Wound Clinic

Prior Authorization

How to Deal with Prior Authorization Hassles in the Wound Clinic

01/31/2020

Jayesh B. Shah , MD, MSc, UHM, ABPM, CWSP, FAPWCA;

Although prior authorization can prevent physicians from administering unnecessary tests, there are barriers that can complicate practice. This author details how to deal with a sometimes-complicated process and provide the best care for...

Although prior authorization can...

01/31/2020

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CMS

How Your Hierarchical Condition Category Score Can Impact Your Wound Clinic’s Finances

12/05/2019

Helen B. Gelly , MD, FACCWS, UHM, ABPM, FUHM;

Most people these days know their credit score. There are apps to help monitor it and to help improve it. The calculation may not be easy to understand and although the financial impact of a low credit score may be indirect, most people know...

Most people these days know...

12/05/2019

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Finances

An Introduction To Understanding, Articulating, and Managing Your Wound Clinic’s Finances

12/05/2019

Rafael Mazuz , MBA;

Having a good grasp of your wound clinic’s finances can improve both patient care and enhance revenue. This author discusses what drives revenue and expenses, how to manage your clinic’s financial performance, and what metrics can improve...

Having a good grasp of your...

12/05/2019

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Audits

Successfully Navigating Today’s World of CMS Audits

10/08/2019

Diane G. Weiss , CPC, CPB, CCP, CHRI;

There was a time in healthcare when we would say, “If we get audited.” Now, the more realistic and correct notion is, “When we get audited.” Audits are a very regular, sometimes daily part of the routine activities that occur throughout all...

There was a time in healthcare...

10/08/2019

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Let's Be Frank

Throw Everything at Diabetes … But Don’t Throw in the Towel

02/08/2019

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Our most challenging patients, clinically speaking, may also push us to the limit in other ways. It’s up to wound care clinicians to not quit on them.

Our most challenging patients,...

02/08/2019

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Feature

Ethically Administering Animal-Derived Products To Wound Care Patients

01/10/2019

Jayesh B. Shah , MD, MSc, UHM, ABPM, CWSP, FAPWCA;

Wound care dressings and products containing animal-based properties may conflict with a patient’s religious and cultural beliefs. How should clinics address this challenge?

Wound care dressings and...

01/10/2019

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Business Briefs

Integrated Outpatient Code Editor: An Underused Resource

01/09/2019

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure information accuracy. However, HMP Communications and the author do not represent, guarantee, or warranty that...

Information regarding coding,...

01/09/2019

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News Update

Wound Botulism Tied to Opioid Epidemic

01/09/2019

The ongoing opioid epidemic that has engulfed the country continues to have wound care implications. Health officials are now warning that clinicians be aware of the potential for wound botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness that...

The ongoing opioid epidemic...

01/09/2019

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News

Wound Clinic News and Notes

01/09/2019

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01/09/2019

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