Evidence-Based Apps: Skin-patch device influencing ambulatory cardiac monitoring
April 23, 2014|ObGyn
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The list price of the Zio device and service is $595, according to a spokeswoman for iRhythm Technologies, which markets the Zio. Dr. Barrett and Dr. Engel said the cost is roughly comparable to that of 24-hour Holter monitoring and less expensive than other forms of extended ECG monitoring. Most insurers will cover the Zio Patch, Dr. Engel said. Aetna, one of the largest U.S. insurance companies, began covering the Zio Patch for long-term ECG monitoring in January 2014.
iRhythm Technologies helped fund the studies. Dr. Barrett, Dr. Tung, and their associates reported having no financial disclosures.
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