WCCC Driving Innovation in Wound Care Summit — April 10, 2026 | Charlotte, NC
Summary: The third annual Wound Care Collaborative Community (WCCC) Driving Innovation in Wound Care Summit takes place April 10, 2026, co-located with SAWC Spring | Wound Healing Society in Charlotte, North Carolina. This invitation-only, full-day FDA-recognized working meeting is designed to move the wound care field from discussion to concrete, measurable action. The 2026 program is structured across three progressive phases: vision and policy (featuring perspectives from FDA and CMS, including a keynote from Anitra Graves, MD, CMS Medical Director, Novitas), implementation (WCCC and industry initiatives), and community activation (audience-driven collaboration with structured outputs). This year’s agenda spotlights modernizing evidence standards, strengthening FDA–CMS alignment, elevating patient-reported outcomes, and preparing the field for meaningful integration of AI and digital tools. Sessions include high-impact panels, real-time polling, and an open-mic community forum. Steering Committee Chair: Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS. Principal Partner: Organogenesis Inc.
Key Highlights:
- Date: April 10, 2026 | Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (co-located with SAWC Spring | WHS, April 8–12)
- FDA-recognized, non-accredited, invitation-only working meeting — applications subject to review
- Keynote from CMS MAC Medical Director on regulatory and payer perspectives
- Focus areas: evidence modernization, FDA–CMS alignment, patient-reported outcomes, AI/digital tool integration
- Supporters include Organogenesis, MiMedx, MTF Biologics, MediWound, MIMOSA Diagnostics, and others
- Relevance: Premier annual policy-action forum for wound care stakeholders invested in regulatory science and access to innovation
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Keywords: WCCC Summit, SAWC Spring, wound care innovation, FDA wound care, CMS wound care