FSS-76 - Winifred S. Hayes, Incorporated - GS02F116BA

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Contract number: GS02F116BA
Issued by: GSA Federal Acquisition Service

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Contractor Information:

Winifred S. Hayes, Inc. DBA Hayes, Inc.

157 South Broad Street Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-855-0615 Fax: 215-855-5218 Contract Admin Resource: Christina Dietrich, CFO Email: cdietrich@hayesinc.com Website: www.hayesinc.com Business Size: Small, Woman-Owned Business General Service Adminstration (GSA) Federal Supply Service and Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List Schedule Title: 760 2 – Periodicals/Subscriptions Services

GSA Contract No. GS-02F-116BA Contract Period: June 26, 2014 - June 25, 2019

GSA purchasers will have the opportunity to buy individual reports or bundles of individual health technology assessment reports specific to an urgent need for independent, evidence-based information on existing and emerging medical technologies. These include reports on capital equipment, procedures, drugs, biologics, diagnostic tests, including genetic tests and behavioral and mental health interventions. Clients use these reports to evaluate the impact of a particular health technology on patient outcomes, health care utilization and cost, all of which ultimately impact the quality and cost effectiveness of health care.

Requests for purchasing reports should be directed to Silvana Schneider at sschneider@hayesinc.com or 215-855-0615. After the eligibility of the requestor has been verified, discounts will be confirmed and a purchase agreement will be sent electronically. Once the customer agrees to the terms and conditions of the the agreement and return it to Hayes, the report will be prepared. Reports will be issued electronically after payment is received.

GSA Schedule - Additional Customer Information Terms and Conditions

	1	HOURLY RATES AND DESCRIPTION OF ALL CORRESPONDING COMMERCIAL JOB TITLES, EXPERIENCE, FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EDUCATION:
		All Service rates shown are firm-fixed-price. See the Product Descriptions provided after the pricing information
		Maximum Order: $100,000 per SIN.
		Minimum Order: $100
	2	GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
		The preponderance of work location has been identified as:
		State(s): Pennsylvania
		Area: Lansdale
		The Service Contract Act is applicable to our offer. However, Winifred S. Hayes, Inc. is not proposing any SCA related categories.
	3	POINT(S) OF PRODUCTION: N/A
	4	DISCOUNT FROM LIST PRICES: 10% - 35% dependent upon volume ordered
	5	QUANTITY DISCOUNT(S):
		1 report: 10% discount
		2-4 reports: 20% discount
		5-9 reports: 25% discount
		10+ reports: 35% discount
	6	FOREIGN ITEMS: None
	7	TIME OF DELIVERY: Upon receipt of payment
	8	EXPEDITED DELIVERY: N/A
	9	OVERNIGHT AND 2-DAY DELIVERY: N/A
	10	URGENT REQUIRMENTS: All reports are delivered electronically upon receipt of payment.
	11	FOB POINT: N/A
	12	ORDERING ADDRESS: Same as contractor address.
	13	ORDERING PROCEDURES:
		For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s) are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.
		We will respond to requests for reports through our Global Account Director and the Account Services team. An interested purchaser will contact the Director, who will verify that they are an eligible purchaser, confirm the discount available, and electronically send the purchase agreement. Once the customer has agreed to the terms and returned the executed purchase agreement to Hayes, the Account Services team will prepare the report to deliver electronically. The report will be delivered upon receipt of payment.
	14	PAYMENT ADDRESS: Same as contractor address.
	15	WARRANTY PROVISION: N/A
	16	EXPORT PACKING CHARGES: N/A
	17	TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD ACCEPTANCE (any thresholds above the micro-purchase level): None
	18	TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR (if applicable): N/A
	19	TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION (if applicable): N/A
	20	TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REPAIR PARTS INDICATING DATE OF PARTS PRICE LISTS AND ANY DISCOUNTS FROM LIST PRICES (if applicable): N/A
	21	TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES (if applicable): N/A
	22	LIST OF SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION POINTS (if applicable): N/A
	23	LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEALERS (if applicable): N/A
	24	PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (if applicable): N/A
	25	SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES (e.g. recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants): N/A
	26	SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE FOR EIT: N/A
	27	DUNS NUMBER: 621991017
	28	NOTIFICATION REGARDING REGISTRATION IN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE: Contractor has an Active Registration in the CCR database.
	29	PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS: None
May 2015 Current List of Reports by Category
Publish Date	Report Type	Title	Description
05/14/2013	Directory	Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Treatment in Children Under 2 Years of Age	Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) is used to treat a variety of childhood diseases affecting growth, including children with growth hormone insufficiency/deficiency, children born small for gestational age, idiopathic short stature, chronic renal insufficiency/failure, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Noonan syndrome, and short stature homeobox-containing gene deficiency (SHOX-D). The primary goals of growth hormone therapy for children with rhGH are the normalization of height and other growth parameters, such as weight and body composition, during childhood, and attainment of normal adult height.
