
About Dr. Fife
Dr. Fife is a world-renowned wound care physician. She is the Director of the Wound Care Center at CHI St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital, CMO of Intellicure, Inc., Exec. Director of the US Wound Registry & Editor of Today’s Wound Clinic.

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10 Things My Husband’s Battle with Dementia Taught Me
I can’t pretend to give anyone advice, but here are a few things I learned from my husband’s battle with dementia:
The AMA Adopts a Resolution Opposing the Unsafe Use of “Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy”
The American Medical Association (AMA) has just adopted a resolution opposing the unsafe use of so-called “mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy” in “mild hyperbaric facilities.” You can find more information below and in the link, but let me first illustrate WHY this issue...
Tell CMS About Your Experience with the Medicare “Advantage” (sic) Program for Wound Patients
I definitely think Wound care patients and practitioners should comment on the way that MA plans affect access to wound management services.
Late Night Thoughts on Tomatophagia
It’s 2 am and I am up with a migraine but at least I have figured out why. Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia due to malabsorption syndrome. I was pretty sick by the time I sought help because the onset of the anemia was insidious (5+ years)...
(Not) Choosing Wisely for Cellular and/or Tissue-Based Products (CTPs)
There will be a lot of whining about how vulnerable patients will get hurt by CMS proposed policy on CTPs – but no discussion about limiting the wasted use that caused CMS to act.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Neurocognitive Functions and Symptoms of Post-COVID Condition – the Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study, along with others published by the Israelis, likely represents the future of HBOT.
Near-Infrared Fluorescence Lymphatic Imaging Confirm Changes in Lymphatic Function Before Visible Lymphedema
My therapists said that they could “feel” these early changes before they were visible. Now the rest of us can see them thanks to near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging.
Immunonutrition and Wounds
Check out this presentation on my process of screening for malnutrition among patients with chronic wounds, and the additional evidence supporting a nutritional algorithm for outpatient wound centers.
The 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposes Sweeping Changes to Cellular and/or Tissue-Based Products (CTPs)
The proposed rule involves sweeping changes to the way that cellular and/or tissue based products for skin wounds (CTPs) are paid for in the physician office setting.
URGENT: Open Door Forum Today at 2 PM Eastern on the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule
CMS will be convening its open door forum today at 2 pm and address the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule.
The Author of COVID Diaries Revealed
She’s a hero to me and I am happy at last for her to finally get the recognition she deserves as the author of COVID Diaries.
“Thank You God for Letting Me Be a Doctor”
I think it’s worth asking, “What will you put on your tombstone?”
Cam Ayala Teams Up with Kathy Bates to Raise Awareness for Lymphedema | PEOPLE.com
He’s been tireless in his mission to raise awareness about lymphedema. In fact, that was his purpose in appearing on The Bachelor.
“Reimbursement From A to Z” Now Available!
TWC has compiled all of these fantastic articles and made them available for free.
Lymphatic Function in the Early Stages of Lipedema – Article Just Out!
The question we wanted to answer was whether the lymphatics of patients with early lipedema was the same or different from the lymphatic abnormalities we have identified in patients with lymphedema.
Portable (Inflatable) Hyperbaric Chambers – Where Unsafe Meets Unethical
I just want patients to be safe and to ensure that they are told truthfully whether they are getting anything for their money.
FDA Seeks Public Comments on the Wound Healing Workshop and Related Topics – and That Includes Comments from Patients: Here’s How
Remember, the goal is to find solutions – and not just to complain. The FDA is listening so let’s provide useful, thoughtful input.
Watch the Excellent FDA Wound Healing Workshop (for Free)!
Eventually the FDA will generate a document to synthesize what they learned, but in the meantime, everyone has access to this incredible 2 day workshop for free.
Check Out the Topic Centers in Today’s Wound Clinic
Today’s Wound Clinic and the HMP Global Network have created topic centers which are a goldmine of information on relevant topics through the lens of wound management.
“We have met the enemy, and he is us…” Musing on Robert’s Pearl’s New Book, “Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients”
I am not sure what the way forward IS, but there’s finally a groundswell of recognition that we have a problem.
New OIG Report Indicates That Some Medicare Advantage Organizations Delay Medically-Necessary Care that Medicare Should Provide (Duh)
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has released a report concluding what we clinicians already knew – that the prior authorization (PA) process of some Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAO) delays medically necessary care that is covered under Medicare rules.
Addressing Healthcare Inequity at the Wound Care Evidence Summit
Rarely have clinicians, researchers and manufacturers had the opportunity to discuss evidence and coverage issues face-to-face with payers, together with Federal regulators & policymakers – at the same time and around the same table.
Kicking Off Our 20th Anniversary Year – Demonstrating Our Influence with Policymakers
Everyone in the field of wound management NEEDS to know about the threats to patient access. There are a LOT of them, and they are always out there.
2022 Wound Care Virtual Symposium
Join me Friday June 10th for the Northwell Health conference “Shining the Light on Wound Care”. I will be speaking about the vascular origin of pressure injuries!
One. Month. Away.
The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders Wound Care Evidence Summit is just under a month away!
“And I Only Am Escaped Alone to Tell Thee” – A Patient’s Experience With Excruciating Pain and Redemption
You can bet that after what he went through, Job never looked at life the same way again.
Ever Had a Case You Can’t Figure Out? That’s What We Do at Wound Busters!
The Wound Busters session is back by popular demand at SAWC Spring 2022. Join us to see our panel of wound care experts work through difficult patient cases submitted by attendees.