Aetna Policy Update Expands TMS Availability for Adolescents With Depression
MALVERN, Pa., July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STIM), a medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing products that improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from neurohealth disorders, announced that Aetna has updated its TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) coverage to include adolescents aged 15 and older with MDD (major depressive disorder). This expanded access follows the recent clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for NeuroStar TMS as the first and only TMS treatment cleared as a first-line add-on for adolescents aged 15-21.