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Become an Accredited Pharmacy in Diabetes EducationDiabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) grant funding is now available to help pharmacies become accredited sites for diabetes classes and education and be able to bill for these services. With DSMES site accreditation, not only are you giving patients with diabetes access to care and education that will result in positive health outcomes, but you are opening doors for pharmacists and pharmacies. Being an accredited site and billing for patient sessions and classes can bring new opportunities to pharmacies including innovative opportunities for medical billing and services provided by pharmacists. ABOUT THE ADCES ACCREDITATION PATHWAY The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) is a multi-disciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to improving diabetes care through innovative education, management, and support. The mission of ADCES is to empower diabetes educators to expand the horizons of innovative education, management, and support. THE ADVANTAGES OF ADCES ACCREDITATION The Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP) includes program flexibility, multi-site accreditation, a simple fee structure, and a stop-start online application with the ability to upload your supporting documents. DEAP not only supports sites in traditional settings but has significantly expanded program options for diabetes care professionals by offering improved support for community-based settings such as physician offices, pharmacies, churches, and community centers. INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Webinar: Introduction to DSMES
APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING:
Grant funds are limited to pharmacists (pharmacies if applicable) licensed and practicing in the state of Missouri. Pharmacist or pharmacy must achieve site accreditation within the current contract year (June 30, 2020 through June 29, 2021) to receive reimbursement. Applications for grant funding due by February 28th, 2021 for our March Cohort. Grant funding is awarded on a first-come-first-served basis as there are limited slots available. For any questions or additional information please feel free to email our Director of Practice Development and DSMES Accreditation and Implementation Expert, Annie Eisenbeis, at [email protected] |