We refer readers to the CY 2011 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (75 FR 72064 through 72065) for a detailed discussion of the statutory history of the Hospital OQR Program
Its designed to stimulate the pituitary gland to increase the production of growth hormone (GH) , which in turn raises levels of IGF-1 a key hormone involved in metabolism, fat burning, and muscle maintenance
Excipients in formulations may occasionally trigger sensitivity reactions in some individuals
However, collagen peptides showed no effect on myofibrillar protein synthesis in older males when not combined with exercise, unlike whey or pea protein which increased integrated muscle protein synthesis rates
Some commenters suggested that diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals that currently report ASP, or have been paid based on ASP while on pass-through status, continue to receive ASP-based payment post pass-through status expiration
A peptide that works well for one person may not be ideal for someone with different hormone levels, metabolic health, medical history, or treatment goals
