Tag: medical devices

When Coverage Falls Short: A Shark Attack, a Prosthetic Hand, and a Bizzare Insurance Dilemma

When Coverage Falls Short: A Shark Attack, a Prosthetic Hand, and a Bizzare Insurance Dilemma

Virginia woman denied $73,000 myoelectric prosthetic hand by Cigna Healthcare highlights insurance coverage gaps for advanced prosthetics. Insurers consider benefit updates.

Advancements and Market Trends in U.S. Exoskeleton and Wearable Robotics Technology

Explore the latest U.S. market insights on exoskeleton and wearable robotics technology, including Medicare Advantage reimbursement expansions, regulatory certifications, and industrial applications enhancing worker safety and rehabilitation.

Insurance Challenges Delay FDA-Approved Scoliosis Surgery Coverage

Discover the insurance challenges surrounding FDA-approved vertebral body tethering for scoliosis. Understand insurer denial reasons, clinical outcomes, and impact on patient care.

Healthcare Sector Faces Mixed Market Trends Amid Insurer Losses and Pharma Gains

April 2025 market update reveals insurer stock declines amid UnitedHealth earnings miss, offset by pharma gains led by Eli Lilly's drug innovation and strong healthcare sector earnings projections.