MDPP can help patients, but earnings are unlikely the reason to offer it

Why This Topic Matters

MDPP can support prevention efforts for Medicare beneficiaries, but organizations need to understand the program’s administrative demands, staffing implications, and payment environment before deciding whether to participate. The article is useful for assessing whether the service is clinically worthwhile and operationally feasible.

Article Sections

1. Practice management

   Introduces the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program and summarizes its early adoption, supplier participation, and payment context.

2. Poor penetration

   Reviews evidence on limited program availability and discusses the broader market factors affecting supplier participation.

3. Pluses and minuses

   Presents provider experiences with program performance, support resources, and operational strengths and limitations.

4. Telehealth losses?

   Covers COVID-era telehealth flexibility, related policy developments, and practical effects on participation and delivery.

5. 3 tips for your MDPP

   Offers general implementation advice for organizations considering how to structure and staff an MDPP offering.

6. Resources

   Lists source materials and external references related to the program and its supplier landscape.