Clearly, physicians are the key to any disease management program, and the ediba® team works closely with physicians in developing new strategies for diabetes treatment. Through the ediba program, physicians have access to the most current research data and tools to help improve care for their patients with diabetes. These include:
- Continuing education opportunities for physicians on current diabetes management, including information on HEDIS / DQIP standards.
- Education for physician office nurses through Diabetes Today or special workshops.
- Consultation with medical staff leadership when developing a hospital inpatient diabetes program.
- Implementation of proven clinical protocols following physician review.
- Information on documentation of care to enhance coding accuracy.
Participation in team meetings.
- Consultation on patient care / education.
Office staff members also benefit from ediba® programs:
- Office nurse program
- Collaboration on DQIP standards
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