Diabetes Information for Employers
Diabetes Information for Employers
Diabetes America
THE PROBLEM
Rising Prevalance The incidence and prevalence of diabetes continues to grow rapidly. In 2005, 18.5 million Americans were diagnosed with diabetes. In 2007, the number rose to 20.8 million. By 2015, the number is projected to grow to 40 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes.
Rising Healthcare Costs Employees with diabetes have higher healthcare costs than those without diabetes. Annually, an employee with diabetes will cost $13, 243 on average, while an employee without diabetes costs only $2,560 on average.
Rising Absenteeism Employees with diabetes have markedly more absences compared to those without diabetes. Men with diabetes have 11 more absences per year, and women with diabetes have 8.7 more absences per year-both compared with men and women without diabetes.
OUR VALUE PROPOSITION
Our program of care is ongoing. A patient will see us 5 times a year, each time visiting with the physician, educator/dietitian, and getting lab results.
We offer our coordinated and comprehensive program at our full-service outpatient facilities. We currently have 11 Health Centers across Texas-in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi.
We use Electronic Medical Records for our population management and reporting functions. EMR allows us to easily show reports and outcomes of our program.
We focus on engaging the patient in his/her own diabetes management, promoting diabetes wellness, and preventing complications.
SAVINGS TO EMPLOYERS
Studies have shown that when diabetes is well controlled, health care costs go down. This means employers and health insurance companies pay less money for the care of their employees. Also, the better controlled a diabetic is, the lower his/her risk is for developing long-term complications from diabetes-complications that are very expensive to treat, like retinopathy (eye disease), nephropathy (kidney disease), and neuropathy (nerve disease).
*Less than 6.5% is the recommended hemoglobin A1c value. Gilmer TP, O'Connor PJ, Manning WG, Rush WA. The cost to health plans of poor glycemic control. Diabetes Care 20:1847-1853, 1997.
OUR OUTCOMES
on HbA1c levels over 1305 patients after 4 visits:
For more information, please contact Paula Turnquist.
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EMPLOYERS
If you answer YES to any of these questions, The answer is simple...DiabetesAmerica™:
1. Is diabetes among the top 5 chronic conditions within your employee population and claims costs?
2. Are you thinking of changing insurance payers just to keep the premiums within your budget every year?
3. Are your Medical Claims consistently above your healthcare budget?
4. Are you in the process of implementing a Health & Wellness Program for your employee population?
5. Is health related absenteeism an issue? Presenteeism?
6. Do you want to find new ways to improve the productivity of your workforce?
7. Do you value improved accountability and transparency from your medical provider?
8. Do you get requests from your employees about the need for health and wellness partnerships that create positive results?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please call Paula Turnquist at DiabetesAmerica™, 713-840-5143 or e-mail Paula Turnquist pturnquist@DiabetesAmerica.com for more information about this unique and results-driven program.
DiabetesAmerica™ QUICK FACT SHEET
* “Complete, personalized diabetes care under one roof with one copay.”™
* Diabetes focused Care Team which includes physician services, educators, and dietitians.
* On-Site services included are laboratory with same day results.
* Screenings for retinopathy, heart disease, and feet.
* Electronic Medical Record for population management and reporting clinical outcomes.
* DiabetesAmerica™ Pharmacy with free overnight delivery (in most cases) for all prescription medications.
* Full Marketing/Outreach and Implementation Program with no cost to employer, employee, or insurer.
* Online Appointment Scheduling and other tools developed for managing diabetes
Please call Paula Turnquist at DiabetesAmerica™, 713-840-5143 or e-mail Paula Turnquist pturnquist@DiabetesAmerica.com for more information about this unique and results-driven program.
EMPLOYER BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH DiabetesAmerica™
* Lower healthcare costs through capped or case rates
* Reduced Medical Claims costs
* Reduced doctor and ER visits
* No wasted duplication of lab tests and associated costs
* Reduced employee turnover
* Reduced absenteeism
* Increased productivity from healthier employees
* Progress reports- medical and financial
* Improved employee morale
* Healthier/more productive work force
* Electronic Medical Records system
If you need more information, please call Paula Turnquist at DiabetesAmerica™, 713-840-5143.
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