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:

  1. The Extra Mile Service Excellence
  2. Coding Corner Unpacking global surgical packages: what’s included and what’s not
  3. Clinical Corner Eruptive Xanthoma
  4. Diversity in Dermatology The importance of diversity in the workplace
  5. 401K Corner Retirement Portfolio
  6. Keeping Up With the Kids Test your knowledge
  7. Under the Scope Interesting Cases
  8. Shout Outs Recognize your peers
  9. Beauty Blog Social media talk
  10. Hot Off the Press Your fast and furious bite-sized review of the latest dermatology literature
  11. Support Report Putting your trust in vendor claims
  12. New Faces, New Voices of Forefront Dermatology
  13. 401k Corner How to handle volatility
  14. Contributors Meet the doctors and staff behind the articles

Q3 Newsletter | July 2022 Special Edition

In This Issue:

  1. The Board Report What makes Forefront what it is?
  2. Coding Corner Question & answers about injections
  3. Clinical Corner Summer photodermatosis
  4. Diversity in Dermatology Sunscreen use on skin of color
  5. Keeping Up With the Kids Guide for sun protection
  6.  The Finer Things  Wine and Dine
  7. Under the Scope Dermatitis herpetiformis
  8. Beauty Blog Social media talk
  9. Summer Highlights Summer fun from Forefront’s family
  10. Forefront Forum Fall Retreat
  11. Do’s and Don’ts Managing angry patients
  12. 401k Corner How to handle volatility
  13. Authors Meet the doctors or staff behind the articles

Q2 Newsletter | June 2022 Edition

In This Issue:

  1. The Board Report The grass is always greener where you water it
  2. Coding Corner The intricacies of shave biopsies, shave removals, and excisions
  3. Clinical Corner Is it Psoriasis or something else?
  4. Forefront Flask Award Most interesting rash
  5. Diversity in Dermatology – Fitzpatrick scale: old system, new applications
  6. 401k Corner Capital gains tax
  7. Keeping Up With the Kids TikTok skincare trends
  8. Under the Scope Toasted skin syndrome
  9. The Extra Mile Let’s get social
  10. Dermpath 2042 Choosing the right diagnostic testing
  11. Beauty Blog Tried and true cosmetic procedures
  12. Forefront Forum History of the American Club
  13. Hot Off the Press Your fast and furious bite-sized review of the latest derm literature
  14. Support Report Legal support services
  15. New Faces, New Voices of Forefront Dermatology
  16. 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