HIT Consultant March 25, 2025
What You Should Know:
– New research published in Clinical Diabetes, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Diabetes Association, reveals that patients receiving continuous glucose monitors (CGM) through durable medical equipment (DME) providers demonstrate significantly higher adherence and lower healthcare costs compared to those using pharmacy channels.
– The study, titled “Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sourcing on Real-World Adherence and Healthcare Costs: A Comparative Analysis by Insurance Type,” challenges the notion that expanding CGM access through pharmacies improves patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
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