Our analysts evaluate clinical trial data, along with information regarding safety issues, coverage policies from the private and public sectors, regulatory approvals, consensus statements, and an overall projection of the potential clinical efficacy and economic impact of the technology. Reports are reviewed annually up to 5 years post publication to determine if there is new literature or evidence that would impact a change in rating and warrant an updated report.
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…
Focus of Report: This report focuses on intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) for the detection and prevention of surgical manipulations that could cause nerve damage during lumbar spinal discectomy alone or discectomy plus fusion.
Technology Description: During discectomy or fusion of…
Focus of Report: The focus of this health technology assessment is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in adults.
Technology Description: The DRG is considered to have a gatekeeper…
Focus of the Report: This health technology assessment focuses on the use of the BostonSight prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem (PROSE) treatment for primary or secondary dry eye disease (DED) in adults and pediatric patients.
Technology Description: BostonSight PRO…
Focus of Report: This report focuses on the use of the NightBalance sleep position trainer (SPT) system for treatment of positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA).
Technology Description: The NightBalance consists of a palm-sized device that is worn across the chest using an adjustable…
Focus of the Report: The focus of this report is on allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) utilizing alternative human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched donor sources in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) without an HLA-matched sibling donor (MSD).
Technology D…
Focus of the Report: This health technology assessment focuses on the efficacy and safety of the life under kinetic evolution (LUKE) arm (Mobius Bionics) for adults with upper extremity (or limb) amputation.
Technology Description: Developed by DEKA Research and Development Corporation…