CMS Coverage Email Updates

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:10:00 EST

Date: 06/30/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Also posted NCDs for Surgical or Other Invasive Procedure Performed on the Wrong Patient, Surgical or Other Invasive Procedure Performed on the Wrong Body Part, and Wrong Surgical or Other Invasive Procedure Performed on a Patient. Also updated bariatric surgery facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages - CORRECTION

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:19:00 EST

Date: 07/08/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages - CORRECTION
Content: Correction to update from 07/07/2009

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:29:00 EST

Date: 07/07/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted information from May 6 MEDCAC meeting. Also updated facility lists and posted Lab NCD udpate.

Review period extended on draft TA

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:40:00 EST

Date: 07/14/2009
Subject: Review period extended on draft TA
Content: N/A

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:05:00 EST

Date: 02/02/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Updated MEDCAC information for 11/19/2008 and 2/25/2009 meetings. Also updated Carotid Artery Stenting and Bariatric Surgery facilities.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:51:00 EST

Date: 07/16/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Dermal injections for the treatment of facial lipodystrophy syndrome (FLS). Also posted Benefit Category Analyses for the same topic. Also added new Bariatric Surgery facilities.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:39:00 EST

Date: 04/10/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheets for Heartsbreath Test for Heart Transplant Rejection and Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Brain, Cervical, Ovarian, Pancreatic, Small Cell Lung, and Testicular Cancers. Also posted materials for 4/30/2008 MEDCAC meeting and updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:51:00 EST

Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:52:00 EST

Date: 02/11/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer. Also posted 2 Technology Assessments, updated VAD facility list, and posted Kidney Disease Stakeholders' meeting information.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:53:00 EST

Date: 02/13/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Surgery for Diabetes

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:03:00 EST

Date: 02/13/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted technology assessments.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:46:00 EST

Date: 09/16/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted tracking sheet for Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Solid Tumors. Also updated Bariatric Surgery facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:47:00 EST

Date: 04/23/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Updated Carotid Artery Stenting and Bariatric Surgery facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:47:00 EST

Date: 02/20/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new technology assessment. Also updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:21:00 EST

Date: 07/24/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Updated Bariatric Surgery facility list and added new NCD to the database.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:37:00 EST

Date: 04/28/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal Cancer. Also updated Carotid Artery Stenting and Bariatric Surgery facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:39:00 EST

Date: 02/24/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new MEDCAC information.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:39:00 EST

Date: 09/29/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Heartsbreath Test for Heart Transplant Rejection and final decision memo for Thermal Intradiscal Procedures.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:29:00 EST

Date: 05/01/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Artificial Hearts

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:17:00 EST

Date: 03/03/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Sleep Testing. Also posted scoresheet from 2/25 MEDCAC meeting.

Technology Assessments for Public Comment

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:18:00 EST

Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Technology Assessments for Public Comment
Content: N/A

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:15:00 EST

Date: 08/03/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Pharmacogenomic Testing for Warfarin Response. Also updated Bariatric Facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:18:00 EST

Date: 10/14/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of the Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting and new tracking sheet for Prothrombin Time (PT) NCD 190.17 (Addition of ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 197.7 Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Liver). Also updated Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:20:00 EST

Date: 03/13/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Screening for HIV Infection. Also updated Bariatric Surgery list.

CMS Updates to Coverage pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:46:00 EST

Date: 02/06/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage pages
Content: Posted tracking sheet for AMA-DE Compendium Revision Request. Also updated Carotid Artery Stenting Facility Recertification Process page.

CMS Updates to Coverage pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:50:00 EST

Date: 02/13/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheets for NCCN Compendium Revision Request and Thomson Micromedex DrugPoints Compendium Revision Request. Also posted new Bariatric Surgery facilities.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:53:00 EST

Date: 02/14/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memos for Intracranial Stenting and Angioplasty and Microvolt T-wave Alternans. Also posted final decision memo for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting of the Renal Arteries.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:55:00 EST

Date: 02/25/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Thomson Micromedex DrugDex Compendium Revision Request. Also posted new facilities for Carotid Artery Stenting and Bariatric Surgery.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:57:00 EST

Date: 03/05/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Clinical Pharmacology Compendium Revision Request. Also posted new facilities for Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:59:00 EST

