TRD Societal Cost Can Sway US Payer On VNS Coverage Decision
Executive Summary
LivaNova is counting on CMS paying more than lip service to the value-based agenda as it assesses coverage decisions for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for the treatment of resistant depression over the coming months. In many ways it is a test for both parties.
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