CDPHP Named First Capital Region Health Plan to Receive Diabetes Incentive Program Endorsement
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has named CDPHP one of the first health plans to achieve its new Diabetes Incentive Program Endorsement. As a central component of the Foundation’s New York State Diabetes Campaign, NYSHealth’s Diabetes Policy Center, along with national partner Bridges to Excellence, created the endorsement program to promote financial incentives to providers that drive excellence in diabetes care and outcomes. Only two other health plans serving New York have received this endorsement to date.
Albany, NY (Vocus) January 15, 2010
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has named CDPHP one of the first health plans to achieve its new Diabetes Incentive Program Endorsement. As a central component of the Foundation’s New York State Diabetes Campaign, NYSHealth’s Diabetes Policy Center, along with national partner Bridges to Excellence, created the endorsement program to promote financial incentives to providers that drive excellence in diabetes care and outcomes. Only two other health plans serving New York have received this endorsement to date.
“As a community health plan committed to wellness, CDPHP is pleased to be the first Capital Region health plan recognized for its diabetes initiatives,” said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP. “We will continue to design and implement innovative programs that help our members address and manage their health issues.”
CDPHP has been recognized for demonstrating excellence by offering personal health coaches and classes to members with diabetes, and supplying providers with comprehensive reports on diabetes measures that allow for comparison with colleagues.
The endorsement program is designed to help consumers, providers, and employers identify the health plans that encourage the best diabetes care by offering the most effective incentive and reward programs, as well as helping health plans make improvements to their existing programs.
“Many of the devastating complications diabetes patients suffer from—like heart disease, kidney failure, and loss of limbs—can be prevented with proper treatment. Unfortunately, not enough New Yorkers with diabetes are getting the care they need,” said James R. Knickman, president and CEO of NYSHealth. “Our Diabetes Policy Center established this endorsement program to encourage health plans to reward providers for helping their patients achieve better outcomes. We’re proud to announce that CDPHP has answered that call.”
About NYSHealth
The New York State Health Foundation is a private Foundation dedicated to improving the health of all New Yorkers. NYSHealth has a three-part mission: expanding health insurance coverage, increasing access to high-quality health care services, and improving public and community health by educating New Yorkers about health issues and empowering communities to address them.
About the New York State Diabetes Campaign
The New York State Health Foundation established the $35 million, five-year New York State Diabetes Campaign to reverse the diabetes epidemic in New York and significantly improve the health outcomes of New Yorkers with diabetes. The Campaign works to improve clinical care among primary care providers, mobilize communities, and promote policies that will sustain high-quality clinical care and healthy environments.
About CDPHP®
Founded in 1984 as a physician-founded and guided health plan, CDPHP and its affiliates currently serve members in 29 counties throughout New York state and seven counties in Vermont. The affiliated companies of CDPHP include a family of products: Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.—HMO, Healthy New York, Medicare Choices (HMO), Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus; CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc.—PPO, High Deductible PPO, EPO, and Medicare Choices (PPO); and Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network, Inc.—self-insured plans. Visit CDPHP (http://www. cdphp. com/).
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