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Wound care providers often need to obtain prior authorization (PA) for specific, specialized treatments or medications in order for a patient’s insurance to cover some or all of the cost. It has been reported as a source of burnout and frustration, while payors assert that this process ensures the necessity of prescribed treatments and medications. Many organizations including the American Medical Association (AMA) have acknowledged that the protocol is expensive, time-consuming, and, at times, hard to navigate.
The presence of more than one chronic condition in an individual is often referred to as comorbidity. Various comorbidities can interfere with, or inhibit, wound healing processes.
Vascular ulcers are wounds on the skin that form as the result of abnormal blood circulation in the body, including arterial and venous etiologies. Estimates suggest 3-5% of those over 65 in the United States have a vascular ulcer.
Severe burn wounds are among the most debilitating injuries because they can significantly affect the entire body. The body’s inflammatory response to a severe burn injury can lead to fluid loss, dangerously low blood pressure, and shock.
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