Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also referred to as subatmospheric pressure wound therapy or vacuum-assisted wound therapy, is used in the treatment of slow or nonhealing wounds. NPWT involves the application of subatmospheric pressure to the open wound with the goal of creating a controlled, closed wound amenable to surgical closure, grafting, or healing by secondary intention. NPWT is thought to promote wound healing by providing a warm, moist wound bed while removing wound fluid.
Status: Decision completed
Concerns are considered medium for safety, medium/high for efficacy, and medium for cost-effectiveness.
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| Assessment (2016) |
