“We are pleased that nine of the ten 1 largest U.S. private insurers have decided to cover Optune as a treatment for newly diagnosed and/or recurrent GBM.” said Asaf Danziger, Novocure’s CEO. Optune is a noninvasive, antimitotic cancer treatment that … ST. HELIER, Jersey– ( BUSINESS WIRE )–Novocure (NASDAQ:NVCR) announced today that Humana now covers Optune for members who have recurrent glioblastoma (GBM). 2004;64(9):3288-3295. Novocure announced national reimbursement in Switzerland for Optune in combination with temozolomide for the treatment of newly diagnosed GBM. If the patient has an underlying serious skin condition on the scalp, evaluate whether this may prevent or temporarily interfere with Optune treatment. Novocure DOF OPT-103. 4. Optune is covered by many insurance plans and Novocure ensures that both you and your patient know in advance what, if any, financial obligation your patient has prior to the patient starting therapy. 2014;41(3)(suppl 4):S1-S14. The Optune device, which costs about $21,000 a month, caused some skin irritation but otherwise has no serious side effects. Stopping treatment prior to completion of a 4-week treatment course will most likely lead to continued tumor growth and appearance of symptoms within approximately 1-2 weeks.1. 7. HELIER, Jersey–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Novocure (NASDAQ:NVCR) announced today that Anthem, Inc. now covers Optune for members who have newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM). Policy. TTFields do not attenuate over distance and can reach deep tissue. Chemotherapeutic treatment efficacy and sensitivity are increased by adjuvant alternating electric fields (TTFields). On this site, patient and healthcare professional videos as well as all images labeled as Optune users, caregivers, or healthcare professionals depict actual patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Optune™ was not tested in pregnant women. Any forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date hereof. Additional commercial payers that offer positive coverage policies for Optune include: Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medica, The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, and Priority Health, which in total administer health plans covering 3.7 million lives. Patient images reflect the health status of the patients at the time each photo or video was taken. 2019;141(2):467-473. Novocure Vulnerability Disclosure Process. Effect of tumor-treating fields plus maintenance temozolomide vs maintenance temozolomide alone on survival in patients with glioblastoma: a randomized clinical trial. This means that no significant electric or magnetic fields are found in the vicinity of the device when it is active.15. For the treatment of recurrent GBM, Optune is indicated following histologically- or radiologically-confirmed recurrence in the supratentorial region of the brain after receiving chemotherapy. Turner SG, Gergel T, Wu H, et al. 2009;9:1. doi:10.1186/1756-6649-9-1. Is Optune Lua covered by insurance companies for the treatment of MPM? 2. “The recent positive coverage by Anthem and Aetna of Optune for newly diagnosed glioblastoma signals that leading healthcare payers view Optune as a medical necessity for newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients,” said Asaf Danziger, Novocure’s CEO. Medicare has approved it but only for use in specific conditions. Optune™ is FDA approved, so there is no reason for the insurance companies to deny it. Use of Optune in patients with an inactive implanted medical device in the brain has not been studied for safety and effectiveness, and use of Optune in these patients could lead to tissue damage or lower the chance of Optune being effective. Transducer array layout mapping is performed using the NovoTAL™ software.7-9, Preclinical studies in glioblastoma cell lines suggest additive cytotoxic effects when cancer cell lines are exposed to a combination of TTFields and TMZ.10,11, The results of an EF-14 sub-group analysis further supported a threshold usage rate of ≥75% for a survival benefit when compared to a usage rate of <75% in patients with newly diagnosed GBM who were treated with TTFields plus TMZ. Medicare has published a proposed rule on coverage for Optune that would make most patients ineligible for this highly effective treatment. