Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Neuronetics develops products aimed at improving the life of patients with neuro health disorders. NeuroStar, a non-drug, non-invasive treatment can improve the quality of life for neuro health patients when traditional medication fails.
The transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment holds FDA clearance for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). It also has authorization as an adjunct for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The company said the FDA also cleared it for adult patients with MDD that may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms (anxious depression).
Effective immediately, Aetna now allows TMS treatment under the supervision of behavioral health nurse practitioners for MDD patients. Additionally, the update removes a four-month psychotherapy trial be…