Switching from Athena to ModMed: My Podiatry Transition Insights

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I walk you through our transition from Athena to ModMed, why we made the switch, and what it means for patient care, billing, and workflow. With this change projected to save us $70,000 annually, I also discuss how ModMed’s podiatry-specific templates improve efficiency and share key lessons from my latest clinic day, including shockwave therapy protocols, patient education strategies, and treatment takeaways.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy we switched from Athena to ModMedHow ModMed streamlines podiatry-specific billing and templatesMy approach to patient education with EMR changesShockwave therapy outcomes and treatment insightsHow I’m integrating nail care and lesion treatmentsWhy You Should ListenIf you’re a podiatrist or practice owner considering an EMR switch, looking to improve billing efficiency, or seeking better treatment workflows, this episode shares real-world strategies to make your transition smoother and more cost-effective.Key Topics Covered[0:01] Why we switched from Athena to ModMed and expected cost savings[1:00] Setting up new workflows, templates, and patient education plans[2:01] Monday’s clinic overview and managing ModMed training[2:03] Heel fissure treatment protocol and Amazon recommendations[3:10] Shockwave therapy updates and improving patient outcomes[3:45] Annual foot exam results and follow-up care[4:05] Nail care and AniFix treatment challenges[4:45] Ordering MRIs and refining chronic foot pain management[5:03] Shockwave session progress for plantar heel pain[5:35] Using Cantharidin vs. Swift for wart treatments in kids[6:02] Comparing ModMed vs. Athena for billing and podiatry-specific templates[6:42] Leveraging ModMed’s integrated features to enhance efficiency👉 Tune in to learn how I’m navigating the ModMed transition, improving treatment workflows, and optimizing podiatry practice management for better outcomes and growth.