Boost Members' Health - Lower Diabetes-Related Costs | Recording-Boost Members' Health

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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) webinar focused on reducing diabetes-related costs through prevention, highlighting the growing diabetes epidemic in the US and the significant financial burden it imposes. In 2021, 38 million Americans had diabetes, with an additional 98 million suffering from prediabetes, a condition that often progresses to diabetes. Diabetes costs the US $412.9 billion annually, including $306.6 billion in medical costs and $106.3 billion in productivity losses. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP), a CDC-backed lifestyle change initiative, has proven effective—reducing diabetes risk by 58% overall and 71% in those over 60 through modest weight loss and sustained lifestyle changes. The ADA’s Diabetes Prevention Alliance (DPA) connects insurers, employers, healthcare providers, and community programs in a coordinated effort to expand access to the National DPP, offering support in referrals, reimbursement, data tracking, and culturally competent coaching. Flexible payment models and technology integration ensure sustainability and scalability across commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage plans. The DPA also prioritizes equity by partnering with trusted community organizations to engage diverse populations. Employers and health plans can leverage the ADA’s resources to improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and gain real-time data on program impact, ultimately supporting a healthier workforce and better financial results.

Keywords

Diabetes management

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

CDCES

Primary care integration

Continuous Glucose Monitoring

CGM billing

CPT code 95251

Diabetes self-management education

DSMES

Healthcare cost reduction

Patient-centered care

American Diabetes Association

diabetes prevention

National Diabetes Prevention Program

diabetes costs

prediabetes

Diabetes Prevention Alliance

lifestyle change

health equity