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Alan
Shannon,
Excellent analysis and information as usual. Since a picture is worth a thousand words I thought the attached charts comparing watchman and warfarin costs that you cite from Dr Reddy would help some of those on this forum.
Watchman vs Warfarin Costs
Also please note that under certain circumstances Medicare will reimburse for the watchman.
See Medicare
Alan
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gmperf
Interesting - I received a letter today from Scripps La Jolla.
Letter says Re: Consultation regarding WATCHMAN left atrial appendage closure.
"per Dr Natale, you are currently maintained on a blood thinner for stroke prevention, since your ablation procedure."
In summary the letter goes on to invite me to make an appointment for a consultation. It says when making an appointment to inform them I am be referred for a consultation by Dr. Natale.
When I spoke with Dr. Natale last January, he said to wait for the next generation Watchman device. He though it was much better than the current version. I had heard it had some problems that delayed its release.
Also, his NP indicated that at that time, private insurance was not approving the procedure for patient who were electing for the Watchman due to not wanting to take blood thinners.
What has changed? Anyone have any insight? Shannon maybe?
Perhaps this is just a marketing letter for Scripps.I plan to call later this week and see what I can find out.
Don
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