Pricing Trends in Cellular Tissue Products (CTPs) / Skin Substitutes / CAMPs – and Why Publishing the ASP is Not Helping

Here’s a visual example of the insanity of Cellular Tissue Product (CTP) pricing and the problem with ASPs.

Algorithm for Selection a “CAMP”: Ideal vs. Real

Last week I attended the inaugural Cellular, Acellular, and Matrix-like Product (CAMP) Summit. It was a very interesting and well-run meeting. I will digress to mention the acronym “CAMP” which is gaining traction over the more awkward (and possibly obsolete) Cellular...

It’s Finally Happened – CMS Has Issued Instructions on How to Bill a Claim for $99,999,999,99

I need to know how to justify putting one skin substitute on a patient that is 100 times more expensive than another one.

Recognizing & Treating Lipedema – a Podcast with Dr. Karen Herbst

I am thrilled that the topic of lipedema made it on to the AMA educational hub.

It’s Happened – a Cellular Tissue Product (CTP) / Skin Substitute That is >$2,800 per cm2

A friend sent me this email from a Cellular Tissue Product (CTP) / skin substitute rep. I ran out of words a long time ago. Message me if you have any words.

Quick Guide to Reviewing Your Medicare Field Test Report

Here are some specific instructions for looking at your field test report. There are a lot of things I am worried about.

More Trouble with Field Testing…

I need your help. We have until March 14th to give CMS feedback. Please folks. Don’t sleep through this one.

Thoughts on Turning 65, Living a Life of Meaning, and How Good Things Can Come from Tragedy

I am encouraged to think that I might just be getting started, and should focus on giving back just a fraction of what I have been given.

24 Days Until the Close of the 2023 MIPS Data Submission Period

To sign in and submit data, clinicians will need a HCQIS Authorization Roles and Profile (HARP) account and a QPP role.

About Dr. Fife

Dr. Fife is a world-renowned wound care physician. She is the CMO of Intellicure, Inc., Exec. Director of the US Wound Registry & Editor of Today’s Wound Clinic.

Report Honest Healing Rates

Report Honest Healing Rates

It’s time for Wound Care physicians and providers to stand up for truly honest outcomes and transparent quality reporting. If we don’t we may see our entire profession wiped out. Click here to read more.

Guide to the Lymphatic System

A series of articles to summarize more than two decades of work in lymphatic imaging. Click here to read more.

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