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Carmen Anderson

Carmen Anderson

ConsultantUS Medical Compression Alliance

Carmen blends her hands-on clinical experience and reimbursement knowledge with durable medical equipment (DME) industry insight to offer strategic guidance to clients through Anderson Consulting Services. Her unique perspective and passion for bridging the gap between health care providers, payers, patients and the industry powers her drives to foster quality interactions and outcomes for all stakeholders. Carmen has engaged with insurance companies nationwide to provide education, facilitate product coverage, affect positive changes in medical policies and secure new contracts.

Tue Mar 0310:00 AM – 11:00 AM132 A-C

PD04: The Lymphedema Treatment Act in Action: What’s Changed, What’s Next

Since its implementation in 2024, the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) has significantly reshaped coverage and access to compression therapy across the …Since its implementation in 2024, the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) has significantly reshaped coverage and access to compression therapy across the U.S. This session will explore the real-world effects of the LTA across Medicare, Medicaid, Managed …Since its implementation in 2024, the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) has significantly reshaped coverage and access to compression therapy across the U.S. This session will explore the real-world effects of the LTA across Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and private insurance. We’ll examine how various stakeholders—including clinicians, DME suppliers, and patients—have been impacted, and what challenges and opportunities remain. Attendees will gain insight into policy trends, billing practices, and advocacy strategies shaping the future of lymphedema care.Show MoreClick the title to see all details

Collaborative (2 speakers; 60 min)Session TypeExploring New Product CategoriesSession Track
Carmen Anderson
Carmen AndersonConsultant, US Medical Compression Alliance
Noel Neil
Noel NeilChief Compliance Officer, ACU-Serve LLC
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Do you feel as though there is a topic missing?:No
If yes, who would you recommend as your fellow panelist?:Noel Neil
Please include five learning objectives::1. Identify key provisions of LTA 2. Analyze impact on patient access, coverage policies, and reimbursement 3. Examine operational and clinical implications for stakeholders 4. Compare implementation differences across payers 5. Develop strategies for fut