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Expanding CGM Access for Medicare Patients

“Insurance coverage of CGM is frequently identified in the literature as a barrier to CGM access."

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    Quality improvement at a diabetes clinic increased CGM usage among Medicare patients.

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    CGM access barriers were reduced by Medicare coverage changes.

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    Interventions included provider education and outreach.

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    CGM usage rose from 49.6% to 62.6%.

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    Patient-facing materials targeted at sixth-grade reading level.

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    Demographic disparities in CGM use were examined.

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    Focus on expanding CGM access to primary care practices is ongoing.

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Expanding CGM Access for Medicare Patients

  • by Alun Evans

  • March 18, 2026

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