Lymphedema Update August 2023

Published in Member Communities on August 09, 2023

Watch the video below to learn about important updates regarding Medicare coverage for lymphedema-related compression garments, and check out the action items below!

Lymphedema Update August 2023

Additional action items:

  1. Complete the US Medical Compression Alliance (USMCA) Survey by Aug. 11
  2. Register for the webinar, "Key Points of the Medicare Proposed Guidelines of Compression Coverage for Lymphedema Patients" on Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. CT
  3. View the entire proposed rule and submit comments by Aug. 29


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