Tag: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems
In brief: CMS greenlights CGMs for coverage, Bain Capital makes bolt-on acquisition in pediatric market
January 20, 2017HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - CMS classified “therapeutic” continuous glucose monitoring systems as durable medical equipment in a Jan. 12 ruling.CMS says CGMs are considered therapeutic and meet the definition of DME if:. They are approved by the FDA for use in place of a blood glucose monitor for making diabetes treatment decisions (for example, changes in diet and insulin dosage);. They are generally not useful to the individual in the absence of an illness or injury;. They are appropriate for use...
