Tables e1a-d. Diagnostic and drug codes for the identification of the multiple sclerosis population, DMT exposures, and study outcomes

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Tables e1a-d. Diagnostic and drug codes for the identification of the multiple sclerosis population, DMT exposures, and study outcomes"

Transcription

1 Appendix

2 Tables e1a-d. Diagnostic and drug codes for the identification of the multiple sclerosis population, DMT exposures, and study outcomes Table e-1a Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disease related codes and drug identification numbers of the disease-modifying therapies ICD-9 1 ICD-10 Drug identification number Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis 340 G35 Demyelinating disease Optic neuritis H46 Acute transverse myelitis G Acute disseminated 323 G36.9 encephalomyelitis Demyelinating disease of CNS G37.8 unspecified Other acute disseminated G36 demyelination Neuromyelitis optica G36.0 Disease-modifying therapy Betaseron (IFNB-1b) Extavia (IFNB-1b) Avonex (IFNB-1a) Rebif (IFNB-1a) Copaxone (glatiramer acetate) Tysabri (natalizumab) Gilenya (fingolimod) Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) Aubagio (teriflunomide) Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) Key: The DMTs listed represented all those available (approved) for use in MS by Health Canada at some point during the study

3 Table e-1b ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CA codes for identification of infection-related physician claims and hospital admissions Infection ICD-9 ICD-10 Intestinal infectious diseases 001.xx 009.xx A00.xx -A09.xx Tuberculosis 010.xx 018.xx A15.xx -A19.xx Zoonotic bacterial diseases 020.xx 027.xx A20.xx -A28.xx Other bacterial disease (eg. leprosy, diseases due to 030.xx 041.xx A30.xx -A49.xx other mycobacteria, diphtheria, whooping cough, septicemia) Human immunodeficiency virus 042.xx B20.xx Poliomyelitis and other non-arthropod-borne viral 045.xx 049.xx A80.xx -A81.xx, disease of central nervous system Viral diseases accompanied by exanthem (eg. smallpox; cowpox and paravaccinia, chickenpox, herpes zoster, herpes simplex, measles, rubella) 050.xx -059.xx A85.xx -A89.xx B00.xx -B09.xx Arthropod-borne viral diseases 060.xx 066.xx A83.xx -A85.xx, A90.xx -A99.xx Other disease due to viruses and chlamydiae 070.xx 079.xx B15.xx -B19.xx, A70.xx -A74.xx, A82.xx, B25.xx -B34.xx, B07.xx Rickettsioses and other arthropod-borne disease 080.xx 088.xx A75.xx -A79.xx, B50.xx -B57.xx Syphilis and other venereal diseases 090.xx 099.xx A50.xx -A64.xx Other spirochetal diseases 100.xx 104.xx A65.xx -A69.xx Mycoses 110.xx 118.xx B35.xx -B49.xx Helminthiasis 120.xx 129.xx B65.xx -B83.xx Other infections and parasitic diseases 130.xx 136.xx B58.xx -B64.xx, B85.xx -B89.xx Late effects of infectious and parasitic diseases 137.xx 139.xx B90.xx -B94.xx Bacterial meningitis 320.xx G00.xx, G01.xx, G04.2x Meningitis due to other organisms 321.xx B45.1x, G02.xx, Meningitis of unspecified cause 322.xx G03.0x G03.8x, G03.1x, G03.9x Intracranial and intraspinal abscess 324.xx G06.xx Late effects of intracranial abscess or pyogenic 326.xx G09.xx infection Blepharitis 373.0x H01.0x Infective dermatitis of eyelid of types resulting in 373.4x H01.8x deformity Other infective dermatitis of eyelid 373.5x H01.8x Parasitic infection of eyelid 373.6x B89.xx Acute inflammation of orbit 376.0x H05.0x

4 Table e-1b ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CA codes for identification of infection-related physician claims and hospital admissions (continued) Infection ICD-9 ICD-10 Infective otitis externa 380.1x H60.0x, H60.1x, H60.2x, H60.3x, H62.4x Suppurative and unspecified otitis media 382.xx H66.xx Acute mastoiditis 383.0x H70.0x Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold) 460.xx J00.xx Acute sinusitis 461.xx J01.xx Acute pharyngitis 462.xx J02.xx Acute tonsillitis 463.xx J03.xx Acute laryngitis and tracheitis 464.xx J04.xx, J05.xx Acute upper respiratory tract infection of multiple or 465.xx J06.xx unspecified sites Acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis 466.xx J20.xx, J21.xx Chronic sinusitis 473.xx J32.xx Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids 474.xx J35.xx Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis 476.xx J37.xx Viral pneumonia 480.xx J12.xx Pneumococcal pneumonia 481.xx J13.xx, J18.1x Other bacterial pneumonia 482.xx J15x, J14x Pneumonia due to other specified organism 483.xx J16.xx Pneumonia in infectious diseases classified elsewhere 484.xx J17.xx Bronchopneumonia, organism unspecified 485.xx J18.0x Pneumonia, organism unspecified 486.xx J18.xx Influenza 487.xx J11.xx, J10.xx, J09.xx Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic 490.xx J40.xx Infections of the kidney 590.xx N10.xx, N11. xx, N12.xx,, N15.1x, N28.84, N28.85, N28.86, N16.xx Cystitis 595.xx N30.xx Urethritis not sexually transmitted 597.xx N34.xx Urinary tract infection, site not specified 599.0x N39.0x Inflammatory disease of prostate (prostatitis) 601.xx N41.xx Carbuncle and furuncle 680.xx L02.xx Cellulitis and abscess of finger and toe 681.xx L03.xx Other cellulitis and abscess 682.xx L03.xx Acute lymphadenitis 683.xx L04.xx Impetigo 684.xx L01.xx Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue 686.xx L08.xx, L88.xx, L98.0x, Septic arthritis 711.0x M00.xx, M01.xx

5 Table e-1b ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CA codes for identification of infection-related physician claims and hospital admissions (continued) Infection ICD-9 ICD-10 Osteomyelitis periostitis and other infections involving bone 730.xx M86.xx, M46.2x M46.3x, M89.6x Bacteremia 790.7x R78.81 Viremia 790.8x B34.9x Key: ICD-9-CM=International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification; ICD-10-CA= International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Canada. ICD10 was only used to identify infection -related hospitalizations.

