AMO’s Tecnis
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
CMS seeks comments by Oct. 31 on whether Advanced Medical Optics' Tecnis intraocular lens should qualify for a new technology IOL payment under the ambulatory surgical system. AMO submitted additional information on the clinical relevance of Tecnis' increased contrast sensitivity this year, after CMS rejected the firm's application in 2004 for failing to show that patients benefited from the design improvements. AMO also provided more studies and a meta-analysis. If CMS approves the application, Tecnis will be reimbursed at a $50 premium over standard IOLs...