Posts Tagged ‘electronic brachytherapy’
iCAD Continues to Grow Their Xoft Axxent eBx System
Since iCAD announced their acquisition of the electronic brachytherapy company Xoft in December 2010, they have been plagued by a series of setbacks. This was largely due to a combination of the Flexishield recall in 2011 and an initial lack of reimbursement. Now, in 2013, despite the lingering possibility of legal liability, iCAD has placed the Flexishield recall behind them. Read More »
Electronic Brachytherapy and the Cycle of New Technology Incentives
It is a challenge for providers to decide which emerging technologies to adopt before they become mainstream. CMS has focused on supporting new technologies that offer improved outcomes and lower long-term costs by offering providers the financial incentive to adopt these technologies when they first enter the market. After a few years of aggressive reimbursement, the payment levels are readjusted to reflect the true cost of the technology. One recent example in new technology incentives is electronic brachytherapy, a revolutionary new technology designed to eliminate the need to physically place a radioactive seed within the patients body. Read More »