Newsletters
Forefront Dermatology’s quarterly newsletter, foreFRONT AND CENTER, is one of several communication methods our group practice uses to keep our physicians connected & informed.
In our newsletter, we showcase some of our amazing Dermatologists’ expertise, share clinical knowledge, and celebrate the day-in, day-out life in Dermatology. We hope you enjoy a small window into the culture of the Forefront Family!
Q2 Newsletter | May 2023
In This Issue:
- Company Update Welcome new CEO, Matt Mellott
- Board Report So you want to be a board member?
- The Extra Mile Communicating a melanoma diagnosis
- Coding Corner Excision of dysplastic nevi
- Clinical Corner Lentigo maligna
- Diversity in Dermatology Meets Beauty Blog Sunscreen recommendations for SOC patients
- Keeping up with the Kids Pediatric melanoma
- Forefront Forum Giving back to your community
- Under the Scope Melanoma pathologic evaluation and reporting
- 401K Corner Planning for the unexpected
- Support Report Melanoma boxes
- Hot off the Press Your bite-sized review of the latest dermatology literature
Q1 Newsletter | January 2023
In This Issue:
- The Extra Mile Defining success using patient feedback
- Coding Corner What’s up with the new Medical Decision Making table?
- Clinical Corner A look at an unusual patient case
- Diversity in Dermatology Increasing our knowledge in skin of color
- Beauty Blog Medical-grade skincare 101: The basics
- Keeping up with the Kids Test your knowledge
- Forefront Forum A history of Forefront Dermatology
- Under the Scope 15-year-old male with clustered papules
- 401K Corner Annual contribution limit boost
- Hot off the Press Bite-sized review of the latest dermatology literature
Q4 Newsletter | October 2022
In This Issue:
- The Extra Mile Service Excellence
- Coding Corner Unpacking global surgical packages: what’s included and what’s not
- Clinical Corner Eruptive Xanthoma
- Diversity in Dermatology The importance of diversity in the workplace
- 401K Corner Retirement Portfolio
- Keeping Up With the Kids Test your knowledge
- Under the Scope Interesting Cases
- Shout Outs Recognize your peers
- Beauty Blog Social media talk
- Hot Off the Press Your fast and furious bite-sized review of the latest dermatology literature
- Support Report Putting your trust in vendor claims
- New Faces, New Voices of Forefront Dermatology
- 401k Corner How to handle volatility
- Contributors Meet the doctors and staff behind the articles
Q3 Newsletter | July 2022 Special Edition
In This Issue:
- The Board Report What makes Forefront what it is?
- Coding Corner Question & answers about injections
- Clinical Corner Summer photodermatosis
- Diversity in Dermatology Sunscreen use on skin of color
- Keeping Up With the Kids Guide for sun protection
- The Finer Things Wine and Dine
- Under the Scope Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Beauty Blog Social media talk
- Summer Highlights Summer fun from Forefront’s family
- Forefront Forum Fall Retreat
- Do’s and Don’ts Managing angry patients
- 401k Corner How to handle volatility
- Authors Meet the doctors or staff behind the articles
Q2 Newsletter | June 2022 Edition
In This Issue:
- The Board Report The grass is always greener where you water it
- Coding Corner The intricacies of shave biopsies, shave removals, and excisions
- Clinical Corner Is it Psoriasis or something else?
- Forefront Flask Award Most interesting rash
- Diversity in Dermatology – Fitzpatrick scale: old system, new applications
- 401k Corner Capital gains tax
- Keeping Up With the Kids TikTok skincare trends
- Under the Scope Toasted skin syndrome
- The Extra Mile Let’s get social
- Dermpath 2042 Choosing the right diagnostic testing
- Beauty Blog Tried and true cosmetic procedures
- Forefront Forum History of the American Club
- Hot Off the Press Your fast and furious bite-sized review of the latest derm literature
- Support Report Legal support services
- New Faces, New Voices of Forefront Dermatology
- Authors Meet the doctors or staff behind the articles
Q1 Newsletter | January 2022 Edition
In This Issue:
- The Board Report – Leadership Opportunities in 2022
- The Extra Mile – Telehealth Improves Access to Care
- Coding Corner – Patch Testing
- Clinical Corner – Hemangiomas
- Under the Scope – Mixed Tumor (Chondroid Syringoma)
- Diversity in Dermatology – Making Dermatologic Care More Inclusive
- Keeping Up With the Kids – Q&A
- Support Report – Social Media Guide and Etiquette
- Forefront Forum – Derm Haikus
- Beauty Blog – Aesthetic Trends for 2022
- Hot Off the Press – Your Fast and Furious Bite-Sized Review of the Latest Literature
- Perfect Pairings – WIne and Cheese
- Authors – Meet the Doctors or Staff Behind the Articles
Q4 Newsletter | October 2021 Edition
In This Issue:
- The Board Report – Scope of Practice
- Forefront Forum – Big Scary Goals
- The Extra Mile – Don’t be spooked by the Upset Patient
- Diversity in Dermatology – iPledge Change for Gender-Neutral Language
- Keeping Up With the Kids – Pediatric Dermatology
- Hot Off the Press – Your Fast and Furious Bite-Sized Review of the Latest Literature
- Under the Scope – Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)
- Coding Corner – Hot Topics in Mohs Surgery: Surviving a Payer Review
- Beauty Blog – Launching Retail from Prescription Products to Cosmeceuticals
- Support Report – Great Resignation have you Spooked?
- Perfect Pairings – WIne and Cheese
- Authors – Meet the Doctors or Staff Behind the Articles
Q3 Newsletter | September 2021 Edition
In This Issue:
- Clinical Corner – The Importance of Sunscreen
- The Extra Mile – Hiring Staff with High EQ
- Diversity in Dermatology – Topical Treatments to Tackle Melasma
- Keeping Up With the Kids – Pediatric Q&A
- Under the Scope – The Dilapidated Brick Wall
- Coding Corner – Measuring Flaps
- Forefront Forum – Sun-Protective Summer Fashion
- Fighting Melanoma One Mile at a Time
Q2 Newsletter | June 2021 Edition
In This Issue:
- Coding Corner – Tips and Tricks to Optimize your Communication
- The Extra Mile – Emotional Intelligence in Physician Leadership
- Clinical Corner – Pregnancy Associated Dermatoses
- Under the Scope – Interesting Rashes
- Forefront Flask Award – Most Interesting Rash
- Diversity in Dermatology – Effective Leadership
- Keeping Up with the Kids – Head and Neck Dermatitis
- Forefront Forum – Activities During Spring Retreat Weekend
Q1 Newsletter | March 2021 Edition
In This Issue:
- Coding Corner – Purposeful Documentation for 2021
- Clinical Corner – In The Loop
- Under the Scope – The Small Pink Papule
- Diversity in Dermatology – Skin Cancer in People of Color
- Keeping Up with the Kids – Teenage Suicides Increase During Pandemic
- The Extra Mile – 5 Steps to Delivering Extraordinary Care
- Forefront Forum – What Makes a Good Leader
Q4 Newsletter | October 2020 Edition
In This Issue:
- Diversity in Dermatology – Sunscreens for Skin of Color
- Coding Corner – Skin Substitute Grafts – To Use or Not to Use?
- The Extra Mile – 5 Ways to Improve Physician, PA, NP and Staff Relationships for Practice Success
- Clinical Corner – Superficial Black Onyxchomycosis (SBO)
- Keeping Up with the Kids – Tips for Staying Safe during Flu Season
- Under the Scope – Horse vs Zebra