State Legislative Initiative
In an effort to gain recognition for the qualified diabetes educator, AADE has embarked on a state licensure initiative.
As management of diabetes becomes increasingly complex, it is imperative that diabetes health care professionals be well educated and appropriately credentialed. Licensure of the diabetes educator will provide for consumer safety and provide minimum standards for recognition of the professional.
Without this “legal” definition, diabetes educators will continue to be self-defined. While payors may reimburse for the diabetes education service (DSMT), they may not recognize (reimburse) the provider of these services – the qualified diabetes educator.
Diabetes educator licensure is intended for the healthcare professional who has a defined role as a diabetes educator, not for those who may perform some diabetes-related functions as part of, or in the course of, other routine occupational duties.
AADE is beginning it's nationwide effort in Kentucky.
Kentucky Licensure Call
On February 25, 2010 AADE held a conference call with Kentucky members regarding the initiative aimed at passing the legislation in the state of Kentucky which will require a license to practice diabetes education or use title of “diabetes educators." To listen to the audio from this call please click the podcast icon below or view the FAQ's and Call Summary.
