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CDE Legislation UpdateMarch 2010
submitted by Pat Haldi, Legislative Chair
The CDE provision, which was included in the Senate Finance Committee (SFC) version of health care reform, was omitted from the final 'merged' bill between SFC and the HELP Committee. It has been suggested that the cause of this action was due to the erroneously assumed by some that the provision may not be essential to the provision of DSMT care.
We all know there is much debate surrounding the health care bill and as this continues there will be opportunities for more changes. Therefore, it is important that we keep our focus on the goal that is all about increasing access to DSMT and designating all Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) as recognized Medicare providers for this invaluable service.
With this in mind, it is worthwhile for us all to continue to contact our Senators and to request that the CDE provision be re-inserted into the Senate bill. It is easy to do this by going to the
Legislation Alert --- Our CDE Language has been removed from the health care bill Take Action! The CDE provision, which was included in the Senate Finance Committee (SFC) version of health care reform, has been omitted from the final 'merged' bill between SFC and the HELP Committee. We are told this is not due to any policy concerns or opposition to this provision by any Senator. Instead, it has been erroneously assumed by some that the provision may not be essential to the provision of DSMT care. It is extremely urgent that you contact your Senators now and express your serious concern, and to request that the CDE provision be inserted into the Senate bill. In addition to sending an email, we encourage you to call Senate offices. Silence on the part of AADE members indicates that we agree with the assumption that the CDE provision is not a vital part of health care reform. With the Senate poised to take up the health care bill, time is of the essence to weigh in. Go to the following for a quick and easy form letter to send. http://capwiz.com/taade/issues/alert/?alertid=14407901&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]
Healthcare Reform Update - November 2009
Submitted by Candace Clark
Please take a moment to read the article on the AADE’s website regarding healthcare reform at http://www.diabeteseducator.org/Healthcare_Reform_CDE.html. The House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) including the CDE provision to improve access to diabetes self-management training by designating all certified diabetes educators as certified Medicare providers for providing outpatient diabetes self-management training services. The AADE is encouraging its member to contact their senators to support for this bill. You can contact Washington State Senators via email at http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=WA
Legislative Update - June 2009 Submitted by Rebecca Petty Much has happened this spring regarding legislation in support of CDE billing and reimbursement for CDE DSME providers. We now have a House Bill number (HR 2425) and there is an e-petition circulating nationwide in support of this bill. All WADE members should have received an email recently asking you to review and sign the petition. It is also available on the WADE website. To read the bill, follow the link in your email or on the website. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) sponsored and introduced the bill on 5/14/09. She is a member of the
Legislative update - May 2009Great News From AADE! We now have a House Bill number (HR 2425) and our e-petition in support of DSMT is up and running. The purpose of this e-petition is get as many people to tell Congress to pass the Medicare DSMT Act as part of national health reform. The petition is open to the public and we are asking that you spread the word and get your peers, patients, friends, families, etc… to sign and support this effort.
Legislative Advocate Activist Wanted Do you have a desire to help move the role of the diabetes educator into the position it Deserves? Do you want to help make history? You can make a difference by joining with WADE’s Legislative Committee to help move legislation in Congress to include CDE's as Medicare providers of DSMT. We need a champion who is motivated to learn the legislative process and help monitor congressional activities both in WA DC and Follow the Four W's to Help Move Legislation in DC in 2009/2010 What ? WADE can play an important part in the passing of legislation in Congress to include CDE's as Medicare providers of DSMT by petitioning key WA State Congressional Representatives. Why ? A recent & urgent request from the AADE asked if members of WADE would petition both Congresswoman Marie Cantwell who is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and Congressman McDermott who is a member of the Ways and Means Committee to step up and support this vital legislation. Why Cantwell and McDermott? The Ways and Means Committee has jurisdiction over Medicare legislation. There is a need for a Senate champion (sponsor) of the companion to the House bill for the recognition of the CDE. What can WADE members do? E-mail letters to both Cantwell and McDermott. Sign the petitions at the WADE Legislative table at the annual meeting in The following documents will help you as you write your letters. (link to the documents that I will attach)
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