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Reimbursement Changes: Wound Dressings Under Threat in Germany
Blog
Reimbursement Changes: Wound Dressings Under Threat in Germany
10/01/2024
In an interview with SmartTRAK, Dr. Willi Schnorpfeil, an expert in reimbursement strategies, offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory changes for advanced wound care products in Germany, which pose a potential threat to both market...
In an interview with SmartTRAK, Dr. Willi Schnorpfeil, an expert in reimbursement strategies, offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory changes for advanced wound care products in Germany, which pose a potential threat to both market...
In an interview with SmartTRAK,...
10/01/2024
Wound Care
Skin Substitute Market Rocked by DOJ Investigations
Blog
Skin Substitute Market Rocked by DOJ Investigations
08/08/2024
SmartTRAK believes the billions of dollars of Medicare abuse already uncovered is the tip of the iceberg in services billed to Medicare via the Physician Fee Schedule.
SmartTRAK believes the billions of dollars of Medicare abuse already uncovered is the tip of the iceberg in services billed to Medicare via the Physician Fee Schedule.
SmartTRAK believes the billions...
08/08/2024
Wound Care
Medicare Administrative Contractors' (MACs) LCD Changes: Impact on Skin Substitutes/CTPs
Blog
Medicare Administrative Contractors' (MACs) LCD Changes: Impact on Skin Substitutes/CTPs
05/29/2024
All seven MACs, in a united front, released proposed changes to the LCDs, which govern Skin Substitute/CTP use for DFUs and VLUs. SmartTRAK looks at the potential impact on the market.
All seven MACs, in a united front, released proposed changes to the LCDs, which govern Skin Substitute/CTP use for DFUs and VLUs. SmartTRAK looks at the potential impact on the market.
All seven MACs, in a united...
05/29/2024
Wound Care
Vaporox Company Spotlight
Blog
Vaporox Company Spotlight
05/07/2024
This blog was originally posted on SmartTrak's website on May 2, 2024: https://blog.smarttrak.com/vaporox-company-spotlight. Reposted with permission. New leadership at Vaporox to launch a second generation of vaporous hyperoxia...
This blog was originally posted on SmartTrak's website on May 2, 2024: https://blog.smarttrak.com/vaporox-company-spotlight. Reposted with permission. New leadership at Vaporox to launch a second generation of vaporous hyperoxia...
This blog was originally...
05/07/2024
Wound Care
Swedish Wound Care Companies – You Win Some, You Lose Some
Blog
Swedish Wound Care Companies – You Win Some, You Lose Some
04/10/2024
This blog was originally posted on SmartTrak's website on April 2, 2024: https://blog.smarttrak.com/swedish-wound-care-companies-you-win-some-you-lose-some. Reposted with permission. It is difficult to make it as a small to midsize...
This blog was originally posted on SmartTrak's website on April 2, 2024: https://blog.smarttrak.com/swedish-wound-care-companies-you-win-some-you-lose-some. Reposted with permission. It is difficult to make it as a small to midsize...
This blog was originally...
04/10/2024
Wound Care
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What Impact will GLP-1 Agonists have on Chronic Wounds?
03/18/2024
With many believing that GLP-1 agonists should be considered a “wonder drug,” SmartTRAK explores what impact their use could have on the market for wound care
With many believing that GLP-1 agonists should be considered a “wonder drug,” SmartTRAK explores what impact their use could have on the market for wound care
With many believing that GLP-1...
03/18/2024
Wound Care
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Partner Content
Advanced Wound Dressings: 2024 Market Outlook
03/05/2024
SmartTRAK forecasts the WW Advanced Wound Dressing Market will grow at a 5-year CAGR of +5.2%. The market grew +5.2% in Q323 and +5.6% in the first three quarters of 2023.
SmartTRAK forecasts the WW Advanced Wound Dressing Market will grow at a 5-year CAGR of +5.2%. The market grew +5.2% in Q323 and +5.6% in the first three quarters of 2023.
SmartTRAK forecasts the WW...
03/05/2024
Wound Care
Wound Debridement 2024 Outlook
Partner Content
Wound Debridement 2024 Outlook
02/12/2024

SmartTRAK

SmartTRAK
With the eyes of the wound care world focused on the markets for Skin Substitutes and Antimicrobials, SmartTRAK discusses how 2024 could be a disruptive year for Debridement.
With the eyes of the wound care world focused on the markets for Skin Substitutes and Antimicrobials, SmartTRAK discusses how 2024 could be a disruptive year for Debridement.
With the eyes of the wound care...
02/12/2024
Wound Care
The Past, Present and Future of 3M Health Care
Partner Content
The Past, Present and Future of 3M Health Care
01/29/2024

