General Wound News

Winter presents a unique set of challenges for skin integrity and wound healing, particularly for older adults and individuals managing chronic conditions. Through innovative wound care, we address both prevention and treatment, combining mobile wound care services with regionally located clinics to meet patients where they are while maintaining consistent clinical standards. At West Coast ... Read More

Navigating Medicare coverage can feel overwhelming, especially when ongoing treatment is required. At West Coast Wound & Skin Care, we can help patients make sense of how wound care services, supplies, and clinical decisions intersect with Medicare guidelines.  Always, our goal is to reduce confusion, streamline access to treatment, and ensure care decisions are driven ... Read More

The 2026 CPT coding updates represent a meaningful shift in how wound care services are delivered, monitored, and reimbursed. At West Coast Wound & Skin Care, these updates support how we already provide comprehensive wound care.  How 2026 CPT Updates Affect Wound Care Delivery The AMA’s 2026 CPT updates introduce hundreds of new codes reflecting ... 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