Disease Management
New type 2 diabetes initiative launched by West Virginia
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, November 17th, 2003
PEIA Wellness program manager Nidia Henderson unveiled the plan on October 23, 2003.
Based on a project in Asheville, North Carolina, the Face-to-Face program will waive costs for copays and lab tests for insurees who take part in coaching sessions with participating pharmacists. Insurees will draw up personal contracts with the pharmacists, outlining goals for eating healthy, taking proper medication, and for physical activity.
In Asheville, sick days taken by...
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