SmartTRAK

SmartTRAK
SmartTRAK looks back at the evolution of 3M Health Care, its businesses today, the entry into Advanced Wound Care (AWC) and potential new opportunities for the new Health Care business.
SmartTRAK looks back at the evolution of 3M Health Care, its businesses today, the entry into Advanced Wound Care (AWC) and potential new opportunities for the new Health Care business.
SmartTRAK looks back at the...
01/29/2024
Wound Care
SAWC Fall 2023: Skin Substitutes Reign Again
Partner Content
SAWC Fall 2023: Skin Substitutes Reign Again
01/04/2024

SmartTRAK

SmartTRAK
SmartTRAK highlights the latest news from SAWC Fall 2023 for the ever-changing, continually growing skin substitute/CTP segment.
SmartTRAK highlights the latest news from SAWC Fall 2023 for the ever-changing, continually growing skin substitute/CTP segment.
SmartTRAK highlights the latest...
01/04/2024
Wound Care
Reimbursement Changes: Wound Dressings Under Threat in Germany
Blog
Reimbursement Changes: Wound Dressings Under Threat in Germany
10/01/2024
In an interview with SmartTRAK, Dr. Willi Schnorpfeil, an expert in reimbursement strategies, offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory changes for advanced wound care products in Germany, which pose a potential threat to both market...
In an interview with SmartTRAK, Dr. Willi Schnorpfeil, an expert in reimbursement strategies, offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory changes for advanced wound care products in Germany, which pose a potential threat to both market...
In an interview with SmartTRAK,...
10/01/2024
Wound Care
Skin Substitute Market Rocked by DOJ Investigations
Blog
Skin Substitute Market Rocked by DOJ Investigations
08/08/2024
SmartTRAK believes the billions of dollars of Medicare abuse already uncovered is the tip of the iceberg in services billed to Medicare via the Physician Fee Schedule.
SmartTRAK believes the billions of dollars of Medicare abuse already uncovered is the tip of the iceberg in services billed to Medicare via the Physician Fee Schedule.
SmartTRAK believes the billions...
08/08/2024
Wound Care
Medicare Administrative Contractors' (MACs) LCD Changes: Impact on Skin Substitutes/CTPs
Blog
Medicare Administrative Contractors' (MACs) LCD Changes: Impact on Skin Substitutes/CTPs
05/29/2024
All seven MACs, in a united front, released proposed changes to the LCDs, which govern Skin Substitute/CTP use for DFUs and VLUs. SmartTRAK looks at the potential impact on the market.
All seven MACs, in a united front, released proposed changes to the LCDs, which govern Skin Substitute/CTP use for DFUs and VLUs. SmartTRAK looks at the potential impact on the market.
All seven MACs, in a united...
05/29/2024
Wound Care
Vaporox Company Spotlight
Blog
Vaporox Company Spotlight
05/07/2024
This blog was originally posted on SmartTrak's website on May 2, 2024: https://blog.smarttrak.com/vaporox-company-spotlight. Reposted with permission. New leadership at Vaporox to launch a second generation of vaporous hyperoxia...
This blog was originally posted on SmartTrak's website on May 2, 2024: https://blog.smarttrak.com/vaporox-company-spotlight. Reposted with permission. New leadership at Vaporox to launch a second generation of vaporous hyperoxia...
This blog was originally...
05/07/2024
Wound Care
Swedish Wound Care Companies – You Win Some, You Lose Some
Blog
Swedish Wound Care Companies – You Win Some, You Lose Some
04/10/2024
This blog was originally posted on SmartTrak's website on April 2, 2024: https://blog.smarttrak.com/swedish-wound-care-companies-you-win-some-you-lose-some. Reposted with permission. It is difficult to make it as a small to midsize...
This blog was originally posted on SmartTrak's website on April 2, 2024: https://blog.smarttrak.com/swedish-wound-care-companies-you-win-some-you-lose-some. Reposted with permission. It is difficult to make it as a small to midsize...
This blog was originally...
04/10/2024
Wound Care
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Blog
What Impact will GLP-1 Agonists have on Chronic Wounds?
03/18/2024
With many believing that GLP-1 agonists should be considered a “wonder drug,” SmartTRAK explores what impact their use could have on the market for wound care
With many believing that GLP-1 agonists should be considered a “wonder drug,” SmartTRAK explores what impact their use could have on the market for wound care
With many believing that GLP-1...
03/18/2024
Wound Care
Preview Image
Partner Content
Advanced Wound Dressings: 2024 Market Outlook
03/05/2024
SmartTRAK forecasts the WW Advanced Wound Dressing Market will grow at a 5-year CAGR of +5.2%. The market grew +5.2% in Q323 and +5.6% in the first three quarters of 2023.
SmartTRAK forecasts the WW Advanced Wound Dressing Market will grow at a 5-year CAGR of +5.2%. The market grew +5.2% in Q323 and +5.6% in the first three quarters of 2023.
SmartTRAK forecasts the WW...
03/05/2024
Wound Care
Wound Debridement 2024 Outlook
Partner Content
Wound Debridement 2024 Outlook
02/12/2024

