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Stay informed with timely news, analysis, and insights on CTP reimbursement, legislation, and policy changes. Learn how evolving regulations may affect clinicians, providers, and patient access to care.

News
11/18/2025
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Estimates state that chronic wounds impact 10.5 million Medicare beneficiaries, amounting to approximately one in six in this population. Managing such wounds, oftentimes in complex patient scenarios, and in the context of multiple comorbid...
Estimates state that chronic wounds impact 10.5 million Medicare beneficiaries, amounting to approximately one in six in this population. Managing such wounds, oftentimes in complex patient scenarios, and in the context of multiple comorbid...
Estimates state that chronic...
11/18/2025
Wounds
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Viewpoint
05/08/2026
Nikki Johnston; Kati Kaushal, DNP, FNP-C, CWS
Learn more about these consultants' observations in this new regulatory environment.
Learn more about these consultants' observations in this new regulatory environment.
Learn more about these...
05/08/2026
Wounds
Quiz
05/06/2026
Which of the following is a key function of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)?
Which of the following is a key function of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)?
Which of the following is a key...
05/06/2026
Wounds
Analysis
04/30/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) plays a central role in safeguarding Medicare and Medicaid by auditing payments, investigating fraud, and enforcing compliance across the healthcare system. For wound care providers, its oversight is...
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) plays a central role in safeguarding Medicare and Medicaid by auditing payments, investigating fraud, and enforcing compliance across the healthcare system. For wound care providers, its oversight is...
The Office of Inspector General...
04/30/2026
Wounds
Quiz
04/29/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
Test your knowledge on national coverage determinations (NCDs).
Test your knowledge on national coverage determinations (NCDs).
Test your knowledge on national...
04/29/2026
Wounds
Quiz
04/22/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
Test your knowledge on the Q code in skin substitutes.
Test your knowledge on the Q code in skin substitutes.
Test your knowledge on the Q...
04/22/2026
Wounds
Analysis
04/17/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) play a central role in how wound care services—and skin substitutes—are covered and reimbursed. Understanding what MACs do, and how their policies shape daily practice, is essential for clinicians...
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) play a central role in how wound care services—and skin substitutes—are covered and reimbursed. Understanding what MACs do, and how their policies shape daily practice, is essential for clinicians...
Medicare Administrative...
04/17/2026
Wounds
Quiz
04/15/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
Test your knowledge on CTP claim denials during Medicare audits.
Test your knowledge on CTP claim denials during Medicare audits.
Test your knowledge on CTP claim...
04/15/2026
Wounds
Analysis
04/10/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) are among the most important—and often misunderstood—tools the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses to define what Medicare will and will not cover. For wound care professionals,...
National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) are among the most important—and often misunderstood—tools the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses to define what Medicare will and will not cover. For wound care professionals,...
National Coverage Determinations...
04/10/2026
Wounds
Quiz
04/08/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
Test your knowledge on “reasonable and necessary” regarding coverage and payment.
Test your knowledge on “reasonable and necessary” regarding coverage and payment.
Test your knowledge on...
04/08/2026
Wounds