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Let's Be Frank
How to Save Your Wound Clinic From Failure
04/04/2018

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CL...
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” — Henry Ford 
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” — Henry Ford 
“Failure is simply the...
04/04/2018
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Let`s Be Frank: Seeking Advice Can Be The Foundation of Optimal Wound Care
02/02/2018
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CL...
In this month’s column, Frank discusses chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that’s cited as a commonly encountered problem that many clinicians fail to treat effectively.   “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right...
In this month’s column, Frank discusses chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that’s cited as a commonly encountered problem that many clinicians fail to treat effectively.   “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right...
In this month’s column, Frank...
02/02/2018
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Let`s Be Frank: Integrating PT Services With Your Wound Care Program
12/11/2017
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS,...
12/11/2017
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Let's be Frank
Integrating PT Services With Your Wound Care Program
12/08/2017
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, DAPWCA
I was assigned to write a column on how wound care clinics can successfully integrate physical therapy into their new and established programs based on responses that Today’s Wound Clinic (TWC) received through its most recent Reader’s Choice...
I was assigned to write a column on how wound care clinics can successfully integrate physical therapy into their new and established programs based on responses that Today’s Wound Clinic (TWC) received through its most recent Reader’s Choice...
I was assigned to write a column...
12/08/2017
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Liability Lessons for The Wound Care Clinic & Nursing Services
11/07/2017
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, DAPWCA
We live in a litigious society, but that’s not the best reason for wound care professionals to be adamant about properly safeguarding their practice habits.  
We live in a litigious society, but that’s not the best reason for wound care professionals to be adamant about properly safeguarding their practice habits.  
We live in a litigious society,...
11/07/2017
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Let`s Be Frank: Patient Advocacy: Are We Measuring Success by Intentions or Actions?
08/10/2017
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS,...
08/10/2017
Today's Wound Clinic
Let's be Frank
Patient Advocacy: Are We Measuring Success by Intentions or Actions?
08/09/2017
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, DAPWCA
Most healthcare providers are inclined to refer to themselves as “patient advocates.” But, to what lengths would you say you truly go for your wound care patients? Do you always ensure that each patient understands what the agenda is during...
Most healthcare providers are inclined to refer to themselves as “patient advocates.” But, to what lengths would you say you truly go for your wound care patients? Do you always ensure that each patient understands what the agenda is during...
Most healthcare providers are...
08/09/2017
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Let`s Be Frank: Taking Accountability for Researching & Implementing Evidence-Based Medicine
05/03/2017
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS,...
05/03/2017
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Let's be Frank
Taking Accountability for Researching & Implementing Evidence-Based Medicine
05/02/2017
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, DAPWCA
The wound care industry continues to change at a rapid pace. Sometimes, it may seem impossible for clinicians to remain current on the most recent education and best practices when considering all the challenges we encounter while managing...
The wound care industry continues to change at a rapid pace. Sometimes, it may seem impossible for clinicians to remain current on the most recent education and best practices when considering all the challenges we encounter while managing...
The wound care industry...
05/02/2017
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Let's be Frank
Marketing Strategies for the Wound Clinic: Everything Starts With Trust
03/31/2017
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, DAPWCA
Developing an effective marketing plan for today’s outpatient wound clinics is a comprehensive undertaking. This article provides practical advice and first-person experience for program managers to consider.  
Developing an effective marketing plan for today’s outpatient wound clinics is a comprehensive undertaking. This article provides practical advice and first-person experience for program managers to consider.  
Developing an effective...
03/31/2017
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Letter From the Editor

