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The letter documents the prescriber’s clinical rationale, referencing the patient’s ongoing treatment history, continuity considerations, and specific factors such as travel logistics, physical or cognitive limitations, and patient familiarity with the desired infusion setting. 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[Patient Name] has been receiving [Drug Name] monthly at [Insert Name of Site of Care] for [XX month(s)/year(s)]. The staff is very familiar with [his/her/their] health status and treatment plan, and I do not want any disruption to this continuity of care.\nI am requesting for my patient to be treated at [Name of Site of Care] because I have concluded that it is the most appropriate location for the following reason[s]:\n[HCP to insert reasons for their patient starting/continuing treatment at the desired site of care. Examples include:\nPatient's logistical ability to travel to the infusion site (e.g. distance or transportation)\nPhysical and cognitive limitations\nFamiliarity and comfort between patient site and patient, and/or potential disruption to multiple sclerosis treatment plan]\n[Additional information the patient has communicated to you/your staff about why this site of care is preferred]\nIn summary, based on my patient’s current condition and the information available to date, treating [Patient Name] at [Name of Site of Care] is medically appropriate and necessary.\nPlease feel free to contact me if you require further information regarding this request. I look forward to your response.\nSincerely,\n[Prescriber Signature]","cbCaijPyfTuBRvmu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijPyfTuBRvmu","docx",22640,"English","# Letter Purpose\n## Patient and Insurance Details\n# Clinical Rationale and Continuity of Care\n## Request to Continue or Treat\n## Reasons for Desired Site of Care\n# Summary and Approval Request","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this medical necessity letter?\",\"answer\":\"To support a health plan request for a patient with relapsing multiple sclerosis to start or continue infusions at a nonpreferred site of care based on the prescriber’s independent clinical evaluation.\"},{\"question\":\"Which patient and request details does the letter include?\",\"answer\":\"It includes the patient’s name, insurance ID, date of birth, reference number, and the requested action (continue receiving or receive infusions) at the specified site of care.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the prescriber justify choosing the nonpreferred site of care?\",\"answer\":\"By explaining why the preferred site(s) in the coverage policy are not appropriate, describing the patient’s current treatment at the desired site, and providing specific reasons such as travel logistics, physical/cognitive limitations, and familiarity or comfort that reduces disruption to the MS treatment plan.\"}]","Sample Letter of Medical Necessity for a Nonpreferred Site of Care | DOCX"]