Episode 7

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21st Jun 2024

From Economics to Reimbursement: Tackling Social Isolation and Wound Care Costs

Proudly sponsored by Open Wound Research, https://www.openwoundresearch.com/

Join us as we delve into the career journey of healthcare economics expert Margaret Halstead and discuss critical findings on the impact of social isolation on incontinence management and healthcare costs. We'll also explore the cost-effectiveness of innovative treatments for recalcitrant lower extremity wounds, presented at SAWC Fall.

Theme music is « Real as it Gets (Dirty Deed) », by Justin G. Marcellus

Links from the show:

WCCC: https://www.woundcarecc.org/

SAWC: https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/sawcspring

KCI Servant's Heart Foundation: http://www.fbfutures.org/directory/4860/kci-servants-heart-residential-treatment-center/

Wound Healing Foundation: https://www.woundhealingfoundation.org/

Foundation for the Advancement of Wound Care: https://fawconline.org/

Kinetic Concepts Inc: https://kineticconcepts.org/

Medline Industries: https://www.medline.com/

Vacuum-Assisted Closure: Microdeformations of Wounds and Cell Proliferation: https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/abstract/2004/10000/vacuum_assisted_closure__microdeformations_of.9.aspx

WOW: https://wow.relias.com/series/wow-2024-Home/landing_page#

WOCN: https://www.wocn.org/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:52 Margaret’s background

08:29 Changes in the regulatory framework in wound care

16:15 European vs. US Market

29:49 Economic analysis of Medicare spending per beneficiary specifically around eHAM

42:45 How can real-world evidence be improved to effectively demonstrate product impact

49:36 The shift from Fee-for-Service to Value-Based Systems in Wound Care

52:59 Closing question

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Open Wound Research
Welcome to our podcast channel, dedicated to all wound care clinicians, researchers, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their knowledge and stay updated on the latest developments in the field of wound care. If you're eager to explore cutting-edge techniques, products, and their effectiveness in wound management, then you've come to the right place!

Here you'll hear from experts around the globe as they delve into a wide range of topics. From discussions on the nuances of diagnosing pressure injuries to exploring the role of cellular-based tissue products in wound healing, we cover it all. Whether you're interested in refining your clinical skills, staying informed about advancements in wound care technology, or simply passionate about improving patient outcomes, our channel is your go-to resource for insightful discussions and valuable insights in the field of wound care.

Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery and collaboration in the pursuit of excellence in wound care.

About your host

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ZWELITHINI TUNYISWA

Zweli is an experienced healthcare management professional and an entrepreneur with a background in quantitative marketing and data science. He has worked in wound care since 2011 when he joined, helped build, and became a partner at one of the largest post-acute wound-care consultancies in the nation.

It was during that time that he delved into the study of wound care, primarily at the market and institutional level, and secondarily at the clinical level. The challenges of wound care research led to his conversion to a Bayesian, commiserations with Ryan Dirks, and a partnership in the form of Open Wound Research, to bring cutting-edge statistical and data science methods to wound care research.