Jayesh B. Shah, MD, MSc, UHM ABPM, CWSP, FAPWCA, FCCWS, FACHM FUHM, FACP

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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Outpatient Services

CMS: Effective This Month, All Outpatient Services in the Hospital Will Be Under General Supervision

01/09/2020

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

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have ruled that all outpatient hospital services will be under general supervision. This author discusses the impact of the rule on wound clinics, particularly those that offer hyperbaric...

The Centers for Medicare and...

01/09/2020

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Telemedicine

How Telemedicine Is Influencing Wound Care

08/06/2019

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

Telemedicine is becoming popular in the healthcare industry. There are over a dozen telemedicine companies already working with doctors. Doctors have started seeing patients virtually for their non-emergency visits.

Telemedicine is becoming popular...

08/06/2019

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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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Commentary

Update on Research Associated With HBOT Utilization

03/01/2018

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

Editor’s Note: This commentary piece is published in place of our regularly occurring From The Editor message.

Editor’s Note: This commentary...

03/01/2018

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