Date

05/06/2010

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CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

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Posted proposed decision memos for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) for Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Positron Emission Tomography for Initial Treatment Strategy in Solid Tumors and Myeloma. Also updated Bariatric Surgery and Carotid Artery Stenting facility lists. Posted updated MEDCAC roster.

National Coverage Analyses

Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) for Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Posted proposed decision memo
http://www.cms.gov/mcd/viewdraftdecisionmemo.asp?id=238

Positron Emission Tomography for Initial Treatment Strategy in Solid Tumors and Myeloma
Posted proposed decision memo
http://www.cms.gov/mcd/viewdraftdecisionmemo.asp?id=237

Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) Meetings

Posted updated roster
http://www.cms.gov/FACA/02_MedCAC.asp#TopOfPage

Medicare Approved Facilities/Trials/Registries

Bariatric Surgery
Updated list
http://www.cms.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/BSF/list.asp#TopOfPage

Carotid Artery Stenting
Added new facilities
http://www.cms.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/CASF/list.asp#TopOfPage