06/06/2013	Directory	Ultrafiltration in Congestive Heart Failure	Ultrafiltration removes excess fluid from overloaded circulation by pumping blood through a filter that expels an isotonic solution of water and salts before returning blood into the body. This technology may be used in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) for whom conventional interventions fail to provide adequate diuresis and as an alternative for patients with contraindications to pharmacological therapy.
06/14/2013	Directory	Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms	Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) includes both “natural”, compounded hormones obtained from compounding pharmacies and Food and Drug Administration-approved hormones that are identical to endogenous hormones. BHRT is used to treat the symptoms of menopause, including: vasomotor symptoms, urogenital symptoms, and bone loss.
06/20/2013	Directory	Capsule Endoscopy of the Small Bowel for Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding	Capsule endoscopy, also called wireless capsule endoscopy or video capsule endoscopy, is a noninvasive procedure in which the patient swallows a multivitamin-sized capsule containing a miniaturized video camera, light transmitter, and batteries. The camera takes a video recording of the mucosal lining of the esophagus, small bowel, and/or colon as the capsule moves through the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure is intended to detect signs of gastrointestinal disease.
07/02/2013	Directory	Fractional Flow Reserve Testing for Guiding Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCIs)	Fractional flow reserve (FFR) involves use of a pressure transducer mounted on the tip of a coronary catheter to obtain direct measurements of blood pressure inside coronary arteries that have partial blockages, which reveals how severely the blockages impede blood flow to the heart. FFR has been proposed as an adjunct to coronary angiography as a means to help cardiologists decide whether percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) such as angioplasty and stenting should be performed.
07/04/2013	Directory	Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel for Breast Cancer	Nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel) (Abraxane; Abraxis BioScience LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Celgene Corp.) is a chemotherapeutic drug that is administered alone or in combination with other agents for the purpose of delaying disease progression and prolonging survival in patients who have metastatic breast cancer. Nab-paclitaxel differs from standard paclitaxel in that it is a colloidal suspension of 130-nanometer albumin-bound nanoparticles of paclitaxel and is, therefore, free of solvents. The goals of this new nanotechnology-based formulation are to reduce toxicity and improve the bioavailability of paclitaxel.
07/08/2013	Directory	Neuroform Microdelivery Stent System for Intracranial Aneurysms	The Neuroform Microdelivery Stent System is a self-expandable and conformable stent and delivery system that uses embolic coils to treat wide-neck, saccular intracranial aneurysms not amenable to surgical clipping. The coils block the flow of blood into the aneurysm to prevent aneurysm rupture and the stent prevents the coils from erupting out of the aneurysm sac.
07/10/2013	Directory	Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Obese or Severely Obese Patients	Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a complex surgical procedure that reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes portions of the small intestine. The RYGB procedure helps patients with severe obesity, who have been unable to achieve significant weight loss through medical therapy and life style changes, to lose a significant amount of weight and maintain that weight loss in the long term. RYGB is also associated with significant improvements or complete resolution of comorbidities associated with overweight and obesity, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
07/12/2013	Directory	Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Peripheral Arterial Disease	Intermittent pneumatic compression is a noninvasive treatment in which waves of pressure are applied repeatedly to the lower extremities to improve arterial circulation in the limbs of patients with peripheral arterial disease.
07/12/2013	Directory	Salivary Hormone Testing for Menopausal Women	Salivary hormone testing (SHT) is used to measure levels of hormones, including estrogens, progestogens, androgens, and cortisol. Compared with hormone testing in blood, salivary hormone testing is noninvasive and saliva can be collected by patients at home. Salivary hormone testing is often recommended for women who receive hormone replacement therapy, especially women who receive compounded hormone preparations.
07/15/2013	Directory	Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation of the Knee	Autologous chondrocyte implantation or transplantation is a form of tissue engineering that creates a graft from a patient’s own cartilage cells to repair defects in the articular cartilage. The procedure involves the collection and in vitro expansion of articular cartilage cells, which are then implanted into the defect with the goal of improving the quality of cartilage repair.
07/15/2013	Directory	Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in Children	Cochlear implants are used in patients with bilateral hearing impairment caused by severe loss of cochlear hair cells. The goal of cochlear implantation is to restore hearing by converting received sounds into electrical impulses that stimulate the auditory nerve, thereby performing the function normally performed by cochlear hair cells. Bilateral implantation is thought to add to the benefits of unilateral implantation by more closely simulating normal hearing.
07/15/2013	Directory	Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in Adults	Cochlear implants are used in patients with bilateral hearing impairment caused by severe loss of cochlear hair cells. The goal of cochlear implantation is to restore hearing by converting received sounds into electrical impulses that stimulate the auditory nerve, thereby performing the function normally performed by cochlear hair cells. Bilateral implantation is thought to add to the benefits of unilateral implantation by more closely simulating normal hearing.
