California Medicaid Adds TMS Access for 14.8 Million Adolescents and Adults
July 11 2024 - 8:36AM
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 California Medicaid
(Medi-Cal) has added TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
coverage for adults and adolescents aged 15 and older with MDD
(major depressive disorder). This is the first policy from Medi-Cal
that includes TMS, and the access follows the Company’s recent
clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for
NeuroStar TMS as a first-line add-on treatment for adolescents aged
15-21.
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid healthcare program. It offers
no-cost and low-cost health coverage for children and adults with
limited income and resources who meet eligibility requirements.
Medi-Cal policies impact 14.8 million covered lives in California.
The TMS policy update will go into effect on August 1, 2024.
“At a time when mental health services are more essential than
ever, expanded access to NeuroStar TMS through Medi-Cal is a
pivotal step in addressing the growing need for care among both
adults and adolescents,” stated Keith J. Sullivan, President and
CEO of Neuronetics, Inc. “NeuroStar’s Health Policy team is fully
committed to collaborating with providers and payors on policy
updates that enhance availability for those in need.”
Neuronetics recently announced TMS policy updates from BlueCross
BlueShield (BCBS) of Michigan and Cambia Health, in addition to a
previous announcement with a policy change from Humana to address
TMS coverage for adolescents.
Neuronetics is the first and only TMS company with FDA clearance
for the treatment of adolescents and the only 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 Adolescent DepressionAdolescent
depression is a complex and challenging mental health condition
that affects young individuals during the crucial period of
adolescence. An estimated 4.3 million U.S. adolescents aged 15-21
are affected by MDDi. Depression amongst adolescents can disrupt
crucial aspects of development, such as academic performance,
relationships with peers and family members, and overall emotional
well-being.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the
treatment of MDD in adolescent patients aged 15-21.
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 6.4 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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