business Advisors [iMBA, Inc]. Our products solve your informed consent problems and enhance the education, discussion and documentation of the informed consent process for all podiatrists performing foot, ankle and leg reconstructive surgical procedures.

THE PROBLEM

All podiatrists are being pressured by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS], the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations [JCAHO], liability carriers and private insurance payers to make their consent process more patient-friendly, informed and easily understood. And, the pressure to standardize and comply is great.

Most recently, based on the need to make healthcare even safer, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) undertook a major study to identify patient safety issues and develop recommendations for “best practices”.

The AHRQ Evidence Report

The AHRQ report identified the challenge of addressing shortcomings such as missed, incomplete or not fully comprehended informed consent, as a significant patient safety issue and opportunity for improvement.

The authors of the AHRQ report hypothesized that better informed patients:

“are less likely to experience errors by acting as another layer of protection.”

And, the AHRQ study ranked a “more interactive informed consent process” among the top 11 practices supporting more widespread implementation; especially for surgical consent forms.

THE SOLUTION

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One answer to the modern risk-management problem of “informed consent interactivity” may be e-Podiatry Consent Forms™  We license two core interactive surgical products, and a reference library, with related concepts and products in development:

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  • Complex Rear-Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg Version
  • Comprehensive content library for extreme customization.

Each e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ CD-ROM [secure email delivery is now available] is increasingly trusted as the simple solution to standardized communications across the entire office-enterprise; from managing-risk, informing-patients and complying with modern regulatory requirements through enhanced patient-centric informed consent encounters.

Thus, by improving the consistency, details, documentation and effectiveness of the informed consent process, e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ equips all podiatric surgeons with the tools needed to augment quality standards, reduce litigation potential and improve patient outcomes and safety.

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PODIATRY PREP: Pass All Your Board Certification Examinations in 2024

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And so, as 3D printing and related tech continue to drive sneaker innovation, the researchers say their model will be beneficial to designers who want to create new kinds of highly functional kicks (Adidas funded some of the research).

Why? Marketing and product sales, of course. But, some experts suggest improved shoes might increase your running away speed by 8-10% while reducing injuries.

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.… Specifically for Podiatrists ….   

e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ is an innovative new suite of software programs from the Institute of Medical Business Advisors [iMBA, Inc]. Our products solve your informed consent problems and enhance the education, discussion and documentation of the informed consent process for all podiatrists performing foot, ankle and leg reconstructive surgical procedures.

THE PROBLEM

All podiatrists are being pressured by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS], the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations [JCAHO], liability carriers and private insurance payers to make their consent process more patient-friendly, informed and easily understood. And, the pressure to standardize and comply is great.

Most recently, based on the need to make healthcare even safer, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) undertook a major study to identify patient safety issues and develop recommendations for “best practices”.

The AHRQ Evidence Report

The AHRQ report identified the challenge of addressing shortcomings such as missed, incomplete or not fully comprehended informed consent, as a significant patient safety issue and opportunity for improvement.

The authors of the AHRQ report hypothesized that better informed patients:

“are less likely to experience errors by acting as another layer of protection.”

And, the AHRQ study ranked a “more interactive informed consent process” among the top 11 practices supporting more widespread implementation; especially for surgical consent forms.

THE SOLUTION

Why Us: https://epodiatryconsentforms.com/why-us/

One answer to the modern risk-management problem of “informed consent interactivity” may be e-Podiatry Consent Forms™  We license two core interactive surgical products, and a reference library, with related concepts and products in development:

  • Forefoot, Mid-Foot and Simple Rear-Foot Version
  • Complex Rear-Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg Version
  • Comprehensive content library for extreme customization.

Each e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ CD-ROM [secure email delivery is now available] is increasingly trusted as the simple solution to standardized communications across the entire office-enterprise; from managing-risk, informing-patients and complying with modern regulatory requirements through enhanced patient-centric informed consent encounters.

Thus, by improving the consistency, details, documentation and effectiveness of the informed consent process, e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ equips all podiatric surgeons with the tools needed to augment quality standards, reduce litigation potential and improve patient outcomes and safety.

