by smartbeesocial | May 18, 2022 | Government Affairs
WOCN members, and other advocates, have been working in several states across the country to ensure that ostomy patients who are covered by Medicaid have access to the supplies they need. As you may know, many state Medicaid programs fail to provide adequate extended wear ostomy products, which in many instances is well below even the Medicare standards.
by smartbeesocial | Jul 1, 2020 | Government Affairs
MER WOCN Public Policy and Advocacy Update, May 11, 2020 The Home Health Care at Home Act This act would allow improve reimbursement for telehealth care while reducing restrictions to care, this act will last as through the Covid-19 emergency declaration. The ability...
by smartbeesocial | Nov 26, 2019 | Government Affairs
Prior Authorization Required for Pressure Reduction Support Surfaces Effective October 21, 2019 nationwide a prior authorization is required for pressure reduction support surfaces. It is important for WOC nurses to understand the process and share the information to...
by smartbeesocial | Oct 8, 2019 | Government Affairs
An upcoming policy change will soon make it mandatory nationwide to submit prior authorization for Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces. Prior authorization is a process through which a request for provisional affirmation of coverage is submitted for review before an...
by smartbeesocial | Mar 27, 2019 | Government Affairs
March 2019 WOCN Public Policy Report The WOCN Public Policy and Advocacy team is working has narrowed down focus on three projects in hopes of coordination and cohesiveness of regional and national WOCN affiliates. The projects have been subdivided amongst three teams...
by smartbeesocial | Jul 26, 2018 | Government Affairs
The NPUAP has released a consumer survey to be used by the IPUAP to inform the update of the 2019 International Guideline. If you or a loved one have had or work to prevent pressure injury, please take the time to fill out the survey. To find more about the guideline,...
