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Radiation Oncology Cyberknife® Product Assessment and Market Trends

A Panel Discussion among 12 Radiation Oncologists

November 2007

Study Description and Objectives

To conduct a panel discussion among radiation oncologists to understand current uses of Accuray’s Cyberknife®, the investment in and financing of the equipment, and the marketplace for stereotactic radiosurgery equipment.

§    Examine current uses of Cyberknife® in the head and neck as well as other areas of the body

§    Explore provider satisfaction with clinical outcomes after treatment with Cyberknife®

o        Review any adverse events

o        Assess if clinical outcomes have met expectations

§    Discuss financing of the equipment including shared ownership models between Accuray and the hospital facility

§    Evaluate the types of preparations are required to install and begin treatment with Cyberknife®

§    Review the process of reimbursement for procedures using Cyberknife®

§    Analyze future trends in the radiation oncology marketplace particularly as they relate to Accuray’s Cyberknife®

Companies and Products Mentioned in This Report

Company

Ticker Symbol

Product(s)

Accuray

ARAY

Cyberknife®

Varian

VAR

Trilogy™

TomoTherapy

TTPY

TomoTherapy® Hi•Art®

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

 

§    US-based

§    Training and board-certified in radiation oncology

§    2- 30 years of experience post-training

§    From academic medical centers, large private practice groups, and community practices

§    Current, high-volume user of Cyberknife®

§    Request disclosure of past and current consulting relationships

Hospitals Represented

Hospital/Academic Affiliation

State

West Jefferson Hospital

LA

Stanford University Medical Center

CA

Pitt County Memorial Hospital

NC

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

PA

Memorial Hospital, Flagler Hospital, and Baptist Medical Center

FL

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

NY

University of California San Francisco

CA

Hollywood Radiation Oncology, Florida

FL

North Florida Regional Medical Center

FL

Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center

NJ

Scripps Mercy Hospital

CA

Radiation Oncology Associates

WI

 

 

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