SmartTRAK

SmartTRAK
With the eyes of the wound care world focused on the markets for Skin Substitutes and Antimicrobials, SmartTRAK discusses how 2024 could be a disruptive year for Debridement.
With the eyes of the wound care world focused on the markets for Skin Substitutes and Antimicrobials, SmartTRAK discusses how 2024 could be a disruptive year for Debridement.
With the eyes of the wound care...
02/12/2024
Wound Care
The Past, Present and Future of 3M Health Care
Partner Content
The Past, Present and Future of 3M Health Care
01/29/2024

SmartTRAK

SmartTRAK
SmartTRAK looks back at the evolution of 3M Health Care, its businesses today, the entry into Advanced Wound Care (AWC) and potential new opportunities for the new Health Care business.
SmartTRAK looks back at the evolution of 3M Health Care, its businesses today, the entry into Advanced Wound Care (AWC) and potential new opportunities for the new Health Care business.
SmartTRAK looks back at the...
01/29/2024
Wound Care
SAWC Fall 2023: Skin Substitutes Reign Again
Partner Content
SAWC Fall 2023: Skin Substitutes Reign Again
01/04/2024

SmartTRAK

SmartTRAK
SmartTRAK highlights the latest news from SAWC Fall 2023 for the ever-changing, continually growing skin substitute/CTP segment.
SmartTRAK highlights the latest news from SAWC Fall 2023 for the ever-changing, continually growing skin substitute/CTP segment.
SmartTRAK highlights the latest...
01/04/2024
Wound Care

SmartTRAK Wound Market Analyses

November 13: According to an analysis by SmartTRAK, the WW Advanced Wound Care market (Adv Dressings, External Devices including NPWT and Biologics) is estimated to grow 28% from 2023 to 2024. 

November 4: According to an analysis by SmartTRAK, the US market for Skin Substitutes is expected to grow 71% in 2024 YoY. SmartTRAK believes the market will decrease in 2025 and 2026 due to the implementation of the proposed MAC LCDs and begin to rebound in 2027 and 2028.

For more market analyses, click here.

