Date

08/04/2010

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CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

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Posted final 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 posted meeting minutes and transcripts for 1/27/2010 and 3/24/2010 MEDCAC meetings. Updated Bariatric Facility list.

National Coverage Analyses

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

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

Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) Meetings

1/27/2010 - Pharmacogenomic Testing in Cancer
Posted meeting minutes and transcript
http://www.cms.gov/mcd/viewmcac.asp?where=index&mid=53

3/24/2010 - Erythopoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA) in Anemia Related to Kidney Disease
Posted meeting minutes and transcript
http://www.cms.gov/mcd/viewmcac.asp?where=index&mid=52

Medicare Approved Facilities/Trials/Registries

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