Happy Anniversary! 35 Years of Advances and 21 Years of Payment Strategies

Just as clinical knowledge and technology have changed and advanced, reimbursement for wound/ulcer management in various sites of care and for all professionals and providers has changed every year for the past 35 years. We can expect many more reimbursement changes in the next 35 years. Wound/ulcer management professionals and providers should recognize that appropriate reimbursement is totally in their control if they: •Establish processes to maintain their knowledge • Document thoroughly • Code accurately • Maintain compliance at all times Your financial success for the next 35 years depends on treating your business with the same care and attention used to treat your patients! Writing the longest running column in this journal s 35-year history has truly been an honor. However, it could not have been accomplished without the cooperation and guidance of the dedicated editors who have worked tirelessly to produce this high-quality journal. As long as she is able and invited to write this column, this author is committed to working with the Editorsin-Chief and editorial staff to bring timely reimbursement education to the loyal readers. © 2022 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved.