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Tufts Health Provides Coverage for Procedure to Treat Severe Asthma

February 1, 2016

Boston Scientific says the bronchial thermoplasty procedure delivered by the Alair System is now available to Tufts Health Plan members in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have severe asthma that is not well controlled with medication.

“While other insurers have approved bronchial thermoplasty on a case-by-case basis, Tufts Health Plan is the first commercial health insurance provider in New England to offer coverage for qualified patients,” Boston Scientific says.

This device-based treatment option is covered for Tufts Health Plan’s commercial members and members of Tufts Health Together, a MassHealth Plan. — Jonathon Shacat