Accessed through the Hayes Knowledge Center, the Evidence Analysis Solution addresses the following fundamental questions to help our clients determine coverage positions:
Focus of the Report: This report focuses on percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapy utilizing an external pulse generator for the treatment of adults with intractable chronic pain (pain persisting for ≥ 3 months).
Technology Description: Percutaneous PNS is a nonpharmac…
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to treat patients with Crohn disease (CD).
Technology Description: FMT is a procedure by which processed stool from healthy donors i…
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is the use of phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS) with the remedē System for the treatment of central sleep apnea (CSA).
Technology Description: Phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS), also known as diaphragm pacing, is the elect…
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Impella devices for hemodynamic support during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HRPCI).
Technology Description: The Impella 2.5, Impella CP (Cardiac Power), a…
Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on the use of prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in adults.
Technology Description: PDTs are a mobile technology that offers patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) t…
Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on the use of the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System (Senseonics Inc.). This minimally invasive, implantable CGM device is used to continuously monitor interstitial glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), with the goal of improving glycemic control and long-term outcomes.
Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on the use of prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in adults.
Technology Description: PDTs are a mobile technology that offers patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) t…
Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on the use of mechanochemical endovenous ablation (MOCA), a nonthermal type of ablation for treatment of varicose veins, with the ClariVein infusion catheter (Merit Medical Systems Inc.).
Technology Description: The ClariVe…
Focus of the Report: This report focuses on sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for non-obstructive urinary retention (NOUR). The goal of this treatment is to improve bladder emptying.
Technology Description: SNS relies on implantation of a programmable device that applies low-level electri…
Focus of the Report: This health technology assessment focuses on the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
Technology Description: PRP is an autologous blood preparation with a higher-than-usual concentration of platelets, platelet-derived gro…