08/13/2013	Directory	Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	Nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel; Abraxane) is a chemotherapeutic drug that is administered alone or in combination with other agents for the purpose of delaying disease progression and prolonging survival in patients who have non-small cell lung cancer. Nab-paclitaxel differs from standard paclitaxel in that it is a colloidal suspension of 130-nanometers (nm) albumin-bound nanoparticle of paclitaxel and is, therefore, free of solvents. The goal of this new nanotechnology-based formulation is to reduce toxicity and improve the bioavailability of paclitaxel.
08/14/2013	Directory	Pneumatic Compression for Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Knee Surgery	The purpose of pneumatic compression therapy is to prevent blood clots by improving venous blood flow in the legs by repeatedly applying waves of pressure to the feet or legs. After knee surgery, the goal of this therapy is to prevent or reduce the extent of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
08/19/2013	Directory	Lumbar Total Disc Replacement for Degenerative Disc Disease	Lumbar total disc replacement involves replacement of a degenerating lumbar (L3-S1) intervertebral disc with an artificial, or prosthetic, disc. The artificial disc is designed to maintain the physiological range of motion and stability of the natural spine and restore disc height and vertebral alignment, and, as a result, relieve pain and prevent adjacent disc degeneration.
08/20/2013	Directory	Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms	In endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), an endovascular graft is placed within the abdominal aorta to act as a conduit for blood flow to reduce pressure on the region of the vessel containing the aneurysm (if the aneurysm is unruptured), thereby preventing rupture, or to stop the bleeding if the aneurysm is ruptured.	EVAR is used as an alternative to open surgery for the repair of unruptured or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). It is also used as an alternative to surveillance for small, unruptured AAAs and as an alternative to no treatment for large aneurysms in need of repair in individuals who are unfit for open surgery.
08/27/2013	Directory	Spinal Cord Stimulation for Relief of Neuropathic Pain	Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) involves the electrical stimulation of spinal nerves using electrodes implanted in the epidural space of the spinal column. The goal of SCS is to suppress pain in specific areas for patients with chronic pain, including chronic, refractory, neuropathic pain.
09/06/2013	Directory	Epidural Steroid Injections for Cervical Radiculopathy	Epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a nonsurgical treatment for managing cervical radiculopathy caused by disc herniation or degenerative changes in the vertebrae such as spondylosis. The goal of ESI is to relieve pain, improve function, and reduce the need for surgical intervention.
09/25/2013	Directory	Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults	Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is composed of educational, behavioral, and cognitive therapy elements, and focuses on challenging maladaptive beliefs and teaching adaptive beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. When used to prevent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), CBT is provided within 1 to 4 weeks after the patient has experienced a traumatic event.
10/09/2013	Directory	Video Electrencephalogram (VEEG) for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Epilepsy in Children	Video electroencephalograph is the simultaneous recording of clinical behavior and electroencephalography with the goal of documenting seizure activity and accompanying physical manifestations to inform the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in children.
10/15/2013	Directory	Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression	Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a therapy for treatment-resistant major depression and bipolar disorder in which an implanted generator, the neurocybernetic prosthesis, delivers electrical pulses to the cervical portion of the vagus nerve. The goal of VNS is to reduce the severity and/or duration of a depressive period.
10/15/2013	Directory	Fecal Calprotectin Assay for Management of Crohn’s Disease	Fecal calprotectin (FC) testing involves measurement of the amount of calprotectin protein present in stool samples. Calprotectin is released by immune system cells that trigger and maintain the inflammation involved in Crohn’s Disease (CD). Therefore, detection of FC has been proposed as a noninvasive method to monitor the presence and severity of CD, and this information may facilitate the management of CD.
10/16/2013	Directory	Endovascular Repair of Isolated Iliac Artery Aneurysms	The purpose of endovascular repair for the treatment of isolated iliac artery aneurysms (IAAs) is to exclude aneurysmal flow and remove wall tension to prevent further dilatation and rupture of the arterial wall.
10/21/2013	Directory	Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation for Aortic Stenosis	Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a nonsurgical treatment for severe aortic stenosis. This procedure involves delivering and implanting a bioprosthetic valve via a peripheral artery.
10/28/2013	Directory	Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization	Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD) is an interventional procedure for patients with symptomatic internal hemorrhoids. THD involves using a specially designed proctoscope combined with a Doppler transducer to locate the arterial branches associated with the hemorrhoids and to tie off the arteries with sutures in order to decrease blood flow. The purpose of the procedure is to shrink hemorrhoidal tissue and reduce symptoms.
10/28/2013	Directory	Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain	Yoga is a form of mind-body exercises that generally includes postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. When used for chronic low back pain (CLBP), these exercises are aimed at relieving low back pain and improving function.
10/28/2013	Directory	Photoscreening for the Detection of Amblyopia Risk Factors in Children	Photoscreening is a method for detection of visual impairments that involves collection and analysis of images of the eyes captured with a digital or film camera. This technique is being used for detection of visual disorders that can predispose children to amblyopia, in which the brain inactivates an eye that has a significant visual impairment.
