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Only qualified clinical trials are eligible for reimbursement for routine costs under Medicare. In order to be a qualified trial, the trial must meet three mandatory criteria and have other desirable characteristics '''(see Medicare Qualifying Clinical Trials Flowchart).''' | Only qualified clinical trials are eligible for reimbursement for routine costs under Medicare. In order to be a qualified trial, the trial must meet three mandatory criteria and have other desirable characteristics '''(see Medicare Qualifying Clinical Trials Flowchart).''' | ||
The | The three mandatory criteria are: | ||
*Trial evaluates an item or service that falls within a Medicare benefit category (e.g. physicians' service, durable medical equipment, diagnostic test) that is not statutorily excluded from coverage (e.g. cosmetic surgery, hearing aids); | *Trial evaluates an item or service that falls within a Medicare benefit category (e.g. physicians' service, durable medical equipment, diagnostic test) that is not statutorily excluded from coverage (e.g. cosmetic surgery, hearing aids); | ||
*Trial has therapeutic intent. | *Trial has therapeutic intent. |