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John T Barnard1, Logan Grimaud1, Faysal A Yafi1
1University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Orange, CA, USA.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|July 12, 2021
Summary
Medicaid covers penile prosthesis surgery in 28 states, but coverage criteria are often unclear and non-transparent. This impacts access to treatment for erectile dysfunction for many patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Health Policy
- Men's Health
Background:
- Penile prosthesis surgery (malleable [MPP] and inflatable [IPP]) is a successful treatment for erectile dysfunction.
- Medicaid coverage for these devices lacks transparency, creating a knowledge gap for patients and providers.
Keywords:
Healthcare DisparityInflatable Penile ProsthesisMalleable PenileMedicaidPenile ProsthesisProsthesis
