“Eighty-three percent of the U.S. payer market trusts our unbiased reports to assist in their coverage policy determinations."
Lansdale, PA (PRWEB) November 30, 2016
Hayes, Inc., a leading provider of unbiased health technology assessments and consulting services, is presenting a free webinar titled “Making the Grade: Coverage Policy Challenges and the Hayes Methodology.” The session is designed to assist health plan policy writers gain a deeper understanding of the process that results in the industry-standard Hayes Rating.
“We’re excited to offer an opportunity to demystify our process,” says Karen Crotty, PhD, Senior Scientific Officer and Senior Director, Evidence Solutions at Hayes, Inc. “Eighty-three percent of the U.S. payer market trusts our unbiased reports to assist in their coverage policy determinations. In fact, many health plans have our proprietary rating embedded in their standard contract language. The webinar gives a glimpse as to why so many rely upon Hayes to inform their decision making.”
Objectives of the webinar include:
- The link between health technology assessments (HTAs) and evidence-based decision-making
- How to identify the key elements of a health technology assessment
- The Hayes methodology for conducting HTAs and determining the Hayes Rating
Dr. Crotty will also review how to apply the methodology using a “case study” format with a featured Hayes report, “Nitric Oxide Breath Analysis for the Diagnosis of Asthma.” At the conclusion of the webinar, selected participants will be given free access to the full report.
“For more than 25 years, Hayes health technology assessments and the Hayes Rating have saved payers time and resources,” continues Dr. Crotty. “We critically appraise the increasing volume of published, peer-reviewed evidence. Giving our existing and potential subscribers transparency into our processes helps to affirm their belief in our evidence solutions.”
To register for “Making the Grade: Coverage Policy Challenges and the Hayes Methodology,” click here.
About Hayes
Hayes, Inc., an internationally recognized leader in health technology research and consulting, is dedicated to the delivery of high-quality healthcare and improved outcomes through the integration of evidence into decision making and policy development. The unbiased information and comparative-effectiveness analyses we provide enable evidence-based decisions about acquiring, managing, and paying for health technologies. Our worldwide clients include hospitals, healthcare systems, government agencies, health plans, and employers. For more information about Hayes, Inc., visit http://www.hayesinc.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.