Tag: Compression Garments
BOC’s new microcredential addresses growing demand for compression garments
April 1, 2026HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has launched a new microcredential for a Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter (CLCF).
The organization says this microcredential validates specialized knowledge in fitting medical compression garments for lymphedema and related conditions.
“For more than 40 years, BOC has advanced quality patient care through trusted credentialing,” said Judi Knott, president and CEO of BOC. “The CLCF reinforces the...
USMCA, Medtrade partner on compression session
March 4, 2024HME News Staff
DALLAS – The United States Medical Compression Alliance (USMCA) is working with Medtrade to offer additional information about the Lymphedema Treatment Act and what it means for the HME industry. The USMCA, which represents the five major manufacturers in the compression market (medi USA, Essity, Juzo, Lohmann & Rauscher and Sigvaris), will host a session at the show to provide the history and ongoing efforts to gain Medicare coverage for compression therapy garments, to detail the billing...
Providers get crash course on lymphedema rules
February 9, 2024HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – It’s a “time of learning” for providers, as they navigate providing compression therapy garments for Medicare beneficiaries with lymphedema, say industry stakeholders.
CMS in November issued a final rule that expanded coverage to include compression garments and in December the agency published a related fee schedule.
“Now people are trying to figure out how to transact business to support these patients who finally have access to...
BOC launches lymphedema accreditation
January 16, 2024HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation has added a new lymphedema/compression accreditation in response to CMS’s decision to start covering compression garments and related accessories through Medicare Part B on Jan. 1, 2024. “This recent development by CMS represents a significant victory for patients struggling with lymphedema and the health care providers dedicated to their care,” said BOC’s COO Matthew Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME....
Lymphedema stakeholders push for fair reimbursement
August 4, 2023Theresa Flaherty
WASHINGTON – Lymphedema stakeholders say they are pleased overall with CMS’s proposed plans to cover compression garments, but they say more needs to be done to ensure that it’s not just “coverage on paper.”
CMS on June 30 issued a proposed rule containing provisions to establish a Medicare Part B benefit for standard and custom-fitted gradient compression garments and other compression treatment items, as required by the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which was...
Lymphedema coverage now in the works
January 9, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Lymphedema Treatment Act has become law as part of an omnibus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden in late December.
The act requires Medicare to pay for compression garments, bandages and supplies to reduce lymphedema-related swelling and prevent recurrence.
“Congratulations to the Lymphedema Advocacy Group for their tireless efforts to pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act,” said Nikki Jensen, vice president of Essentially Women....
Women’s health: Stakeholders push to increase access
October 8, 2021Theresa Flaherty
WASHINGTON – Supporters of women’s health legislation to increase access to custom breast prostheses and compression garments hope to gain needed momentum this fall to get their bills passed before the end of the year, they say.
The Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 would provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses. The House bill, H.R. 3087, sponsored by Judy Chu, D-Calif, has 15 co-sponsors; the Senate companion bill, S. 2051, co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy...
Stakeholders press women's health issues
July 26, 2019Theresa Flaherty
WASHINGTON - Industry stakeholders behind bills seeking Medicare coverage for custom breast forms and compression garments are gearing up for a pivotal August recess.Ahead of the recess, the Lymphedema Advocacy Group has been meeting almost monthly with lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill to drum up support for H.R. 1948 and S. 515, bills that would require Medicare to pay for compression garments, bandages and supplies to reduce lymphedema-related swelling and prevent recurrence.“With...
Aeroflow adds maternity garments
April 3, 2019HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Aeroflow Breastpumps has added maternity compression garments, including support bands, compression socks and postpartum recovery garments, to its product portfolio. “Aeroflow Breastpumps' commitment to our moms has always been to provide the highest quality equipment, resources and support to aid in her journey,” said Jennifer Jordan, director of Mom & Baby. “We're excited to build upon that promise by adding a full suite of products that will contribute...
Sigvaris completes expansion
March 29, 2017HME News Staff
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Sigvaris celebrates the grand opening of its expanded corporate headquarters today. As part of the festivities, the manufacturer is offering plant tours, and the opportunity to meet with corporate executives and members of the founding family from Switzerland. The 40,000-square-corporate headquarters now houses office, manufacturing and warehouse space, all under one roof. The grand opening at the corporate headquarters follows a ribbon cutting at a second new manufacturing...