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Medicare coverage: engaging on evidence
Tamara Syrek Jensen1, Louis B Jacques
1Dep. Dir., Coverage and Analysis Group, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MD, USA.
Regenerative Medicine
|October 18, 2011
Summary
Developers of innovative technologies often overlook Medicare
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Medical Technology Assessment
- Health Economics
Background:
- Innovative technology developers frequently underestimate the evidence required by insurers, especially Medicare.
- Medicare payment is not automatic post-FDA approval; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has distinct coverage criteria.
- Regenerative medicine technologies face specific challenges in meeting Medicare's evidentiary standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide developers in understanding and meeting Medicare's evidence requirements for innovative technologies.
- To facilitate smoother coverage discussions for regenerative medicine by addressing CMS's needs.
- To clarify the 'reasonable and necessary' criteria for Medicare coverage under Parts A and B.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Medicare's governing legislation, specifically Title XVIII of the Social Security Act.
- Review of CMS regulations, manual instructions, and public guidance documents.
- Focus on Section 1862(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act concerning the 'reasonable and necessary' standard.
Main Results:
- Medicare coverage decisions hinge on specific evidence beyond FDA approval.
- The 'reasonable and necessary' clause is a critical determinant for Medicare reimbursement.
- Understanding CMS's distinct processes and requirements is essential for technology developers.
Conclusions:
- Developers must proactively address Medicare's evidentiary requirements early in the technology development lifecycle.
- Successful navigation of Medicare coverage necessitates a thorough understanding of CMS's regulatory framework.
- Anticipating and meeting the 'reasonable and necessary' standard is key for securing Medicare payment for innovative health technologies.
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