Reliable Evidence means only published reports and articles in the authoritative medical and scientific literature; the written protocol or protocols used by the treating facility or the protocol(s) of another facility studying substantially the same drug, device, medical treatment or procedure; or the written informed consent used by the treating facility or by another facility studying substantially the same drug, device, medical treatment or procedure.
Reliable Evidence means only the following sources:
Reliable Evidence means only: a) published reports and articles in the authoritative medical, dental, and scientific literature; b) the written protocol(s) used by the treating facility or the protocol(s) of another facility studying substantially the same drug, device, or dental treatment or procedure; or c) the written informed consent used by the treating facility or by another facility studying substantially the same drug, device, or dental treatment or procedure.
Examples of Reliable Evidence in a sentence
Reliable evidence does not lead to the conclusion that there is a consensus within the medical community that the service is a generally accepted standard of care employed by the medical profession as a safe and effective service for treating or diagnosing the condition or illness for which its use is proposed.
Reliable evidence includes peer reviewed literature with statistically significant data regarding the service for the specific disease or proposed use and age group.
More Definitions of Reliable Evidence
Reliable Evidence means reports and articles published in authoritative medical and scientific literature. This includes:
Reliable Evidence means (as determined by us or FCSRMC):
Reliable Evidence means (as determined by us):
Reliable Evidence means that the evidence should be accurate (i.e., consistent with fact). Empirical or documentary evidence is more reliable than verbal evidence. Evidence obtained from external sources may be more reliable that internal evidence – depending on the independence and credibility of the source.
Reliable Evidence means only: (1) published reports or articles in the authoritative medical and scientific literature; (2) regulations, reports, publications and evaluations issued by government agencies such as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, the National Institutes of Health, the (FDA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or any other appropriate technological assessment body; (3) the written protocol(s) used by the treating
Reliable Evidence means only published reports and articles in the authoritative dental and scientific literature; the written protocol or protocols used by the treating facility or the protocol(s) of another facility studying substantially the same drug, device, dental treatment or procedure; or the written informed consent used by the treatment facility or by another facility studying substantially the same drug, device, dental treatment or procedure. Determination will be made by the Plan at its sole discretion and will be final and conclusive.
Reliable Evidence means reports and articles with scientifically valid data published in authoritative, peer reviewed medical and scientific literature. Reports, articles, or statements by providers or groups of providers that only contain abstracts, anecdotal evidence or personal professional opinions are not considered reliable evidence.