6 Table e-1c ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CA codes for identification of the five most common infection groups Infection type ICD-9 ICD-10 Upper respiratory tract infections xx-465.xx J00.xx- J06.xx Infections of urinary system xx; 590.xx; 597.xx; 599.0x N10.xx, N11.xx, N12.xx,, N15.1x, N16.xx. N28.84, N28.85, N28.86, N30.xx, N34.xx, N39.0x, Bronchitis and bronchiolitis xx; 490.xx J20.xx, J21.xx, J40.xx Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue 680.xx-686.xx L01.xx-L08.xx, L88.xx, L98.0x Pneumonia xx 486.xx J12.xx- J18.xx Key: ICD-9-CM=International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification; ICD-10-CA= International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Canada. ICD-10 was only used to identify infection-related hospitalizations. Groups were created based on prior literature (as shown) or by combining related ICD sub-chapters (e.g. as for infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue) Source references 1. Mueller EL, Walkovich KJ, Mody R, Gebremariam A and Davis MM. Hospital discharges for fever and neutropenia in pediatric cancer patients: United States, BMC Cancer. 2015; 15: Nelson RE, Xie Y, DuVall SL, et al. Multiple Sclerosis and Risk of Infection-Related Hospitalization and Death in US Veterans. Int J MS Care. 2015; 17: Chang LY, Lai CC, Chen CJ, et al. Recent trends in prescribing antibiotics for acute tonsillitis in pediatric ambulatory care in Taiwan, : A nationwide population-based study. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2015: Wang EE, Einarson TR, Kellner JD and Conly JM. Antibiotic prescribing for Canadian preschool children: evidence of overprescribing for viral respiratory infections. Clin Infect Dis. 1999; 29:

7 Table e-1d The first and second generation disease modifying drugs for MS approved in Canada by the end of 2013 Health Canada Approval data Generation Date of first prescription filled in the current study Betaseron (IFNB-1b) July 1995 first July 1996 Extavia (IFNB-1b) January 2010 first N/A Avonex (IFNB-1a) April 1998 first October 1998 Rebif (IFNB-1a) February 1998 first June 1998 Copaxone (glatiramer October 1997 first February 1998 acetate) Tysabri (natalizumab) October 2006 second March 2007 Gilenya (fingolimod) March 2011 second July 2011 Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) Aubagio (teriflunomide) Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) April 2013 second June 2013 November 2013 second N/A December 2013 second N/A Key: N/A = not applicable; no individual filled a prescription for this DMT during the study All approval dates were obtained from Health Canada (available at:

8 Table e-1e ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CA codes for identification of comorbidities in the multiple sclerosis population Comorbidity ICD-9 ICD-10 Diabetes 250.xx E10.xx -E14.xx Malignancies 140.xx-209.xx 235.xx-239.xx C00.xx-C96.xx D37.xx-D49.xx Rheumatoid arthritis 714.xx M05.xx -M06.xx Psoriasis 696.0x, 696.1x L40.xx, M07.0x- M07.3x Inflammatory bowel disease 555.xx, 556.xx K50.xx, K51.xx Chronic lung disease 493.xx, 491.xx, 492.xx, 496.xx J45.xx, J46.xx, J40.xx, J42.xx, J43.xx, J44.xx Key: ICD-9-CM=International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification; ICD-10-CA= International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Canada. Comorbidities were identified using health administrative data ( 1 hospital admission or 2 physician claims for the relevant diagnostic code) based on data in the 5 years prior to the index date (for pre-index date comorbidities) as well as over the entire study period. Once a comorbidity was identified, an individual was considered affected from the date of the first relevant claim and thereafter. ICD-10 was only used to identify hospitalizations.

9 Table e-2 Characteristics of the multiple sclerosis study population at the index date by subsequent disease-modifying treatment exposure Characteristics Unexposed 1 DMT Any betainterferon Glatiramer acetate Natalizumab Any oral DMT 1 st and 2 nd 1 st generation 1 st generation 2 nd generation 2 nd generation generation combined N=5077 N=1716 N=1386 N=656 N=100 N=98 Age (yrs), mean (SD) 47.8 (13.5) 38.2 (9.4) 38.0 (9.4) 37.7 (9.2) 34.5 (9.6) 35.3 (9.1) Women, N (%) 3712 (73.1) 1287 (75.0) 1039 (75.0) 500 (76.2) 71 (71.0) 76 (77.6) Index year, N (%) (35.0) 642 (37.4) 569 (41.1) 189 (28.8) 23 (23.0) 12 (12.2) (36.6) 659 (38.4) 541 (39.0) 278 (42.4) 60 (60.0) 38 (38.8) (28.4) 415 (24.2) 276 (19.9) 189 (28.8) 17 (17.0) 48 (49.0) SES, N (%) 1 (lowest income quintile) 891 (17.5) 308 (17.9) 253 (18.3) 126 (19.2) 19 (19.0) 13 (13.3) (19.4) 319 (18.6) 257 (18.5) 118 (18.0) 18 (18.0) 18 (18.4) (20.7) 359 (20.9) 296 (21.4) 142 (21.6) 19 (19.0) 19 (19.4) (21.6) 371 (21.6) 288 (20.8) 144 (22.0) 27 (27.0) 22 (22.4) 5 (highest income quintile) 1028 (20.2) 357 (20.8) 290 (20.9) 126 (19.2) 17 (17.0) 26 (26.5) Unknown 25 (0.5) <6 <6 <6 <6 <6

10 Table e-2 Characteristics of the multiple sclerosis study population at the index date by subsequent disease-modifying treatment exposure (continued) Characteristics Unexposed 1 DMT Any betainterferon Glatiramer acetate Natalizumab Any oral DMT 1 st and 2 nd 1 st generation 1 st generation 2 nd generation 2 nd generation generation combined N=5077 N=1716 N=1386 N=656 N=100 N=98 Diabetes 310 (6.1) 54 (3.1) 46 (3.3) 26 (4.0) <6 <6 Malignancies 408 (8.0) 67 (3.9) 54 (3.9) 26 (4.0) <6 <6 Chronic lung diseases 497 (9.8) 131 (7.6) 106 (7.6) 59 (9.0) 7 (7) <6 Inflammatory bowel disease 56 (1.1) 16 (0.9) 10 (0.7) 7 (1.1) <6 <6 Rheumatoid arthritis 140 (2.8) 20 (1.2) 16 (1.2) 8 (1.2) <6 <6 Psoriasis 15 (0.3) 7 (0.4) 7 (0.5) <6 <6 <6 Number of comorbidities, N (%) None 3857 (76.0) 1449 (84.4) 1170 (84.4) 542 (82.6) 84 (84.0) 89 (90.8) (20.4) 242 (14.1) 195 (14.1) 99 (15.1) 16 (16.0) 9 (9.2) 2 or more 185 (3.6) 25 (1.5) 21 (1.5) 15 (2.3) 0 0 The oral DMTs included fingolimod and dimethyl fumarate. No person filled a prescription for teriflunomide, alemtuzumab, or the generic beta-interferon-1b (extavia ) during the study period. As some persons filled a prescription for more than one DMT during the study period, the sum of the subgroups exceeds the total number of people ever exposed (n=1716). Comorbidities identified during the 5 years prior to index date (diabetes, malignancies, chronic lung disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis); all were included to generate the number of comorbidities. Due to privacy regulations, and as required by the data custodians (stewards), cells with less than 6 cases were not be reported.