Guest Editorial
Advocate for Your Wound Care Patients on the Proposed MAC Policy on CTPs
05/29/2024
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP
The MACs recently released proposed coverage policy updates for applying CTPs for DFUs and VLUs. This is your opportunity to effect change by submitting comments to the MACs before the policy becomes final. You have a responsibility to know...
The MACs recently released proposed coverage policy updates for applying CTPs for DFUs and VLUs. This is your opportunity to effect change by submitting comments to the MACs before the policy becomes final. You have a responsibility to know...
The MACs recently released...
05/29/2024
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From the Editor
The Future of Wound Care in the Quality Payment Program
03/13/2024
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
Whether we will be able to survive as wound care practitioners will, at least in part, depend on having quality measures that are relevant to what we actually do.
Whether we will be able to survive as wound care practitioners will, at least in part, depend on having quality measures that are relevant to what we actually do.
Whether we will be able to...
03/13/2024
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From the Editor
The Non-Pressure Ulcer Episode-Based Cost Measure "Field Test" Began Feb. 1
02/05/2024
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
For years I have been explaining how the QPP could be the end of wound care practitioners. The entire QPP is designed around recognized medical specialties and since there is no recognized specialty for wound care, we are all in trouble.
For years I have been explaining how the QPP could be the end of wound care practitioners. The entire QPP is designed around recognized medical specialties and since there is no recognized specialty for wound care, we are all in trouble.
For years I have been explaining...
02/05/2024
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Guest Editorial
The G-Code Solution to Skin Substitute Reimbursement
01/25/2024
Shaun Carpenter MD, CWSP
I am calling on CMS to adopt new G codes to replace Q code reimbursement and CPT 15000 codes for skin substitute application procedures and to establish skin substitute product code classes.
I am calling on CMS to adopt new G codes to replace Q code reimbursement and CPT 15000 codes for skin substitute application procedures and to establish skin substitute product code classes.
I am calling on CMS to adopt new...
01/25/2024
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Guest Editorial
Wound Size Matters: Analysis of the New Restrictive Skin Substitute LCD Policy
09/01/2023
Shaun Carpenter MD, CWSP, WMS
With so much ambiguity remaining, an immediate compromise on the number of applications to allow 7 is warranted both from an ethical and medical perspective. The current restriction of 4 applications is clearly not based on an accurate...
With so much ambiguity remaining, an immediate compromise on the number of applications to allow 7 is warranted both from an ethical and medical perspective. The current restriction of 4 applications is clearly not based on an accurate...
With so much ambiguity...
09/01/2023
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Guest Editorial
Wrestling With Implicit Bias to Deliver Better Care for Our Patients
06/01/2023
Monique L. Abner, MD, CWSP
For some, bias remains a sensitive issue, and some people are reluctant to admit to the need for introspection. However, to mitigate the ill effects of bias, everyone must first acknowledge that it exists.
For some, bias remains a sensitive issue, and some people are reluctant to admit to the need for introspection. However, to mitigate the ill effects of bias, everyone must first acknowledge that it exists.
For some, bias remains a...
06/01/2023
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From the Editor
Confessions of a Doctor With Lipedema
03/14/2023
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
It is hard to understand how demoralizing it is. Lipedema affects your entire life, starting in the teenage years.
It is hard to understand how demoralizing it is. Lipedema affects your entire life, starting in the teenage years.
It is hard to understand how...
03/14/2023
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From the Editor
Why Won’t the DME Provide Dressings for My Patient?
02/23/2023
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
Maybe Because Of My Documentation
Maybe Because Of My Documentation
Maybe Because Of My...
02/23/2023
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Guest Editorial
How Wound Care Providers Can Treat Patients Like People, Not Like Cases
02/01/2023
Morgan McCoy
Finding a skilled wound care professional comes down finding someone who is confident in their skill/craft—someone who treats the whole patient, not just the wound. Finding someone who would see me as a person and a whole being rather than...
Finding a skilled wound care professional comes down finding someone who is confident in their skill/craft—someone who treats the whole patient, not just the wound. Finding someone who would see me as a person and a whole being rather than...
Finding a skilled wound care...
02/01/2023
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Guest Editorial
Amputations in Pyoderma Gangrenosum Patients: Underreported or Very Rare?
01/11/2023
Shannon Kody, MD
Alex G. Ortega-Loayza, MD, MCR
Are providers missing the diagnosis of PG because they are anchoring on “positive” biopsy findings? Could we be missing cases in which PG patients underwent amputation, didn’t have a recurrence, and were never diagnosed? Or are we just not...
Are providers missing the diagnosis of PG because they are anchoring on “positive” biopsy findings? Could we be missing cases in which PG patients underwent amputation, didn’t have a recurrence, and were never diagnosed? Or are we just not...
Are providers missing the...
01/11/2023
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Coping With COVID-19

Business Briefs
Telehealth Use Continues and Receives Further Medicare Payment 
01/25/2023
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
The COVID-19 PHE has been extended for 90 more days. This author reviews the Medicare telehealth flexibility extensions that may be important to wound/ulcer management professionals.
The COVID-19 PHE has been extended for 90 more days. This author reviews the Medicare telehealth flexibility extensions that may be important to wound/ulcer management professionals.
The COVID-19 PHE has been...
01/25/2023
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Business Briefs
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Waivers Q&A
09/07/2022
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
This author answers more questions about what will happen to telehealth and other waivers when the COVID-19 PHE ends.
This author answers more questions about what will happen to telehealth and other waivers when the COVID-19 PHE ends.
This author answers more...
09/07/2022
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Business Briefs
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extension Also Applies to Telehealth
08/15/2022
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is extended through October 13, 2022. Many wound/ulcer management professionals have been using telehealth and should be happy to know that the Medicare waivers pertaining to telehealth have also...
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is extended through October 13, 2022. Many wound/ulcer management professionals have been using telehealth and should be happy to know that the Medicare waivers pertaining to telehealth have also...
The COVID-19 Public Health...
08/15/2022
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Business Briefs
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Coding Changes, and Coverage Changes Continue
02/09/2022
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
For this month, let us review the continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), and the continuation of the ever-changing codes and coverage.
For this month, let us review the continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), and the continuation of the ever-changing codes and coverage.
For this month, let us review...
02/09/2022
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