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?

Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System (ReCor Medical Inc.) for Resistant Hypertension

The Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) System (ReCor Medical Inc.) uses ultrasound energy delivered via a balloon-cooled catheter to perform targeted circumferential denervation to the renal afferent and efferent sympathetic nerves. The system is indicated to reduce blood pressure as an adjunctive treatment in hypertension patients in whom lifestyle modifications an…

Aurora EV-ICD System (Medtronic Inc.) for Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias

The Aurora EV-ICD System (Medtronic Inc.) is an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) indicated for the automated treatment of patients who have experienced, or are at significant risk of developing, life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias through the delivery of antitachycardia pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation therapies.

Edison System (HistoSonics) for Histotripsy of Liver Tumors

The Edison System (Histosonics Inc.) is a nonthermal focused ultrasound system with real-time image guidance intended for the noninvasive mechanical destruction of liver tumors, including the partial or complete destruction of unresectable liver tumors via histotripsy.

Spring Distraction System (Cresco Spine) for Early Onset Scoliosis

The Spring Distraction System (Cresco Spine) is an investigational, growth-friendly implant in development for the treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS). It is designed to provide continuous distraction and avoid the need for repeated lengthening procedures as the patient grows.