Wound Conversations

Wound Conversations

WoundConversations is the official podcast of WoundCon, created in the spirit of our mission: learn today, apply tomorrow. Released every two weeks, this year-round podcast delivers actionable insights and real-world solutions in wound healing, wound care practice management, emerging models of care, and clinician wellness. As part of the WoundCon and WoundSource education ecosystem, WoundConversations extends learning beyond the virtual conference experience and into everyday clinical practice. Designed for wound care professionals across disciplines — including physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, podiatrists, therapists, nutritionists, and industry partners — this podcast is especially valuable for those earlier in their wound care careers who are building clinical confidence, business acumen, and professional leadership skills. Whether you practice in private office, hospital outpatient, long-term care, mobile, or specialty settings, WoundConversations connects you with expert voices and practical strategies you can apply immediately.

  1. Sep 2

    A Closer Look at AI and Wound Management

    In this episode of WoundConversations, learn more about emerging thinking about AI in wound care and in healthcare as a whole.

  2. Aug 5

    Balancing Clinical Care and Business Reality

    How do reimbursement, documentation, and coverage policies influence wound care decisions? In this episode of WoundConversations, host Dr. Jayesh Shah continues his conversation with Dr. Helen Gelly to explore the business realities every wound care clinician must navigate. From Medicare reimbursement and coverage policies to audits, documentation, denials, and advanced wound care products, Dr. Gelly shares practical advice on balancing ethical, evidence-based patient care with the financial sustainability of a wound care practice. Learn why strong documentation, collaboration with billing and coding teams, and mastering the fundamentals of wound management can help clinicians improve outcomes while reducing compliance risk. Whether you're new to wound care or an experienced clinician, this episode offers actionable insights to help you practice confidently in today's increasingly complex reimbursement environment. Topics discussed include: Wound care reimbursement and CMS policy changes Documentation best practices Audits, denials, and appeals Coverage policies for cellular tissue products (CTPs/CAMPs) Ethical clinical decision-making Building a financially sustainable wound care practice Practical advice for new wound care clinicians Listen now to gain practical strategies you can apply in your practice tomorrow.

  3. Jul 22

    Tissue Types Demystified

    One of the biggest challenges in wound care is accurately identifying what you're seeing in the wound bed. Terms like granulation tissue, slough, eschar, epithelial tissue, and biofilm may seem straightforward in textbooks, but real-world wound assessment is often much more complex. In this episode of Wound Conversations, host Kathy Milne welcomes back Jeanine Maguire, PhD, PT, CWS, President of the Post Acute Wound and Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC), for a practical discussion on tissue identification and why it matters. Together, they explore how tissue types influence wound healing trajectories, treatment selection, dressing choices, reimbursement, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Dr. McGuire shares clinical pearls for distinguishing healthy granulation tissue from nonviable tissue, avoiding common assessment mistakes, and using imaging to improve consistency during transitions of care. The conversation also highlights how accurate wound assessment requires more than simply looking at the wound bed. Understanding patient history, anatomy, healing phases, and previous wound documentation can help clinicians avoid misdiagnosis and make more informed treatment decisions. Whether you're new to wound care or looking to sharpen your assessment skills, this episode offers practical strategies you can immediately apply in clinical practice.

  4. Jul 8

    Speaking the Language of Wound Care Business

    Understanding wound care reimbursement is just as important as understanding wound healing—and it's a topic many clinicians never learn during training. In this episode of Wound Conversations, host Jayesh Shah MD sits down with Helen Gelly, MD, a nationally recognized expert in hyperbaric medicine, wound care reimbursement, and healthcare policy. Dr. Gelly breaks down the fundamentals of wound care coding, documentation, insurance coverage, and reimbursement in a practical way designed specifically for clinicians early in their careers. Listeners will learn: The difference between CPT codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codes How documentation impacts reimbursement and medical necessity Common coding mistakes that lead to denials and audits What prior authorization really means—and what it doesn't How Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), LCDs, and NCDs affect wound care practice Strategies for improving documentation and reducing claim denials Listen today and apply tomorrow.

  5. Jun 24

    From Inflammation to Closure: Applying Wound Healing Phases in Practice

    Every wound care clinician learns the phases of wound healing—hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling—but real-world wounds rarely follow a textbook path. In this episode of WoundConversations, host Cathy Milne sits down with Jeanine Maguire, PT, CWS, and President of the Post Acute Wound and Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC), to discuss how clinicians can apply wound healing science in everyday practice. Dr. Maguire shares practical strategies for identifying where a wound is in the healing process, recognizing when healing has stalled, and avoiding common mistakes that can delay closure. The conversation explores the importance of accurate wound diagnosis, differentiating normal inflammation from infection, evaluating granulation tissue, and understanding why successful wound care requires looking beyond the wound itself to the whole patient. Designed especially for clinicians who are new to wound care, this episode provides actionable guidance on wound assessment, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and treatment selection. Whether you're a nurse, podiatrist, therapist, advanced practice provider, or wound care professional seeking greater confidence in your assessments, this discussion will help you better understand the wound healing process and improve patient outcomes.

