The ºÚÁÏÍø® (ºÚÁÏÍø®) joined nine other medical specialty societies to present evidence to Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) urging the Authority to update its non-coverage policy concerning (VKS). WA State HCA covers 2.5. million persons including state employees and workers’ compensation and Medicaid beneficiaries.
HCA published a for public comment and is expected to publish the final evidence report very soon. An open meeting will be held on Nov. 15, where physicians will present to the WA HCA to support positive coverage for these procedures. The final findings and decisions will be published on January 22, 2025.
For more information or questions, contact Alicia Blakey, ºÚÁÏÍø Principal Economic Policy Analyst.