April 5, 2018
Refer eligible Medicaid patients to local Diabetes Prevention Program in April
There is a free, educational program available to eligible Health Partners (Medicaid) patients at risk of type 2 diabetes that has been proven to help prevent or delay the disease*. It’s a Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)-recognized diabetes prevention lifestyle change program — or diabetes prevention program (DPP) — and we encourage you to refer at-risk patients.
Learn more about the program here. In addition to your guidance on preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes, referring patients to a local DPP might prove beneficial because of the small group support the program offers.
Providers can refer eligible patients to participate in a local DPP class in April at the locations below. Because the program requires a commitment from patients, they should demonstrate motivation to participate, as the benefits of delaying or preventing diabetes are paramount.
Date |
Location |
April 10 |
The Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Library |
April 25 |
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health |
For a list of additional classes and locations, enter your patient’s zip code at YMCA.net. For a full list of your eligible patients, contact your NAM (Network Account Manager). If you have any questions, contact the Provider Services Helpline at 1-888-991-9023 (M-F, 9:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m.).
Related links:
- YMCA.net
- HPP Diabetes Management
- Medicaid DPP Eligibility Requirements
- CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program
*Based on the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommendation, July 2014, https://www.thecommunityguide.org/findings/diabetes-combined-diet-and-physical-activity-promotion-programs-prevent-type-2-diabetes