Technology Evaluation Center Blue Cross Blue Shield

[Abbe]

Hello all,

Today I stumbled upon this new study done by "TEC" Technology Evaluation Center assesment program. The evaluation states 5 criteria at the end of the study that they feel must support ADR effectiveness in order to approve the device and cover it under their plans.

http://www.bcbs.com/betterknowledge/tec/vols/22/22_02.pdf

[Harrison]

It's interesting to see "better knowlege" as part of the URL, as their site includes data and research that is a tad crusty..er, rusty. E.g. 1997?! Wuddupwidat?

Citing the age of some of this data can only help you with your appeals!

Thx for sharing. Just a reminder, many BCBS companies HAVE paid for ADR, so it's up to you to learn how to play their cruel game of appeals. http://adrsupport.org/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[ans]

Good point Harrison.

Thanks for digging this up.