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: Implantation of the ProACT device for the treatment of adult men with post-prostate surgery urinary incontinence (UI).
Technology Description: The ProACT system is a medical implantable device that consists of 2 sets of urethral balloons connected to titanium volume adjustment ports via tubing. During ProACT device implantation, a …
Focus of the Report: The use of transabdominal cervical cerclage (TAC) for treatment of cervical insufficiency to prevent preterm delivery (PTD) or miscarriage.
Technology Description: TAC involves the placement of sutures to reinforce the cervix using a transabdominal approach. An al…
Focus of the Report: Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is a diagnostic test for assessing hepatic fibrosis, a form of liver damage that occurs when healthy tissue is replaced by stiff, fibrous scar tissue. This report focuses on MRE for prediction of serious potential consequences of liver disease such as development of cirrhosis or liver…
Focus of the Report: The use of Scrambler therapy (ST), also referred to as Calmare Pain Therapy and transcutaneous electrical modulation pain reprocessing (Calmare Therapeutics Inc.), for the management of chronic pain not related to cancer or cancer treatments.
Technology Description: ST is a noninvasive, transdermal treatment for the symptomatic rel…
Focus of the Report: Use of Scrambler therapy (ST), also referred to as Calmare Pain Therapy and transcutaneous electrical modulation pain reprocessing (Calmare Therapeutics Inc.), for the management of chronic pain related to cancer or cancer treatment.
Technology Description: ST is a…
Focus of the Report: The focus of the report is on the use of ovarian or internal iliac vein embolization for the treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS).
Technology Description: Embolization is intended to block the blood supply to the enlarged or swollen veins associated with P…
Health Problem: Diabetes mellitus (DM) can damage blood vessels, compromising blood flow and oxygen circulation. Resulting tissue hypoxia may contribute to failure of even minor wounds to heal. Chronic foot ulcers in people with DM (DFU) may occur when foot injuries, such as cuts, blisters, or sores, develop, worsen, and do not heal. Reasons …
Health Problem: Diabetes mellitus (DM) can damage blood vessels, compromising blood flow and oxygen circulation. Resulting tissue hypoxia may contribute to failure of even minor wounds to heal. Chronic foot ulcers in people with DM (DFU) may occur when foot injuries, such as cuts, blisters, or sores, develop, worsen, and do not heal. Reasons …
Focus of the Report: The use of precision pulse capsulotomy (PPC) with the Zepto Capsulotomy System (Mynosys Cellular Devices Inc.) for anterior capsulotomy during cataract surgery in adults.
Technology Description: The Zepto Capsulotomy System is a nonlaser, low-energy discharge syste…
Focus of the Report: The use of the AposTherapy System for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA).
Technology Description: The AposTherapy device is a foot-worn biomechanical device designed to redistribute the load away from painful areas in the knees, purportedly decreasin…