When federal healthcare policy shifts suddenly, the impact can ripple through clinics, care providers, patients, and families alike. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) stepped in to halt a set of coverage changes that had been months in the making. For providers and patients who rely on wound care, the decision created ... Read More
Medicare Advantage (MA) is, all too often, not advantageous to those who need it. Members routinely face obstacles that slow down the wound care they desperately need. Prior authorization layers, repeated documentation requests, inconsistent coverage criteria, and long insurer review times can create delays that directly affect outcomes. These setbacks often halt procedures and therapies ... Read More
“Home health agencies” and “mobile wound care” may sound synonymous, but they aren’t. These two models share some basic similarities, but their roles, skillsets, response capabilities, and clinical goals are very different. Knowing the differences can help you and yours to receive the right care at the right place. As a provider of both clinic-based ... Read More
Many patients living with wounds reach a point where traditional therapies no longer prove beneficial. In these circumstances, chronic wound care solutions, like amniotic grafts, offer renewed potential when other methods fall short. These grafts are biological materials that help stimulate repair in ways standard treatments cannot. As a provider of comprehensive care both in ... Read More
When patients require grafting procedures as part of their healing plan, the insurance process can be challenging. Graft Providers and patients alike often discover that graft audits involve far more documentation, verification, and follow-up than standard claims. That is why our wound care prioritizes accurate communication, organized records, and proactive guidance from the very beginning. ... Read More
While many patients expect their plan to cover every part of their treatment, gaps can still arise depending on the insurer, the type of plan, the specific service, and how the insurer categorizes mobile wound care services. At West Coast Wound Care, we’ve seen firsthand how confusing this process can be, which is why we ... Read More
Insurance claim denials can disrupt treatment plans, cause unnecessary stress, and lead to delays in accessing the specialized wound care you or your loved one needs. Patients often assume that, once treatment begins, insurance approval is automatic. But insurers can deny claims for many reasons, even when the services are medically necessary. At West Coast ... Read More
Thanksgiving often brings comfort, celebration, and time spent with loved ones, but it can also present unique challenges for families caring for someone with a chronic or post-surgical wound. Between travel, busy kitchens, and shifting routines, supporting safe and steady wound healing during the holiday often requires planning ahead. We help patients and their families ... Read More
Wound healing often requires consistent and specialized medical support, and for many patients, traveling to a clinic can be difficult. That’s why we’ve expanded our services to bring infusion therapy directly to more communities through our advanced mobile wound care program. This option allows patients to receive advanced treatment at home while benefiting from the ... Read More
Accidents, cuts, or falls happen when we least expect them. When a wound doesn’t seem to be improving, becomes painful, or begins showing unusual symptoms, professional care may be essential. At West Coast Wound Care, we offer both in-clinic and mobile wound care services to help patients recover safely and effectively. Knowing when it’s time ... Read More
