The Journey to Commercial Coverage
From Pain Unfiltered by American Society of Pain & Neuroscience
August 4, 2025 · 42 min · Season 3 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the journey to achieving commercial coverage for ReActiv8 therapy, highlighting challenges and insights from key industry figures.
This episode explored the long and strategic journey to achieving commercial coverage for ReActiv8 therapy, a restorative neurostimulation treatment for mechanical chronic low back pain. Our guests Mainstay Medical CEO, Jason Hannon discussed the origins of the therapy, the challenges of navigating the U.S. payer landscape, and the 15+ year investment in clinical research, culminating in the pivotal RESTORE trial. Dr. Kiran Patel offered insight into the RESTORE trial's compelling design, outcomes, and long-term durability, which played a critical role in convincing Anthem to become the first national payer to provide coverage. Together, the guests reflect on lessons learned, the significance of the Anthem decision as a market precedent, and offer forward-looking strategies for expanding access and adoption of innovative therapies. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy. https://www.californiapaindoctors.com/patrick-buchanan-m-d/ https://www.instagram.com/patdbmd/?hl=en Host…
People in this episode
Hosts: Patrick Buchanan, MD, Timothy Deer, MD
Guests: Jason Hannon, Dr. Kiran Patel
Topics covered
- commercial coverage
- neurostimulation
- chronic pain
- clinical research
- healthcare access
Keywords
- ReActiv8 therapy
- chronic low back pain
- commercial coverage
- RESTORE trial
- neurostimulation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mainstay Medical, Anthem, American Society of Pain & Neuroscience
Products: ReActiv8 therapy
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