PREVENT DIABETES Act
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Summary
Introduced in House
Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act or the PREVENT DIABETES Act This bill allows health care entities to provide virtual services under the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program for an additional three years. The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program offers Medicare beneficiaries who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes specialized training and education regarding diet, exercise, and other behavioral changes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued temporary authorization for entities participating in the program to provide these services virtually until December 31, 2027. The bill extends the authorization for virtual services until December 31, 2030.
District impact notes
The PREVENT DIABETES Act extends the authorization for virtual services under the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program until December 31, 2030. • This could allow local health care providers to continue offering diabetes prevention services remotely, which may benefit Medicare beneficiaries at risk of Type 2 diabetes. • Local institutions, such as hospitals and clinics, may see changes in how they deliver preventive health services to their patients. • There may be questions about the effectiveness of virtual services compared to in-person programs and how to ensure equitable access for all beneficiaries. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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