Viewpoints Blog

Feb 29

Better Caring for High-Cost Members

A small percentage of a health plan’s members account for a disproportionate amount of the plan’s medical costs, even in wound care.

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Jan 13

Cost Savings: Reducing the Wound Care Spend (Part 3)

Wound care in the U.S. is expensive—too expensive. Wound care costs CMS an estimated $117 billion annually, which is driven largely by the a

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Jan 12

Consistent Care: Reducing the Need for Inpatient Treatment for Wounds (Part 2)

The inpatient setting is not the best place to treat wounds. Too often in wound care, patients look to an acute care hospital to provide...

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Jan 11

Better Faster: Reducing Healing Time for Chronic Wound Patients (Part 1)

Health plans should be focused on reducing healing time for patients suffering from chronic wounds. Heal rates are a good indicator of...

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Jun 21, 2023

An Alternative to Home Health: The Need for Certified Wound Care Specialists in the Home

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