The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) is calling on UnitedHealthcare (UHC) to reconsider its policy denying coverage for implantable vagus nerve stimulation (iVNS) paired with rehabilitation for stroke recovery.

The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) joined several leading medical specialty societies in submitting joint letters to Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare regarding policies that classify peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) as investigational for the treatment of chronic pain.