State Licensure 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 that 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.
For a detailed summary of the licensure initiative please click here
Licensure Town Hall Conference Call
On June 8, 2011 AADE hosted a town hall call on the state licensure initiative for AADE members.
Speakers included AADE President Donna Tomky, Chief Executive Officer Lana Vukovljak, Chief Advocacy Officer Martha Rinker and other licensure experts. This was an opportunity to learn more about the initative, get your questions answered and find out how to get it started in your state.
Click on the following link to listen to the entire call with questions and anwsers from AADE members.
Questions? Email advocacy@aadenet.org.
Licensure Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read the Frequently Asked Questions here
Listen to an Interview with AADE Chief Advocacy Officer Martha Rinker
AADE President Donna Tomky, MSN, RN, C-NP, CDE, FAADE, asks Chief Advocacy Officer Martha Rinker
some of the key questions about this initative and the reasoning behind it.