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a group of leading cancer centers including UW Carbone, says that research evidence supports using Optune and gives it its highest "category one recommendation" for newly diagnosed GBM patients. Anthem, the largest member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is one of the nation’s leading health benefits companies with plans that cover 38.5 million lives. Use of Optune together with implanted electronic devices has not been tested and may theoretically lead to malfunctioning of the implanted device. Optune is covered by many insurance plans and Novocure ensures that both you and your patient know in advance what, if any, financial obligation your patient has prior to the patient starting therapy. Humana is the ninth commercial payer in the United States to issue a positive … Novocure’s performance and financial results could differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements due to general financial, economic, regulatory and political conditions as well as more specific risks and uncertainties facing Novocure such as those set forth in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on Oct. 27, 2015, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Novocure 2019. World J Surg Oncol. Will my insurance cover it? Patients should only use Optune under the supervision of a physician properly trained in use of the device. There is no known risk to caregivers exposed to a patient receiving Optune. In the case of progression, an unscheduled MRI was obtained within 1 week of the investigator becoming aware. ©2020 Novocure. Patients should also make sure that any wigs, scarves, or hats are loose fitting and well ventilated.14 Complaints should be reported to the Novocure Customer Care Team at 1-855-281-9301. This website intends to use cookies to improve the site and your experience. Contact us. Toms SA, Kim CY, Nicholas G, Ram Z. The List of Remedies and Equipment defines which medical devices are covered by compulsory health insurance in Switzerland. Use of Optune together with skull defects or bullet fragments has not been tested and may possibly lead to tissue damage or render Optune ineffective. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits this discussion. “With positive coverage from health plans covering more than 204 million Americans, we believe patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent GBM should feel empowered to speak to their doctor about … Novocure has ongoing or completed clinical trials investigating Tumor Treating Fields in mesothelioma, brain metastases, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer and liver cancer. Effective from April 2021, the Swiss agency will provide complete reimbursement for Optune cancer treatment. Anthem’s positive coverage policy of Optune – a portable, noninvasive device that delivers Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy to patients with newly diagnosed and recurrent GBM – follows the December 2015 publication of Novocure’s EF-14 phase 3 pivotal trial data in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Optune offers hope of a longer, better quality life for patients who are diagnosed with this devastating disease.”. In the United States, Optune is intended as a treatment for adult patients (22 years of age or older) with histologically-confirmed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Gutin PH, Wong ET. Optune Instructions for Use. Optune was approved by the FDA 8 years ago and is recommended as a standard of care by the NCCN guidelines, but Medicare does not pay for it. The following adverse reactions were considered related to Optune when used as monotherapy: medical device site reaction, headache, malaise, muscle twitching, fall and skin ulcer. Health insurance plans covering more than 97 million Americans now provide positive coverage of Optune. Optune Patient Information and Operation Manual. Cell Death Dis. Therefore, you should not rely on any such factors or forward-looking statements. 2012:126-131. On March 6, there will be a meeting to reconsider the denial of coverage. 12. 2007:104(24):10152-10157. Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy is delivered by a portable, non-invasive medical device designed for continuous use by patients. All rights reserved. Stupp R, Taillibert S, Kanner A, et al. Please refer to the member’s plan document for specific coverage information. Covered Treatments include:Avastin, Gliadel, Optune (Novocure), Temodar. For the record, Optune is a non … Novocure assists in all aspects of billing and reimbursement for Optune Lua to help achieve the best possible coverage available from your patients' insurance. You may identify some of these forward-looking statements by the use of words in the statements such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” or other words and terms of similar meaning. Novocure Inc. 2018. In the United States, for the treatment of recurrent GBM, Optune is indicated following histologically-or radiologically-confirmed recurrence in the supratentorial region of the brain after receiving chemotherapy. Women who are able to get pregnant must use birth control when using the device. Health insurance plans covering more than 97 million Americans now provide positive coverage of Optune. TTFields therapy creates low intensity, alternating electric fields within a tumor that exert physical forces on electrically charged cellular components, preventing the normal mitotic process and causing cancer cell death. Noninvasive application of alternating electric fields in glioblastoma: a fourth cancer treatment modality. 2017;8(4):e2753. