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Revealing the Changing Landscape of Chronic Wounds and Medicare Costs: A Comprehensive Study on Prevalence and Treatment Expenses from 2014 to 2019 #Diabetes #Wounds #WoundHealing

The study titled "Changes in Chronic Wounds and Medicare Costs" by our long-time friends Carter and coworkers, published in the Journal of Medical Economics, provides valuable insights into the cost of chronic wound care and the prevalence of chronic wounds among Medicare beneficiaries. The objective of the study was to determine the cost of chronic... Continue Reading →

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Observed impact of skin substitutes in lower extremity diabetic ulcers: lessons from the Medicare Database (2015-2018)

Summary: This study from our combined team suggests that use of advanced therapies for treatment of lower extremity wounds was associated with significant reductions in major and minor amputation, ED use, and hospital readmission compared with similarly matched patients not receiving advanced therapy. Use of advanced therapies were associated with significant reductions in major, minor... Continue Reading →

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An Economic Evaluation of the Impact, Cost, and Medicare Policy Implications of Chronic Wounds

Congratulations to our colleagues on this important work. Summary: Total Medicare spending estimates for all wound types ranged from $28.1 to $96.8 billion.   Authors Nussbaum SR1, Carter MJ2, Fife CE3, DaVanzo J4, Haught R4, Nusgart M5, Cartwright D6. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the cost of chronic wound care for... Continue Reading →

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