MrsWilliams, 80 Years Old, Asks Her Nurse Practitioner to Order

Mrs.Williams, 80 years old, asks her nurse practitioner to order a new alternative therapy for her.Mrs.Williams believes that this botanical supplement will provide pain relief for her fibromyalgia.The nurse practitioner explains that this therapy is likely not covered by Medicare because:

A) The botanical is expensive and not approved for use.
B) Medicare only covers treatments that are approved according to the stringent guidelines of the U.S.Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) .
C) There is no reason to use these botanicals when opioids are proven effective.
D) This botanical is not on the Medicare list of approved medications.