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Board retains traditional cataract surgery coverage after staff white paper on laser-assisted techniques
Summary
After reviewing a white paper and subject-matter advice, SFHSS staff recommended—and the board accepted the recommendation—to maintain traditional cataract surgery coverage because laser-assisted cataract procedures showed no proven outcome benefit and carry higher complication risk and variable payer coverage.
Executive Director Abby Yount presented a white paper on laser‑assisted versus traditional cataract surgery prepared with clinical experts and network plan input. Yount said the review found no clear evidence of improved patient outcomes for laser-assisted cataract surgery; it can carry a higher risk of complications, longer operating-room time, and…
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