Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023

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Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023

This bill expands Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. It also requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model in which such training is provided virtually.

Bill 118 HR 3842, also known as the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023, aims to improve access to diabetes self-management training for individuals with diabetes. The bill recognizes the importance of education and training in managing diabetes effectively and seeks to address barriers that prevent individuals from receiving this essential care.

The key provisions of the bill include expanding Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, ensuring that individuals with diabetes have access to certified diabetes educators, and promoting the use of telehealth services for diabetes education. The bill also emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care and language access for individuals with limited English proficiency.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a grant program to support community-based organizations in providing diabetes self-management training to underserved populations. This program aims to address disparities in access to care and improve health outcomes for individuals with diabetes. Overall, Bill 118 HR 3842 seeks to enhance access to diabetes self-management training and support individuals with diabetes in effectively managing their condition. By expanding coverage, promoting telehealth services, and supporting community-based organizations, the bill aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of diabetes on individuals and the healthcare system.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3842

Introduced on
2023-06-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023

This bill expands Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. It also requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model in which such training is provided virtually.

Bill 118 HR 3842, also known as the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023, aims to improve access to diabetes self-management training for individuals with diabetes. The bill recognizes the importance of education and training in managing diabetes effectively and seeks to address barriers that prevent individuals from receiving this essential care.

The key provisions of the bill include expanding Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, ensuring that individuals with diabetes have access to certified diabetes educators, and promoting the use of telehealth services for diabetes education. The bill also emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care and language access for individuals with limited English proficiency.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a grant program to support community-based organizations in providing diabetes self-management training to underserved populations. This program aims to address disparities in access to care and improve health outcomes for individuals with diabetes. Overall, Bill 118 HR 3842 seeks to enhance access to diabetes self-management training and support individuals with diabetes in effectively managing their condition. By expanding coverage, promoting telehealth services, and supporting community-based organizations, the bill aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of diabetes on individuals and the healthcare system.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes outpatient self-management training services, to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the provision of virtual diabetes outpatient self-management training services, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Digestive and metabolic diseases•
Health care coverage and access•
Health promotion and preventive care•
Health technology, devices, supplies•
Home and outpatient care•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Medicare

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/17/2023

Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023

This bill expands Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. It also requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a...


Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.