Michael Okun, MD

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Michael Okun, MD: Long-Term Plan for Modifying Neurologic Device Approval System

January 12th 2021

The executive director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases gave his call-to-action on how to change the approval system for neurologic devices for rare diseases.

Michael Okun, MD: Importance of Disease-Based Registries

Michael Okun, MD

January 6th 2021

The executive director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases explained how disease-based registries play a crucial part in changing the approval system for neurologic devices in rare diseases.

Michael Okun, MD: Push for Increased Humanitarian Device Exemptions

Michael Okun, MD

December 17th 2020

The executive director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases provided his thoughts on changing the perception of humanitarian device exemptions.

Michael Okun, MD: Need for Expanded Insurance Coverage for Rare Diseases

Michael Okun, MD

December 2nd 2020

The executive director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases discussed the role insurance companies play within the system for approving neurological devices for rare diseases.

Michael Okun, MD: Systemic Issues With Approving Neurological Devices for Rare Diseases

Michael Okun, MD

November 29th 2020

The executive director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases discussed the issues within the current system that prevent approvals for neurologic devices for rare diseases.