LCD Process
Dr. Meredith Loveless and Dr. Leslie Stevens discuss Local Coverage Determinations (LCD). The LCD process has been updated to provide greater transparency, consistency, and patient engagement. Here, Drs. Loveless and Stevens describe this process and how doctors can make sure they follow it.
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When starting out you should ask: is there evidence to support this? Looking towards stakeholders and providers is also important if an LCD is needed. Systematic approaches are also critical, especially when it comes to study design. There are many ways that providers can engage in the policy development process, which can be helpful to actively make change. A Q&A with conference attendees followed.
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