Date: 03/12/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Computed Tomographic Angiography. Also posted new facilities for Bariatric Surgery.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:06:00 EST

Date: 03/13/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:08:00 EST

Date: 03/19/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted decision memos for Autologous Blood Derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds, Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Infection and Inflammation, and Prothrombin Time (INR) Monitor for Home Anticoagulation Management. Also updated Bariatric Surgery facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:11:00 EST

Date: 03/26/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted Federal Register Notice announcing 4/30/2008 MEDCAC meeting on Medicare Evidentiary Priorities. Also updated Bariatric Surgery facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:15:00 EST

Date: 05/12/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memos for Intracranial Stenting and Angioplasty (5th Recon) and Microvolt T-wave Alternans. Also updated Bariatric Surgery facility list and posted new facilities for National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) and Carotid Artery Stenting

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:18:00 EST

Date: 05/20/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheets for Screening Computed Tomography Colonlgraphy (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer and Surgery for Diabetes. Posted roster and agenda for 5/21/2008 MEDCAC meeting on Desirable Characteristics of Clinical Trials on Rehabilitative Strategies for Stroke. New studies were added to Artificial Heart Clinical Study Approvals. The Bariatric Surgery facility list was updated. Posted new facilities to the Carotid Artery Stenting facility list. Also posted new TA for Methodological Issues in Evaluation of Innovative Training Approaches to Stroke Rehabilitation.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:22:00 EST

Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Updated tracking sheet for Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer to clarify the focus of the NCD. Also updated Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting facility lists. Posted score sheet from 4/30/2008 MEDCAC meeting on Medicare Evidentiary Priorities.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST

Date: 06/05/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted decisions for AMA-DE Compendium Revision Request and NCCN Compendium Revision Request.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:26:00 EST

Date: 06/10/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted decisions for Thomson Micromedex DrugPoints Compendium Revision Request and Thomson Micromedex DrugDex Compendium Revision Request. Posted scoresheet from 5/21/2008 MEDCAC meeting on Desirable Characteristics of Clinical Trials on Rehabilitative Strategies for Stroke. Also posted new facilities for Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:28:00 EST

Date: 06/11/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Updated tracking sheets for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of the Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting and Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Brain, Cervical, Ovarian, Pancreatic, Small Cell Lung, and Testicular Cancers.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:29:00 EST

Date: 07/03/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted decision for Clinical Pharmacology Compendium Revision Request. Also updated Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:33:00 EST

Date: 07/15/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Thermal Intradiscal Procedures.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:33:00 EST

Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted NCD Coding Policy Manual and Change Report for July 2008. Also added new facility for Carotid Artery Stenting.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:34:00 EST

Date: 07/30/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted list of Potential NCD Topics for public comment. Posted minutes and transcript from 5/21/2008 MEDCAC meeting on Desirable Characteristics of Clinical Trials on Rehabilitative Strategies for Stroke. Also posted new facilities for Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:38:00 EST

Date: 07/31/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of the Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting. Also posted new tracking sheets for Wrong Surgery Performed on a Patient, Surgery on the Wrong Body Part, and Surgery on the Wrong Patient.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:48:00 EST

Date: 08/04/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Pharmacogenomic Testing for Warfarin Response. Also posted Federal Register Notice and questions for 8/20/2008 MEDCAC meeting on FDG Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for 9 Cancers (brain, cervical, small cell lung, ovarian, pancreatic, testicular, prostate, bladder and kidney.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:51:00 EST

Date: 08/18/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted Technology Assessment for 8/20/2008 MEDCAC meeting on FDG Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for 9 Cancers (brain, cervical, small cell lung, ovarian, pancreatic, testicular, prostate, bladder and kidney.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:52:00 EST

Date: 08/27/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted scoresheet from 8/20/2008 MEDCAC meeting on FDG Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for 9 Cancers (brain, cervical, small cell lung, ovarian, pancreatic, testicular, prostate, bladder and kidney. Updated Bariatric Surgery facility list. Posted Innovators Guide on Council on Technology and Innovation page.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:56:00 EST

Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted questions to panel for 11/19/2008 MEDCAC meeting on Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC). Also updated facility lists for Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:57:00 EST

Date: 11/05/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Serum Iron Studies NCD 190.18 (Addition of ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 285.22 Anemia of Malignancy and 285.29 Anemia of Other Chronic Condition). Also posted 2006 Report to Congress.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:54:00 EST

Date: 11/17/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Surgery for Diabetes. Posted agenda and roster for 11/19/2008 MEDCAC meeting on Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC). Also updated Bariatric Surgery facility list.

