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 the efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLUs).
Technology Description: PRP is an autologous blood preparation with a higher-than-usual concentration of platelets, platelet-derived growth factors, and other cytokines. Protocols for PRP preparation vary consider…
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of Somryst (Pear Therapeutics Inc.) for the treatment of chronic insomnia in adults.
Focus of the Report: This report focuses on Rezūm water vapor therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Technology Description: Rezūm is a minimally invasive surgical therapy that utilizes the convective principles …
Focus of the Report: The focus of this health technology assessment is use of the coflex Interlaminar Stabilization device (Surgalign Spine Technologies Inc.) for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in adults. The coflex device offers a minimally invasive adjunct to traditional decompressive surgery and a surgical alternative to spi…
Focus of the Report: This health technology assessment focuses on partial knee arthroplasty (PKA) with the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery system for treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA).
Technology Description: The Mako Robotic-Arm system is a semi-active tactile robotic system, m…
Focus of the Report: This health technology assessment focuses on the use of an absorbable perirectal spacer (APS) (SpaceOAR; Boston Scientific) to prevent rectal toxicity in patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT) for prostate cancer (PCa).
Technology Description: The SpaceOAR APS …
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent with Neuroprotective System compared with open carotid endarterectomy (CEA) procedure for the treatment of coronary artery stenosis to improve clinical outcomes, decrease length of stay, and reduce…
Focus of the Report: This report focuses on transperineal template prostate (TTP) biopsy as an alternative to standard transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy for purposes of confirming candidacy for active surveillance or for restaging during active surveillance in men who previously had biopsy results that were positive for favorable-risk pros…
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of Superion Interspinous Spacer System (Vertiflex) for the treatment of neurogenic claudication related to lumbar spinal stenosis resulting in pain relief, improvement in back-specific function, and quality of life.
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation (Axonics Modulation Technologies Inc.) for the management of urinary dysfunction.