10/31/2013	Directory	Video Electroencephalogram (VEEG) for Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy in Adults	Video electroencephalogram (VEEG) monitoring is the simultaneous recording of clinical behavior by video and brain activity by electroencephalogram (EEG) recording with the goal of documenting seizure activity and accompanying physical manifestations to inform the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.
11/11/2013	Directory	Biological Mesh for Abdominal Hernia Repair	The purpose of biological mesh is to provide supplemental reinforcement to primary surgical repair of hernias. Biological mesh has been speculated to reduce the likelihood of infections and adhesions and its use has been promoted for use in patients who have large or complex hernias or contaminated surgical fields.
11/19/2013	Directory	Laser Therapy for Psoriasis	Laser therapy for psoriasis utilizes high-intensity, nondivergent light to treat localized lesions. The objective of laser therapy for psoriasis is to target lesions selectively and thereby achieve lesion clearance and symptom relief while sparing normal surrounding skin.
11/22/2013	Directory	Photodynamic Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer	Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a nonsurgical, potentially curative cancer treatment for head and neck cancer that uses photosensitizing agents and light to kill superficial tumor cells while not harming the surrounding healthy tissue. PDT is intended as an alternative to conventional surgery, radiotherapy, or other therapies for the treatment of head and neck cancer.
11/22/2013	Directory	Gastric Electrical Stimulation for Gastroparesis	Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) therapy is a treatment for patients with chronic gastroparesis, a gastrointestinal motility disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying without evidence of physical obstruction. The main symptoms include nausea, vomiting, early satiety, distension/bloating, and epigastric pain. The implanted stimulator delivers electrical impulses to the gastric muscles to stimulate gastric myoelectric activity, which improves stomach emptying and reduces the frequency and severity of symptoms.
11/26/2013	Directory	Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults	Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a technological intervention that delivers airflow during sleep to reduce and/or prevent the occurrence of apneas (periods of no breathing). BiPAP is a form of positive airway pressure therapy that delivers airflow at different rates during the inspiration (inhalation) versus expiration (exhalation) phases of breathing. This therapy has been suggested for use in patients who may have trouble exhaling against the continuous flow of air that is delivered by the more commonly prescribed continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for OSA.
12/02/2013	Directory	Platelet Function Assays for Patients on Antiplatelet Therapy Undergoing Cardiac Surgery	Patients on antiplatelet therapy (APT) require careful management before, during, and after cardiac surgery. APT reduces the risk of an ischemic event in high-risk patients but increases the risk of excessive bleeding and use of transfusions perioperatively. Platelet function assays (PFAs) offer the possibility of providing an objective measure of platelet function that can be used to predict the risk of excessive bleeding. PFAs therefore may improve patient care through the use of transfusion algorithms to aid decision making, and through a personalized approach to cardiac surgery management by determining optimum presurgical wait time for patients on APT.
12/02/2013	Directory	Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis	Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis that involves delivery of shock waves to the painful region of the heel with the goal of reducing pain, increasing function, and promoting healing of the affected soft tissue.
12/04/2013	Directory	Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain in Adults	Dry needling is the targeting of myofascial trigger points using solid filiform needles for therapy of myofascial pain syndrome.
12/04/2013	Directory	Automated Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy	Automated percutaneous lumbar discectomy (APLD) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is used as an alternative to chemonucleolysis or open surgical methods for the treatment of herniated lumbar intervertebral discs. The goal of APLD is to remove herniated disc material that may be pressing on nerve roots and thereby causing pain and other symptoms.
12/09/2013	Directory	Risk-Reducing (Prophylactic) Mastectomy	The goal of risk-reducing or prophylactic mastectomy, defined as the surgical removal of 1 or both breasts before cancer develops, is to reduce the risk of breast cancer and potentially increase survival in women who are at high risk for the disease. Women at high risk for breast cancer include those with a strong family history of breast cancer, the presence of inherited mutations in 1 of 2 breast cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2), previous cancer in 1 breast, or biopsies showing lobular carcinoma in situ and/or atypical hyperplasia of the breast.
12/12/2013	Directory	Prophylactic Oophorectomy for the Prevention of Ovarian Cancer	Bilateral prophylactic oophorectomy (PO) is a surgical procedure that removes both ovaries and is often accompanied by removal of the fallopian tube, when it is referred to as risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO). The purpose of PO is to reduce the risk for ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers, especially in women at high risk due to a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, or the presence of mutations in the breast cancer 1 or 2 (BRCA1/2) gene.
12/16/2013	Directory	Maggot Therapy for Nonhealing Wounds	Maggot debridement therapy (MDT), a prescribed treatment for nonhealing necrotic skin and soft tissue wounds, involves the application of disinfected medical grade maggots of the green bottle fly to the open wound, with the goal of debridement of necrotic flesh within nonhealing ulcers and resulting in wound bed preparation for surgical closure or complete healing of the wound.