AHRQ Draft TA Cost-Effectiveness of CT Colonography To Screen for Rectal Cancer for Review extension

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:31:00 EST

Date: 12/01/2008
Subject: AHRQ Draft TA Cost-Effectiveness of CT Colonography To Screen for Rectal Cancer for Review extension
Content: N/A

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:53:00 EST

Date: 08/14/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Cervical Cancer. Also updated VAD Destination Therapy and Carotid Artery Stenting lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:22:00 EST

Date: 03/16/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Updated tracking sheet for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:39:00 EST

Date: 08/14/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted MEDCAC information for October 21 and June 17 meetings.

AHRQ Draft TA for review

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:02:00 EST

Date: 08/11/2009
Subject: AHRQ Draft TA for review
Content: Quality, Regulation and Clinical Utility of Laboratory-developed Tests

AHRQ Draft TA for review.

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:04:00 EST

Date: 06/18/2009
Subject: AHRQ Draft TA for review.
Content: Use of Bayesian Techniques in Randomized Clinical Trials

AHRQ Draft TA for Review

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:04:00 EST

Date: 01/02/2009
Subject: AHRQ Draft TA for Review
Content: Horizon Scan: To What Extent Do Changes in Third-Party Payment Affect Clinical Trials and the Evidence Base?

AHRQ Draft TA for Review

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:05:00 EST

Date: 11/06/2008
Subject: AHRQ Draft TA for Review
Content: Cost-Effectiveness of CT Colonography to Screen for Colorectal Cancer

AHRQ Draft TA for Review

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:05:00 EST

Date: 10/15/2008
Subject: AHRQ Draft TA for Review
Content: Potential Conflict of Interest in the Production of Drug Compendia

Extension of AHRQ TA Review Period-Quality, Reg. And Clinical Utility of Laboratory-developed Tests

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:15:00 EST

Date: 08/19/2009
Subject: Extension of AHRQ TA Review Period-Quality, Reg. And Clinical Utility of Laboratory-developed Tests
Content: Quality, Regulation and Clinical Utility of Laboratory-developed Tests

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:31:00 EST

Date: 08/27/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Collagen Meniscus Implant. Also updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:20:00 EST

Date: 03/19/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of the Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting. Also posted Federal Register Notice for May 6 MEDCAC meeting.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:21:00 EST

Date: 03/25/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Outpatient Intravenous Insulin Treatment. Also udpated facility lists and posted questions for 5/6 MEDCAC meeting.

Announcement for the Public Review of AHRQ Technology Assessment

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:47:00 EST

Date: 04/02/2009
Subject: Announcement for the Public Review of AHRQ Technology Assessment
Content: Announcement for the Public Review of the AHRQ Technology Assessment entitled: "";A systematic review of topographic genotyping with PathfinderTG."";

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:28:00 EST

Date: 04/03/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final DM for PET for Solid Tumors

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:57:00 EST

Date: 09/04/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted questions to panel for October 21 MEDCAC meeting. Also updated Bariatric Surgery facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:37:00 EST

Date: 09/09/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Screening for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:15:00 EST

Date: 09/10/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of the Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:44:00 EST

Date: 04/20/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted information from 2/25/2009 MEDCAC meeting. Also updated facility lists.

AHRQ Stakeholders' Meeting Regarding Medicare Coverage of Kidney Disease Patient Education Services

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:14:00 EST

Date: 11/24/2008
Subject: AHRQ Stakeholders' Meeting Regarding Medicare Coverage of Kidney Disease Patient Education Services
Content: N/A

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EST

Date: 11/24/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted Prothrombin Time (PT) NCD 190.17 decision memo. Posted scoresheet from 11/19/2008 MEDCAC Meeting and updated Carotid Artery Stenting facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:18:00 EST

Date: 05/01/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted information for May 6 MEDCAC meeting. Also updated facility list.

