In this episode, we dive into the major shift happening in the U.S. diabetes tech industry: insulin pumps are moving from Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to pharmacy benefits, offering easier access, lower costs, and more flexibility for users. I’m joined by Jeff DelVerne, author of The Healthcare Economy Substack and Director of Payer Relations at Beta Bionics, to break down what this transition means for people with diabetes. We discuss how moving pumps to pharmacy benefits could encourage faster innovation and give users more freedom to switch devices — while also examining potential challenges, like the risk of insurers introducing tiered pump coverage similar to drug formularies.
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