Why Businesses Are Taking Action

NDPP is not another wellness program

• Type 2 diabetes is preventable. NDPP is an evidence-based program that works to prevent diabetes.
• In people with pre-diabetes, HALF of new cases of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented with structured lifestyle change programs like NDPP.
• NDPP is a high value program because so many people are eligible to participate.

NDPP is a population health approach

• The program supports simple lifestyle changes that result in improved population health outcomes.
• NDPP reduces claims related to pre-diabetes, diabetes and associated risk factors. It helps prevent chronic disease – the number one health insurance cost driver.

NDPP is a move towards VBID health plan development

• The program has clear standards and operating procedures.
• It is simple to apply to your book of business for employee health plans.

Action Steps for Businesses

1. Increase your organization’s knowledge related to Type 2 diabetes prevention

• Assign a staff member to research pre-diabetes, diabetes and NDPP.
• Locate NDPP and Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) sites in your area.
• Understand your organization’s needs related to Type 2 diabetes prevention.

2. Explore implementing NDPP within your business and health plan

• Apply the Pre-diabetes Algorithm to your claims or health risk assessment data to identify employees at high risk of developing pre-diabetes or diabetes.
• Calculate the cost Per Member Per Year (PMPY) and use your PMPY to support a cost savings analysis for those at high risk for Type 2 diabetes.
• Conduct an environmental scan to learn more about the NDPP sites in your region.
• Contact NDPP sites near you to discuss possible collaboration.

3. Partner with US CDC recognized NDPP sites to implement NDPP

• Ensure the NDPP site near you has current US CDC recognition.
• Encourage the NDPP site to have a current Letter of Understanding with the Maine CDC.
• Develop performance-based contracts (in alignment with DPRP standards) with NDPP sites.

4. Monitor impact

• Monitor the impact of the program using outcome reports from NDPP sites that do not identify individual participants.
• Track reach and impact of NDPP with combined data on employees and health plan members over 18 year of age to determine Return on Investment (ROI).

5. Provide NDPP leadership to the businesses landscape

• Make NDPP a covered health benefit for your eligible employees and health plan members.
• Implement NDPP using a pay-for-performance model for health plan members.
• Apply NDPP to current payment reform strategies for population health management. This may include participation in Accountable Care Organization’s contracts and VBID health plans.

Resources

US CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program

• Pre-diabetes Risk Quiz
• CDC NDPP Site Registry

Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) Standards and Operating Procedures

• DPRP Capacity Assessment

Maine CDC – Diabetes Unit

• Maine DSMT Registry

Tools

• Diabetes in Maine Fact Sheet
• Pre-Diabetes and the National Diabetes Prevention Program Fact Sheet
• Cost of Diabetes Fact Sheet
• Pre-Diabetes Identification and Intervention Algorithm
• Discuss the Benefits of ReThinking Diabetes with your Health Insurance Provider Talking Points
• Diabetes is preventable employee flyer
• Discuss the Benefits of ReThinking Diabetes with other Businesses Talking Points
• Diabetes At Work PowerPoint Template
• Business Action Brief
• AMA DPP Cost Savings Calculator