Advocacy

The AAWC is an active member of the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders. The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit multidisciplinary trade association representing physician specialty societies, clinical and patient associations whose mission is to promote evidenced-based quality care and access to products and services for people with chronic wounds. Through advocacy and educational outreach in the regulatory, legislative, and public arenas, the Alliance unites leading wound care organizations and experts to advocate on public policy issues that may create barriers to patient access to treatments or care. Our key focus areas are coding, coverage and reimbursement; quality measures and wound care research.

AAWC mission Statement

The mission of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care is to advance the care of patients with and at-risk for wounds.

AAWC Diversity Equity and Inclusivity statement

The AAWC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to represent the spectrum of our membership and the people we serve. In order to best accomplish this mission, we engage and embrace a multidisciplinary approach to mitigate risk and promote wound healing. We acknowledge and are committed to raising awareness of, as well as addressing, disparities in care for those with and at risk for wounds. We commit to actively pursue these goals through a multi-pronged approach of advocacy, research, public policy, and education

AAWC Alerts

AAWC is a collaborating organization with the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders:

2022 Q3 Advocacy Update
July 15, 2022 Alliance summary of the FY23 HOPPS proposed rule
2022 Q1 Advocacy Update
2021 Q3 Advocacy Update

AAWC Blog

Visit the blog

Global Partner

Advocacy

Calendar of Events

Join AAWC

Visit Career Center

Become a Sponsor

Contact Us