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Legislative Updates
Current Events/Bulletons & ArticlesNPUAP Press Release on Staging Regulatory Issues Concerning Wound Care Reimbursement
1. Dr.
Berwick Appointed to Head CMS
Dr. Donald
Berwick has been appointed by President Obama to serve as the new
Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS).
When Dr. Berwick's name was first
publicized, many tried to gain political points by painting him as
an advocate for heartless rationing of healthcare services among the
elderly and disabled. This criticism was unfair as he came to the
job highly endorsed by much of the healthcare industry. Many may not
realize that before accepting this post to head CMS, Dr. Berwick has
come from serving as president and chief executive officer of the
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. While our members may not
recognize his name, per se, they are familiar with the IHI's 5
Million Lives Campaign and the nonprofit's efforts to reduce
pressure ulcers. 2. WOCN Society Guidance on OASIS C Integumetary Questions: http://www.wocn.org/pdfs/GuidanceOASIS-C.pdf 3. FDA Alert: Serious Complications Associated with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
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