11 Table e-3 Adjusted hazard ratios of physician claims for specific infections by multiple sclerosis disease modifying treatment Infection Model DMT exposure status Infection-related physician claims Person-years Crude rate per 1000 PY (95%CI) ahr (95%CI) Unexposed , ( ) reference 1 Any DMT ( ) 0.96 ( ) 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 0.94 ( ) 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.58 ( ) Upper respiratory 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 0.92 ( ) tract infection 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 1.00 ( ) 3 Natalizumab ( ) 1.77 ( ) Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.68 ( ) Unexposed ( ) reference 1 Any DMT ( ) 1.09 ( ) 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 1.09 ( ) 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.14 ( ) Infections of the 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 1.06 ( ) urinary system 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 1.16 ( ) 3 Natalizumab ( ) 1.21 ( ) Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.05 ( )

12 Table e-3 Adjusted hazard ratios of physician claims for specific infections by multiple sclerosis disease modifying treatment (continued) Infection Model DMT exposure status Infection-related physician claims Person-years Crude rate per 1000 PY (95%CI) ahr (95%CI) Unexposed ( ) reference 1 Any DMT ( ) 1.03 ( ) 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 1.03 ( ) Infections of the 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.04 ( ) skin and 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 1.09 ( ) subcutaneous 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 0.85 ( ) tissue 3 Natalizumab ( ) 0.92 ( ) Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.01 ( ) Unexposed ( ) reference 1 Any DMT ( ) 0.93 ( ) 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 0.91 ( ) 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.38 ( ) Bronchitis and 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 0.92 ( ) bronchiolitis 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 0.89 ( ) 3 Natalizumab ( ) 1.45 ( ) Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.52 ( )

13 Table e-3 Adjusted hazard ratios of physician claims for specific infections by multiple sclerosis disease modifying treatment (continued) Infection Model DMT exposure status Infection-related Pneumonia physician claims Person-years Crude rate per 1000 PY (95%CI) ahr (95%CI) Unexposed ( ) Reference 1 Any DMT ( ) 0.75 ( ) 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 0.72 ( ) 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.66 ( ) 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 0.74 ( ) 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 0.64 ( ) 3 Natalizumab < ( ) Any 1st generation DMT ( ) Reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 2.33( ) Key: ahr=adjusted Hazard Ratio; CI= Confidence Interval; DMT= disease modifying treatment; PY=person -years. Models were adjusted for sex, age (continuous), index year (continuous), SES (quintiles), number of comorbidities (none, 1, 2). Due to privacy regulations, and as required by the data custodians (stewards), cells with less than 6 cases were not be reported, nor were the corresponding crude rates. Oral DMTs were assessed only as part of the second generation drugs, i.e not as a separate class, due to the limited number of eve nts.

14 Table e-4 Adjusted hazard ratios of infection-related physician claims by multiple sclerosis disease modifying treatment stratified by sex and age at the index date Stratified by sex and age Men Women Age 44 Age 45+ Men Women Age 44 Age 45+ Model DMT exposure status Infection-related physician claims Person-years Crude rate per 1000 PY (95%CI) ahr (95%CI) Unexposed 6,724 12, ( ) reference 1 Any DMT ( ) 0.91 ( ) Unexposed 27,225 37, ( ) reference 1 Any DMT 3, ( ) 1.00 ( ) Unexposed 17,479 2, ( ) reference 1 Any DMT ( ) 0.99 ( ) Unexposed 16,470 2, ( ) reference 1 Any DMT ( ) 0.92 ( ) Unexposed 6,724 12, ( ) reference 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 0.86 ( ) Unexposed 27,225 37, ( ) reference 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 0.99 ( ) Unexposed 17,479 2, ( ) reference 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 0.97 ( ) Unexposed 16,470 2, ( ) reference 2 Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) 0.92 ( )

15 Table e-4 Adjusted hazard ratios of infection-related physician claims by multiple sclerosis disease modifying treatment stratified by sex and age at the index date (continued) Stratified by sex and age Men Women Age 44 Age 45+ Men Women Age 44 Age 45+ Model DMT exposure status Infection-related physician claims Person-years Crude rate per 1000 PY (95%CI) ahr (95%CI) Unexposed 6,724 12, ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 2.09 ( ) Unexposed 27,225 37, ( ) Reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.32 ( ) Unexposed 17,479 2, ( ) Reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.52 ( ) Unexposed 16,470 2, ( ) Reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.25 ( ) Unexposed 6,724 12, ( ) reference 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 0.81 ( ) Unexposed 27,225 37, ( ) reference 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 0.97 ( ) Unexposed 17,479 2, ( ) reference 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 0.95 ( ) Unexposed 16,470 2, ( ) reference 3 Beta-interferon ( ) 0.88 ( )

16 Table e-4 Adjusted hazard ratios of infection-related physician claims by multiple sclerosis disease modifying treatment stratified by sex and age at the index date (continued) Stratified by sex and age Men Women Age 44 Age 45+ Men Women Age 44 Age 45+ Model DMT exposure status Infection-related physician claims Person-years Crude rate per 1000 PY (95%CI) ahr (95%CI) Unexposed 6,724 12, ( ) reference 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 0.99 ( ) Unexposed 27,225 37, ( ) reference 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 1.07 ( ) Unexposed 17,479 2, ( ) reference 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 1.03 ( ) Unexposed 16,470 2, ( ) reference 3 Glatiramer acetate ( ) 1.07 ( ) Unexposed 6,724 12, ( ) Reference 3 Natalizumab ( ) 2.17 ( ) Unexposed 27,225 37, ( ) reference 3 Natalizumab ( ) 1.41 ( ) Unexposed 17,479 2, ( ) reference 3 Natalizumab ( ) 1.63 ( ) Unexposed 16,470 2, ( ) reference 3 Natalizumab ( ) 1.48 ( )

