This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of percutaneous sacroplasty for the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures (SIFs) in adults who primarily have an underlying cause other than malignancy.
Evidence Analysis
It is a challenge for health plans and clinicians to distill and analyze volumes of clinical evidence to determine likely clinical, financial, and risk impacts. This is what we do.Accessed through the Hayes Knowledge Center, the Evidence Analysis Solution addresses the following fundamental questions to help our clients determine coverage positions:
- Does the technology improve health outcomes?
- Are there other benefits associated with the technology?
- What harms might be associated with the technology?
- Have patient selection criteria been established for the technology?
- For which patients might the technology provide a benefit?
- Health Technology Assessments
- Evidence Analysis Research Briefs
- Evolving Evidence Review
- Clinical Research Responses
Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Venous Ulcers
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of topical (local) hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for the treatment of venous ulcers to improve wound healing.
miraDry Microwave Therapy (miraDry Inc.) for Management of Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of the miraDry system (miraDry Inc.) in adult patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis (PAH) for reduced sweat production and improved quality of life.
Uterus Transplantation for Treatment of Absolute Uterine Factor Infertility
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of uterus transplantation (UTx) for the treatment of absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI).
Wireless Capsule Systems for Diagnosis of Small and Large Bowel Motility Disorders
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) compared with established techniques for diagnosis and guidance of the management of small and large bowel motility disorders.
Technology Descr…
Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection for Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Focus of Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided hydrodissection (HD) compared with alternative therapies for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in adults.
Technology Description: HD is a procedu…
Gender-Affirming Body-Contouring Procedures in Patients With Gender Dysphoria
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of body-contouring procedures in patients with gender dysphoria (GD).
Vision Therapy for Accommodative Dysfunction
The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of vision therapy to treat accommodative dysfunction in children and younger adults.
ForeseeHome (Notal Vision) for Detection of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of ForeseeHome (Notal Vision Inc.) for the detection of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with conversion to neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).
Dextenza (Ocular Therapeutix Inc) for Treatment of Postoperative Pain and Inflammation Following Cataract Surgery
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of Dextenza (Ocular Therapeutix Inc.) for the treatment of ocular pain and inflammation after cataract surgery in adults.