Commercial Health Insurance Company Becomes First to Implement Medical Policy Finding Powered Exoskeletons Medically Necessary
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The policy has implemented its first instance through the reimbursement of a ReWalk 6.0 Personal System to
"I would like to thank my health plan for covering the ReWalk for use in my home and in the community,"
The health plan's positive coverage policy comes at a time when a growing number of insurers and health systems worldwide have recognized the benefits of exoskeletons and have followed through with coverage and reimbursement. Late in 2015, the
"We are proud to provide a ReWalk exoskeleton in this historic, first comprehensive coverage policy by a commercial insurance provider. The creation of comprehensive policies for exoskeleton technologies marks a major turning point for our industry. We expect this decision will not only speed the reimbursement process for members of the plan, but also pave the way for additional private insurers to follow suit," stated
ReWalk is the first exoskeleton in the
The new comprehensive policy followed the recent publication of the first systematic review and meta-analysis of previously published clinical data assessing the effectiveness and safety of powered exoskeleton-assisted walking in patients with SCI. The analysis and review concluded that powered exoskeletons allow patients with SCI to safely ambulate in real-world settings at physical activity intensity conducive to prolonged use. The analysis and review also concluded that use of powered exoskeletons is known to result in various secondary health effects.
About ReWalk Personal 6.0
ReWalk Personal 6.0 is a wearable robotic exoskeleton that provides powered hip and knee motion to enable individuals with spinal cord injury to stand upright and walk. The system provides user-initiated mobility through the integration of a wearable brace support, a computer-based control system and motion sensors. The system allows independent, controlled walking similar to a natural gait pattern. The ReWalk device is the most studied exoskeleton in the industry.
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