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News We're Watching: Studies Back Nevro Pain Treatment, FTC Blesses Resonetics Nitinol Deal, Genetic Test Identifies Best RDN Patients

 
• By Elizabeth Orr, Hannah Daniel, Marion Webb, and Reed Miller

This week, studies supported Nevro’s spinal cord stimulation therapy and a VRx system that helps reduce pain; the American Medical Association found inconsistent insurance coverage of digital therapeutics; and Geneticure announced a cheek-swab test to identify which patients are most likely to benefit from renal denervation.

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• Source: Medtech Insight

Nevro Corp. is promoting the publication of four studies supporting the cost-effectiveness of its high-frequency 10 kHz (HFX) implantable spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy.

"These publications demonstrate that our therapy is not only reshaping care for people with chronic pain but also reducing costs for both patients and health systems," said Nevro CEO Kevin...

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