Nevro Grants & Patient Assistance Program

Nevro believes that both healthcare professionals and patients benefit from a wide variety of educational and procedural training opportunities, and independent medical research that support advancements in medical technology. Nevro is proud to be able to provide grants to support educational activities and independent research that help healthcare professionals enhance the care of their patients. We prioritize support in areas of scientific interest to the company that are intended to contribute to improvement in healthcare provider knowledge.

Every grant we award is based on (1) the merit of the educational program or independent research, as described in the submission; and (2) its alignment with Nevro’s educational, business and research interests and internal company policies. All grants are provided in compliance with the applicable published codes that are standard industry practices (e.g. AdvaMed, MedTech, MTAA) and our internal policies.

Organizations Eligible to Request Grants

The following types of organizations are eligible to request support from Nevro:

Academic medical institutions
Hospitals
Professional medical societies
Patient advocacy and education organizations
Accredited/certified continuing education providers

Grant Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible, requests must be directed to support training and education for healthcare providers or patients, clinical research or scientific conferences focused on chronic pain management and spinal cord stimulation therapy.

All grant requests must be submitted by an authorized representative of an eligible organization. Nevro will not accept grant requests from, nor make direct payments to, any individual healthcare provider. For continuing education programs, payment will be made to the accredited body unless otherwise specified in writing.

To receive consideration, requests should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the program. Submission of a grant request does not guarantee approval or support for the entire amount requested (or any portion thereof). All approved grant requests must be documented in a fully-executed, written agreement before any award is due and payable.

No award is determined or influenced by the volume, or value of any business that could be potentially generated by the grant requester. The grant requester is not obligated to purchase, use, recommend, or arrange for the use of any product or service of Nevro.

Activities Not Supported Through Our Grant Process

The following types of activities are not eligible for grant support:

Programs not approved by Nevro prior to the date of the event
Requests outside the areas of Nevro’s business, educational, and/or research interest
Requests from individual healthcare professionals, group medical practices or commercial organizations
Requests that are inconsistent with applicable regulations or medical device industry guidelines
Requests seeking payment to an individual or that identify the individual(s) healthcare providers (HCPs) or HCPs-in-training who will ultimately receive the requested support

How to Apply

Note: Commercial personnel may not assist in the application process outside of informing requestors about the program and where to find an application.

Educational Event Grants. This application must come from a training institution or conference organizer to defray costs of educational components of a program, cover reasonable costs of faculty members, and for modest meals, refreshments and educational items. These programs must be bona fide educational events consistent with applicable industry codes and accreditation standards. Funding may not be tied to promotion of commercial interests. In-kind support may also be requested consistent with Nevro’s internal policies. The funds cannot be used for the support of entertainment, recreation or any expenses related to attendee guests.
Travel Grant.This application must come from a training institution or conference organizer interested in supporting the costs of healthcare providers-in-training (i.e., students, residents and fellows) to attend an educational conference up to a maximum of US$1,500 per attendee. Travel grants are not available for healthcare providers. The institution or organization shall determine the selection of participants to the educational event and no potential individual recipients should be disclosed in the request or associated communications. Additionally, the events must be consistent with applicable industry codes and accreditation standards. Nevro has a limited budget to support these travel grant requests and funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Investigator Initiated Study Support.This application must come from an institution seeking support for a clinical study in the neuromodulation field. This may include in-kind and/or financial support. In general, the applicant/investigator determines the protocol and executes the study independently. A detailed budget must be provided, however Nevro reserves sole discretion to decide if to support, and how much support will be provided. All requests for financial funding must be consistent with Fair Market Value, shall not consist of indirect expenses like salaries or staff benefits, and will not be subject to any institutional overhead costs.
Commercial Sponsorship. Unlike a grant, a sponsorship request seeks payment or in-kind support in exchange for equivalently-valued advertising or promotional opportunities for Nevro. For example: A Bronze level contributor who pays $x will receive an acknowledgment in the program, a table at the exhibition hall, and two passes to the conference. If your program offers both grant and commercial sponsorship elements for a single event, these opportunities must be communicated separately via a grant application (for the grant request) and sponsorship request (via Marketing).

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FAQ

For assistance with the submission of Educational Grant requests, please contact: EdGrants@nevro.com. For Research Grants and Study Support, IIS@Nevro.com. For Commercial sponsorships, Marketing@Nevro.com.

Can my Nevro sales representative prepare and submit a grant application for me?

No. Consistent with the AdvaMed, MedTech and MTAA Codes of Ethics and Nevro policy, our sales representatives may not prepare or submit grant applications on behalf of customers. Nevro sales representatives may direct applicants to the information available at the company Web site and provide applicants with electronic and printed materials. This reflects Nevro’s commitment to the applicable Code of Ethics, and the practical reality that our sales representatives will not have all of the required information and documents. Sales representatives are subject to disciplinary action for participating in any prohibited activities related to Nevro’s Grant Program.

Can my Nevro sales representative make sure my grant application is approved?

No. Consistent with the applicable Code of Ethics (e.g., AdvaMed, MedTech or MTAA) and Nevro policy, Nevro does not permit sales personnel to participate on the company Grant Committee.