Wound Care Updates

News
Solventum
11/04/2024
The state of Minnesota approved Solventum’s request for up to $13MM in assistance for the $209MM headquarters project at a former Blue Cross building in Eagan, MN. The company plans to upgrade and outfit its 250,000 square foot future home in...
The state of Minnesota approved Solventum’s request for up to $13MM in assistance for the $209MM headquarters project at a former Blue Cross building in Eagan, MN. The company plans to upgrade and outfit its 250,000 square foot future home in...
The state of Minnesota approved...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Smith+Nephew
11/04/2024
SNN experienced double-digit Skin Substitute growth driven by the launch of GRAPHIX PLUS in Q224, which is a new easier to handle version in its lead product family, targeting the growing post-acute market. SNN Q324 Earnings Transcript on...
SNN experienced double-digit Skin Substitute growth driven by the launch of GRAPHIX PLUS in Q224, which is a new easier to handle version in its lead product family, targeting the growing post-acute market. SNN Q324 Earnings Transcript on...
SNN experienced double-digit...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
ProgenaMatrix - ProgenaCare Global 
11/04/2024
A case series of venous leg ulcers treated with human keratin matrix (HKM) with SoC showed significant size reduction in the very large VLUs in 4-5 weeks and in the smaller VLUs by week 8, suggesting that HKM has a beneficial effect on VLU...
A case series of venous leg ulcers treated with human keratin matrix (HKM) with SoC showed significant size reduction in the very large VLUs in 4-5 weeks and in the smaller VLUs by week 8, suggesting that HKM has a beneficial effect on VLU...
A case series of venous leg...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Outcomes of Medicaid and Commercial Insurance for DFU Patients 
11/04/2024
An analysis of 8,856 Medicaid beneficiaries with DFUs found patients who transitioned to commercial insurance had a lower risk of major amputation vs those with continuous Medicaid coverage (2.6% vs 3.2%, p less than 0.05). Diabetology
An analysis of 8,856 Medicaid beneficiaries with DFUs found patients who transitioned to commercial insurance had a lower risk of major amputation vs those with continuous Medicaid coverage (2.6% vs 3.2%, p less than 0.05). Diabetology
An analysis of 8,856 Medicaid...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Avance Solo - Mölnlycke
11/04/2024
A 105-patient single-arm study will evaluate the incidence of SSI within 90 days of surgery in high-risk revision patients undergoing total hip or knee joint arthroplasty who use Molnlycke Avance Solo NPWT post-surgically. Estimated...
A 105-patient single-arm study will evaluate the incidence of SSI within 90 days of surgery in high-risk revision patients undergoing total hip or knee joint arthroplasty who use Molnlycke Avance Solo NPWT post-surgically. Estimated...
A 105-patient single-arm study...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
MiMedx Group 
11/04/2024
The CEO of MiMedx commented that CMS spending for skin substitutes in the private office and associated care settings is now running at a rate north of $1B per month. Five years ago, the total annual spend was closer to $500MM. MDGX Q324...
The CEO of MiMedx commented that CMS spending for skin substitutes in the private office and associated care settings is now running at a rate north of $1B per month. Five years ago, the total annual spend was closer to $500MM. MDGX Q324...
The CEO of MiMedx commented that...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Deep View - Spectral AI 
11/04/2024
Spectral AI announces the final group of burn center patients in the company’s US Burn Pivotal Study have successfully completed their clinical visits. The company expects to report topline results from this study in Dec 2024.
Spectral AI announces the final group of burn center patients in the company’s US Burn Pivotal Study have successfully completed their clinical visits. The company expects to report topline results from this study in Dec 2024.
Spectral AI announces the final...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Technological Advancements for Treatment of Chronic Wounds 
11/04/2024
This review examines the emerging technological advancements in treating chronic wounds that include 3D printing, microneedle array-based therapies, gene therapy (miRNAs), and smart wound dressings, among others. ACS Appl Bio
This review examines the emerging technological advancements in treating chronic wounds that include 3D printing, microneedle array-based therapies, gene therapy (miRNAs), and smart wound dressings, among others. ACS Appl Bio
This review examines the...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Debrichem - DEBx Medical 
10/23/2024
DEBx Medical has initiated a 40-patient pilot RCT to examine the safety/efficacy of chemical debridement and curettage in treatment of venous and mixed etiology leg ulcers with primary outcome of percentage wound reduction at 12 weeks. Not...
DEBx Medical has initiated a 40-patient pilot RCT to examine the safety/efficacy of chemical debridement and curettage in treatment of venous and mixed etiology leg ulcers with primary outcome of percentage wound reduction at 12 weeks. Not...
DEBx Medical has initiated a...
10/23/2024
Wound Care
News
Tactile Medical 
10/23/2024
Tactile Medical announces the launch of the next-generation NIMBL pneumatic compression lymphedema platform in the U.S. for the treatment of upper extremity lymphedema. Nimbl is 68% lighter and 40% smaller than previous-generation devices.
Tactile Medical announces the launch of the next-generation NIMBL pneumatic compression lymphedema platform in the U.S. for the treatment of upper extremity lymphedema. Nimbl is 68% lighter and 40% smaller than previous-generation devices.
Tactile Medical announces the...
10/23/2024
Wound Care
News
Solventum
11/04/2024
