On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
If an individual with diabetes has these terrible consequences of diabetes that is not well controlled and, for example, needs to have a leg amputated, Medicare is going to pay for that.
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Discussing flaws in Medicare's reimbursement system for diabetes care.
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