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Committee hears bill to codify Medicaid coverage for home blood-pressure devices and clinical support
Summary
LB365 would codify Medicaid coverage of self-measured blood pressure devices and add coverage for clinical support services (data review/interpretation and care-team adjustments). Proponents said regular home measurement plus clinician follow-up reduces strokes and costs; sponsors and associations urged committee approval.
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony supporting LB365, which would codify Medicaid coverage for self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) devices and include coverage for associated clinical support services.
Sponsor Sen. Dan Quick said SMBP monitoring is endorsed by major guidelines (American Heart Association, American Medical Association) and is associated with reductions in…
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