CGM vastly improves glucose monitoring and patients’ quality of life. Private insurance covers CGM; @CMSGov does not. We aim to change that.
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11 Apr 2017
. @MedicareGov to reimburse #CGMs! HUGE win for the #diabetes community after yrs of patient advocacy! @diaTribeNews goo.gl/YgKJKK
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27 Jan 2017
3/ More information will be coming from @CMSGov in the coming months. Thanks again for making this happen! x.com/CGMMatters/status/8249…
27 Jan 2017
2/ CGMs that are FDA-approved for making diabetes treatment decisions, defined as “therapeutic”, are qualified under the ruling. x.com/CGMMatters/status/8249…
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27 Jan 2017
2/ CGMs that are FDA-approved for making diabetes treatment decisions, defined as “therapeutic”, are qualified under the ruling. x.com/CGMMatters/status/8249…
27 Jan 2017
1/ As you've heard, @CMSGov has determined a new benefit category and coverage for CGM. Which is great news!
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27 Jan 2017
1/ As you've heard, @CMSGov has determined a new benefit category and coverage for CGM. Which is great news!
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17 Jan 2017
Still excited CMS determined CGM 2 be durable medical equipment, a category that can be covered by Medicare. TY 2 those who made it possible
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13 Jan 2017
This is a big deal. Sending everyone who helped make this happen a plethora of virtual high fives. x.com/jdrfadvocacy/status/81…
13 Jan 2017
Today’s decision by the @CMSGov is an important step toward Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors (#CGM): jdrf.org/press-releases/jdrf…
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13 Jan 2017
It's good to know that people uniting behind a common (very worthy) cause can make a difference. Thanks to all our followers. x.com/bw_health/status/81973…
13 Jan 2017
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Classify Therapeutic Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) as "Durable… dlvr.it/N5jKDT
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CGM Matters retweeted
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25 Dec 2016
It's a merry Xmas for fingers across America as @US_FDA has allowed patients w/ Dexcom's CGM to dose w/out finger sticks! How did you react?
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CGM Matters retweeted
24 Dec 2016
FDA has approved Dexcom's G5 CGM as replacement for finger sticks (see our q&a w/CEO Kevin Sayer 8/24/16 issue of MTS) #themedtechstrategist
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23 Dec 2016
Fingers across America rejoiced at @US_FDA's approval of Dexcom's G5 CGM to allow patients to dose w/out finger sticks. How did you react?
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22 Dec 2016
ICYMI: @US_FDA: Dexcom's G5 CGM is the first to allow patients to dose without finger sticks! fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/… #MedicareCoverCGM
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21 Dec 2016
"This may allow some patients to manage their disease more comfortably." Thanks to @US_FDA for making this decision. fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/…
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CGM Matters retweeted
20 Dec 2016
FDA Okays Use of Dexcom G5 CGM for Insulin Dosing medscape.com/viewarticle/873… #diabetes
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20 Dec 2016
JDRF applauds #FDA's official approval to revise CGM labels to support treatment decisions. @aaronjkowalski #T1D jdrf.org/blog/2016/12/20/jdr…
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21 Dec 2016
News from @US_FDA: Dexcom's G5 CGM is now the first to allow patients to dose without finger sticks! Learn more: fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/…
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13 Dec 2016
S/O to all who provide resources in patient's best interests @AARP @AADEdiabetes @TheAACE @TheEndoSociety @medicaldevices.Check this one out
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13 Dec 2016
No one should have to appeal their #medicare coverage decision alone. @TCOYD is here for u w/ this assist. program: bit.ly/tcoyd-cgm
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12 Dec 2016
CGM access matters because patient's matter. x.com/HCMStrat/status/807595…
10 Dec 2016
HAVE YOU BEEN DENIED a #cgm? @TCOYD's @MedicareGov assistance program is here for you. Find out more here --> bit.ly/tcoyd-cgm #T1D