The state of Minnesota approved Solventum’s request for up to $13MM in assistance for the $209MM headquarters project at a former Blue Cross building in Eagan, MN. The company plans to upgrade and outfit its 250,000 square foot future home in...
The state of Minnesota approved Solventum’s request for up to $13MM in assistance for the $209MM headquarters project at a former Blue Cross building in Eagan, MN. The company plans to upgrade and outfit its 250,000 square foot future home in...
The state of Minnesota approved...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Smith+Nephew
11/04/2024
SNN experienced double-digit Skin Substitute growth driven by the launch of GRAPHIX PLUS in Q224, which is a new easier to handle version in its lead product family, targeting the growing post-acute market. SNN Q324 Earnings Transcript on...
SNN experienced double-digit Skin Substitute growth driven by the launch of GRAPHIX PLUS in Q224, which is a new easier to handle version in its lead product family, targeting the growing post-acute market. SNN Q324 Earnings Transcript on...
SNN experienced double-digit...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
ProgenaMatrix - ProgenaCare Global 
11/04/2024
A case series of venous leg ulcers treated with human keratin matrix (HKM) with SoC showed significant size reduction in the very large VLUs in 4-5 weeks and in the smaller VLUs by week 8, suggesting that HKM has a beneficial effect on VLU...
A case series of venous leg ulcers treated with human keratin matrix (HKM) with SoC showed significant size reduction in the very large VLUs in 4-5 weeks and in the smaller VLUs by week 8, suggesting that HKM has a beneficial effect on VLU...
A case series of venous leg...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Outcomes of Medicaid and Commercial Insurance for DFU Patients 
11/04/2024
An analysis of 8,856 Medicaid beneficiaries with DFUs found patients who transitioned to commercial insurance had a lower risk of major amputation vs those with continuous Medicaid coverage (2.6% vs 3.2%, p less than 0.05). Diabetology
An analysis of 8,856 Medicaid beneficiaries with DFUs found patients who transitioned to commercial insurance had a lower risk of major amputation vs those with continuous Medicaid coverage (2.6% vs 3.2%, p less than 0.05). Diabetology
An analysis of 8,856 Medicaid...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Avance Solo - Mölnlycke
11/04/2024
A 105-patient single-arm study will evaluate the incidence of SSI within 90 days of surgery in high-risk revision patients undergoing total hip or knee joint arthroplasty who use Molnlycke Avance Solo NPWT post-surgically. Estimated...
A 105-patient single-arm study will evaluate the incidence of SSI within 90 days of surgery in high-risk revision patients undergoing total hip or knee joint arthroplasty who use Molnlycke Avance Solo NPWT post-surgically. Estimated...
A 105-patient single-arm study...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
MiMedx Group 
11/04/2024
The CEO of MiMedx commented that CMS spending for skin substitutes in the private office and associated care settings is now running at a rate north of $1B per month. Five years ago, the total annual spend was closer to $500MM. MDGX Q324...
The CEO of MiMedx commented that CMS spending for skin substitutes in the private office and associated care settings is now running at a rate north of $1B per month. Five years ago, the total annual spend was closer to $500MM. MDGX Q324...
The CEO of MiMedx commented that...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Deep View - Spectral AI 
11/04/2024
Spectral AI announces the final group of burn center patients in the company’s US Burn Pivotal Study have successfully completed their clinical visits. The company expects to report topline results from this study in Dec 2024.
Spectral AI announces the final group of burn center patients in the company’s US Burn Pivotal Study have successfully completed their clinical visits. The company expects to report topline results from this study in Dec 2024.
Spectral AI announces the final...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Technological Advancements for Treatment of Chronic Wounds 
11/04/2024
This review examines the emerging technological advancements in treating chronic wounds that include 3D printing, microneedle array-based therapies, gene therapy (miRNAs), and smart wound dressings, among others. ACS Appl Bio
This review examines the emerging technological advancements in treating chronic wounds that include 3D printing, microneedle array-based therapies, gene therapy (miRNAs), and smart wound dressings, among others. ACS Appl Bio
This review examines the...
11/04/2024
Wound Care
News
Debrichem - DEBx Medical 
10/23/2024
DEBx Medical has initiated a 40-patient pilot RCT to examine the safety/efficacy of chemical debridement and curettage in treatment of venous and mixed etiology leg ulcers with primary outcome of percentage wound reduction at 12 weeks. Not...
DEBx Medical has initiated a 40-patient pilot RCT to examine the safety/efficacy of chemical debridement and curettage in treatment of venous and mixed etiology leg ulcers with primary outcome of percentage wound reduction at 12 weeks. Not...
DEBx Medical has initiated a...
10/23/2024
Wound Care
News
Tactile Medical 
10/23/2024
Tactile Medical announces the launch of the next-generation NIMBL pneumatic compression lymphedema platform in the U.S. for the treatment of upper extremity lymphedema. Nimbl is 68% lighter and 40% smaller than previous-generation devices.
Tactile Medical announces the launch of the next-generation NIMBL pneumatic compression lymphedema platform in the U.S. for the treatment of upper extremity lymphedema. Nimbl is 68% lighter and 40% smaller than previous-generation devices.
Tactile Medical announces the...
10/23/2024
Wound Care

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For more information on SmartTRAK resources and services, click here.

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