Step Edits Associated with IV Iron Therapies

Panelists discuss how increasing insurance step edit requirements for high-dose IV iron formulations have created barriers to optimal patient care, requiring providers to implement strategic prior authorization processes and develop documentation protocols to demonstrate medical necessity while advocating for appropriate patient access to these medications.

EP: 1.Background and Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia

EP: 2.Pathophysiology of Iron Deficiency Anemia

EP: 3.Symptoms and Epidemiology of Iron Deficiency Anemia

EP: 4.Diagnosis and Common Comorbidities Seen With Iron Deficiency Anemia

EP: 5.Monitoring Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia After Diagnosis

EP: 6.Oral vs IV Iron in Clinical Practice

EP: 7.FDA-Approved IV Iron Formulations

EP: 8.Factoring in Safety Considerations With IV Iron Products

EP: 9.Adverse Effects Associated With Hypophosphatemia

EP: 10.Clinical Impact of Hypophosphatemia

EP: 11.Clinical and Economic Consequences of Nonadherence to IV Iron

EP: 12.Adherence and Time Spent Receiving IV Iron Infusions

Now Viewing

EP: 13.Step Edits Associated with IV Iron Therapies

EP: 14.The Future of IV Iron Administration

EP: 15.Closing Thoughts on Iron Deficiency Anemia

Video content above is prompted by the following:

• How has the recent increase in step edits for high-dose IV iron injections impacted your practice?
• How can providers still ensure access to high-dose IV iron formulations?

Related Videos

Related Content

Advertisement

April 18th 2025

5 Notable FDA Approvals From March Highlight Advancements Across Therapeutic Areas

Brooke McCormick

From Crohn disease to uncomplicated urinary tract infections and beyond, the FDA issued several high-impact drug approvals last month.

December 23rd 2024

Five Years Later: Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges, Next Steps

Brooke McCormick

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Jenny Han, MD, of Emory School of Medicine and Grady Hospital, about COVID-19, long COVID, and strategies for prevention and care.

April 17th 2025

Early Adjuvant Immunotherapy Discontinuation Does Not Affect Melanoma Recurrence Risk

Jared Kaltwasser

Recurrence-free survival rates were similar, even when patients quit adjuvant immunotherapy early, according to a new report.

December 17th 2024

Diving Into Patient Preferences for Blood Cancer Treatments With Dr Sikander Ailawadhi

Three abstracts presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology annual meeting focused on patient preferences and treatment choices in blood cancers.

April 15th 2025

Elevated Inflammatory Marker Levels Associated With Increased Overactive Bladder Risk

Brooke McCormick

Systemic immune inflammation index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and systemic inflammation response index levels may offer a noninvasive method to identify individuals at increased risk of developing overactive bladder.

April 15th 2025

EHR-Based Symptom Inventory Shows Potential for Ovarian Cancer Monitoring

Brooke McCormick

The electronic health record (EHR)–based symptom inventory identified symptom prevalence and associated comorbidities, but no ovarian cancers were diagnosed during the study period.

Related Content

Advertisement

April 18th 2025

5 Notable FDA Approvals From March Highlight Advancements Across Therapeutic Areas

Brooke McCormick

From Crohn disease to uncomplicated urinary tract infections and beyond, the FDA issued several high-impact drug approvals last month.

December 23rd 2024

Five Years Later: Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges, Next Steps

Brooke McCormick

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Jenny Han, MD, of Emory School of Medicine and Grady Hospital, about COVID-19, long COVID, and strategies for prevention and care.

April 17th 2025

Early Adjuvant Immunotherapy Discontinuation Does Not Affect Melanoma Recurrence Risk

Jared Kaltwasser

Recurrence-free survival rates were similar, even when patients quit adjuvant immunotherapy early, according to a new report.

December 17th 2024

Diving Into Patient Preferences for Blood Cancer Treatments With Dr Sikander Ailawadhi

Three abstracts presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology annual meeting focused on patient preferences and treatment choices in blood cancers.

April 15th 2025

Elevated Inflammatory Marker Levels Associated With Increased Overactive Bladder Risk

Brooke McCormick

Systemic immune inflammation index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and systemic inflammation response index levels may offer a noninvasive method to identify individuals at increased risk of developing overactive bladder.

April 15th 2025

EHR-Based Symptom Inventory Shows Potential for Ovarian Cancer Monitoring

Brooke McCormick

The electronic health record (EHR)–based symptom inventory identified symptom prevalence and associated comorbidities, but no ovarian cancers were diagnosed during the study period.