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CMS Finalizes CY 2026 DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the CY 2026 Home Health and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive …
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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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Relief Efforts for Flooding: Resources for Those Affected
As unimaginable flooding has affected communities across the United States, the WOCN® Society extends our deepest sympathy and steadfast support to everyone that has been, …
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WOCN® Fellow Program Class of 2025
As part of our WOC Nurse Week 2025 celebrations, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) is thrilled to announce the newest individuals that …
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WOCN® Collaborates to Offer Global Ostomy Education
The management and care of patients with ostomies requires specialized knowledge and skills. As the field evolves, so too must the training and continuing education …
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WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future
Introducing the WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future As a proud Supportive Association of The DAISY Foundation, the Wound, Ostomy, and …
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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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Relief Efforts for California Wildfires: Resources for Those Affected
As destructive wildfires continue to impact numerous communities throughout southern California, the WOCN® Society expresses our heartfelt concern and unwavering support for all those affected. …
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