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The long anticipated final CTP LCD was released last week and you can find the details below. Many individuals and groups worked tirelessly to ensure that clinicians continue to have a wide variety of tools available to assess and treat our patients with wounds. However, a reminder that the first thought of a good clinician is never “what should I put on this” but a careful consideration of the individual in front of them. “To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail' (Abraham Maslow). #woundcare #woundhealing #healthpolicy #patientcenteredcare #womeninmedicine

📢 📰 BREAKING NEWS! Earlier this morning, CMS and the Medicare Administrative Contractors released the final CTP LCD and article along with an explanation of comments. https://lnkd.in/evZX5Qge There were many notable changes from the proposed CTP LCD, including: - The number of covered applications was increased from 4 to 8. - Treatment duration increased from 12 to 16 weeks - Additional clarity regarding evidence assessment was provided with the insertion of four systematic reviews and a new section entitled "Real World Evidence" added to the evidence review section. - Additional ICD-10-CM codes with clarifications were added to the Billing and Coding Article. The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders will be providing a thorough breakdown of this LCD to members and we will be discussing on a comprehensive conference call this evening. Interested in learning more? Join us!! https://lnkd.in/gb7EXJUC #CTP #woundhealing #healthpolicy #healthcarereimbursement #regenerativemedicine #diabeticfoot #VLU #woundcare #advocacyimpact

What is the prevailing perspective on this final LCD? Seems to have taken into account more research and some of the feedback from the draft but what will the impact be on patients? How does industry feel about the evidence requirements for coverage of those products not currently covered?

Navigating the Medicare maze? Discover essential facts and FAQs with the ADA's guide on Medicare rules for dentists.#DentalPractice #Medicare #DallasDentalCPAs #DentalCPA https://hubs.ly/Q02Ylsy40

Medicare's rules for incident-to and split/shared services give your practice the opportunity to gain extra revenue for a non-physician practitioner's (NPP) work. But the chance to receive 100% of the physician payment when an NPP does all or some of the work for an encounter comes with the risk of significant pain if members of your practice, including physicians and NPPs, don't follow the rules. Details here: https://hubs.la/Q02wK7QN0

Reimbursement for Treatment-In-Place supports the ability of EMS to treat and evaluate patients in the home without going to the hospital for non-emergent or routine medical issues. Support H.R. 8977 Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act, introduced by Representatives Carey (R-OH-15) and Doggett (D-TX-37). The legislation creates a five-year model payment program to test and evaluate a Treatment-In-Place (TIP) model to improve aging Medicare beneficiaries’ access to EMS services after calling 911. 

Navigating the Medicare maze? Discover essential facts and FAQs with the ADA's guide on Medicare rules for dentists.#DentalPractice #Medicare #DallasDentalCPAs #DentalCPA https://hubs.ly/Q02Ylsx80

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 2405 - Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act Policy: Health Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eCaHS5ga Bill 118 s 2405, also known as the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act, aims to improve access to prescription medications for senior citizens in the United States. The bill focuses on addressing issues related to pharmacy access, affordability, and convenience for older Americans. One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support community pharmacies in providing services to seniors, such as medication m...

Bill Alert! US House Bill HR 831 - Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2023 Policy: Health Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/e5KrDEPY Bill 118 hr 831, also known as the Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2023, aims to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental care for eligible beneficiaries. The bill recognizes the importance of oral health in overall well-being and seeks to address the current gap in coverage for dental services under Medicare. Under the provisions of the bill, Medicare would cover a range of medically necessary dental servic...

The cost of hip replacements across the United States can vary by over 1000%! To put that into perspective, in Texas a hip replacement can cost as low as $11,100, but travel to either coast and prices skyrocket to over $125,000! This major inconsistency highlights a nationwide issue in our healthcare system. Patients deserve fairness, transparency, and reliability when it comes to medical pricing. Their health should not be gambled alongside their livelihood! #pricetransparency #hipreplacement #DPC achdpc.com advocatesforhealthcare.org