KT just turned 65 and asks you about Medicare Insurance Coverage for Diabetes.
Which of the following is accurate regarding Medicare Coverage for people living with diabetes?
- Medicare Part D covers Diabetes Self-Management Education
- Medicare Part A covers Diabetes Prevention Programs.
- Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment and diabetes medications.
- Medicare Part A covers hospitalization.
Join us live on June 20th, 2024 for our
Setting up a Successful DSME Program
Level 2 Standards of Care Intensive
This course provides you with a succinct overview of the latest standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) & Support Programs. If you are taking certification exams or considering setting up a DSME program, this program is designed for you. We highlight the newly revised & simplified standards & provide strategies for program implementation. In addition, we discuss Medicare Reimbursement & covered benefits. This course provides insights into the exam philosophy & also highlights critical content areas.
Objectives:
- Describe DSME program examples from across the country.
- List the six standards for creating a successful DSME program.
- Discuss marketing strategies for success.
- Describe Medicare Reimbursement for diabetes care & education.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will articulate the steps involved in setting up and meeting the Standards while exploring psychosocial issues and considering social determinants of health.
Target Audience:
This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs/RDNs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions. The practice areas for RDs/RDNs for CDR reporting are healthcare, preventative care, wellness, and, lifestyle along with, education and research.
CDR Performance Indicators:
- 9.6.7
- 9.6.8
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our Level 2 | Setting up a Successful DSME Program awards 1.5 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
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.
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