Improving Diabetes Prevention and Management

Project Title

Underwriting Fees to Support Diabetes Recognition for New York State Providers

Grant Amount

$250,000

Priority Area

Improving Diabetes Prevention and Management

Date Awarded

December 4, 2012

Region

Outside New York State

Status

Closed

Website

http://www.ncqa.org/

At the inception of the NYHealth Diabetes Campaign, the Foundation identified the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Recognition Program as the nationally renowned program that recognizes providers who meet the highest standards of diabetes control.

To attain NCQA recognition, physician practices submit medical record data to demonstrate that their patients are meeting the best possible health outcomes and are keeping their diabetes under control. As a direct incentive for providers to go through the rigorous process of applying and achieving recognition, the Foundation funded NCQA to underwrite the application fees, which range from $320 to $350, through a $250,000 grant issued in 2012. In 2013, the Foundation continued underwriting all fees associated with the NCQA application process for physicians applying through the Campaign.

At the close of 2013, NYHealth surpassed its five-year goal of helping 3,000 primary care providers (25% of all New York State primary care physicians) attain diabetes recognition, which is an indicator that clinicians are delivering the best care and achieving good outcomes for patients.