Easier Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training and Online Care
New regulations aim to make it easier for people with diabetes to access self-management training, including through the introduction of online training options. This means more individuals will be able to benefit from free training that helps them better control their diabetes and avoid complications, potentially leading to lower treatment costs and improved health.
Key points
Diabetes self-management training will be fully covered, without out-of-pocket costs (copayments and deductibles).
Expanded access to training: an initial 10 hours, followed by up to 2 hours annually, with no time limit for using the initial hours.
Option for online training, making it easier for individuals living far from medical facilities or facing transportation difficulties.
Training can be ordered not only by physicians but also by other qualified non-physician practitioners.
Introduction of a pilot program testing the impact of virtual training on improving health outcomes and reducing diabetes treatment costs.
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