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WoundReference is the only decision support platform designed exclusively for wound care and hyperbar Wound Care Reference Website

01/01/2026

As we step into 2026, we’re grateful for the clinicians, teams, and partners dedicated to improving patient outcomes every day.
Here’s to a year of progress, collaboration, and better healing.

12/26/2025

📢 Important CMS Update on Skin Substitute & CTP Coverage: Final LCDs for Certain Skin Substitutes Withdrawn

As we close out the year, we want to share an important regulatory update from CMS and keep you informed as changes unfold.

On December 24, 2025, CMS announced the withdrawal of the Final Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for skin substitute grafts and other cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) that were scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

What this means:
- Existing LCDs remain in effect
- Guidance continues to fall under Medicare Administrative Contractors’ LCDs for Cellular and/or Tissue-Based Products

For existing LCDs on CTPs, refer to:
Medicare Administrative Contractors and Local Coverage Determinations in topic “Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products”: https://lnkd.in/dPfJKFsj

⚠️ Important note:
Updates finalized under the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule are still scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026

For details, refer to:
Skin Substitutes - What’s New in 2026? Navigating CMS Payment Changes: https://lnkd.in/dY4iHUn6

In this evolving landscape, maintaining strong documentation, clear treatment justification, and well-defined care pathways remains essential to meeting standards of care and staying audit-ready.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and share timely, practical updates.

12/19/2025

Do you know if you are documenting the standard of care correctly?

✔️ How to document your care to meet CMS requirements and quality measures
✔️ Practical tools, mnemonics, and evidence-based guidelines to integrate into daily practice

⚠️ Why does this matter?
✅ Failure to adhere to standard of care = negligence – a leading cause in malpractice lawsuits
✅ Medicare coverage decisions rely on demonstrating adherence to standards of care
✅ Coverage for advanced modalities, particularly adjunctive therapies like HBO and skin substitutes, requires documentation that standard of care has been followed for a minimum of four weeks prior to eligibility.
✅ Better documentation and care coordination improve outcomes and reduce costs

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ For clinicians, nurses, and wound care specialists, this topic is your go-to resource to ensure high-quality, compliant care – and protect yourself and your team.

👉 Access the full Standard of Care guide now and strengthen your wound management practice. 👉 https://woundreference.com/app/topic?id=standard-of-care-in-wound-care

12/14/2025

💡 What does “standard of care” really mean for wound management?

It’s more than just best practices – it’s the benchmark that determines whether professional obligations to patients are met, shaping clinical outcomes and protecting your practice from legal risks.

🩹 This essential topic covers:
✔️ What “standard of care” truly means in wound management and why it matters
✔️ The legal implications of failing to meet it
✔️ The BIONIC algorithm to remember key components:

Blood Flow: Assess vascular status
Infection Control: Diagnose & treat effectively
Offloading: Reduce pressure & shear
Nutrition: Optimize for healing
Interventions: Treat underlying causes
Comorbidities: Manage systemic factors

Practicing standards of care will heal wounds faster and ensure reimbursement.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ For clinicians, nurses, and wound care specialists, this topic is your go-to resource to ensure high-quality, compliant care – and protect yourself and your team.

👉 Access the full Standard of Care guide now and strengthen your wound management practice. 👉 https://woundreference.com/app/topic?id=standard-of-care-in-wound-care

12/04/2025

Choosing the right skin care product is essential for wound prevention and healing support—but options can be overwhelming.

Our updated Skin Care Products Quick Reference makes it easier to compare moisturizers, antifungals, protectants, and barrier creams, with practical tips straight from manufacturer guidance and clinical practice.

📖 Explore the resource here: https://woundreference.com/app/topic?id=skin-care-products-quick-reference

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

Grateful for the trust, partnerships, and meaningful work we get to do every single day.

To our clients, team, and friends, thank you for being part of our journey.

Wishing you a warm and restful holiday. 🧡

11/25/2025

WoundReference Evidence-Based Topics Are Now Available in Audio Format!