17 Table e-4 Adjusted hazard ratios of infection-related physician claims by multiple sclerosis disease modifying treatment stratified by sex and age at the index date (continued) Stratified by sex and age Men Women Age 44 Age 45+ Model DMT exposure status Infection-related physician claims Person-years Crude rate per 1000 PY (95%CI) ahr (95%CI) Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 2.42 ( ) Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.32 ( ) Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.57 ( ) Any 1 st generation DMT ( ) reference 2 Any 2 nd generation DMT ( ) 1.36 ( ) Key: ahr=adjusted Hazard Ratio; CI= Confidence Interval; DMT= disease modifying treatment; PY= person -years. Models were adjusted for sex (except for the sex-specific models), age (continuous, except for the age-specific models), index year (continuous), SES (quintiles), and number of comorbidities (none, 1, 2). Due to privacy regulations, and as required by the data custodians (stewards), cells with less than 6 cases were not be reported, nor were the corresponding crude rates. Oral DMTs were assessed only as part of the second generation drugs, i.e not as a separate class, due to the limited number of events.

ACHA Clinical Benchmarking Program

ACHA Clinical Benchmarking Program Acute Care Measure: Avoidance of Antibiotic Treatment for Adults Aged 18-64 with Acute Bronchitis Background The American College of Chest Physicians defines acute bronchitis as "an acute respiratory infection

More information

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - REVIEW AND UPDATE

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - REVIEW AND UPDATE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - REVIEW AND UPDATE Luka Vlahovic, MD Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis Creighton University Medical Center MS is primary demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. MS is

More information

Quality measures a for measurement year 2016

Quality measures a for measurement year 2016 Quality measures a for measurement year 2016 Measure Description Eligible members Childhood immunizations b Adolescent immunizations b Children who turned 2 during the measurement and who were identified

More information

Medication Policy Manual. Topic: Tecfidera, dimethyl fumarate Date of Origin: May 16, 2013

Medication Policy Manual. Topic: Tecfidera, dimethyl fumarate Date of Origin: May 16, 2013 Medication Policy Manual Policy No: dru299 Topic: Tecfidera, dimethyl fumarate Date of Origin: May 16, 2013 Committee Approval Date: December 16, 2016 Next Review Date: December 2017 Effective Date: January

More information

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL efigures efigure: Standardised differences between TNF-α inhibitor users and non-users before and after matching on fixed factors and propensity scores. etables etable 1: All diagnoses

More information

APPENDIX D SASKATCHEWAN MS DRUGS PROGRAM

APPENDIX D SASKATCHEWAN MS DRUGS PROGRAM APPENDIX D SASKATCHEWAN MS DRUGS PROGRAM PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING COVERAGE OF MS DRUGS UNDER THE DRUG PLAN Requests are initiated by a physician. The patient and physician complete the application form

More information

Mellen Center Approach: MS and vaccination.

Mellen Center Approach: MS and vaccination. Mellen Center Approach: MS and vaccination. Q: Do vaccinations cause MS? A: Best evidence at present from numerous case control studies does not support a link between any vaccination and causation of

More information

TABLE C-1 RESIDENT DEATHS, LIVE BIRTHS, FETAL, INFANT, NEONATAL, AND MATERNAL DEATHS: PENNSYLVANIA,

TABLE C-1 RESIDENT DEATHS, LIVE BIRTHS, FETAL, INFANT, NEONATAL, AND MATERNAL DEATHS: PENNSYLVANIA, TABLE C-1 RESIDENT DEATHS, LIVE BIRTHS, FETAL, INFANT, NEONATAL, AND MATERNAL DEATHS: PENNSYLVANIA, 1950-1997 - TOTAL LIVE FETAL INFANT NEONATAL MATERNAL DEATHS BIRTHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More information

Supplementary Online Content

Supplementary Online Content Supplementary Online Content Lee C-C, Lee M-tG, Chen Y-S. Risk of aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm in patients taking oral fluoroquinolone. JAMA Internal Medicine. Published online October 5, 2015.

More information

Biologics and Beyond: Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. Rita Jebrin, PharmD, BCPS

Biologics and Beyond: Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. Rita Jebrin, PharmD, BCPS Biologics and Beyond: Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Rita Jebrin, PharmD, BCPS Disclosure Information Biologics and Beyond: Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Rita Jebrin, PharmD, BCPS I have no financial

More information

Medication Policy Manual. Topic: Aubagio, teriflunomide Date of Origin: November 9, 2012

Medication Policy Manual. Topic: Aubagio, teriflunomide Date of Origin: November 9, 2012 Medication Policy Manual Policy No: dru283 Topic: Aubagio, teriflunomide Date of Origin: November 9, 2012 Committee Approval Date: December 16, 2016 Next Review Date: December 2017 Effective Date: January

More information

Appendix 2 (as supplied by the authors): ICD codes to identify high-risk children

Appendix 2 (as supplied by the authors): ICD codes to identify high-risk children Appendix 2 (as supplied by the authors): ICD codes to identify high-risk children ICD-9 codes to identify high risk children in physician claims database Category of condition Condition ICD-9 code Bacterial

More information

Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) ICD-10-CM Part 5 Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) New sub-chapter: Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64) You will not find: septicemia - rather,

More information

Committee Approval Date: December 12, 2014 Next Review Date: December 2015

Committee Approval Date: December 12, 2014 Next Review Date: December 2015 Medication Policy Manual Policy No: dru283 Topic: Aubagio, teriflunomide Date of Origin: November 9, 2012 Committee Approval Date: December 12, 2014 Next Review Date: December 2015 Effective Date: January

More information

Supplementary materials for:

Supplementary materials for: Supplementary materials for: Cecil E, Bottle A, Sharland M, Saxena S. Impact of UK primary care policy reforms on short-stay unplanned hospital admissions for children with primary care-sensitive conditions.