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CUSTOMIZABLE CMS & AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY STYLED PROTOCOLS, CHECKLISTS AND TEMPLATES

.… Specifically for Podiatrists ….   

e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ is an innovative new suite of software programs from the Institute of Medical Business Advisors [iMBA, Inc]. Our products solve your informed consent problems and enhance the education, discussion and documentation of the informed consent process for all podiatrists performing foot, ankle and leg reconstructive surgical procedures.

THE PROBLEM

All podiatrists are being pressured by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS], the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations [JCAHO], liability carriers and private insurance payers to make their consent process more patient-friendly, informed and easily understood. And, the pressure to standardize and comply is great.

Most recently, based on the need to make healthcare even safer, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) undertook a major study to identify patient safety issues and develop recommendations for “best practices”.

The AHRQ Evidence Report

The AHRQ report identified the challenge of addressing shortcomings such as missed, incomplete or not fully comprehended informed consent, as a significant patient safety issue and opportunity for improvement.

The authors of the AHRQ report hypothesized that better informed patients:

“are less likely to experience errors by acting as another layer of protection.”

And, the AHRQ study ranked a “more interactive informed consent process” among the top 11 practices supporting more widespread implementation; especially for surgical consent forms.

THE SOLUTION

Why Us: https://epodiatryconsentforms.com/why-us/

One answer to the modern risk-management problem of “informed consent interactivity” may be e-Podiatry Consent Forms™  We license two core interactive surgical products, and a reference library, with related concepts and products in development:

  • Forefoot, Mid-Foot and Simple Rear-Foot Version
  • Complex Rear-Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg Version
  • Comprehensive content library for extreme customization.

Each e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ CD-ROM [secure email delivery is now available] is increasingly trusted as the simple solution to standardized communications across the entire office-enterprise; from managing-risk, informing-patients and complying with modern regulatory requirements through enhanced patient-centric informed consent encounters.

Thus, by improving the consistency, details, documentation and effectiveness of the informed consent process, e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ equips all podiatric surgeons with the tools needed to augment quality standards, reduce litigation potential and improve patient outcomes and safety.

http://www.ePodiatryConsentForms.com

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http://www.ePodiatryConsentForms.com

CUSTOMIZABLE CMS & AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY STYLED PROTOCOLS, CHECKLISTS AND TEMPLATES

.… Specifically for Podiatrists ….   

e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ is an innovative new suite of software programs from the Institute of Medical Business Advisors [iMBA, Inc]. Our products solve your informed consent problems and enhance the education, discussion and documentation of the informed consent process for all podiatrists performing foot, ankle and leg reconstructive surgical procedures.

THE PROBLEM

All podiatrists are being pressured by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS], the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations [JCAHO], liability carriers and private insurance payers to make their consent process more patient-friendly, informed and easily understood. And, the pressure to standardize and comply is great.

Most recently, based on the need to make healthcare even safer, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) undertook a major study to identify patient safety issues and develop recommendations for “best practices”.

The AHRQ Evidence Report

The AHRQ report identified the challenge of addressing shortcomings such as missed, incomplete or not fully comprehended informed consent, as a significant patient safety issue and opportunity for improvement.

The authors of the AHRQ report hypothesized that better informed patients:

“are less likely to experience errors by acting as another layer of protection.”

And, the AHRQ study ranked a “more interactive informed consent process” among the top 11 practices supporting more widespread implementation; especially for surgical consent forms.

THE SOLUTION

Why Us: https://epodiatryconsentforms.com/why-us/

One answer to the modern risk-management problem of “informed consent interactivity” may be e-Podiatry Consent Forms™  We license two core interactive surgical products, and a reference library, with related concepts and products in development:

  • Forefoot, Mid-Foot and Simple Rear-Foot Version
  • Complex Rear-Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg Version
  • Comprehensive content library for extreme customization.

Each e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ CD-ROM [secure email delivery is now available] is increasingly trusted as the simple solution to standardized communications across the entire office-enterprise; from managing-risk, informing-patients and complying with modern regulatory requirements through enhanced patient-centric informed consent encounters.

Thus, by improving the consistency, details, documentation and effectiveness of the informed consent process, e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ equips all podiatric surgeons with the tools needed to augment quality standards, reduce litigation potential and improve patient outcomes and safety.

http://www.ePodiatryConsentForms.com

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Is the Mutual Fund Company “Invesco” Dissing Podiatrists?

