In designing the study questions and methodology at the outset of this report, the EPC consulted several technical and content experts. Broad expertise and perspectives were sought. Divergent and conflicted opinions are common and perceived as healthy scientific discourse that results in a thoughtful, relevant systematic review. Therefore, in the end, study questions, design, methodologic approaches, and/or conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of individual technical and content experts.

Technical Experts must disclose any financial conflicts of interest greater than $10,000 and any other relevant business or professional conflicts of interest. Because of their unique clinical or content expertise, individuals with potential conflicts may be retained. The TOO and the EPC work to balance, manage, or mitigate any potential conflicts of interest identified.

The list of Technical Experts who participated in developing this report follows:

• Laura Bolton, Ph.D.
  Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School
  New Brunswick, NJ
• Ellie J.C. Goldstein, M.D.
  David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  Los Angeles, CA
• William B. Greenough III, M.D.
  Johns Hopkins University
  Baltimore, MD
• Diane Krasner, R.N., Ph.D.
  Rest Haven-York Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
  York, PA
• Robert Kirsner, M.D.
  University of Miami
  Miami, FL
• David Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.
  University of Pennsylvania
  Philadelphia, PA
• Penny Mohr, M.A.
  Center for Medical Technology Policy
  Baltimore, MD
• Jeff Richardson, M.D.
  Johns Hopkins University
  Baltimore, MD
• Jeffrey M. Robbins, D.P.M.
  Veterans Health Administration Central Office
  Washington, DC and Cleveland, OH