12/16/2013	Directory	Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT) for Metastatic Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)	Autologous stem cell transplantation for metastatic primitive neuroectodermal tumors is performed to eradicate the cancer and return the immune system to full function. Stem cells are collected from the patient’s peripheral blood or bone marrow and then transplanted back into the patient after an attempt to destroy the cancer and remaining stem cells with high-dose chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
12/16/2013	Directory	Pyrocarbon Proximal Interphalangeal and Metacarpophalangeal Joint Implants	Pyrocarbon proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint implants are intended for use as a surgical treatment option for patients with symptomatic joint disease related to various types of arthritis and traumatic injury. The devices are an alternative to arthrodesis (joint fusion) or other types of total joint replacement implants (e.g., silicon, titanium-polyethylene).
12/21/2013	Directory	Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation for Hematological and Lymphoid Malignancies in Adults	Umbilical cord blood transplantation (UCBT) is an alternative source of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells for patients with hematological diseases that may be cured by allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT). While the largest successful experience with UCBT has been in the treatment of patients with hematological malignancies (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes), it has also been used to treat patients with some inherited and acquired conditions such as aplastic anemia, metabolic disorders, and autoimmune diseases. Other graft sources for SCT include bone marrow and peripheral blood.
12/21/2013	Directory	Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation for Hematological Cancers and Nonmalignant Disorders in Children	Umbilical cord blood transplantation (UCBT) is an alternative source of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells for patients with hematological diseases that may be cured by allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT). While the largest successful experience with UCBT has been in the treatment of patients with hematological malignancies (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes), it has also been used to treat patients with many other inherited and acquired conditions such as aplastic anemia, metabolic disorders and autoimmune diseases. Other graft sources for SCT include bone marrow and peripheral blood.
12/21/2013	Directory	Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Defects	Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI), also referred to as transcatheter or catheter-based pulmonary valve implantation or replacement, is a minimally invasive heart surgery in patients with right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) defects. The procedure involves the deployment and placement of a pulmonary valve prosthesis via a catheter inserted into a vein. The purpose of PPVI is to delay the need for surgical repair of a dysfunctional RVOT.
12/24/2013	Directory	Trigger Point Injections for Myofascial Pain	Trigger point injection (TPI) therapy is used for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome, which is characterized by trigger points or knots of muscles that fail to relax. The goal of TPI therapy is to deliver local anesthetic, steroids, botulinum toxin, saline, or simply a needle into the trigger point and thereby relieve pain and improve range of motion of the affected muscle.
01/20/2014	Directory	Intravenous Vitamin C for the Treatment of Cancer	Intravenous infusion causes much higher levels of vitamin C (also called L-ascorbic acid or ascorbate) in the blood than when it is taken by mouth. These high levels of vitamin C may cause the death of cancer cells.
01/22/2014	Directory	Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for Metastatic Melanoma	Positron emission tomography (PET) has been proposed as an imaging tool for detection or confirmation of melanoma metastasis. PET is a 3-dimensional imaging technique that evaluates the level of physiological and biochemical activity within tissue cells by measuring the distribution of an injected or inhaled radiotracer. Due to differences in metabolic rates, the concentration of radiotracers within cancerous cells differs from the concentration in the surrounding normal tissue cells.
01/30/2014	Directory	Computerized Neurocognitive Testing (CNT) for Sports-Related Head Injury	Computerized cognitive testing (CNT) aims to measure changes in verbal memory, visual memory, processing speed, reaction time, or self-reported symptoms after a suspected sports-related concussion. The results are ideally compared to the athlete’s baseline scores or, if not available, to normative data provided by the manufacturer. CNT is used to assist clinicians and athletic trainers in determining whether an athlete suffers from neurocognitive impairment and suspected concussion, thus requiring additional diagnostic evaluation or whether the athlete is able to safely return to play. These tests are not intended as standalone diagnostic or prognostic methods.
02/13/2014	Directory	Intravenous Immunoglobulin for Rheumatic Diseases	Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy is used to provide passive immunity or to alter the immune response by increasing an individual’s antibody titers and antigen-antibody reaction potential. IVIG has been investigated as a treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases, with the goals of alleviating symptoms and inducing sustained remissions from disease activity through anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.
02/13/2014	Directory	Smoking Cessation in Patients with Schizophrenia	The purpose of smoking cessation therapies is to decrease smoking and smoking-related morbidity and mortality in patients. Interventions for smoking cessation may be pharmacologic and/or psychosocial. This report focuses on smoking cessation therapies in patients with schizophrenia.
02/20/2014	Directory	Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair	The MitraClip Mitral Valve Repair System (Abbott Vascular Inc.) and the Carillon Mitral Contour System (Cardiac Dimensions Inc.) are minimally invasive devices for repair of a damaged or leaking mitral valve in the heart. The goal of these procedures is to restore normal mitral valve function without need for open heart surgery.
02/27/2014	Directory	Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Depression	Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive technique that is being investigated as a treatment for major depression. During tDCS, a low electric current stimulates areas of the brain involved in mood regulation to lessen the duration or severity of depressive episodes.