CMS Posts CAG Director Position

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:18:00 EST

Date: 04/29/2009
Subject: CMS Posts CAG Director Position
Content: N/A

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:12:00 EST

Date: 10/02/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new MEDCAC information. Also updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:54:00 EST

Date: 12/02/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Proposed decision memos on Surgery on the Wrong Body Part, Surgery on the Wrong Patient, Wrong Surgery Performed on a Patient. Also updated Medicare Approved Facilities/Trials/Registries: Bariatric Surgery

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:57:00 EST

Date: 05/04/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Pharmacogenomic Testing for Warfarin Response. Also updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:23:00 EST

Date: 10/07/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA). Also posted information for November 18 MEDAC meeting and updated Bariatric Surgery facility list.

2nd Correction - CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:27:00 EST

Date: 10/08/2009
Subject: 2nd Correction - CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: This email contains the correct link for the Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) tracking sheet. The webmaster offers her sincere apologies for the confusion.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:29:00 EST

Date: 12/08/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted decision memo for Heartsbreath Test for Heart Transplant Rejection. Also updated Bariatric Surgery facilities list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:54:00 EST

Date: 05/12/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted decision memo on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer and new tracking sheet for Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Cervical Cancer. Also posted scoresheet from May 6 MEDCAC meeting and Federal Register notice for June 17 meeting.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:21:00 EST

Date: 10/15/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted information for October 21 MEDCAC meeting. Also updated facility lists.

AHRQ Draft TA for review

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:24:00 EST

Date: 10/19/2009
Subject: AHRQ Draft TA for review
Content: Report on the Evidence Regarding Off-Label Indications for Targeted Therapies used in Cancer Treatment

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:56:00 EST

Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted CAL decision memo. Also posted a new TA and updated Bariatric Facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:44:00 EST

Date: 10/27/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted updated MEDCAC information. Also updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:00 EST

Date: 12/23/2008
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted Proposed Decision Memo for Sleep Testing. Also updated MEDCAC information.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:06:00 EST

Date: 05/26/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new MEDCAC information, new TA and updated facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:49:00 EST

Date: 08/20/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted Announcements for MEDCAC meetings. Also updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:49:00 EST

Date: 09/28/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for Outpatient Intravenous Insulin Therapy Regimen; Posted final decision memo for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:50:00 EST

Date: 06/16/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted roster, agenda, and speaker list to Bayesian statistical methods and Medicare evidence MEDCAC and Updated facility list

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:51:00 EST

Date: 06/05/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new TA and updated facility list.

Extension on AHRQ Draft TA Review

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:51:00 EST

Date: 11/02/2009
Subject: Extension on AHRQ Draft TA Review
Content: Review extended for Report on the Evidence Regarding Off-Label Indications for Targeted Therapies used in Cancer Treatment

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:24:00 EST

Date: 06/04/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Positron Emission Tomography (NaF-18) to Identify Bone Metastasis of Cancer. Also updated Bariatric facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:48:00 EST

Date: 01/07/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted proposed decision memo for PET For Solid Tumors. Also updated Bariatric Facilities list.

CMS Evidentiary Priorities

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:49:00 EST

Date: 08/08/2008
Subject: CMS Evidentiary Priorities
Content: N/A

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:38:00 EST

Date: 11/06/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted 2 new technology assessments. Also updated facility lists.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:52:00 EST

Date: 11/09/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Positron Emission Tomography for Initial Treatment Strategy in Solid Tumors and Myeloma. Also updated Bariatric Facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

Date: 11/10/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted final decision memo for Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Cervical Cancer and new tracking sheet for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) for Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:20:00 EST

Date: 11/13/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Announced April 2010 MEDCAC meeting

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:24:00 EST

Date: 11/17/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted information for November 18 MEDCAC meeting. Also updated Bariatric Surgery facility list.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Date: 11/17/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheets for Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program - Dr. Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program - Pritikin Program

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:26:00 EST

Date: 01/15/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted decision memos for Never Events. Also posted final TA and updated Lab NCD page.

CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:35:00 EST

Date: 01/20/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted new tracking sheet for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Also posted Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting facility updates, and new National Benefit Category Analyses tracking sheet.

AHRQ Draft TA for review

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:37:00 EST

Date: 11/12/2009
Subject: AHRQ Draft TA for review
Content: Diagnosis and Treatment of Secondary Lymphedema