More information

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INFECTIOUS DISEASE

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INFECTIOUS DISEASE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INFECTIOUS DISEASE Infectious Disease and HIV Overview: The Infectious Diseases Program at the University of Southern California prepares trainees for the management of problems in

More information

Lahey Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program: Curriculum for Infectious Disease

Lahey Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program: Curriculum for Infectious Disease Lahey Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program: Curriculum for Infectious Disease Faculty representative: Eva Piessens, MD, MPH Resident representative: Karen Ganz, MD Revision date: February 1, 2006

More information

Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 2008

Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 2008 Tarrant County Public Health Division of Epidemiology and Health Information Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 00 Table 1. deaths by gender, Tarrant County, 00 Male,7. 70. Female,7 0.1 7. Total,7

More information

Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 2007

Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 2007 Tarrant County Public Health Division of Epidemiology and Health Information Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 007 Table 1. deaths by gender, Tarrant County, 007 Males,1 4. 70. Females,7 0. 741.

More information

Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 2009

Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 2009 Tarrant County Public Health Division of Epidemiology and Health Information Leading Causes of Death, Tarrant County, 009 Table. deaths by gender, Tarrant County, 009 Male 5,5 9. 90. Female 5, 50. 70.

More information

Progress in MS: Current and Emerging Therapies. Presented by: Dr. Kathryn Giles, MD MSc FRCPC Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Progress in MS: Current and Emerging Therapies. Presented by: Dr. Kathryn Giles, MD MSc FRCPC Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Progress in MS: Current and Emerging Therapies Presented by: Dr. Kathryn Giles, MD MSc FRCPC Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Today s Discussion Natural History and Classification of MS Treating MS Management

More information

A Glimpse at Immunomodulators in MS

A Glimpse at Immunomodulators in MS A Glimpse at Immunomodulators in MS An Interview with Mark S. Freedman, HBSc, MSc, MD, CSPQ, FAAN, FRCPC Multiple Sclerosis Research Unit, University of Ottowa, Ottowa Canada Ottawa Hospital Research Institute,

More information

INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN THE LONG TERM CARE FACILITY

INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN THE LONG TERM CARE FACILITY INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN THE LONG TERM CARE FACILITY The following is a list of the most common infectious diseases that are to be found in the long term care facility. Precautions are recommended and the

More information

Pediatric MS treatments: What do you start with, when do you switch?

Pediatric MS treatments: What do you start with, when do you switch? Pediatric MS treatments: What do you start with, when do you switch? Tim Lotze, M.D. Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology Texas Children s Hospital Baylor College of Medicine Disclosures Clinical

More information

0301 Anemia Others. Endocrine nutritional and metabolic disorders Others Vascular dementia and unspecified dementia

0301 Anemia Others. Endocrine nutritional and metabolic disorders Others Vascular dementia and unspecified dementia Certain infectious and parasitic diseases 0101 Intestinal infectious diseases 0102 Tuberculosis 0103 Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission 0104 Viral infections characterized by skin

More information

TREATING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS The Current Disease Modifying Therapies Beverly Gilder, M.D. Blue Sky Neurology MS Center

TREATING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS The Current Disease Modifying Therapies Beverly Gilder, M.D. Blue Sky Neurology MS Center TREATING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS 2018 The Current Disease Modifying Therapies Beverly Gilder, M.D. Blue Sky Neurology MS Center Welcome Thank you for joining us! Today you will learn about MS treatment choices

More information

APPENDIX A. Comparability Ratios for the Major Causes of Death in North Carolina Vital Statistics, Volume 2

APPENDIX A. Comparability Ratios for the Major Causes of Death in North Carolina Vital Statistics, Volume 2 APPENDIX A Comparability Ratios for the Major Causes of Death in North Carolina Vital Statistics, Volume 2 The comparability ratio is an adjustment factor that is applied to the number of deaths coded

More information

Seema Sikka, MD January 18, 2014 TRANSVERSE MYELITIS: A CLINICAL OVERVIEW

Seema Sikka, MD January 18, 2014 TRANSVERSE MYELITIS: A CLINICAL OVERVIEW Seema Sikka, MD January 18, 2014 TRANSVERSE MYELITIS: A CLINICAL OVERVIEW DISCLOSURES I have no industry relationships to disclose. I will not discuss off-label use. OBJECTIVES: TRANSVERSE MYELITIS Review

More information

Clinical Policy: Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) Reference Number: CP.CPA.334 Effective Date: Last Review Date: Line of Business: Commercial

Clinical Policy: Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) Reference Number: CP.CPA.334 Effective Date: Last Review Date: Line of Business: Commercial Clinical Policy: (Novantrone) Reference Number: CP.CPA.334 Effective Date: 06.01.18 Last Review Date: 05.18 Line of Business: Commercial Coding Implications Revision Log See Important Reminder at the end

More information

PAEDIATRIC Point Prevalence Survey. Ward Form

PAEDIATRIC Point Prevalence Survey. Ward Form Appendix 1 PAEDIATRIC Point Prevalence Survey Ward Form Please fill in one form for each ward included in PPS Date of survey Person completing form (Auditor code) Hospital Name Department/Ward Paediatric

More information

Clinical Policy: Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) Reference Number: CP.PHAR.258 Effective Date: Last Review Date: Line of Business: Medicaid

Clinical Policy: Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) Reference Number: CP.PHAR.258 Effective Date: Last Review Date: Line of Business: Medicaid Clinical Policy: (Novantrone) Reference Number: CP.PHAR.258 Effective Date: 08.01.16 Last Review Date: 05.18 Line of Business: Medicaid Coding Implications Revision Log See Important Reminder at the end

More information

Medical Policy An independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Medical Policy An independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin) Page 1 of 7 Medical Policy An independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Title: H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin) Prime Therapeutics

More information

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS IN PRIMARY CARE?

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS IN PRIMARY CARE? WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS IN PRIMARY CARE? Finley C, Chan DS, Garrison S, Korownyk C, Kolber MR, Campbell S, Eurich D, Lindblad A, Vandermeer B, Allan GM. DISCLOSURE/COI Caitlin Finley, University

More information

PATIENT INFORMATION: Patient Surname First Name Middle Initial Sex Date of Birth Alberta Personal Health Number M / F Year Month Day

PATIENT INFORMATION: Patient Surname First Name Middle Initial Sex Date of Birth Alberta Personal Health Number M / F Year Month Day Applicant must be covered on an Alberta Government sponsored drug program. Page 1 of 6 PATIENT INFORMATION: Patient Surname First Name Middle Initial Sex Date of Birth Alberta Personal Health Number M

More information

Supplementary appendix

Supplementary appendix Supplementary appendix This appendix formed part of the original submission and has been peer reviewed. We post it as supplied by the authors. Supplement to: Williams CM, Maher CG, Latimer J, et al. Efficacy