02/27/2014	Directory	Robotically Assisted Hysterectomy	Robotically assisted hysterectomy is intended for the minimally invasive removal of the uterus as a treatment for various medical conditions, including benign conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and uterine prolapse. It is also used to treat and stage malignant conditions such as cervical and endometrial cancer.
03/10/2014	Directory	Sensory Integration Therapy for Non-autistic Children	Sensory integration therapy (SIT) is designed to enhance sensory information processing by changing underlying neurological processing through the use of activities that challenge a child to gradually engage in more challenging tasks and thus produce more complex and adaptive responses. The ultimate goal of SIT is to improve cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning of children.
03/14/2014	Directory	The Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to Improve Treatment Adherence in Patients with Diabetes	Information communication technology (ICT) (i.e., cellular phone applications, web-based services) is being investigated as a method for increasing adherence to self-management behaviors in patients with diabetes. Communication may either be 1- or 2-way between patient and health practitioner using these technologies. For example, with 1-way communication, the short message service (SMS) on cellular phones may be used to send automatic text messages containing reminders to engage in self-care behaviors or motivational statements to patients. With 2-way technology, patients may send data to their healthcare provider and receive feedback on their behavior and diabetes control. With some systems, data may be viewed in graphical form or websites may offer forums and peer groups to offer additional support for diabetes self-management.
03/14/2014	Directory	Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression	Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive technique that is being investigated as a treatment for major depression. Brief repetitive pulses of magnetic energy are applied to the scalp via a large electromagnetic coil to generate low levels of electrical current in the underlying brain tissue. The goal of TMS is to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation to lessen the duration or severity of depressive episodes. In patients who have not responded to previous trials of antidepressant (AD) medication, TMS may be used to augment pharmacotherapy or in lieu of a new medication.
03/19/2014	Directory	Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Enhance Pharmacotherapy for Depression	Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive technique that is being investigated as a treatment for major depression. Brief repetitive pulses of magnetic energy are applied to the scalp via a large electromagnetic coil to generate low levels of electrical current in the underlying brain tissue. The goal of TMS is to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation to lessen the duration or severity of depressive episodes. TMS may be used to augment pharmacotherapy or in lieu of a new medication.
03/27/2014	Directory	Intrathecal Opioids for Chronic Noncancer Pain	Intrathecal opioids are administered via an implantable infusion pump for the long-term treatment of patients with chronic noncancer pain that has not responded to conservative treatments or surgery or for those who experience intolerable side effects with oral analgesics.
03/28/2014	Directory	High-Frequency Chest Wall Compression for Diseases Other than Cystic Fibrosis	High-frequency chest wall compression (HFCWC) is a mechanical form of chest physical therapy (CPT) used as an alternative to conventional CPT in patients who have an impaired ability to clear pulmonary secretions. The purpose of HFCWC is to enhance and promote effective airway clearance and pulmonary function. It is hypothesized that HFCWC helps with mucociliary clearance by altering airflow patterns and reducing sputum viscosity.
04/04/2014	Directory	Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein (rhBMP) for Use in Spinal Fusion	Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP) serves as a replacement for or adjunct to autologous bone grafts (autografts). It is used in spinal fusion surgery for degenerative disc disease to promote the bone growth that results in fusion.
04/07/2014	Directory	Bronchial Thermoplasty for Treatment of Asthma	Bronchial thermoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment that uses heat to weaken and partially destroy the smooth muscle in the lungs that constricts the airway during asthma attacks. This procedure is intended for treatment of severe, persistent asthma in patients who are age 18 years or older and who have asthma that has not been well controlled by long-acting bronchodilators or glucocorticoids.
04/23/2014	Directory	Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty	Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is performed to relieve pain and restore mobility and function of a diseased or damaged hip and, thereby, to improve quality of life. Compared with standard THA, minimally invasive THA (MI THA) uses smaller incisions and/or less soft-tissue dissection as a means to reduce blood loss and tissue damage and shorten recovery and rehabilitation time.
04/28/2014	Directory	Human Acellular Dermal Matrix Grafts for Breast Reconstruction	Human acellular dermal matrix (HADM) provides a collagen-rich, immunologically nonresponsive, biological structural scaffold for tissue ingrowth, vascularization, and regeneration for use in breast reconstruction (BR) and other types of plastic surgery. In immediate postmastectomy BR, HADM is used to create the implant pocket in 1-stage BR and to help cover the tissue expander in 2-stage BR.
05/02/2014	Directory	Percutaneous Disc Decompression for Cervical Disc Herniation	Percutaneous disc decompression (PDD) describes a variety of minimally invasive surgical procedures that are used as an alternative to open surgical methods for the treatment of herniated cervical intervertebral discs. The goal of PDD is to remove or destroy herniated disc material that may be pressing on nerve roots and thereby causing pain and other symptoms.
