Frank Lizzie-Show

Worth two minutes of your time, especially if you bill Medicare. ⚠️

CMS' proposed 2027 rule has a home health name, but the enrollment changes inside it could reach providers across almost every care setting. Karen Ravitz of the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders explains how CMS could revoke enrollment based on how many providers share a location, with no fraud finding needed, and how simple billing mistakes could get treated as abuse.

The good news: you can still speak up. Public comments are open through August 31, 2026 at regulations.gov.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/t_BkjmL0UL4?si=4KJlB3H-PkeDqsEq

**Can you spot lymphedema early—before it progresses?** 👀

Stage 0 vs Stage 1 can look subtle… but catching it sooner can help prevent the slide into Stage 2 and 3.

Lymphedema is an abnormal collection of protein and water in the interstitial space—and it can show up in many places:
legs, arms, trunk (important for treatment),
and yes… head/neck and even ge***alia.

Clinicians and caregivers: watch how we define what lymphedema looks like and how to recognize it early.

🎥 Watch the full course now on YouTube —
Aviles

Do you think lymphedema is only for late-stage swelling?

Here’s the key: catching it early can prevent progression.
Stage 0 shows no swelling.
Stage 1 is where you start seeing the difference.
Most people recognize Stage 3—but by then, it’s often harder (and you’re working more) than it had to be.

Lymphedema is an abnormal collection of protein and water in the interstitial space—usually affecting one side, though it can be both. It can show up in the legs, arms, and trunk (and yes, it can even involve head/neck and ge***al areas). That’s why diagnosis and early definition matter.

Stay tuned—towards the presentation, we’ll break down how to look and define what lymphedema looks like.

🎥 Watch the full course now on YouTube —

Aviles

You’ve had your ostomy for a while. You know your routine. But when was the last time you really looked at whether that routine is still working for you? 👀🩵

It’s 10 Tips in 2 Minutes: Established Ostomate Edition!

Your body changes over time, and so can your stoma, abdominal contour, pouching needs, medications, hydration needs, and risk for complications.

And if you’ve created a 12-step process involving three rings, two pastes, a belt, strips, and a prayer just to prevent a leak… 😂 it might be time for an ostomy reassessment!

Remember: Being experienced with an ostomy doesn’t mean you have to tolerate problems with your ostomy.

Save this one for later and share it with your ostomy community! 🩵

Compression is not ONE SIZE FITS ALL!

Compression is one of the most important components of lymphedema and VLU care but there are many different options available.

Frank takes us through a quick look at the various compression systems used in clinical practice.

Each option has a role, and the right choice depends on the individual patient, their limb shape, tissue characteristics, swelling, functional abilities, consistent usage, and more.

The goal isn't simply more compression. The goal is the right compression for the right patient.

Elizabeth Faust Frank Aviles

🚨 WHO ISN’T GOING TO HEAL 2026?! 🚨

Frank & Lizzie are heading to Louisville, September 14–16! 🩺🔥
Get ready for nationally recognized experts, hands-on learning, wound care innovation, ostomy & lymphedema education, the HEAL Wound Care Challenge 🏆… and of course, Frank & Lizzie!😎
We’ll be teaching, learning, connecting and maybe causing a little trouble along the way. 😂
📍 Louisville, KY | Galt House
📅 September 14–16, 2026
🎟️ Register by August 25 with FNL2026 to use our discount!
🏨 Hotel block ends August 21!

Tag your HEAL crew 👇Who are you bringing to HEAL?

National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy

NEW OSTOMATE? 🩵 Save this one!

⏱️ 10 Tips in 2 Minutes: New Ostomate Edition

We’re covering some of the things every new ostomate should know:

✔️ Your stoma WILL change size
✔️ Healthy peristomal skin matters
✔️ Frequent leaks aren’t something you should just accept
✔️ Hydration is especially important with an ileostomy
✔️ You don’t need every accessory in the catalog
✔️ An emergency kit is your friend
✔️ And YES!!! you can still swim, exercise, travel, work, have s*x, and live your life!

But maybe the most important tip?

You don’t have to figure everything out in the first week.

Give yourself time. 🩵

Save this post or send it to someone starting their ostomy journey.