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Should I Add an Advanced Wound Care Program to My Practice?
Advanced wound care can enhance your practice, improve patient outcomes, and open new revenue streams. But how do you know if it’s the right fit for your clinic or healthcare facility? At WoundFree, we’re here to help you evaluate the potential and take the first step toward offering advanced wound care services.
Some Questions to Consider:
Does My Practice Accept Government Payers?
Advanced wound care is often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, and other government payers.
If yes, which ones?
Traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, TriCare, Medicaid, etc.
Do We Currently Care for Patients with Stage 2 or Higher Wounds?
If your practice already sees patients with chronic or non-healing wounds, you may benefit from implementing a specialized program to keep care in-house.
Do We Refer Wound Care Patients to Other Providers?
Referring patients for wound care may result in lost revenue and fragmented patient experiences. Offering advanced wound care in your practice can improve continuity of care.
Is My Practice Part of a Hospital System?
Practices affiliated with hospital systems may find advanced wound care aligns with value-based care goals, reducing readmissions and improving patient outcomes.
Are We Members of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) or Clinically Integrated Network (CIN)?
Advanced wound care can help ACOs and CINs meet quality metrics, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce overall healthcare costs.
Do Our Providers Have Connections with Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health Agencies, or Rehab Centers?
Strong relationships with these organizations can create a seamless referral network for wound care patients, ensuring continuity of care and better patient outcomes.
Why Add Advanced Wound Care to Your Practice?
Better Patient Outcomes:
Provide high-quality care for chronic wounds, reduce hospitalizations, and prevent complications like infections or amputations.
Enhanced Revenue Opportunities:
Advanced therapies like negative pressure wound therapy, biologics, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are billable under most payers, including Medicare.
Increased Practice Value:
By adding a high-demand service, your practice becomes a go-to destination for comprehensive patient care.
Streamlined Care Coordination:
Keep patient care in-house and reduce the need for external referrals.