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to accept our use of cookies. Collectively, health plans covering more than 97 million Americans now provide positive coverage of Optune. If you require further information and/or do not wish to have cookies placed when using the site, review the Cookies section of our Website Privacy Policy or visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Optune can only be prescribed by a healthcare provider that has completed the required certification training provided by Novocure® (the device manufacturer). 13. Do not prescribe Optune for patients that are pregnant, you think might be pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, as the safety and effectiveness of Optune in these populations have not been established. In such instances, the patient should change the arrays. Given these risks and uncertainties, any or all of these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. “We are extremely pleased that Switzerland has established national reimbursement for Optune,” said Thomas Hefti, … Optune is intended as a treatment for adult patients (22 years of age or older) with histologically-confirmed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Usage (≥75% vs <75%) was an independent predictor of overall survival in the full 5-year data set.12, There were no significant increases in the rate of systemic AEs when Optune was added to TMZ.4, The most common (≥10%) AEs involving Optune in combination with TMZ were thrombocytopenia, nausea, constipation, vomiting, fatigue, medical device site reaction, headache, convulsions, and depression. The List of Remedies and Equipment defines which medical devices are covered by compulsory health insurance in Switzerland. In the EF-14 phase 3 pivotal trial, patients with newly diagnosed GBM needed to have a period of at least 4 weeks from surgery and at least 4 weeks, but not more than 7 weeks, from the last dose of concomitant TMZ or radiation therapy. In the European Union, Optune is intended for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed GBM, after surgery and radiotherapy with adjuvant temozolomide, concomitant to maintenance temozolomide. Optune with temozolomide is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed, supratentorial glioblastoma following maximal debulking surgery, and completion of radiation therapy together with concomitant standard of care chemotherapy. Kirson ED, Dbalý V, Tovarys F, et al. If a patient complains about a heat or electric sensation, it might be because contact between the transducer arrays and the skin is suboptimal. Novocure does not review the information contained on this website and/or database for content, accuracy, or completeness. How much you can expect to pay out of pocket for brain tumor treatment, including what people paid. The treatment is intended for adult patients, 18 years of age or older, and should be started more than 4 weeks after the latest surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Number: 0827. Do not use Optune in patients that are known to be sensitive to conductive hydrogels. Please click here to see the Optune Instructions For Use (IFU) for complete information regarding the device's indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions. In EF-11, patients with recurrent GBM needed to have a period of at least 4 weeks from surgery for recurrence and from any prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy.1, As TTFields are a slow antimitotic therapy, we do not expect to see a response quickly with therapy. “We are working diligently to build awareness of our EF-14 trial results, now published in JAMA, which show that Optune plus standard of care significantly extended both progression-free and overall survival in newly diagnosed GBM patients. 2015;13:316. The device is intended to be used as a monotherapy, and is intended as an alternative to standard medical therapy for GBM after surgical and radiation options have been exhausted. The average out-of-pocket cost for patients is $100 per month. This site is intended for US healthcare professionals only. Anthem, the largest member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is one of the nation’s leading … Optune therapy that may be leased from the manufacturer. The Optune device is now generally covered by insurance. 9. Dive Brief: A Medicare advisory panel has delivered an equivocal assessment of whether Novocure’s Optune device improves health and should be covered by the health insurance program. The List of Remedies and Equipment describes which medical equipment are covered under compulsory health insurance. In clinical practice, the frequency should ultimately be determined by the treating physician.1. Use of and access to this information is subject to the terms, limitations, and conditions set by the website and/or database producer. Wenger C, Salvador R, Basser PJ, Mirandaet PC. Novocure may also offer financial support to patients who qualify. The treatment is intended for adult patients, 18 years of age or older, and should be started more than four weeks after surgery and radiation therapy with adjuvant temozolomide. We have revised our Privacy Policy that is in effect as of May 25, 2018. More than 15,000 people have started Optune. Aetna is one of the top three commercial payers in the U.S., covering 23.5 million lives. Programs are available for patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or need co-pay assistance and have a household income of ≤$150,000. JAMA. Novocure’s U.S. operations are based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and New York City. Cigna and HealthNet – administering medical benefits for 14.5 million and 6 million lives, respectively – offer coverage of Optune for members who have recurrent GBM. Forward-looking statements provide Novocure’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. We have since accomplished many significant milestones. 