Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Webinar Announcement

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Webinar Announcement

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Webinar Announcement

On July 7, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposal to expand the Diabetes Prevention Program to Medicare beneficiaries beginning on January 1, 2018. The Diabetes Prevention Program is a structured lifestyle intervention that includes dietary coaching, lifestyle intervention, and moderate physical activity, all with the goal of preventing the onset of diabetes in individuals with prediabetes. The clinical intervention consists of 16 intensive “core” sessions of a curriculum in a group-based, classroom-style setting that provides practical training in long-term dietary change, increased physical activity, and behavior change strategies for weight control. After the 16 core sessions, less intensive monthly follow-up meetings help ensure that participants maintain healthy behaviors. The primary goal of the intervention is at least 5% average weight loss among participants. 

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) will host a webinar to discuss various aspects of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program proposal on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, from noon-1:00 pm EDT. Registration for this webinar is now open.

CMS will accept comments on the proposed rule until September 6, 2016, and will respond to comments in a final rule. The proposed rule can be found on the Federal Register.

To learn more about these efforts to support and improve access to primary care, please review thefact sheet and press release.

For more information, please see the Media Release Database.