Could You Cut Wound Care Costs? When it comes to wound care, your number one goal is obviously to deliver the best possible care. However, many facilities also have the opportunity to reduce costs without sacrificing quality or performance. Ask yourself the following questions to determine if you could trim your wound care budget: Does my PPD spending align with the severity of wounds in my building? Your spending should be a reflection of your residents' acuity.

Are there less-expensive yet equally effective alternatives to the products I am currently using? An identical wound care product from a different manufacturer might be offered at a lower price. Also, keep in mind that there are a number of available products that can perform several different wound care functions, eliminating the need to purchase multiple products. How am I ensuring that the caregivers at my facility are using the products correctly? Misuse can lead to wasted product – and wasted money. If you choose to add or change products, make sure that your staff is properly in-serviced on the products. Your ProMed territory manager would be happy to meet with you and discuss a personalized strategy for lowering wound care costs at your facility. Just give us a call at (800) 648-5190 to set up an appointment!

CMS: ACA Medicaid Expansion "Truly Voluntary" A CMS official has explained that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act will be "truly voluntary." According to Cindy Mann, director of CMS' Center for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program, states can sign up to expand Medicaid as early as January 2014 or at any point after that and they can exit the program if they are unhappy with it. The Affordable Care Act calls for states to extend Medicaid eligibility to people with incomes up to 133 percent above the federal poverty level. Mann also said that while there is no Medicaid implementation deadline, states would miss out on federal funds the longer they choose to wait. To learn more, click here.

PolyMem wound dressings effectively cleanse, fill, absorb and moisten wounds. They're available in a wide variety of configurations and can replace most common dressings, including: Polyurethane or silicone foams Hydrogels (when moistened with sterile water or saline) Alginates (by choosing PolyMem Wic Silver™) Hydrocolloids Transparent films Gauze and traditional dressings

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