Easier Medicare Access to Diabetic Shoes
New rules make it easier for individuals with diabetes to get specialized shoes covered by Medicare. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants can now also provide the necessary documentation, which was previously only possible through a physician. This gives patients more options and potentially shorter waiting times for essential footwear.
Key points
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants can now authorize documentation for Medicare coverage of diabetic shoes.
This increases accessibility and simplifies the process for individuals with diabetes to obtain specialized footwear.
Fewer formalities and potentially quicker access to financial support for essential shoes.
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