Comments for CardioDynamics NCD
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Firm finds physician support in the majority of more than 200 comments submitted during the initial comment period, ended March 30, on expanded national coverage for its BioZ impedance cardiography technology. CardioDynamics is seeking coverage for the test's management of all patients with hypertension (1"The Gray Sheet" March 6, 2006, In Brief). The firm notes that results of its CONTROL trial supporting this indication have been published since CMS opened the decision. Robert Streimer, deputy director at CMS' Office of Clinical Standards & Quality until 2004, claims the original limited coverage decision for the technology was pushed through by former California congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham and recommends either totally withdrawing coverage for BioZ or reducing the product's payment. CMS' proposed coverage decision is due Aug. 28...