Attacking One of Us = Attacking all of Us

By Ann Miller RN MHA

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And so, it was with much dismay when this new advertisement from the behemoth mutual fund company Invesco, headquartered right here in Atlanta GA, was brought to our attention. Rest assured. We are not amused and request your input!

You Input Requested

Do you agree with the Ad? Is it an attack on one medical specialty – or on all of us? Would your opinion differ if the ad mentioned a proctologist – or a dentist? How about a brain surgeon or a nurse? Is the dated impression of doctors being on the golf-course still accurate?

More importantly, does the ad affect your impression of Invesco as a contemporaneous company aware of the modern Health 2.0 culture, or a backward thinking dinosaur resting on its [glorious or in-glorious] past?

Is it Time to Close the Door on Invesco?

Are they Aware?

Do you think that the huge and costly marketing department at Invesco is is even aware that our iMBA Inc sponsored, and ME-P promoted textbooks and handbooks, dictionaries, white papers and CD-ROMs on investing, financial planning, insurance, and risk and wealth management for physicians, was largely written by medical professionals of all stripes? Many holding dual degrees and designations like MBA, CFP®, CMP™, JD, MHA, CFA, etc.

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Or, that they have been used in [non-clinical] continuing education programs for medical professionals, for more than a decade?

Of course, this includes allopaths, osteopaths, podiatrists, nurses, physical therapists and other related members of the healthcare ecosystem? After all, it often takes a team to treat a poly-systemically ill patient.

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Independent Medical Practitioner as Solo Primary Care Surrogate

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Doctors Facing a Bleak Future Business and Financial Planning Model

By Dr. David Edward Marcinko; MBA, CMP™

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According to Physicians News, on March 19, 2009, the demand for family physicians is growing. Proposals for health system reform focus on increasing the number of primary care physicians in America. Yet, despite these trends, the number of future physicians who chose family medicine dipped this year, according to the 2009 National Resident Matching Program. What gives?

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The National Resident Matching Program [NRMP] recently announced that a total of 2,329 graduating medical students matched to family medicine training programs. This is a decrease in total student matches from 2008, when 2,404 family medicine residency positions were filled.

Primary Care Demand Explodes

Meanwhile, demand for primary care physicians continues to skyrocket. For example, in its most recent recruitment survey, Merritt Hawkins, a national physician recruiting company, reported primary care physician search assignments had more than doubled from 341 in 2003 to 848 last year. 

The Decline of Solo Medical Practitioners

Regular readers and subscribers to this Medical Executive- Post are aware of the declining number of solo medical practitioners; we have been sounding the alarm here, in our books, journal, speaking engagements and elsewhere for years now.dhimc-book4

In fact, the statistic that we often cite is that more than 40% of the nation’s physicians are employed doctors; not employers as in the past. This business model shift has occurred over the past decade or so, and has accelerated of late. The decline in solo and independent doctors has occurred elsewhere as well, but much more slowly [i.e., dentistry, podiatry and osteopathy] as these specialties have been somewhat isolated from the traditional allopathic mainstream.

Going forward, this solitary model seems to be a good thing, and a fortunate result of the un-intended consequence of previously keeping these folks out of the healthcare mainstream.

The Decline of Independent Medical Practitioners

Now, in the March 2009 issue of Healthcare Finance News, we learn that the number of hospital owned physician practices has been climbing over the last four years, according to the Medical Group Management Association [MGMA]. Think: PHOs back-in-the-day. ho-journal3

And, while this trend only marginally affects patients and patient care, it is quite disruptive to physicians, their families, personal wealth accumulation, retirement and estate planning endeavors.

For example, according to Professor Hope Rachel Hetico, RN, MHA, CMP™ of our firm www.MedicalBusinessAdvisors.com

“The professional good-will valuation component of a medical practice is being decimated. Today, some practices are being bought and sold for tangible asset value, only.

Assessment

Therefore, allow me to identify this emerging trend which suggests independent medical practice as reflective of solo primary medical care. In other words, as independence goes the way of the “dodo-bird”, so goes primary care practitioners precisely at a time when the later is needed more than the former.

Why? Employed doctors stay that way by making money for their employer and hospital-bosses. Specialists make more money than primary care doctors. So, if you want to stay an employed doctor; which specialty would you pursue?

Answer: The NRMP class this year spoke out loud and clear. Any specialty but primary care!

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