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

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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?

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