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National Burn Awareness Week (NBAW) 2025 was an incredible success, thanks to the dedication of the burn care community, member burn centers, and the tireless efforts of the ABA Burn Prevention Committee. From record-breaking social media engagement to outstanding media coverage and the launch of exciting new initiatives, this...
Welcome to the Member Spotlight, where we shine a light on the incredibly skilled and dedicated individuals who make up our community. Whether burn care is your full-time career, or a passion pursued alongside other endeavors, our members have valuable insights to share, drawn from years of experience.
CHICAGO (Feb. 19, 2025)– The American Burn Association (ABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Dellert, RN, MBA, CAE, FACEHP, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Dellert brings extensive leadership experience in nonprofit medical associations and healthcare organizations, with a strong...
CHICAGO [Jan. 22, 2025]— Burn injuries are a leading cause of accidental death and injury in the United States, with over 398,000 individuals seeking medical care for burns each year, according to the CDC. Children under five are twice as likely to visit an emergency department for burn...
CHICAGO [Jan. 14, 2025]— In the aftermath of the devastating New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in Honolulu’s Salt Lake neighborhood, which overwhelmed Hawaiʻi’s burn care capacity, and the ongoing challenges posed by the recent California wildfires, the American Burn Association (ABA) recognizes the extraordinary efforts of burn care...
CHICAGO [Jan. 10, 2025]— As wildfires rage across California, the American Burn Association (ABA) is prepared to assist burn centers and healthcare providers in responding to burn injuries resulting from these devastating events. The ABA continues to mobilize resources and expertise to support communities and healthcare systems facing...
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CHICAGO [Nov. 26, 2024]— The holiday season is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious meals—but it...
Welcome to the Member Spotlight, where we shine a light on the incredibly skilled and dedicated individuals who make up our community. Whether burn care is your full-time career, or a passion pursued alongside other endeavors, our members have valuable insights to share, drawn from years of experience.
New Medicare coding and payment policy changes will be implemented effective October 1, 2024, which may have big implications on how hospitals are paid by Medicare when treating patients with inadequate housing or housing instability.
Inadequate housing is described as deficiencies in:
Housing instability is described as...
The Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC)of the American Medical Association (AMA) is made up of physicians who suggest recommendations to the federal government on medical services. The RUC was founded in 1992 when Medicare transitioned from a physical payment system based on RBRVS (resource-based relative...