5. In the United States, Optune with temozolomide is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed, supratentorial glioblastoma following maximal debulking surgery and completion of radiation therapy together with concomitant standard of care chemotherapy. X. For patients covered by health insurance, the typical cost of brain tumor treatment will include doctor copays, drug copays and coinsurance of 10-50% or more -- most likely reaching the yearly out-of-pocket maximum. Meet our leaders, who have extensive experience across oncology, biotechnology and medical device industries. The device is intended to be used as a monotherapy, and is intended as an alternative to standard medical therapy for GBM after surgical and radiation options have been exhausted. To get in touch with nCompass, call 1-855-281-9301 (toll-free). For example, patients could not get coverage unless they were being treated at a major cancer center, showed no signs of progression, and started immediately after undergoing chemo and radiation treatment. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book. Novocure announces national … We pioneer a profoundly different approach to treating cancer called Tumor Treating Fields. Kirson ED, Schneiderman RS, Dbalý V, et al. Optune has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility (active and passive) according to EN ISO 60601-1 standards. Learn more. As the global impacts of COVID-19 evolve, Novocure® is taking proactive steps to protect and support the health and well-being of our colleagues, our patients and caregivers, and all of our partners, while we continue to deliver our therapy to patients in need. BMC Med Phys. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. According to the LCD, Optune will be covered initially by Medicare when the following criteria are met: The beneficiary has histologically confirmed (World Health Organization (WHO) grade IV astrocytoma), newly diagnosed, supratentorial GBM; and, ST. HELIER, Jersey–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Novocure (NASDAQ:NVCR) announced today that Anthem, Inc. now covers Optune for members who have newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM). Novocure may also offer financial support to patients who qualify. Treatment may be given together with maintenance temozolomide and after maintenance temozolomide is stopped. 6. I am glad my insurance (that I brought through the Obamacare exchange since I am a freelancer) has been paying for most of it throughout. The average out-of-pocket cost for patients is $100 per month. Lacouture ME, et al. Optune with temozolomide is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed, supratentorial glioblastoma following maximal debulking surgery, and completion of radiation therapy together with concomitant standard of care chemotherapy. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that TTFields therapy slows and reverses tumor growth by inhibiting mitosis, the process by which cells divide and replicate. Covered Services Learn more about what we cover - including health, dental, and pharmacy. The nCompass ™ team has helped many patients and caregivers—in a range of financial situations—start treatment with Optune. Semin Oncol. Optune, Optune Lua, nCompass, NovoTAL, and Novocure are trademarks of Novocure. More than 107 million Americans now have coverage of Optune as a treatment for newly diagnosed and/or recurrent glioblastoma. Patient images reflect the health status of the patients at the time each photo was taken. Optune costs $21,000 per month. Full prescribing information is available at www.optune.com/safety or by calling toll free 1-855-281-9301 in the US or by email at supportEMEA@novocure.com in the European Union. Electric Tumor Treatment Fields (Optune®) Page 1 of 2 Policy Name: Electric Tumor Treatment Fields (Optune®) Effective Date: 10/16/2019 Important Information – Please Read Before Using This Policy These services may or may not be covered by all Medica plans. Optune delivers Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) to selectively disrupt mitosis.1,2 TTFields are a regional, noninvasive antimitotic treatment that selectively disrupts the division of rapidly dividing cells by delivering low-intensity, intermediate-frequency (200 kHz) alternating electric fields via transducer arrays applied to the shaved scalp.3,4, Cells must be undergoing mitosis