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Question of the Week | How to Increase Participation in DSMES?

Question of the Week Diabetes Education Services

Studies indicate that only 53% of individuals eligible for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) through their health insurance receive it.

 Which of the following approaches to increase participation in DSMES is based on the ADA Standards of Care?

 

  1. Adjust DSMES charges for Medicare enrollees based on ability to pay.
  2. Increase access to telehealth delivery of care and other digital health solutions.
  3. Provide DSMES in non-hospital workplace settings to increase access for employees.
  4. Incentivize participation through use of giveaways and positive reinforcement.

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The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.

**To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CBDCE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the CBDCE List of Recognized Providers (www.cbdce.org). CBDCE does not approve continuing education. Diabetes Education Services is accredited/approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration which is on the list of CBDCE Recognized Providers.

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