May 11, 2023
Clinical Outcomes
Article / Publication
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May 4, 2023
Clinical Outcomes
Video

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) represents a key intervention for advancing the management of diabetes and enhancing the patient experience. Importantly, pharmacy professionals remain instrumental in CGM access and related patient education efforts. Although diabetes technology has seen increased uptake over the past several years, recent innovation in real-time CGM (rtCGM) highlights an opportunity for increased patient engagement and quality improvement in managed care. During this AMCP Northwest Affiliate CE dinner meeting held on April 13, 2023, experts Nicole Ehrhardt, MD and Carly Rodriguez, PharmD, FAMCP, reviewed evidenced-based recommendations supporting the use of rtCGM in a broader population of insulin-treated patients. A panel discussion featuring regional managed care leaders explored the value of rtCGM in optimizing outcomes and reducing resource utilization among members with diabetes.

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April 30, 2023
Clinical Outcomes
Coverage and Benefit Design
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April 11, 2023
Clinical Outcomes
Economic Outcomes
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March 17, 2023
Economic Outcomes
CGM Best Practices / Interview

Expert: Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, Endocrine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Co-Director, Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy, Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute

Summary: Opportunities to improve care quality and reduce costly resource utilization in diverse patient populations with evidence-based utilization of CGM

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March 2, 2023
Coverage and Benefit Design
Guidelines / Policy

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded CGM access to beneficiaries on basal-only insulin or those with a history of level two or three hypoglycemia. Although the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) was originally anticipated to be implemented in July, CMS expanded access to CGM on April 16, 2023. This new coverage policy is aligned with consensus guidelines from the ADA and AACE, which recommend CGM for all patients on insulin at the outset of diagnosis. The new LCD, which was proposed in 2022, also removes the term “daily” as a descriptor for insulin to account for potential FDA approval of weekly insulins in the future.

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March 2, 2023
Population Health
CE Activities

Intended Audience: This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of medical directors, registered nurses, pharmacy directors, clinical pharmacists, specialty pharmacists, quality directors, as well as network physicians affiliated with various MCOs, health systems, and other payer organizations.

Credit Available: Up to 0.5 credit hour available for nurses (ANCC), pharmacists (ACPE), and physicians (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)

Expiration Date:  August 31, 2024

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Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Describe the clinical outcomes of real-time continuous glucose monitoring initiation in insulin-treated patients with diabetes
  • Access health plan opportunities to improve diabetes outcomes for patients with diabetes based on current treatment guidelines and quality measures
  • Identify how multi-disciplinary care teams can support quality improvement interventions for patients with diabetes

Expert Faculty

Richard Dlott, MD

Managing Director

FourthFlight

Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA

Chief Clinical Officer

Cooperative Benefits Group

Jointly provided by Impact Education, LLC, and Medical Education Resources.
This continuing education activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Dexcom, Inc.

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February 28, 2023
Clinical Outcomes
Coverage and Benefit Design
Article / Publication

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February 17, 2023
CGM Technology and Digital Health
CGM Innovations / Webinar / Archive

Click here to download the summary from this live event or watch the webinar video archive below.

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February 17, 2023
Clinical Outcomes
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