to be affected by TTFields; therefore, generally most nondividing cells will not be affected by TTFields.5 Additionally, cells undergoing mitosis will only be affected if they are in the region treated by the TTFields.3,5, TTFields are able to treat glioblastoma (GBM) tumors within the supratentorial region of the brain. Possibly. The most common device-related AE, mild to moderate skin irritation, can typically be managed with topical therapies and rarely leads to treatment discontinuation.13,14, In the EF-14 phase 3 pivotal trial, patients with newly diagnosed GBM were monitored by MRI every second month from baseline until second progression or 24 months, whichever occurred first. NovocureAshley Cordova, 212 767 7558acordova@novocure.com. Cancer Res. Anthem Inc. Issues Positive Coverage Decision For Optune in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma. 3. Its purpose is to determine the optimal location of the transducer arrays based on the individual’s most recent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, head size, and tumor location. 2016;94(5):1137-43. In addition, Novocure has a financial assistance program that provides for me to pay a nominal amount ($200/$300) based on my income in case my insurance does not pay for it. Novocure 2019. From your first question about Optune ® and throughout your treatment, the nCompass ™ team at Novocure provides customized support based on your needs.. For patient assistance, insurance questions, technical support, physician information, and general inquiries, please contact nCompass support by providing the information requested below. Aetna considers devices to generate electric tumor treatment fields (ETTF) and temozolomide medically necessary for persons with histologically confirmed glioblastoma (World Health Organization grade IV astrocytoma), after histologically or radiologically confirmed recurrence in the supratentorial region of the brain after receiving chemotherapy. 855-426-2672. www.braintumorcopays.org. For additional information about the company, please visit www.novocure.com or follow us at www.twitter.com/novocure. Talk to your doctor about it. The science of Tumor Treating Fields extends beyond glioblastoma. 2014;12:162. Health insurance plans covering more than 97 million Americans now provide positive coverage of Optune. Novocure is a Jersey Isle oncology company pioneering a novel therapy for solid tumors called TTFields. NovoTTF™-100A System (Tumor Treating Fields) transducer array layout planning for glioblastoma: a NovoTAL™ system user study. J Neurooncol. User Manual. doi: 10.1038/cddis.2017.171. Using a model developed to simulate the growth kinetics of a malignant tumor, the minimal treatment duration for Optune has been determined to be approximately 4 weeks to reach tumor stabilization. In December 2015, Aetna, Inc. released a medical coverage policy that affirmatively covers Optune for the treatment of newly diagnosed GBM. Brain tumor treatment typically is covered by health insurance. 14. Increased compliance with tumor treating fields therapy is prognostic for improved survival in the treatment of glioblastoma: a subgroup analysis of the EF-14 phase III trial. The transducer array layout is planned to maximize the intensity delivered to the tumor(s) while still covering the entire supratentorial region.1,6, Preclinical studies have shown that the optimal tuning frequency for TTFields is inversely related to cell size and that the optimal frequency for GBM cell lines is 200 kHz.1,3,5, These treatment parameters are preset by Novocure® into the Optune system, so no electric output adjustments are available.1, If a patient’s MRI demonstrates major changes from baseline, the transducer array layout can be remapped to ensure the TTFields are targeted to all areas of the suspected tumor. Healthwell Foundation. As of Jan. 1, 2017, more than 177 million Americans will have coverage of Optune as a treatment for newly diagnosed and/or recurrent glioblastoma November 03, 2016 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ST. In the European Union, Optune is also intended for the treatment of patients with recurrent GBM who have progressed after surgery, radiotherapy and temozolomide treatment for their primary disease. The List of Remedies and Equipment defines which medical devices are covered by compulsory health insurance in Switzerland. 10. Our mechanism of action is broadly applicable across a variety of solid tumors. Professor Yoram Palti founded Novocure in 2000. The main restriction that could have a grave impact is not allowing coverage of Optune for patients who are not treated at an NCI designated cancer center. 8. World J Surg Oncol. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. Novocure assists in all aspects of billing and reimbursement for Optune to help achieve the best possible coverage available from your patients’ insurance. 2017;318(23):2306-2316. Improving tumor treating fields treatment efficacy in patients with glioblastoma using personalized array layouts. 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