Bioventus, BCBS of Michigan partner in knee OA initiative — 3 things to know

Bioventus is partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to provide its knee osteoarthritis treatments to Medicare Advantage and Commercial patients, beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

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Three things to know:

1. The arrangement includes Bioventus’ Durolane, Gelsyn-3 and Supartz FX hyaluronic acid-based treatments for knee OA.

2. Durolane is a single-injection, Gelsyn-3 is a three-injection, and Supartz FX is a five-injection joint fluid treatment.

3. Earlier this year Bioventus signed a nationwide contract with UnitedHealthcare to make Durolane and Gelsyn-3 available to employer and individual commercial plans, starting Oct. 1.

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