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Ever Had a Case You Can’t Figure Out? That’s What We Do at Wound Busters!

Ever Had a Case You Can’t Figure Out? That’s What We Do at Wound Busters!

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Mar 16, 2022 | Fight the Good Fight

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. This is a can’t-miss educational opportunity! I hope to see you all in Phoenix...
Reasoning Together at the Wound Care Evidence Summit in May

Reasoning Together at the Wound Care Evidence Summit in May

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Mar 14, 2022 | Do the Right Thing: Thoughts on Quality, Fight the Good Fight

The Alliance is bringing together payers (e.g., Humana, Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Noridian), regulators/policymakers (e.g., CMS, FDA, NIH, AHRQ), evidence analysis experts (e.g., Hayes, Milliman Care Guidelines), researchers, medical societies, and manufacturers at...
Elevating the Patient Voice (Meaning, Doing the Right Thing, for Goodness Sake)

Elevating the Patient Voice (Meaning, Doing the Right Thing, for Goodness Sake)

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Mar 11, 2022 | Do the Right Thing: Thoughts on Quality, Fight the Good Fight

It’s almost been long enough that I can talk about my husband’s death. He died as a result of the most extraordinary extrapyramidal syndrome that I’ve ever seen. I haven’t practiced general medicine for over 30 years, but as soon as I walked into his hospital room I...
Check Out the New “Topic Centers” for Today’s Wound Clinic

Check Out the New “Topic Centers” for Today’s Wound Clinic

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Mar 8, 2022 | Healthcare Payment Policy

I’ve been the clinical editor for Today’s Wound Clinic for a long time and we’ve published many fantastic articles on topics ranging from the complex issues around reimbursement to the challenges of lymphedema management, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and now...
Reasoning Together at the Wound Care Evidence Summit in May

Frustrated With Payer Policies for Wound Care Treatments? Join Me in May

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 28, 2022 | Do the Right Thing: Thoughts on Quality, Fight the Good Fight

What type and quantity of clinical evidence is required by payers in formulating positive coverage policies for products and procedures? If you don’t have a clear answer, you’re not alone. As a board member of the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, I invite you to...
Called to the Principal’s Office

Called to the Principal’s Office

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 25, 2022 | Fight the Good Fight, Healthcare Payment Policy

Check out Dr David Charash’s guest editorial in Today’s Wound Clinic about his Medicare TPE (Targeted Probe and Educate) audit focused on hyperbaric oxygen therapy! –Caroline Caroline Fife, M.D.Dr. Fife is a world renowned wound care physician...
Reasoning Together at the Wound Care Evidence Summit in May

Help Build Solutions to Wound Evidence and Coverage Challenges – Join Payers and Policy Makers in May!

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 21, 2022 | Do the Right Thing: Thoughts on Quality, Fight the Good Fight

As a board member of the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, I invite you to our upcoming Wound Care Evidence Summit where we will explore the key question: What type and quantity of clinical evidence is required by payers in formulating positive coverage policies...
I Can’t Wait for the UHMS Annual Meeting!

I Can’t Wait for the UHMS Annual Meeting!

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 18, 2022 | Fight the Good Fight

The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is holding its annual meeting May 22-26, 2022 at the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno, NV. What makes this meeting unique is that it will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Aerospace Medical...
The Future of Wound Infections – at the APWCA Meeting Next Week in Philadelphia

The Future of Wound Infections – at the APWCA Meeting Next Week in Philadelphia

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized

Great opportunities to advance wound care knowledge, next week in Philadelphia! — Caroline Wound Week™ 2022 is an innovative, unparalleled educational opportunity that will feature superior content delivered by multidisciplinary faculty with true clinical...
Why the Current State of Wound Care Research Makes Me Mad – and How You Can Help Fix it at the Wound Care Evidence Summit

Why the Current State of Wound Care Research Makes Me Mad – and How You Can Help Fix it at the Wound Care Evidence Summit

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 14, 2022 | Do the Right Thing: Thoughts on Quality, Fight the Good Fight

The Wound Care Evidence Summit will take place May 19-20, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, MD. If you are involved in the field of wound care (e.g., Chief Medical Officers, researchers, Regulatory Affairs staff, Clinical Association representatives, manufacturers,...
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