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Katie's Way Plus presents deep transcranial magnetic stimulation as treatment option; says TRICARE and VA cover major depressive disorder
Summary
Representatives from Katie's Way and Dr. Jason Wyman described deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (deep TMS) as an FDA-approved treatment for depression and related conditions, explained insurance coverage and protocols, and said the provider plans further clinic expansion and local outreach.
Dr. Jason Wyman, colonel (ret.) and clinical lead for Katie's Way Plus, briefed the Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee on deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (deep TMS), an FDA-cleared, noninvasive brain-stimulation therapy he described as an alternative for veterans who have not responded to standard treatments.
"When a soldier, sailor, or marines comes into 1 of our clinic, we have same day access," Dr. Jason Wyman said, describing the organization's goal of rapid evaluation and treatment. He explained that about 30% of patients with major depressive disorder do not respond to…
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