Autologous blood or platelet-rich plasma injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and whole blood injections are treatments that have been utilized for a variety of healing applications in sports medicine and orthopedic medicine.

Status: Decision completed

Decision summary

Autologous blood and platelet-rich plasma are not covered for any indications.

 

 

Documentation

Assessment timeline

  • Draft key questions published: October 13, 2022
    • Public comment period: October 13 to 27, 2022
  • Final key questions published: November 29, 2022
  • Draft report published: May 11, 2023
    • Public comment period: May 11 to June 12, 2023
  • Final report published: June 26, 2023
  • HTCC public meeting: July 21, 2023
  • Draft findings and decision published: July 27, 2023
    • Public comment period: July 27 to August 10, 2023
  • Final findings and decision published: November 20, 2023

 

All future dates are estimates and subject to change.