Congress Helps Medicare Patients Keep Home Treatments      

Because Congress stood firm and overturned President Bush’s veto, not only are physicians and their patients on Medicare protected for now, but other provisions have been spared as well.

The developments have made it possible for individuals dealing with Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) wounds and issues associated with them to be able to maintain assistance and care in their homes.  Not only does this save the system money by keeping these individuals out of the hospital, it also allows them to have the treatment in privacy and comfort at home. 

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI), the company that provides this technical and specialized type of treatment is on the cutting edge of medical technology and is devoted to discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative, high technology products for wound care, tissue regeneration and therapeutic support systems.  KCI has been researching and developing these products and technology for over 30 years, and has become a world-renown leader in its field, helping patients around the world enhance their healing and their lives.

KCI has developed procedures that help patients dealing with complex wounds requiring advanced care, tissue-based products used for reconstructive and uro-gynecologic surgery, and development, creation and design of specialty beds, mattresses and mattress substitutes as well as other equipment to help reduce the skins breakdown, address pulmonary complications and assist caregivers in handling and moving patients of size. 

Because of the stand that Congress took, making certain that many necessary Medicare benefits were not eliminated and giving lawmakers enough time to create a strong, well-thought out, long-term Medicare solution, many patients who need KCI’s VAC and other critical care supplies and treatment at home, will not have to go without it.  

For Medicare recipients who need these services – and who are already dealing with the struggles of recovery – today’s vote to override the President’s veto is one less thing they will have to worry about in their efforts to get well.

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