Removing Disparities in Diabetes Care | Recording-Removing Disparities in Diabetes Care

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The webinar focused on addressing disparities in diabetes care, particularly in access to medications, out-of-pocket costs, and the impact of social determinants of health. Dr. Cromer presented research showing disparities in medication use among different racial and ethnic groups. Dr. De Jong discussed the challenges of Medicare Part D and the need for transparency in coverage and cost information. Dr. Goh presented an individualized social risk management tool that aims to address social determinants of health in diabetes care. The presenters highlighted the importance of addressing disparities in healthcare and the role of social determinants of health in improving patient outcomes. They also emphasized the need for stakeholder engagement and community involvement in developing interventions to address disparities. Overall, the webinar provided insights into the challenges and potential solutions for reducing disparities in diabetes care.

Keywords

disparities in diabetes care

access to medications

out-of-pocket costs

social determinants of health

racial and ethnic groups

Medicare Part D

transparency in coverage

cost information

individualized social risk management tool

patient outcomes

stakeholder engagement

community involvement

interventions to address disparities