Barriers to the Delivery of Medicare Reimbursed Diabetes Self-Management Education in Rural Areas

Date
2004
Description

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions among older adults in the United States, disproportionately affecting women and minorities. Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) programs help newly diagnosed and chronic patients with diabetes learn to manage their care. This project explored the barriers that rural practitioners face in providing diabetes education to Medicare beneficiaries.

Center
Rural and Minority Health Research Center