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Medicare Expands Coverage Of Continuous Glucose Monitors

 
• By Brian Bossetta

US Medicare has issued a final rule broadening coverage of continuous glucose monitors, including those integrated with Medtronic insulin pumps. The rule classifies adjunctive monitors, which treat diabetes, as durable medical equipment under the Medicare Part B benefit.

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A DIABETES PATIENT USES A FINGERSTICK TO MEASURE BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS • Source: Alamy

The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule that increases treatment options for diabetes patients with government plans.

The Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) rule expands Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) by classifying...

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