Horizon Scanning

It is a challenge for health plans and clinicians to know what emerging technologies are in the preapproval phase and what their clinical, financial, and risk impacts might be. This is where we come in.

The Hayes Horizon Scanning Solution identifies innovative and potentially disruptive health technologies that are in various stages of the regulatory approval process. Our Research Analysts continually investigate new technologies that are on the horizon or in the early stages of clinical investigation, as well as the testing of existing technologies that may be seeking approval for new clinical applications. Hayes Horizon Scanning helps you track emerging technologies before you need to make decisions. Accessed through the Hayes Knowledge Center, Hayes Horizon Scanning addresses the following fundamental questions to help our clients forecast emerging technologies:

  • Is this emerging technology new or replacing an existing technology?
  • Where is this technology in the FDA regulatory process?
  • When will this technology be commercially available in the market?
  • What is the projected use, cost, and financial impact of this technology?

Superion Interspinous Spacer System

The Superion Interspinous Spacer is an interspinous implant proposed to treat neurogenic claudication in patients with impaired physical function secondary to moderate lumbar spinal stenosis with or without grade 1 spondylolisthesis who have undergone at least 6 months of non-operative treatment. 

Reza Band

An externally worn upper esophageal sphincter compression device intended for reduction of symptoms associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux disease in adults.

Praluent (Alirocumab)

Praluent is a member of a new class of lipid-lowering agents known as PCSK9 inhibitors. It is self-administered as a subcutaneous injection in a single-use pre-filled pen or pre-filled syringe. It is indicated for use as an adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy for the treatment of adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascula…