Increase Access, Reduce Disparities: Recommendations for Modifying Medicaid CGM Coverage Eligibility Criteria

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العنوان: Increase Access, Reduce Disparities: Recommendations for Modifying Medicaid CGM Coverage Eligibility Criteria
المؤلفون: Rodolfo J. Galindo, Grazia Aleppo, Christopher G. Parkin, David A. Baidal, Anders L. Carlson, Eda Cengiz, Gregory P. Forlenza, Davida F. Kruger, Carol Levy, Janet B. McGill, Guillermo E. Umpierrez
المصدر: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. :193229682211440
بيانات النشر: SAGE Publications, 2022.
سنة النشر: 2022
مصطلحات موضوعية: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Biomedical Engineering, Internal Medicine, Bioengineering
الوصف: Numerous studies have demonstrated the clinical value of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) populations. However, the eligibility criteria for CGM coverage required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ignore the conclusive evidence that supports CGM use in various diabetes populations that are currently deemed ineligible. In an earlier article, we discussed the limitations and inconsistencies of the agency’s CGM eligibility criteria relative to current scientific evidence and proposed practice solutions to address this issue and improve the safety and care of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes. Although Medicaid is administered through CMS, there is no consistent Medicaid policy for CGM coverage in the United States. This article presents a rationale for modifying and standardizing Medicaid CGM coverage eligibility across the United States.
تدمد: 1932-2968
DOI: 10.1177/19322968221144052
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https://doi.org/10.1177/19322968221144052
Rights: CLOSED
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قاعدة البيانات: OpenAIRE
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تدمد:19322968
DOI:10.1177/19322968221144052