Volume 11 Issue 10 - October 2017
HBOT
10/05/2017
Helen B. Gelly, MD, FACCWS, UHM/ABPM, FUHM
It has been more than two years since CMS initiated the implementation of prior authorization for non-emergent hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This update will properly inform new and existing wound clinics alike.
It has been more than two years since CMS initiated the implementation of prior authorization for non-emergent hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This update will properly inform new and existing wound clinics alike.
It has been more than two years...
10/05/2017
Today's Wound Clinic
Value Analysis
10/05/2017
As reimbursement based on care quality becomes more engrained in our health system, products chosen for clinical use will be more scrutinized. This article will educate wound care professionals on how they can impact their respective value...
As reimbursement based on care quality becomes more engrained in our health system, products chosen for clinical use will be more scrutinized. This article will educate wound care professionals on how they can impact their respective value...
As reimbursement based on care...
10/05/2017
Today's Wound Clinic
Offloading
10/05/2017
Melodie Blakely, DPT, CWS
There are many types of offloading used in the treatment of DFUs. Each has its place in the wound care clinician’s repertoire. This article will discuss the option of felt.
There are many types of offloading used in the treatment of DFUs. Each has its place in the wound care clinician’s repertoire. This article will discuss the option of felt.
There are many types of...
10/05/2017
Today's Wound Clinic
Column
Lymphedema
10/05/2017
Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT, CORE
Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, DAPWCA
Proper, timely diagnosis is crucial for patients living with lymphedema, and all wound care clinics should have a structured plan for care management. This article will educate providers on risk factors and symptoms, and will assist with...
Proper, timely diagnosis is crucial for patients living with lymphedema, and all wound care clinics should have a structured plan for care management. This article will educate providers on risk factors and symptoms, and will assist with...
Proper, timely diagnosis is...
10/05/2017
Today's Wound Clinic
Business Briefs
10/05/2017
Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure information accuracy. However, HMP Communications and the author do not represent, guarantee, or warranty that...
Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure information accuracy. However, HMP Communications and the author do not represent, guarantee, or warranty that...
Information regarding coding,...
10/05/2017
Today's Wound Clinic