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WOCN Joins “Patient Voices on the Hill Day” to Oppose Competitive Bidding Expansion
On October 7, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) joined the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) for “Patient Voices on the Hill …
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Competitive Bidding: Your Voice is Making an Impact
Thanks to the WOC care communities’ engagement, our recent call to action on competitive bidding reached far and wide. Here are some quick highlights: Through …
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MEMBER ALERT – YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED Proposed CMS Rule Threatens Access to Ostomy & Urological Supplies
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule that could have devastating consequences for patients who rely on ostomy, tracheostomy, …
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Addressing Gaps in Ostomy Care: WOCN Takes the Lead on Policy Revision
Ostomy surgeries, including colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies, are life-saving procedures that significantly impact patients’ quality of life. However, access to quality care and essential supplies …
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