05/09/2014	Directory	Ancillary Procedures and Services for the Treatment of Gender Dysphoria	Some persons with gender dysphoria (GD) may seek hormone therapy and /or sex reassignment surgery (SRS) to resolve their incongruity between biological sex and gender identity. Additional ancillary surgeries or services, such as facial modifications, vocal cord surgery, or voice training, may be desired by transgender persons to further feminize or masculinize the body and/or perception of gender. In some cases, ancillary procedures are performed without SRS.
05/15/2014	Directory	Sex Reassignment Surgery for the Treatment of Gender Dysphoria	Sex reassignment surgery (SRS), which involves genital reconstruction surgery and chest surgery, is part of the treatment approach for persons with gender dysphoria (GD). Individuals with GD have persistent feelings of gender discomfort and inappropriateness of their anatomical sex, strong and ongoing cross-gender identification, and a desire to live and be accepted as a member of the opposite sex. SRS includes the surgical procedures by which the physical appearance and function of a person’s existing sexual characteristics are changed to those of the other sex in an effort to resolve or minimize GD and improve quality of life.
05/19/2014	Directory	Hormone Therapy for the Treatment of Gender Dysphoria	Continuous feminizing or masculinizing hormone therapy is administered to some adolescents and adults who have a diagnosis of gender identity disorder (GID) or gender dysphoria (GD). The purpose of this therapy is to facilitate a transgender individual’s desire to transition to a sexual identity other than his or her biological (natal) sex. Some individuals undergo hormone therapy as a prelude to sex reassignment surgery; other individuals seeking gender transition undergo hormone therapy without ever undergoing any type of surgery.
05/27/2014	Directory	Craniosacral Therapy	Craniosacral therapy (CST), a noninvasive osteopathic technique, is designed to increase flow of cerebrospinal fluid through the application of gentle pressure on the bones of the head, spine, and pelvis. Practitioners in this field use CST for diagnosing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal and general medical conditions.
06/05/2014	Directory	Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Pelvic Floor Disorders	Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (dynamic MRI) is an imaging technique that permits concomitant visualization of all 3 compartments of the pelvic floor, allows direct visualization of the pelvic support muscles and organs, and assesses the functionality of the pelvic floor and pelvic organs during defecation. This technique is used in patients with moderate to severe symptoms or symptoms of multicompartment prolapse as part of the diagnostic workup for presurgical planning.
06/09/2014	Directory	Percutaneous Cryoablation for the Treatment of Renal Masses	Cryoablation, also known as cryosurgery or cryotherapy, is the technique of destroying cells using subfreezing temperatures. Percutaneous cryoablation of renal cancer is performed by a urologist and/or interventional radiologist to destroy tumor cells in renal masses utilizing freeze-thaw cycles.
06/09/2014	Directory	Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy	Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a treatment for epilepsy in which electrical pulses are delivered to the cervical portion of the vagus nerve by an implanted pacemaker-like device. The goal of VNS is to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in patients with seizures that are refractory to medication.
06/19/2014	Directory	Quantitative Sensory Testing for the Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy	Quantitative sensory testing (QST) involves assessment of the ability to detect gradually increasing levels of pressure, vibration, cold, and/or heat to diagnose the severity and extent of different types of neuropathy.
06/26/2014	Directory	Total Hip Replacement with Hard on Hard Prostheses	Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is performed to relieve pain and restore mobility and function of a diseased or damaged hip and, thereby, to improve quality of life. Hard-on-hard bearings were developed to address the issues associated with conventional metal-on-polyethylene prosthesis failure associated with excessive wear particles and limited femoral head size options.
07/10/2014	Directory	Combined Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) for Evaluating Gastric and Colorectal Cancers	Combined positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) is an imaging technique that merges physiologic data from positron emission tomography (PET) and morphologic data from computed tomography (CT). The goal of PET-CT as an imaging tool for gastric and colorectal cancers is to provide optimal imaging capability by minimizing misalignment between PET and CT images. PET-CT has been proposed as a method for detecting and staging new occurrences of cancer, for restaging recurrent cancer, for treatment planning, and for monitoring response to treatment.
07/17/2014	Directory	Ultrasound-Guided Injections of Joints of the Extremities
07/17/2014	Directory	Cranial Orthotic Devices for the Treatment of Positional Cranial Deformity	Cranial orthotic devices are used to redirect growth of the skull bones and reduce cranial asymmetry in infants who have positional cranial deformity.
07/24/2014	Directory	Revisional Surgery for Treatment of Complications After Bariatric Surgery	The term revisional bariatric surgery (RBS) encompasses a wide assortment of complex abdominal operations performed to treat patients who have experienced complications, insufficient amelioration of comorbid conditions, failure of weight loss, and/or weight regain after bariatric surgery for severe obesity.
