Industry News

Distributor Update: Medicare Change Regarding Surgical Dressings Containing Honey

March 20, 2015

By Colton Mason Medicare has recently made a significant change to several wound care dressings with honey-based components. The Medicare contractor (PDAC) which assigns reimbursement codes to woun...

Essential Experts: Celebrating the Value and Impact of Certified WOC Nurses

April 7, 2022

To recognize the impact of Certified WOC Nurses across communities and populations, the WOCN® will celebrate WOC Nurse Week on April 17-23, 2022. This annual event is a special time to celebrate and p...

Frequently Asked Questions: Wound Care Challenges and Solutions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 29, 2020

By Marcia Nusgart, RPh; Lee C. Rogers, DPM; Mark D. Iafrati, MD, FACS; Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Karen Ravitz, JD; Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, CWS, FACCWS; and Emily Greenstein, APRN,CNP, CWON ...

Health Care Executive David Bassin Joins the MolecuLight Board of Directors

July 10, 2023

TORONTO, ON – (July 6, 2023) MolecuLight Inc., a manufacturer in fluorescence imaging that locates and detects elevated, pathogenic bacterial loads in and around wounds, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Bassin to its Board of Directors as an Independent Board Member.

Health Care Executive David Bassin Joins the MolecuLight Board of Directors

July 6, 2023

TORONTO, ON – (July 6, 2023) MolecuLight Inc., a manufacturer in fluorescence imaging that locates and detects elevated, pathogenic bacterial loads in and around wounds, is pleased to announce the app...

RedDress Launches ActiGraft PRO with G-Code Reimbursement Status

July 20, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel and JACKSONVILLE, FL - (July 18, 2023) ActiGraft PRO is now commercially available in the US and eligible for reimbursement from Medicare and Medicare Advantage via NCD 270.3 and G-0465 & G-0460 codes. Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans will now reimburse $1,726 per application for up to 20 applications. This eligibility applies to diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) treatment.

We’ve Got You Covered: How WoundSource® and HMP Global Are Changing the Game in Wound Care Education

July 28, 2021

By Jeremy Bowden and Miranda Henry, CWCA Kestrel Health Information joins HMP Global: two premier and trusted health care companies with more than 60 years of experience have come together to cover...

What Wound Care Advocacy Achieved in 2023 and Works Toward in 2024

February 23, 2024

The wound care community had an exciting and impactful 2023 on the advocacy front. The power of collaborative action and a collective voice resulted in two major advocacy successes, advocated by the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, protecting patient access to key wound care services.

WoundSource: This Year's Highlights

December 29, 2021

By Industry News Everything we provide, from our annual WoundSource publication to our WoundCon virtual events, is designed specifically to address your educational needs. We incorporate your feedb...