Moreover, the average cost for a commercial health plan member with diabetes is approximately four times the cost for members without the disease. DTCA's program achieved these results because it manages the total health care needs of people with diabetes rather than just focusing on blood sugar control or offering special education. Frequent, structured interactions between a patient and his or her physician, supported by DTCA's specialized management team, are key components of the program's design and operation. Diabetes management programs that don't include physicians in the equation won't get very far. These outcomes support our position that a comprehensive approach, when properly implemented and managed, can pay for itself within an 18-month period.
Data encompass clinical outcomes, cost and member and provider satisfaction for the same population.
This report will be the largest analysis of cost, clinical outcomes and satisfaction data collected from a real-world setting for persons with diabetes. Any question regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral, drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed physician or to the product's manufacturer. All rights reserved.