08/07/2014	Directory	Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Diabetes in Obese or Severely Obese Patients	Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a complex surgical procedure that reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes portions of the small intestine. The RYGB procedure helps patients with severe obesity who have been unable to achieve significant weight loss through medical therapy and lifestyle changes to lose a significant amount of weight and maintain that weight loss in the long term. RYGB is also associated with significant improvements or complete resolution of comorbidities associated with overweight and obesity, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
08/28/2014	Directory	Ligament Augmentation and Reconstruction System (LARS) for Ligament Repairs of the Knee	Ligament Augmentation and Reconstruction System (LARS) (LARS Company) ligaments are synthetic alternatives to autograft and allograft-based soft-tissue repair. In the knee, they are used for intra- and extra-articular reconstruction of ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLs), posterior cruciate ligaments (PCLs), and collateral ligaments. LARS devices augment the original ruptured ligament, providing a scaffold for fibroblastic in-growth and healing. Alternatively, they can augment an autologous ligament reconstruction.
08/28/2014	Directory	ß-D-Glucan Assay for Detection of Invasive Fungal Disease	The ß-D-glucan (BDG) assay is a clinical laboratory test for a component of cell walls of some types of fungi. This test can be performed to detect invasive fungal infection or fungal colonization.
09/04/2014	Directory	Upright Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosis of Spinal Disorders	Upright magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic imaging technique whereby patients are imaged in a range of weight-bearing positions that replicate axial loading of the spine during normal activities. Upright MRI may be useful in detecting anatomic spinal anomalies that would otherwise not be detected by conventional (recumbent) MRI. Upright MRI is commonly referred to as positional MRI or kinetic MRI.
09/11/2014	Directory	Reverse Shoulder Total Joint Prosthesis	The reverse shoulder prosthesis is a semi-constrained glenohumeral joint prosthesis with a reverse ball and socket configuration. The design moves the center of rotation distal and medial compared with the anatomic center of rotation, and this positioning improves control of the 3 parts of the deltoid muscle over humeral motion. The goal of reverse shoulder arthroplasty is to stabilize the joint, restore joint mobility, and to reduce shoulder pain.
09/18/2014	Directory	Antimicrobial Central Venous Catheters	Antimicrobial central venous catheters are intended to prevent central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) by coating or otherwise incorporating external or internal and external surfaces of the catheter with an antimicrobial agent. Some of the compounds used on currently marketed catheters include the antiseptic combination of chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine (C-SS); the antibiotic combination of minocycline and rifampicin (M-R); and a compound of silver, platinum, and carbon black (SPC).
09/22/2014	Directory	Preoperative Physical Therapy for Severe Osteoarthritis of the Hip	Physical therapy may be beneficial both before and after joint replacement surgery in patients with severe osteoarthritis (OA). In general, the goal of physical therapy in patients with OA is to increase function and physical activity despite pain and stiffness. Perioperative goals include faster recovery time, shorter hospital length of stay (LOS), and increased range of motion and function.
09/22/2014	Directory	Second-Wave Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C: Sofosbuvir and Ledipasvir	The second-wave direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are prescribed to treat chronic hepatitis C with the objective of achieving sustained viral response and preventing harmful liver damage. These agents were developed to address the issues associated with pegylated interferon, ribavirin, and previously approved DAAs, including lack of response and relapse, resistance, poor safety profile, and burdensome treatment regimen. Second-wave DAA agents include simeprevir, sofosbuvir, and the combination of sofosbuvir and ledipasvir.
09/22/2014	Directory	Combined Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) for Evaluating Esophageal Cancer	Combined/integrated positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) is an imaging technique that merges physiological data from positron emission tomography (PET) and morphological data from computed tomography (CT). The goal of PET-CT as an imaging tool for esophageal cancer is to visualize functional, metabolic activity along with precise anatomical localization of malignant lesions relative to healthy tissue. PET-CT has been proposed as a method for detecting and staging new occurrences of cancer, for radiotherapy planning, for monitoring response to treatment, or for restaging recurrent cancer.
09/22/2014	Directory	Second-Wave Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C: Simeprevir	The second-wave direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are prescribed to treat chronic hepatitis C with the objective of achieving sustained viral response and preventing harmful liver damage. These agents were developed to address the issues associated with pegylated interferon, ribavirin, and previously approved DAAs, including lack of response and relapse, resistance, poor safety profile, and burdensome treatment regimen. Second-wave DAA agents include simeprevir, sofosbuvir, and the combination of sofosbuvir and ledipasvir.
09/25/2014	Directory	Intravenous Iron for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency with or Without Anemia in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure	Intravenous (IV) iron supplementation is used in patients with chronic heart failure and iron deficiency with or without anemia, to increase iron and hemoglobin levels. The goal of IV iron therapy is to improve quality of life, functional status, cardiac function, and exercise tolerance, while decreasing hospitalizations and mortality.
10/22/2014	Directory	Radioactive Yttrium-90 Microspheres for Treatment of Primary Unresectable Liver Cancer	Radioactive yttrium-90 (90Y) microspheres offer a selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) (also referred to as transarterial radioembolization [TARE], radioembolization, or brachytherapy) for primary tumors of the liver. A trained specialist injects radioactive microspheres into hepatic arteries that supply blood to tumor(s). The goal of the procedure is to irradiate and destroy the tumor(s) while sparing normal liver tissue.

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