More information

Updates to the Alberta Human Services Drug Benefit Supplement

Updates to the Alberta Human Services Drug Benefit Supplement Updates to the Alberta Human Services Drug Benefit Supplement Effective December 9, 2013 Inquiries should be directed to: Pharmacy Services Alberta Blue Cross 10009 108 Street NW Edmonton AB T5J 3C5 Telephone

More information

Attending Physician s Statement

Attending Physician s Statement ( Form A A This form is used for claiming the social insurance benefit. This form should be completed and signed by the attending physician outpatient and One form for each month, one form for hospitalization

More information

Influenza Situation Update

Influenza Situation Update SUMMARY Influenza Situation Update 13 May 2014 http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/influenza/en/index.html Northern Hemisphere In the Northern Hemisphere countries, influenza-like illness (ILI) activity

More information

FINAL. Etiologic Agents & Related Information to Know. Chapter 21: Microbial Diseases of Skin and Eyes Page No. Know term "diphtheroids"...

FINAL. Etiologic Agents & Related Information to Know. Chapter 21: Microbial Diseases of Skin and Eyes Page No. Know term diphtheroids... 10 th Edition Tortora FINAL Microbiology Etiologic Agents & Related Information to Know Chapter 21: Microbial Diseases of Skin and Eyes Know term "diphtheroids"................. 586 Agents of boils and

More information

Infectious Diseases At A Glance in Durham Region

Infectious Diseases At A Glance in Durham Region Infectious Diseases At A Glance in Durham Region Last Updated: November 2017 Highlights The rates of all reported infectious diseases combined are highest among youth and young adults aged 15 to 29 and

More information

Age-Specific Mortality Rate for All Infectious Diseases, Both Male & Female, Years

Age-Specific Mortality Rate for All Infectious Diseases, Both Male & Female, Years Per 100,000 population Health Indicators 10. Infectious Diseases 10-01. Infectious Disease Mortality Description Mortality Rate for all Infectious Diseases, by Age Group 400 Age-Specific Mortality Rate

More information

Infection Control Manual Residential Care Part 3 Infection Control Standards IC6: Additional Precautions

Infection Control Manual Residential Care Part 3 Infection Control Standards IC6: Additional Precautions IC6: 0110 Appendix I Selection Table Infection Control Manual esidential Care IC6: Additional Legend: outine Practice * reportable to Public Health C - Contact ** reportable by Lab D - Droplet A - Airborne

More information

Clinical Policy: Natalizumab (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date:

Clinical Policy: Natalizumab (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date: Clinical Policy: (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date: 10.01.16 Last Review Date: 05.18 Revision Log See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal

More information

Do you or did you have any family members who have been diagnosed with MS? Yes No I Don t Know. Yes identical Yes not identical No

Do you or did you have any family members who have been diagnosed with MS? Yes No I Don t Know. Yes identical Yes not identical No The following survey will ask you questions about your family history of MS, your MS diagnosis and history, your symptoms, and your treatments. You may find it easier to fully answer these questions if

More information

Premium Specialty: Pediatrics

Premium Specialty: Pediatrics Premium Specialty: Pediatrics Credentialed Specialties include: Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Adolescent, and Pediatrics This document is designed to be used in conjunction with the UnitedHealth Premium

More information

Influenza Situation Update

Influenza Situation Update SUMMARY Influenza Situation Update 10 June 2014 http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/influenza/en/index.html Northern Hemisphere In the Northern Hemisphere countries, influenza-like illness (ILI)

More information

See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal information.

See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal information. Clinical Policy: (Tysabri) Reference Number: HIM.PA.SP17 Effective Date: 05.01.17 Last Review Date: 05.18 Line of Business: Health Insurance Marketplace Coding Implications Revision Log See Important Reminder

More information

Diagnosis-specific morbidity - European shortlist

Diagnosis-specific morbidity - European shortlist I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases 1 Tuberculosis A15-A19 X X Z 2 Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) A50-A64 Y Z 3 Viral hepatitis (incl. hepatitis B) B15-B19 X Z 4 Human immunodeficiency virus

More information

Flu adenovirus h1n1 h3n2 h5n1 ah1n1

Flu adenovirus h1n1 h3n2 h5n1 ah1n1 Influenza influenza Flu adenovirus h1n1 h3n2 h5n1 ah1n1 Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis stomach flu gastroenteritides gastroenterities food poisoning campylobacter colitis gastroenterocolitis gastrointestinal

More information

Advances in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis: A closer look at novel therapies. Disclosures

Advances in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis: A closer look at novel therapies. Disclosures Advances in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis: A closer look at novel therapies Lily Jung Henson, MD, MMM, FAAN Chief of Neurology Piedmont Healthcare, Atlanta, GA National Association of Managed Care

More information

Influenza Situation Update

Influenza Situation Update SUMMARY Influenza Situation Update 27 May 2014 http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/influenza/en/index.html Northern Hemisphere Overall, in the Northern Hemisphere countries, influenza-like illness

More information

INDEX FOR 3 AND 4 DIGIT DIAGNOSTIC CODES (ICD9)

INDEX FOR 3 AND 4 DIGIT DIAGNOSTIC CODES (ICD9) INDEX FOR 3 AND 4 DIGIT DIAGNOSTIC CODES (ICD9) INFECTIONS AND PARASITIC DISEASES 001-009.3 Intestinal and Infectious Diseases 010-018.9 Tuberculosis 020-027.9 Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases 030-041.9 Other

More information

Making The Transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 Coding Are You Ready?