We know clinicians have little time to spare between patient care, rounds, and documentation — so we’ve made learning easier than ever.

WoundReference topics are now available in audio format, giving you access to trusted, evidence-based wound care knowledge anytime, anywhere.

Available now, Diabetic Foot Ulcerstopics:
🎙️ Diabetic Foot Ulcer – Introduction and Assessment
🎙️ Diabetic Foot Ulcer – Treatment
🎙️ Diabetic Foot Ulcer – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Listen directly from each topic on WoundReference — just click the 🎧 icon in the blue bar below the abstract.

Start learning on the go today 👇
https://woundreference.com

11/21/2025

November 20 is Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day, a reminder that prevention is a shared responsibility across every care setting.

Pressure injuries affect more than 2.5 million patients each year in the U.S., yet many are preventable with evidence-based care, standardized education, and consistent documentation.

At WoundReference, we support clinicians with:
✔ Evidence-based prevention resources
✔ Competency-based training programs
✔ Point-of-care decision support
✔ Audit-ready documentation tools

Together, we advance safer care, reduce preventable harm, and strengthen outcomes.

Join us in raising awareness and promoting best practices in pressure injury prevention.

11/17/2025

📌 CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule: Key Updates for Wound Care Professionals.

CMS has released the CY 2026 PFS Final Rule, introducing several updates that will impact Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare Part B policies. To help healthcare providers understand what’s changing, we’ve summarized the most relevant points.

In the blog, we cover:
• Conversion factor changes for 2026 and the differences for APM qualifying participants
👉 Shifts in payment rates between facility and non-facility settings
👉 Updates to telehealth, including the continuation of virtual direct supervision
👉 Changes related to quality payment programs and documentation requirements

These updates may influence operational planning, staffing, visit structures, and financial projections for clinics, hospital-based programs, and home-health agencies.

🔗 Read the full analysis: https://bit.ly/4pcsAgF

11/13/2025

✳️ 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗠𝗦 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 / 𝗖𝗧𝗣𝘀 / 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝘀

On October 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, introducing important updates that take effect on January 1, 2026.

These updates redefine payment and coding policies for Skin Substitutes, also known as Cellular and/or Tissue-Based Products (CTPs) or Cellular, Acellular, and Matrix-like Products (CAMPs).

This represents a significant shift in skin substitute payment policies. Wound care clinicians and billers must familiarize themselves with these updates to ensure accurate coding, billing, and appropriate reimbursement under the new model.

🩹 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
Stay informed, review the relevant CMS documentation, and adjust your practice accordingly to stay compliant.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 here and navigate these changes smoothly: https://bit.ly/4nJPue3

11/07/2025

The future of wound care is live today!

At WoundCon Fall 2025, Elaine Horibe Song, MD, PhD, MBA, will discuss how artificial intelligence has the potential to help clinicians detect, prevent, and treat pressure injuries faster and smarter in the future.

Discover where technology is heading and what it could mean for patient care in the years ahead.

Today | 12:35 PM ET | 1 CME/CNE/CPME | Free & Virtual

Join live → https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/woundcon

11/05/2025

Join our founder and guest speaker at WoundCon Fall 2025 - Elaine Horibe Song, MD, PhD, MBA MD - as she explores current developments and future outlook of artificial intelligence in how clinicians detect, prevent, and manage pressure injuries.

From real-time risk prediction to automated pressure injury staging, this session will cover the use of responsible AI and its potential to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalized wound care.

📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
⏱️ 12:35 PM – 1:35 PM (ET)
✅ Earn 1.00 CME/CNE/CPME

🌐Free for licensed healthcare professionals

Register now: https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/woundcon

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WoundReference is the only decision support platform designed exclusively for wound care and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) clinicians. Our comprehensive knowledge based and point-of-care tools enable clinicians to improve outcomes and their bottom line. We provide the tools (knowledge base, product navigator, curbside consult, specialist directory and telehealth), so you can provide optimal care.