Partnering with Community Pharmacists on Diabetes
Partnerships are the key to success in public health. Partners extend your reach, leverage precious resources, and help you achieve your objectives such as increasing…
November 14, 2017
Category: The Connector
National DPP Coverage Toolkit Expands: Offers New Features and Training
The National DPP Coverage Toolkit launched in June. Since then, coverage of the National DPP has grown across the nation. NACDD, along with CDC and…
New Diabetes Council Leadership Group
Many thanks to all participants in the June election. Congratulations to the new Diabetes Council leaders! We value our Members and encourage your continued involvment…
August 14, 2017
National DPP Coverage Toolkit Launched
In July, the California and New Jersey legislatures each approved provision of the National DPP as a covered benefit for their Medicaid populations. To support…
Anthem Covers Diabetes Prevention in California
In July 2016, Anthem Blue Cross of California, one of the largest health plans in the state, began 100% coverage of the National Diabetes Prevention…
Diabetes Council Honors Robin Edelman, A Guiding Star!
Robin Edelman and her cat "ET" (Extra Toes) After 30 years of experience in diabetes prevention and control, Robin Edelman will retire this spring…
May 13, 2017
Coming in June: Online National DPP Coverage Toolkit
NACDD is overseeing a two-year demonstration project in Maryland and Oregon to test coverage models for the National DPP in Medicaid. "The National Association of…
Employers in Greater Houston Targeted at Texas Engagement Meeting
Texas is such a big state--its population is nearly 28 million. The state health department chose to concentrate efforts on the 6.8 million residents of…