Clinical Guidelines

The guideline presents discussion of a new treatment for congenital athymia, allogeneic processed thymus tissue (Rethymic®), and the circumstances under which it is considered medically necessary.

These guidelines outline the diagnosis and management of asthma.

This clinical guideline addresses recommendations for the optimum management of atrial fibrillation.

This guideline outlines information regarding behavioral health.

This guideline addresses the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults.

These guidelines outline the evaluation of acute or stable chest pain or other anginal equivalents, in various clinical settings, with an emphasis on the diagnosis on ischemic causes.

This guideline outlines general information and indications for chimeric antigen t-cell therapy

This guideline outlines recommendations to address the practical management of individuals with high blood cholesterol and related disorders.

This clinical guideline addresses the management of chronic coronary disease.

These practice parameters detail the assessment and treatment modalities for individuals with chronic obstructive lung disease.

This guideline outlines information regarding the optimal management of COVID-19.

This practice guideline contains general and specific treatment recommendations for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

This clinical guideline outlines the care of the diabetic patient including screening, diagnosis, and treatment options.

This guideline provides information and advice for choosing a healthy eating pattern that focuses on nutrient-dense foods and beverages and contributes to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

This guideline provides an evidence-based approach to infertility management, infertility surgery, and the use of single embryo transfer in addition to describing the limitations of and recommendations for infertility treatment.

This guideline contains general information, indications, and special considerations for the administration of ex vivo gene therapy.

This guideline outlines the stages of heart failure and describes a range of generally acceptable approaches for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of heart failure.

This guideline outlines the diagnosis, management, and treatment of hemophilia.

These guidelines outline the management of adults and adolescents infected with HIV.

This clinical guideline addresses the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults.

These guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to aid clinicians in the treatment of particular diseases or groups of patients for all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related complications.

This guideline outlines the indications, minimum evaluation requirements, contraindications, and special considerations for the use of long-term, durable mechanical circulatory support devices.

This policy provides the medical necessity criteria consistent with CMS Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 30.5 for covered chiropractic services provided to Medicare Advantage members.

This policy provides direction for the determination of medical necessity clinical coverage criteria for habilitation, rehabilitation, or maintenance therapies requiring the skills of a licensed physical, occupation, or speech therapist provided to Medicare Advantage members.

These guidelines outline interventions and practices for maintaining a healthy weight in children, adolescents, and adults.

This guideline addresses psychological assessments and interventions for persons with disabilities.

This guideline provides information and guidance on the types and amounts of physical activity that provide substantial health benefits.

This guideline outlines the recommendations for preventive pediatric care from infancy to adolescence.

This guideline addresses a collection of evidence-based recommendations on clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications.

This guideline outlines the early management and resuscitation of patients with sepsis or septic shock and includes the definition of sepsis/septic shock.

These guidelines address the treatment of adult and pediatric sickle cell disease.

This guideline defines the core components of a comprehensive, coordinated, and family-centered system of care for children and youth with special health care needs.

This guideline addresses the assessment of cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence, as well as behavioral, pharmacological, and supportive interventions that can be used in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This guideline outlines the general information, indications, contraindications, and special considerations for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and provides links to relevant Ohio Administrative Code(s).

This guideline outlines the general information, indications, contraindications, and special considerations for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

This guideline outlines the general information, indications, contraindications, and special considerations for solid organ transplantation and provides links to relevant Ohio Administrative Code(s).

This guideline outlines general information, indications, universal and organ-specific contraindications, and special considerations for solid organ transplantation.

This guideline address ethical principles of the medical profession and physicians’ responsibility in promoting the well-being of patients.