The Diabetes Ten City Challenge is an innovative program from the APhA Foundation that employers and communities can use to fight diabetes and reduce health care costs by implementing the APhA Foundation's Patient Self-Management Program.
Employer groups in ten communities were invited to establish a voluntary health benefit for employees and dependents. Using incentives, employers encourage people to manage their diabetes with the help of pharmacist coaches, physicians, and community health resources. This collaborative approach results in:
A savings of approximately $918 per employee in total health care costs for the initial year, with a even greater savings in subsequent years.
Return on Investment (ROI) of at least 4:1 beginning in the second year.
A 50% reduction in absenteeism and fewer workers’ compensation claims.
High employee satisfaction – 95% approval for pharmacist care – and improved quality of life.
Employees saving an average of $400-600 per year with incentives such as waived co-pays.
As Employers are facing rising health care costs, the Diabetes Ten City Challenge program model provides the employer with an enormous incentive with reduced overall medical costs.
History of the Diabetes Ten City Challenge >> About the Program >> Participating Employers >> Diabetes Ten City Challenge Newsline Issue 1 >> Issue 2 >> Issue 3 >> Employer Summit Report >>
The Diabetes Ten City Challenge is supported by GlaxoSmithKline. Read News Releases: Announcing Program and initial sites selected >> Hawaii and Milwaukee, sites three and four are announced >> Program Reaches Halfway Mark >> USC Named Sixth Participant >> Announcing Ten Citites Selected To Participate >>
Diabetes Ten City Challenge