Making The Transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 Coding Are You Ready? Making The Transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 Coding Are You Ready? Sherry Thomas, CCP, CCP-AS, CEO/Director of Education, Medical Staff SOS, Inc./PHIA, Louisville, KY Top 4 Things to Know for CE 1. Make

More information

Influenza Situation Update

Influenza Situation Update SUMMARY http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/influenza/en/index.html Northern Hemisphere In the Northern Hemisphere countries, influenza-like illness (ILI) activity was variable. In Northern China,

More information

Le Hua, MD. Disclosures Teaching and Speaking: Teva Neurosciences, Genzyme, Novartis Advisory Board: Genzyme, EMD Serono

Le Hua, MD. Disclosures Teaching and Speaking: Teva Neurosciences, Genzyme, Novartis Advisory Board: Genzyme, EMD Serono Le Hua, MD Le Hua, MD, is a staff neurologist at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, NV. She is involved in clinical trials assessing new therapies for the treatment of MS and

More information

Burden of acute respiratory infections across Western Australian emergency departments

Burden of acute respiratory infections across Western Australian emergency departments Burden of acute respiratory infections across Western Australian emergency departments Rosanne Barnes, Chris C. Blyth, Nick de Klerk, Peter Richmond, Meredith Borland, Parveen Fathima, Faye J. Lim & Hannah

More information

Mitzi Joi Williams, MD Neurologist MS Center of Atlanta Atlanta, GA

Mitzi Joi Williams, MD Neurologist MS Center of Atlanta Atlanta, GA Mitzi Joi Williams, MD Neurologist MS Center of Atlanta Atlanta, GA Disclosures Consultant and Speaker Bureau member for Biogen-Idec, Pfizer, TEVA Neuroscience, Bayer, EMD Serrono, Questcor, Novartis,

More information

TENNCARE Bundled Payment Initiative: Description of Bundle Risk Adjustment for Wave 3 Episodes

TENNCARE Bundled Payment Initiative: Description of Bundle Risk Adjustment for Wave 3 Episodes TENNCARE Bundled Payment Initiative: Description of Bundle Risk Adjustment for Wave 3 Episodes Respiratory Infection (RI); Pneumonia (PNA); Inpatient Urinary Tract Infection (UTI-I; Outpatient Urinary

More information

Clinical Policy: Natalizumab (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date:

Clinical Policy: Natalizumab (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date: Clinical Policy: (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date: 10.01.16 Last Review Date: 11.18 Revision Log See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal

More information

Appendix 1. DATA SOURCES. A. Data on Recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children

Appendix 1. DATA SOURCES. A. Data on Recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children Appendix 1. DATA SOURCES A. Data on Recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children The data on the characteristics of AFDC recipients come from two sources. The race share of adult and child recipients

More information

Pharmacy Prior Authorization

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Pharmacy Prior Authorization AETA BETTER HEALTH VIRGIIA Multiple Sclerosis Agents (Medicaid) This fax machine is located in a secure location as required by HIPAA regulations. Complete/review information,

More information

COPYRIGHT 2012 THE TRANSVERSE MYELITIS ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

COPYRIGHT 2012 THE TRANSVERSE MYELITIS ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The Transverse Myelitis Association...advocating for those with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, neuromyelitis optica, optic neuritis and transverse myelitis ACUTE DISSEMINATED ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ADEM)

More information

See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal information.

See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal information. Clinical Policy: (Tysabri) Reference Number: HIM.PA.SP17 Effective Date: 05.01.17 Last Review Date: 11.18 Line of Business: Health Insurance Marketplace Coding Implications Revision Log See Important Reminder

More information

MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION AND COMMON COLD

MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION AND COMMON COLD MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION AND COMMON COLD TABLE OF CONTENT OUR TPA MODEL FOR COMPREHENSIVE PBM SOLUTION PURPOSE OF THE DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW (DUR) BACKGROUND ABOUT UPPER

More information

Pharmacy Prep. Qualifying Pharmacy Review

Pharmacy Prep. Qualifying Pharmacy Review Pharmacy Prep 2014 Misbah Biabani, Ph.D Director, Tips Review Centres 5460 Yonge St. Suites 209 & 210 Toronto ON M2N 6K7, Canada Luay Petros, R.Ph Pharmacy Manager, Wal-Mart, Canada 1 Disclaimer Your use

More information

Disease-modifying therapies

Disease-modifying therapies Updated May 2018. Please check nationalmssociety.org/dmt for the most current version of this publication. For some people, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a relief, giving a name and a reason

More information

Prioritized ShortList MORBIDITY

Prioritized ShortList MORBIDITY Report on in-depth analysis of pilot studies in 16 Member States on diagnosis-specific morbidity statistics Annex 2 (Rev 11_11_13) Prioritized ShortList MORBIDITY Legend: X recommended for collection Y

More information

Supplementary Online Content

Supplementary Online Content Supplementary Online Content Fleming-Dutra KE, Hersh AL, Shapiro DJ, et al. Prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions among US ambulatory care visits, 2010-. JAMA. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.4151.

More information

Communicable Disease. Introduction

Communicable Disease. Introduction Communicable Disease HIGHLIGHTS Seniors have the highest incidence rates of tuberculosis compared to other age groups. The incidence rates for TB have been higher among Peel seniors compared to Ontario

More information

UnitedHealth Premium Physician Designation Program Episode Treatment Groups (ETG ) Description and Specialty

UnitedHealth Premium Physician Designation Program Episode Treatment Groups (ETG ) Description and Specialty UnitedHealth Premium Physician Designation Program Episode Treatment Groups (ETG ) Description and Specialty 666700 Acne Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics 438300 Acute Bronchitis Allergy,

More information

enter the room. Persons immune from previous varicella infection may enter the room without a mask. Those immune by adenoviruses, influenza viruses.

enter the room. Persons immune from previous varicella infection may enter the room without a mask. Those immune by adenoviruses, influenza viruses. All clients admitted to the hospital automatically are considered to be on standard precautions. The diseases listed below require standard precautions plus additional precautions that are noted in the

More information

CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS

CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS APPLICATIONS OBJECTIVE Purpose of Measure: ELIGIBLE POPULATION Which members are included? STANDARD OF CARE What immunizations should be administered? NCQA ACCEPTED CODES DOCUMENTATION

More information

DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPIES FOR MS

DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPIES FOR MS DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPIES FOR MS Updated December 2018. Please check nationalmssociety.org/dmt for the most current version of this publication. A multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis can bring a sense

More information

Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals

Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals Module 7: Communicable Diseases Table of Contents Module 7: Communicable Diseases... 1 Objectives... 1 Instructions... 1 Overview... 2 Key Concepts...

