| Insurance companies have a constant challenge... helping their members manage disease to reduce complications and enhance quality of life. But they must also manage the cost of this care effectively.
The ediba® Diabetes Center of Excellence has developed a number of programs payors can use to more effectively manage diabetes among their members. These include:
- Patient risk stratification - The ediba team can assist case managers in identifying high risk or non-compliant patients for assessment and follow-up.
- Involvement in team meetings - Insurance industry and Medicare representatives participate in diabetes team meetings to learn about effective disease management tools.
- Special programs - Special programs are available to partner with insurance companies to enhance care for their members. For example, Diabetes Stop is a multi-site screening program offered in conjunction with member hospitals and healthcare professionals.
- Results monitoring - Information about improved quality and reduced costs is constantly monitored to document the efficacy of the program.
- Partnerships - The ediba team with work in partnership with insurance companies to customize programs to meet specific needs.
- Continuing education - Educational programs are available for case managers to learn the latest information on effective diabetes management.
- Disease state management - The CHOICE Care program offers risk screening for diabetes and metabolic syndrome, along with clinical protocols for managing care, and monitoring compliance and outcomes throughout the course of treatment.
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