MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR THE NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM: ENGAGING EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS COALITIONS March 25, 2013 Andy Webber President and CEO National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH)

National Business Coalition on Health  Identity: National, non-profit membership association of 54 business and health coalitions. Network of 7,000 employers and 30 million covered lives  Vision: Better health, better care, lower cost, employer by employer and community by community  Mission: Helping member coalitions be leaders in their communities

Copyright 2012 National Business Coalition on Health 54 Members and Growing!

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health Employer Goals and Strategies Two Employer Goals:  Improved workforce health and productivity  Greater value for each dollar spent on health care services Two Employer Strategies:  Population health improvement - maximize vitality, maintain health, reduce risk factors, manage illness  Value-based purchasing - measure, report and reward health care delivery performance Two Strategy Applications:  At the Worksite  In the Community

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health DPP Attributes Attractive to Employers  Clear focus on disease prevention  A compelling ROI  A proven, evidence-based program, and with it, greater probability of success  Pay for performance and provider risk sharing

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health Role of Coalitions  Trusted convener of employers and other stakeholders  Raise employer and health plan awareness of DPP, through education and outreach  Share best practice models on how to incorporate DPP into benefit offerings and worksite health promotion programs  Help organize and recruit DPP provider infrastructure, including traditional health care delivery systems  Help organize employer learning networks and program assessments

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health NBCH/CDC Partnership on DPP  DPP one element of a multi-year cooperative agreement  Goal: To facilitate expansion of knowledge and implementation of the National DPP by employers working with NBCH member coalitions

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health NBCH Advancing Rollout in Member Communities Intervention Marketing  In-depth technical assistance in two pilot states  Competitive grant and educational stipend program for NBCH member application  Tools and information for broad employer education and program adoption  Education for employers about DPP and current resources  Education for health plans for adoption of DPP as a standard benefit for all employers

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health “Advanced” State Pilots  NBCH support for 3 coalitions (the Minnesota Health Action Group and 2 in TN) to explore implementation of DPP with State (as an employer) and others  Both states have:  Identified pilot market  Gained senior leadership approval  Explored vendors to support implementation  Engaged team to address challenges  Adopted model to conduct DPP “on-site” initially  Significant learnings about implementation will be released by Summer 2013

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health Grants & Educational Stipends  Providing 2 grants and 4 educational stipends released to coalitions to advance adoption of DPP.  Activities will occur in 2013  Communities include:  Grants: Virginia and Tennessee  Educational Stipends (and market analysis): Louisiana Philadelphia Oregon Fort Smith, AR

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health FAQs for NBCH Coalitions Present information on diabetes prevention, the National DPP in a brief, digestible format  What is the National DPP?  What is the role for coalitions and employers?  What are the benefits to participation by coalitions and employers?  What costs are associated with implementation?  How do I know if my market is ready to begin?  Who should we consider engaging to carry out the program?  Where can I get more information about the program?

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health Employer Presentations Introduction to the National DPP  What’s the problem, situation in my community?  What’s the solution and why should I use it?  Where do I get more information? Moving towards implementation  What infrastructure exists, is needed in my market?  What partners do I work with?  How can I support capacity building?  How I increase awareness and stimulate demand?

Copyright 2013 National Business Coalition on Health Contact Information: Andrew Webber,