News
ASH Successful in Influencing Local ESA Policy in J4 Region (November 20, 2008)
Cahaba Releases Draft LCD on ESAs (October 10, 2008)
Comments Due October 16 on Draft Local Coverage Determination Regarding Irradiated Blood Products (October 10, 2008)
Comments Due Next Month on Draft Local Coverage Determination Regarding Irradiated Blood Products (September 11, 2008)
Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Comments
ASH Letter to National Government Services Re: Draft LCD for Irradiated Blood Products (DL 28533) (September 26, 2008)
ASH Letter to Trailblazer Health Enterprises Re: J4 LCD for Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents (ESA) – Non-Dialysis (4I-101AB) (July 23, 2008)
ASH Letter to Highmark Medicare Services Regarding J12 Draft Policies (May 12, 2008)
Several local Medicare Carriers are developing ESA coverage policies for MDS patients. ASH had created a "model policy" providing recommendations regarding indications and dose management for MDS patients and is sharing this with all local carriers.