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Step Edits Associated with IV Iron Therapies
Panelists discuss how increasing insurance step edit requirements for high-dose IV iron formulations have created barriers to optimal patient care, requiring providers to implement strategic prior authorization processes and develop documentation protocols to demonstrate medical necessity while advocating for appropriate patient access to these medications.
EP: 1.Background and Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
EP: 2.Pathophysiology of Iron Deficiency Anemia
EP: 3.Symptoms and Epidemiology of Iron Deficiency Anemia
EP: 4.Diagnosis and Common Comorbidities Seen With Iron Deficiency Anemia
EP: 5.Monitoring Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia After Diagnosis
EP: 6.Oral vs IV Iron in Clinical Practice
EP: 7.FDA-Approved IV Iron Formulations
EP: 8.Factoring in Safety Considerations With IV Iron Products
EP: 9.Adverse Effects Associated With Hypophosphatemia
EP: 10.Clinical Impact of Hypophosphatemia
EP: 11.Clinical and Economic Consequences of Nonadherence to IV Iron
EP: 12.Adherence and Time Spent Receiving IV Iron Infusions
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EP: 13.Step Edits Associated with IV Iron Therapies
EP: 14.The Future of IV Iron Administration
EP: 15.Closing Thoughts on Iron Deficiency Anemia
Video content above is prompted by the following:
- How has the recent increase in step edits for high-dose IV iron injections impacted your practice?
- How can providers still ensure access to high-dose IV iron formulations?
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