Interview

Expert: Davida F. Kruger, MSN, APN-BC, BC-ADM, Certified Nurse Practitioner at Henry Ford Health System (HFHS)/Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Summary: HFHS/HAP’s experience in moving continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) from the durable medical equipment (DME) benefit to pharmacy coverage, demonstrating substantial cost savings at the plan level.

Expert: Thomas Grace, MD, Medical Director at the Blanchard Valley Diabetes Center
Summary: This interview describes the clinical utility of using rtCGM in a primary care setting and the steps taken to implement a rtCGM-centered management program in a clinic. Dr. Grace also details the expansion of the rtCGM program to employees with diabetes, implemented through a partnership with a locally based Fortune 500 company. If you are a health plan care manager or if your role involves population health management, you won’t want to miss the progressive, value-driven approach shared by Dr. Grace and the ROI derived from rtCGM data and enhanced patient experience.

Expert: (Formerly) Vice President Clinical Strategy and Programs and Industry Relations, MagellanRx Management (Currently Chief Clinical Officer, Cooperative Benefits Group)
Summary: In this interview Dr. Dunn discusses considerations for payers when they consider moving CGM coverage to the pharmacy benefit, application of utilization management, and more.

Expert: Thomas Danne, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Auf der Bult
Summary: In this 3-part interview Professor Danne discussion the opportunities and challenges presented by glycemic control, time in range and reduction in diabetes-related complications, virtual care and the future of CGM.
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