More information

Clinical Policy: Natalizumab (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date:

Clinical Policy: Natalizumab (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date: Clinical Policy: (Tysabri) Reference Number: ERX.SPA.162 Effective Date: 10.01.16 Last Review Date: 11.17 Revision Log See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal

More information

Exclusion Periods for Infectious Diseases

Exclusion Periods for Infectious Diseases Exclusion Periods for Infectious Diseases Amoebiasis (Entamoeba Histolytica) Campylobacter Candidiasis Chickenpox (Varicella) CMV (Cytomegalovirus Infection) Conjunctivitis Cryptosporidium Infection Diarrhoea

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 12 January 2018 / Number 1. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 12 January 2018 / Number 1. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 12 January / Number 1 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 23 August 2018 / Number 33. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 23 August 2018 / Number 33. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 23 August / Number 33 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 8 November 2018 / Number 44. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 8 November 2018 / Number 44. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 8 November / Number 44 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 15 November 2018 / Number 45. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 15 November 2018 / Number 45. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 15 November / Number 45 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 14 March 2019 / Number 10. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 14 March 2019 / Number 10. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 14 March / Number 10 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 22 March 2019 / Number 11. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 22 March 2019 / Number 11. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 22 March / Number 11 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 28 March 2019 / Number 12. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 28 March 2019 / Number 12. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 28 March / Number 12 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 4 April 2019 / Number 13. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 4 April 2019 / Number 13. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 4 April / Number 13 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 11 April 2019 / Number 14. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report

Infectious Diseases Weekly Report. 11 April 2019 / Number 14. The infectious diseases which all physicians must report Infectious Diseases Weekly Report TOKYOIDWR Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center 11 April / Number 14 Surveillance System in Tokyo, Japan The infectious diseases which all physicians

More information

Choices. Disease modifying treatments. Read me

Choices. Disease modifying treatments. Read me Choices Disease modifying treatments Read me Disease modifying treatments Disease modifying therapies (DMTs) are medications which modify the course of multiple sclerosis (MS) and are designed to reduce

More information

Page 1. Multiple Sclerosis. I have no conflicts of interest. Team Menstrual Cycles Waves to Wine for MS. Overview.

Page 1. Multiple Sclerosis. I have no conflicts of interest. Team Menstrual Cycles Waves to Wine for MS. Overview. Multiple Sclerosis New Developments Jeffrey A. Tice, MD Professor of Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine University of California, San Francisco I have no conflicts of interest Team Menstrual

More information

Isle of Wight Joint Strategic Needs Assessment: Core Dataset 2009

Isle of Wight Joint Strategic Needs Assessment: Core Dataset 2009 Isle of Wight Joint Strategic Needs Assessment: Core Dataset 2009 Domain: Burden of Ill Health Indicator: Hospital Admissions - Top 10 Causes Sub-Domain: Misc Indicator References: JSNA Core Dataset number

More information

Creating a User Defined Pneumonia-Specific Syndrome in ESSENCE. Preventive Medicine Directorate September 2016

Creating a User Defined Pneumonia-Specific Syndrome in ESSENCE. Preventive Medicine Directorate September 2016 Creating a User Defined Pneumonia-Specific Syndrome in ESSENCE Preventive Medicine Directorate September 2016 0 Pneumonia-Specific Syndrome NMCPHC retrospective analyses suggest that surveillance using

More information

Circle Yes or No Y N. [If no, skip to question 8.] 2. Has the patient been compliant with therapy as verified by the prescriber?

Circle Yes or No Y N. [If no, skip to question 8.] 2. Has the patient been compliant with therapy as verified by the prescriber? 06/01/2016 Prior Authorization AETA BETTER HEALTH OF MICHIGA (MEDICAID) Tecfidera (MI88) This fax machine is located in a secure location as required by HIPAA regulations. Complete/review information,

More information

Medical Policy An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Medical Policy An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Ampyra (dalfampridine) Page 1 of 9 Medical Policy An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Title: Ampyra (dalfampridine) Prime Therapeutics will review Prior Authorization

More information

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING (Diagnosis)

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING (Diagnosis) HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING (Diagnosis) NCD Source: Program Memorandum AB-02-110, Effective 11-25-02; Medicare NCD Manual, July 2003 Release; October 2003 Release; October 2004 Release;

More information

J02.0 Streptococcal pharyngitis Yes No No 0 0 J03.00 Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecified Yes No No 0 0

J02.0 Streptococcal pharyngitis Yes No No 0 0 J03.00 Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecified Yes No No 0 0 034.0 Streptococcal sore throat J02.0 Streptococcal pharyngitis J03.00 Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecified J03.01 Description Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis Use additional code to identify:

More information

Multiple Sclerosis , The Patient Education Institute, Inc. nr Last reviewed: 04/17/2017 1

Multiple Sclerosis , The Patient Education Institute, Inc.  nr Last reviewed: 04/17/2017 1 Multiple Sclerosis Introduction Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease of the brain and spinal cord. Most patients with multiple sclerosis are able to lead a very functional life. However, MS causes a

More information

2. Has this plan authorized this medication in the past for this member (i.e., previous authorization is on file under this plan)?

2. Has this plan authorized this medication in the past for this member (i.e., previous authorization is on file under this plan)? Pharmacy Prior Authorization AETA BETTER HEALTH EW JERSE (MEDICAID) Multiple Sclerosis (Medicaid) This fax machine is located in a secure location as required by HIPAA regulations. Complete/review information,

More information

Treatment Algorithm for Multiple Sclerosis Disease-modifying Therapies

Treatment Algorithm for Multiple Sclerosis Disease-modifying Therapies Treatment Algorithm for Multiple Sclerosis Disease-modifying Therapies NHS England Reference: 170079ALG Date Published: 4 September 2018 Gateway reference: 07603 Treatment Algorithm for Multiple Sclerosis

More information

OptumInsight Learning: Detailed Instruction for Appropriate ICD-10-CM Coding

OptumInsight Learning: Detailed Instruction for Appropriate ICD-10-CM Coding OptumInsight Learning: Detailed Instruction for Appropriate Coding An educational guide to the structure, conventions, and guidelines of coding Contents Chapter 1: Introduction...1 History of Modifications

More information

Anticipated Launches Q Q1 2019

Anticipated Launches Q Q1 2019 Anticipated Launches Q4 2018-Q1 2019 Disease Prevalence Amyloidosis Tegsedi (inotersen) subcutaneous (SC) injection Akcea s/ionis Pharmaceuticals hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hattr) with polyneuropathy,

More information

Western Pacific Regional Office of the World Health Organization.

Western Pacific Regional Office of the World Health Organization. Western Pacific Regional Office of the World Health Organization WPRO Influenza Situation Update, 19 November 2013 http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/influenza/en/index.html SUMMARY Northern Hemisphere

More information

See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal information.

See Important Reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal information. Clinical Policy: (Tysabri) Reference Number: HNMC.CP.PHAR.259 Effective Date: 07.01.16 Last Review Date: 05.18 Line of Business: Medicaid Medi-Cal Coding Implications Revision Log See Important Reminder

More information