Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness, kidney disease, and amputation.
Health Care Providers
Although there is ample information available on best practices in diabetes care, many patients still do not receive the care and support they need to manage their diabetes effectively. In response, the Campaign will work with a network of partners to measurably improve the care and outcomes for patients with diabetes. If you are a member of one of the Campaign’s clinical partners (listed below), please contact them to assist you in improving your diabetes care.
- The Community Health Care Association of New York State
- The Healthcare Association of New York State
- The New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians
- The New York State Academy of Family Physicians
The Campaign is currently accepting request for proposals (RFP) to help primary care physicians achieve national recognition for excellent diabetes care. The Meeting the Mark: Achieving Excellence in Diabetes Care RFP invites providers, health organizations, insurers, and other stakeholders throughout New York State to apply for funds to improve diabetes quality of care and to support health care providers in achieving recognition by the NCQA or BTE diabetes programs. Please click here to learn more and apply. To read more about health care providers who have already achieved recognition, please click here.
The Campaign also has gathered a wealth of information and resources to help you improve diabetes care and outcomes. To access these resources, choose from Data, Tools, Models & Research, or Projects below.
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Resource Spotlight
This Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) webinar examines diabetes and its effect on the feet and the role of podiatric medicine in patient care. The webinar offers primary care providers, nurses, and health educators information to help identify and stop pedal problems in the primary care setting. Presented by Dr.Craig Herman, director of podiatry at Community Healthcare Network, the webinar is part of the CHCANYS Diabetes Learning Series.
Learn more about the Campaign's clinical efforts.
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