Expanded Health Policies Enhance TMS Therapy Access for Adolescents and Adults
19 Septiembre 2024 - 7:31AM
Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM), a medical technology company
focused on designing, developing, and marketing products that
improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from
neurohealth disorders, announced that additional payors have
updated their TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) coverage to
reduce access barriers for patients with major depressive disorder
(MDD). This expanded access allows people to receive treatment such
as the Company’s NeuroStar TMS Therapy earlier in their treatment
regimen.
Effective immediately, BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of North
Carolina has expanded its TMS policy to cover adolescents 15 years
and older, based on recent clearance from the United States Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) for NeuroStar as the first and only
TMS treatment authorized for this population. BCBC of North
Carolina policies affect more than 2.2 million covered lives.
Additionally, Louisiana Medicaid has started covering TMS for
adults 18 and older, effective immediately. This is the first TMS
coverage policy from Louisiana Medicaid, which has a footprint of
more than 1.6 million covered lives.
“We are thrilled to see expanded health policies that increase
access to NeuroStar TMS Therapy for depression, a crucial
advancement as payors step up to meet the rising demand for
effective mental health treatments,” stated Keith J. Sullivan,
President and CEO of Neuronetics, Inc. “This trend reflects a
growing recognition of the urgent need to support patients in the
face of a shortage of mental health providers, and we are excited
about the positive impact it will have on improving lives.”
These policy updates build on recent momentum from commercial
and government payers to expand coverage for TMS Therapy.
Neuronetics previously announced updated policies through payers
such as Aetna and California Medicaid. In addition to being the
first and only TMS company with FDA clearance for adolescent
treatment, Neuronetics is the only TMS company in the industry with
a dedicated health policy team that partners with both providers
and payors to advocate for health policy updates.
For more information about NeuroStar TMS Therapy, please
visit www.neurostar.com.
About NeuroneticsNeuronetics,
Inc. believes that mental health is as important as physical
health. As a global leader in neuroscience, Neuronetics is
redefining patient and physician expectations with its NeuroStar
Advanced Therapy for Mental Health. NeuroStar is a non-drug,
noninvasive treatment that can improve the quality of life for
people suffering from neurohealth conditions when traditional
medication hasn’t helped. NeuroStar is indicated for the treatment
of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for
those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients
suffering from MDD and who failed to achieve satisfactory
improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in
the current episode. It is also FDA-cleared as an adjunct for
adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder and for adolescent
patients aged 15-21 with MDD. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is the
leading TMS treatment for MDD in adults with over 6.6 million
treatments delivered. Neuronetics is committed to transforming
lives by offering an exceptional treatment that produces
extraordinary results. For safety and prescribing information,
visit www.neurostar.com.
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iWorld Health Organization, Depression Fact Sheet.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression.
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