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From all of us at Podiatry Today, thank you for all you do for patients and the podiatric community! Wishing you a peace...
12/19/2025

From all of us at Podiatry Today, thank you for all you do for patients and the podiatric community! Wishing you a peaceful and enjoyable holiday season. https://hubs.ly/Q03YlCk50

This December case study breaks down the surgical technique, as well. Learn more at the link below.https://tinyurl.com/y...
12/18/2025

This December case study breaks down the surgical technique, as well. Learn more at the link below.
https://tinyurl.com/yursa2tc

New Podcast Episode! Dr. Jim McDannald shares a new dimension of AI's potential influence in healthcare - the front offi...
12/17/2025

New Podcast Episode! Dr. Jim McDannald shares a new dimension of AI's potential influence in healthcare - the front office. Where could this be a helper versus a hindrance in practice management? Dr. McDannald digs into the topic here: https://tinyurl.com/3pdh92m3

Just in on the CTP News Desk:CMS just finalized its 2026 Skin Substitute LCDs — and Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman shares that the ...
12/16/2025

Just in on the CTP News Desk:

CMS just finalized its 2026 Skin Substitute LCDs — and Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman shares that the updates will matter.

What’s new?
✔️ A three-tiered product categorization
✔️ Clear delineation of covered vs. non-covered skin substitutes
✔️ Discretionary coverage left in the hands of MACs for another category

But what does this really mean for your day-to-day practice, reimbursement patterns, and patient care decisions?

Spoiler alert: The final LCDs reaffirm reimbursement rates, but the real story is how product coverage decisions could shift — depending on where you practice and the MAC interpreting “reasonable and necessary.”

Click through to unpack the essentials and prepare your practice for 2026:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2n3u6knw

What are some emerging sound choices for soccer cleats for female athletes? Dr. Richards shares her experience and evide...
12/16/2025

What are some emerging sound choices for soccer cleats for female athletes? Dr. Richards shares her experience and evidence in this piece. https://tinyurl.com/34v2kymd

Breaking News from CMS!Today, December 15, 2025, CMS released an announcement that the MACs will issue updated LCDs for ...
12/15/2025

Breaking News from CMS!

Today, December 15, 2025, CMS released an announcement that the MACs will issue updated LCDs for skin substitute grafts/CTPs that will take effect January 1, 2026, governing coverage for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and venous leg ulcers (VLUs).

These updates will categorize products by evidence levels into covered, non-covered, and a 12-month “status quo” group.

Review of submitted clinical evidence will inform early-2027 LCD reconsideration; discretion remains for MACs to adjudicate claims.

Read the brief here and look for more details and analysis to come: https://tinyurl.com/47znuuh4

Dr. Cole (Dr. Windy Cole Wound Care Specialist) shares results from a recent survey that could shed light of practices r...
12/11/2025

Dr. Cole (Dr. Windy Cole Wound Care Specialist) shares results from a recent survey that could shed light of practices related to lower extremity vascular assessment. Click to read the full piece: https://tinyurl.com/2s3nvspw

The latest from the CTP News Desk: As coverage and reimbursement policies for cellular/tissue-based products (CTPs) cont...
12/10/2025

The latest from the CTP News Desk:
As coverage and reimbursement policies for cellular/tissue-based products (CTPs) continue to evolve, the impact on patient access, clinical decision-making, and cost of care is becoming increasingly significant.

Here, Dr. Vilayvanh Saysoukha breaks down the real-world implications of these policy changes — highlighting where clinicians are feeling the pressure, how shifting costs may affect vulnerable patient populations, and why continued advocacy is essential to protect high-quality wound care.

Inside you'll find:

• Key policy trends shaping the CTP landscape

• Emerging concerns around cost burden and equitable access

• How clinicians can adapt while maintaining optimal patient outcomes

• The broader implications for the wound care ecosystem

This is an important read for providers, administrators, and anyone tracking the intersection of clinical innovation, reimbursement, and patient care.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/43u7p4sm

New Podcast Alert! What is digital trust? Why does it matter for podiatric and other medical practices? How can provider...
12/10/2025

New Podcast Alert! What is digital trust? Why does it matter for podiatric and other medical practices? How can providers and organizations build digital trust? Jim McDannald, DPM shares his expertise in our latest edition of Podiatry Today Podcasts. https://tinyurl.com/yxh8vzu3

In this December case series, learn more about an intraoperative irrigation method that made a difference in these cases...
12/09/2025

In this December case series, learn more about an intraoperative irrigation method that made a difference in these cases.
https://tinyurl.com/yt2xyx62

How will the 2026 CMS reimbursement changes reshape wound care? One clinician shared his perspective with the CTP News D...
12/08/2025

How will the 2026 CMS reimbursement changes reshape wound care? One clinician shared his perspective with the CTP News Desk.

In a new Q&A, Dr. Kazu Suzuki offers a candid look at why many clinicians are already scaling back their use of cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs)—and what the future of advanced therapies may look like.

A few standout themes:
• Runaway cost escalation: CMS spending on CTPs jumped from $250M in 2019 to over $10B in 2024.
• Market correction ahead: Flat per-cm² payment rates may force a shift back to “proven” products supported by stronger RCTs.
• Calls for accountability: Dr. Suzuki emphasizes that fraud and abuse have distorted both costs and clinical expectations in the field.
• Return to fundamentals: He highlights that most wounds healed with solid clinical practice long before high-priced CTPs existed.

If you’re navigating product selection, formulary shifts, or reimbursement strategy for 2026, this interview is worth a read.

Full Q&A: https://tinyurl.com/mp7rf63p

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