Connecticut Diabetes Advisory Council Meeting Updates Dec 2016
Explore the latest updates from the Connecticut Diabetes Advisory Council meeting in December 2016. Topics include clinical quality measures, diabetes prevention, and self-management education. Recommendations and discussions highlight efforts to monitor and improve diabetes control in the community. Stay informed about initiatives aimed at keeping Connecticut healthy.
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Diabetes Advisory Council WELCOME December 8, 2016 Legislative Office Building Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Agenda Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Public comment Workgroup updates: Clinical Quality Measures (20 min) Diabetes Prevention for type 2 (20 min) Diabetes Self-Management Education (20 min) Next steps Next meeting: pending Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Clinical Quality Measures Workgroup: Recommendation #1 Implement diabetes-related clinical quality measures as part of 1. statewide and regional health dashboards to monitor and report diabetes control efforts at the state and community levels (note: measures to be determined and listed in action steps), and 2. an all-payer scorecard, aligned with the measures recommended by the SIM Quality Council, to enable Advanced Network/FQHC s quality improvement efforts. Discussion and vote Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Clinical Quality Measures Workgroup: Recommendation #2 Reporting organizations and data administrators develop data systems and analytic capabilities to stratify clinical quality measures by race and ethnicity. Discussion and vote Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Clinical Quality Measures Workgroup: Recommendation #3 The third recommendation is reserved for the a recommendation related to the status of healthcare organizations reporting on clinical quality measures related to diabetes control Discussion Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
DPP Workgroup: Recommendation #1 Secure coverage in commercial, state employee and Medicaid health plans for CDC- recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs Discussion and vote Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
DPP Workgroup: Recommendation #2 Establish as a standard of care the referral of patients to Diabetes Prevention Programs by medical providers, other health service providers, and by self-referral Discussion and Vote Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
DPP Workgroup: Recommendation #3 Build state-wide Diabetes Prevention Program capacity with an emphasis on culturally and linguistically appropriate standards and improved access Discussion and Vote Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
DPP Workgroup: Legislative Policy Proposed language : The DAC supports consideration of legislative polices that target the overall population and can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and/or improve the health status of persons with diabetes, for example polices to curb the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages and promote comprehensive tobacco control. Discussion Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Diabetes Education Workgroup: Recommendation #1 Secure Medicaid coverage for DSME at American Diabetes Association recognized/American Association of Diabetes Educators accredited programs. Voted and Approved at November meeting Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Diabetes Education Workgroup: Recommendation #2 Devise a plan and seek financial support to increase CT s pool of lay and professional diabetes educators who represent at-risk populations including, but not limited to, minorities, those residing in lower- socioeconomic and rural areas. Discussion and vote Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Diabetes Education Workgroup: Recommendation #3 Modify cost sharing of Diabetes Self- Management Education by reforming insurance plans to reduce barriers, e.g. limiting high deductible and co-payments for DSME. Discussion and Vote Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Next steps Interim report due: Jan 1, 2017- progress to date. Will get to DAC Dec 15, 2016. Comments due Dec 22, 2016. Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
Next Meeting Date is pending Thank you all! Connecticut Department of Public Health Keeping Connecticut Healthy
