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?

Axon Therapy (Neuralace Medical Inc.) for Chronic Nerve Pain

This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of Axon Therapy (NeuraLace Medical Inc.) for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain in adults.

Bronchial Thermoplasty for Treatment of Asthma in Adults

Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on use of bronchial thermoplasty (BT) as an adjunct treatment for severe persistent asthma that remains symptomatic despite medical management with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting beta2 agonists (LABAs).

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Aduhelm (Aducanumab) for Early-Stage/Mild Alzheimer Disease

This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of aducanumab (Aduhelm; Biogen Inc.) for the treatment of patients with early-stage Alzheimer disease and mild cognitive symptoms.

Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation with the Edwards Sapien 3 and Sapien XT Valves (Edwards Lifesciences Corp.) for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Defects

Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) with Edwards Sapien 3 or Sapien XT valves for the treatment of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) defects.

Technology Description: The goal of PPVI is to improve hemodynamics, cardiopulmonary function, and survival while delaying the n…