Integrated Physician Systems, IPS, was formed in 2002 by podiatrists who recognized the challenges faced by both new and existing group practices. We came together as a group, combining expertise and knowledge of podiatric practice management. Based on this experience, IPS developed and offers services and software designed to assist you in achieving a high quality, cost-effective, and profitable medical practice. We offer these services in various combinations, based on your needs and budget.
IPS is a fast growing company serving podiatrists across the United States with specific services to help add value and practice revenue. We currently employ over forty professionals and manage over $35 Million dollars in receivables for our clients. More and more podiatrists are aware of the benefits of our podiatric focus, our unique technology, and our high levels of service. Whether you choose to begin with our software or just one of our services, you can rest assured you can become fully integrated with our suite of products and services and achieve more confidence along with more profitability in the future.
Mission Statement:
Integrated Physician Systems provides services to enhance the performance of (podiatric) medical practices by leveraging advances in healthcare technology.
The Future for Podiatry
There is no doubt that the podiatric profession continues to change at all levels ─ including podiatric medical schools, residency programs, distance learning and third party reimbursement. To keep up, changes will be necessary within your practice. At Integrated Physician Systems, we have assembled a capable team of leaders and professionals to help and support you.
As patient demographics change, podiatric medicine as a profession will need to be efficient and effective in offering value-added services to patients. It is our vision that by focusing on a single profession, sharing expertise, and creating an alliance, we can create more leverage at all levels. From reimbursement to collaborating with state and national podiatric organizations, there is more to be gained by working together.
We invite you to join us in making your practice more profitable and enjoyable and in advancing our profession.
Executive Directors:
Lori Sklar: COO
Lori Sklar joined IPS in 2004 as Chief Operating Officer. Lori is a graduate of the University of Vermont and has over 20 years experience in the software industry, specializing in Practice Management Systems. Lori has served as Director for a large medical billing company and is uniquely familiar with the challenges facing today’s practitioner
Kerry Essex: CFO
Kerry Essex, CPA joined IPS in 2002 as Chief Financial Officer. Kerry is a graduate of the University of South Florida and comes with over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting in both publicly traded and privately held companies. At IPS, in addition to the financial position at the company, she focuses on reporting and financial controls for IPS clients.
Harry Goldsmith: Director of Reimbursement Services
Harry Goldsmith, DPM is the Director of Reimbursement Services of Integrated Physician Services and the CEO of Codingline. Additionally, Dr. Goldsmith is the director of Podiatric Medical Review Consultants. Dr. Goldsmith is co-founder and past president of the American College of Podiatric Medical Review, and has served as chairman of American Podiatric Medical Association’s Coding Committee, and co-chairman of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeon’s Nomenclature and Coding Committee. Dr. Goldsmith currently is a review consultant to over 15 national insurance companies/payers, as well as a medical advisor to NHIC (California) Medicare. He consults, writes and lectures widely on topics of billing and coding, medical review, medical documentation, managed care and standard of care issues. Dr. Goldsmith is board certified through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. He graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1976.
Robert Katz
Robert Katz, DPM, MBA is a graduate of the University of Florida and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He received his MBA from the University of South Florida’s Physician MBA program where he was the first DPM admitted to the MD MBA program. Dr. Katz is a past President of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association and has been an advocate for podiatry for over 15 years of practice. Dr. Katz is currently a partner of Cortez Foot and Ankle Specialists, a seven man podiatric practice. Dr. Katz is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Gene Pascarella
Eugene Pascarella, DPM, MBA is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Pascarella is a founding partner and practicing podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Associates of Florida, as well as a member of the teaching staff at Florida Hospital, where he trains Podiatry and Family Practice residents. Dr. Pascarella is also board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Jon Hultman
Jon Hultman, DPM, MBA is a graduate of Loyola University and the California College of Podiatric Medicine. He received his MBA from UCLA’s Anderson Graduate School of Management. Dr. Hultman is a healthcare business consultant, lecturer and author of many publications including the book, You Can Thrive Under Managed Care … Here’s How, Doctor. Having practiced podiatric medicine and surgery for over 25 years, Dr. Hultman now devotes his skills to assisting other physicians in improving the performance of their practices. Dr. Hultman is currently the Executive Director of the California Podiatric Medical Association and is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
