Table 1 Timeline of major CREST-related events
Date | Event |
|---|---|
March 1996 | Grant application development |
Jan 1997 | HCFA letter of support for CREST group |
Feb 1997 | 1st NIH grant application submitted |
Sept 1997 | 1st NIH grant application review |
May 1998 | Revised grant application submitted to NIH |
May 1998 | Negotiations with device companies |
July 1998 | 2nd NIH grant application review |
Jan 1999 | Grant awarded |
May 2000 | HCFA withdraws support |
June 2000 | Executive order for HCFA participation in clinical |
| Â | trials |
August 2000 | HCFA support reinstated |
December 2000 | First patient enrolled |
March 2001 | HCFA decision for modification of noncoverage |
| Â | policy |
July 2001 | Effective date for HCFA reimbursement policy |