New Technology Assessment
Medical technology and standards of care are always changing. To keep up-to-date, UniCare regularly reviews new technologies through a Medical Policy and Technology Assessment Committee. This national group of practitioners and experts, in conjunction with local quality committees composed of health plan practitioners, examines new diagnostic and treatment methods. Using an evidence-based approach to the medical literature, these groups ensure that the modalities under review are approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies, are safe and effective, improve overall health outcomes, and are as beneficial as established alternatives. When new technologies meet these criteria, they are eligible to become covered benefits. To view further details of this process online, go to the UniCare website at www.unicare.com; click on "Providers," then "Medical Policy," then "View by Section," then "Policy Formation." If you have questions about this process, please send inquiries to: UniCare, Medical Director, Medical Operations Management, 233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 3900, Chicago, IL 60606.
