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Educational Tools

USMCA members support clinicians and patients with educational tools and products to help with the treatment of vascular diseases, wounds, lymphedema and other medical edema conditions.​ This page includes materials from associations, organizations and thought leaders advocating for improved patient outcomes.

Featured articles

The New England Journal of Medicine: "Nonsurgical Management of Chronic Venous Insufficiency" (pdf)Download

associations & patient advocacy groups

American Vein & Lymphatic Society

The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) is the premier association for physicians and allied health professionals dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of venous and lymphatic disease. The AVLS seeks to improve the standards of medical practitioners, the quality of patient care and the level of assistance practitioners can access.

American Venous Forum

The American Venous Forum (AVF), is a non-profit society dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous & lymphatic disease. Its members and leadership are recognized internationally as thought leaders, expert investigators and the top clinicians in venous & lymphatic disease.

Lymphedema Advocacy Group

The Lymphedema Advocacy Group is an all-volunteer organization of patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and industry partners. Its mission is to advance lymphedema care in the U.S. by advocating for improved access to care for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

S.T.R.I.D.E

Compression Accreditation

Compression Accreditation

S.T.R.I.D.E. product selection guides support consistent medical compression product choices​. The S.T.R.I.D.E. acronym, incorporating both textile characteristics and clinical presentation, stands for: Shape, Texture, Refill, Issues, Dosage and Etiology.

Access S.T.R.I.D.E

Compression Accreditation

Compression Accreditation

Compression Accreditation

Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) accredits businesses that provide DME, allowing them to bill third-party payors, including CMS.  Their team of experts is committed to keeping businesses informed and prepared for every step toward achieving credentials.

Visit BOCUSA.org

USMCA Position Paper

Compression Accreditation

USMCA Position Paper

Manufacturers, clinicians and lymphedema advocates collaborated on this consensus statement for lymphedema standard-of-care treatment in the U.S. and industry specifications for medically-prescribed compression garments and supplies.

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Disclaimer

Information USMCA shares on this website is intended solely for general educational purposes—​not as professional advice. Always seek advice of a qualified healthcare professional if you need a medical diagnosis or treatment, as it relates to topics discussed. Do not disregard advice you have received, nor delay getting such advice, because of something you learn on this website or in our videos.


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