  6. Jun 10

    Preventing Burnout in Wound Care: Boundaries, Mentorship & Resilience

    Burnout is one of the biggest challenges facing wound care clinicians—especially those early in their careers. In this follow-up episode of Wound Conversations, Dr. Jayesh Shah and Dr. Desmond Bell, DPM, shift from recognizing burnout to solving it. This episode focuses on practical, real-world strategies to help clinicians protect their energy while continuing to deliver compassionate care. Dr. Bell shares why learning to say “no” is one of the most powerful skills clinicians can develop—and how setting professional boundaries can actually improve both patient care and personal well-being. The conversation also explores the emotional weight of long-term patient relationships in wound care, and how clinicians can stay empathetic without becoming emotionally depleted. You’ll also learn how mentorship, coaching, and leadership roles can build resilience, reduce isolation, and create a strong professional support system. Whether you’re a nurse, podiatrist, APP, or other new clinician entering wound care, this episode offers actionable insights to help you prevent burnout and build a sustainable career. Guest: Desmond Bell, DPM – Executive Physician Coach, Wound Care Leader Host: Jayesh Shah, MD

  7. May 27

    Building Trust in Wound Care: Practical Patient-Centered Strategies

    Building trust is one of the most critical—and often overlooked—skills in wound care. In this episode of Wound Conversations, Catherine Milne, APRN, sits down with Dr. Maria Goddard, a board-certified wound care specialist, to explore practical strategies for improving patient relationships and clinical outcomes. Designed especially for early-career clinicians, this conversation breaks down what truly impacts wound healing beyond dressings and procedures. Dr. Goddard shares how to approach the first patient visit, use active listening to uncover barriers to healing, and set realistic expectations for slow or unpredictable wound progression. She also emphasizes the importance of treating the whole patient—not just the wound, including social, emotional, and environmental factors. Listeners will gain actionable insights on: Building trust quickly in time-constrained settings Using interdisciplinary teams to improve care Communicating effectively with patients and caregivers Asking “why” to uncover root causes of non-healing wounds Whether you're a nurse, APP, physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or other new wound care clinician, this episode will help you strengthen patient connections and improve outcomes in any care setting.

  8. May 13

    Mobile Wound Care 101: What New Clinicians Need to Know About Teamwork and Operations

    Mobile wound care is transforming how clinicians deliver treatment across long-term care, home health, and beyond—but success requires more than clinical knowledge. In this episode of Wound Conversations, Catherine Milne, APRN, sits down with returning guest Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, to break down the day-to-day realities of mobile wound care practice. Designed for early-career clinicians and those new to wound care, this episode explores the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration, with a special focus on the often underutilized value of physical therapy in wound healing. Dr. Scarborough explains how integrating therapeutic exercise, compression, and conservative sharp debridement can significantly improve outcomes—especially in venous insufficiency and lymphedema. Listeners will also gain practical insights into mobile wound care operations, including how to prepare your “clinic on wheels,” manage supplies, and navigate environmental challenges in the field. The conversation highlights key business and regulatory considerations, such as understanding F-tags in long-term care, avoiding costly compliance mistakes, and ensuring proper documentation and infection control practices. Whether you're entering mobile wound care or looking to optimize your current practice, this episode delivers actionable strategies to help you improve patient outcomes, reduce complications, and work more effectively as part of a wound care team.

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WoundConversations is the official podcast of WoundCon, created in the spirit of our mission: learn today, apply tomorrow. Released every two weeks, this year-round podcast delivers actionable insights and real-world solutions in wound healing, wound care practice management, emerging models of care, and clinician wellness. As part of the WoundCon and WoundSource education ecosystem, WoundConversations extends learning beyond the virtual conference experience and into everyday clinical practice. Designed for wound care professionals across disciplines — including physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, podiatrists, therapists, nutritionists, and industry partners — this podcast is especially valuable for those earlier in their wound care careers who are building clinical confidence, business acumen, and professional leadership skills. Whether you practice in private office, hospital outpatient, long-term care, mobile, or specialty settings, WoundConversations connects you with expert voices and practical strategies you can apply immediately.

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    Wound Conversations
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    2026
  • Episodes
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