Who at Nevro decides whether to approve or deny a grant application?

The Nevro Grant Committee reviews and makes the decision for all grant applications. The Committee consists of representatives from Finance, Medical Affairs, and Legal, with input as needed from Marketing.

If my request for a grant is denied, can I appeal the decision?

No. All decisions made by the Grant Committee are final. If the Committee needs any additional information to evaluate the original application the Requestor will be contacted.

What does the Committee consider when reviewing a grant applications?

The Grant Committee’s decisions are based on several factors, including:

Whether the application satisfies our grant program criteria; and
Available budget for the grant

If I am a presenter at a conference, can I apply for a travel grant?

No, Nevro will not pay directly for faculty or attendees travel to third party conferences. Conference faculty should seek expense assistance from the third party event organizer and healthcare providers-in-training should ask their training institution to request a travel grant for unidentified students to attend the conference. If a travel grant is awarded, it is up to the sole discretion of the training institution which student(s) will receive those funds.

If I am seeking in-kind support for a procedure training (e.g., SCS Cadaver Workshop), what do I need to provide?

Requests for in-kind grants for procedure trainings should be submitted via an Educational Grant Application. Our Professional Education team will work with you to ensure that you have the required products and accessories based on the expected attendee numbers and proposed curriculum, and consistent with Nevro’s internal policies. If there is also an opportunity to sponsor a table with Nevro logos and marketing materials, this sponsorship opportunity should be separately submitted to Marketing@Nevro.com.

Can I expect my grant application to be approved based on my status as a Nevro customer?

No. Consistent with the AdvaMed, MedTech and MTAA Codes of Ethics and Nevro policy, any decision will be based on the merits of the specific grant application at issue. No consideration may be given to the amount of business that the associated customer has done or may do with our company.

Product Donations – Patient Assistance Program

Nevro is pleased to support access to 10 kHz Therapy for all patients through product donations. The company uses an online submission process to evaluate each patient assistance product donation application. If approved, the patient will receive the hardware and technical support services associated with 10 kHz Therapy. Nevro asks that all patient assistance requests be submitted prior to scheduling implantation.

Patient Eligibility:

The patient is at or below 150% of the US Federal Poverty Guidelines and/or
Uninsured and unable to cover any copayment/coinsurance

Physician and Facility Requirements:

Physician attests to the donation of his/her services to implant device (No Surgery Charge); and
Physician attests that hospital/facility utilized is also donating services (No Hospital Charge)

How to Apply

Health Care Providers (HCPs) can use the below link to download the application.

The application process:

Download the Patient Assistance and Donation Policy Form
The physician completes the Patient Assistance and Donation Policy Application
The physician’s institution completes the letter template
The Patient completes the Patient certification form
HCPs email all items to: patientassistance@nevro.com.

Note: Sales personnel may not assist in the application process outside of informing patients and physicians about the program and where to find the application.

Disclaimer

We receive many worthwhile requests for product donations. Unfortunately, we are unable to fund them all. It is important to note that past funding does not guarantee future approval. Requestors will receive an email notification of approval or denial after the Patient Assistance Review Committee has made its decisions.

The US Physician Payment Sunshine Act requires all medical device manufacturers, including Nevro, to report annually to the US government on payments and transfers of value made to US physicians and teaching hospitals. This includes charitable donations. Many countries have similar transparency laws.

FAQs

What is a patient assistance product donation?

A patient assistance product donation is a type of charitable grant whereby Nevro donates products to those with financial need who do not have or do not qualify for insurance, governmental assistance or other sources of funding.

What products are eligible for donation?

Nevro will only donate products that are approved and/or compatible with equipment in the country where the device will be implanted. The particular products that may be donated under this Program shall be determined by the Patient Assistance Committee. The Patient Assistance Committee reserves the right to amend or discontinue the Program at any time.

What does the Committee consider when reviewing a patient assistant application?

The Patient Assistance Committee’s decisions are based on several factors, including:

Whether the application satisfies our patient assistance program criteria; and
Available budget for patient assistance

If my product donation request has been approved, can I transfer it to another patient?

No. Requests must be submitted for specific patients and are intended for that patient only. If there is a different patient than the original submission, then a new application must be submitted.

If my product donation request has been approved for Nevro product A, can I transfer it to another product?

No. Approvals are made for specific products. If you, as the healthcare provider, determine that a different Nevro product would better suit your patient, either (1) you can move forward with that alternative product and you will be charged any price differential between the product used and the product approved; or (2) you must contact patientassistance@nevro.com to obtain pre-approval of the new product donation request before scheduling the patient for a procedure.

Can I expect my patient assistance application to be approved based on my status as a Nevro customer?

No. Consistent with the AdvaMed, MedTech and MTAA Codes of Ethics and Nevro policy, any decision will be based on the merits of the specific product assistance application at issue. No consideration may be given to the amount of business that the associated customer has done or may do with our company.

Is patient assistance available if I have insurance but it won’t cover the cost of my procedure?

You may qualify for patient assistance if all other eligibility requirements are met, including the requisite showing of financial need. Please note however that patient assistance is not available for off-label indications.