Abstract
Purpose of Review
The purpose of this review was to provide an overview of the Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) Complete Care management strategy.
Recent Findings
The KPSC Complete Care program allows members of care management teams to coordinate the administration of care for patients with diabetes.
Summary
This program encompasses teams of physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, registered nurse (RN) care managers, office-based RNs, health educators, and many others to contribute to the glycemic and overall health outcomes for our patients with diabetes. The 2016 Kaiser Permanente National Clinical Practice Guideline for Adult Diabetes Clinician Guide and the supplemental KPSC Treat-to-Target (TTT) Type 2 Diabetes A1c Control algorithm are used to assist KPSC clinicians by providing guidance for shared decision-making, as well as the selection and sequence of appropriate pharmacological treatment. Collaboration with pharmacy through the Formulary and the Drug Utilization Action Team (DUAT) allows the organization to manage member resources while consistently offering patients the highest quality and value health care possible. Recent technology integrations have also contributed to the success of the program.
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Martin, J.P., Aboubechara, N. Process-Based Treatment of Diabetes in Kaiser Permanente Southern California: How to Make Diabetes Care “Complete”. Curr Diab Rep 17, 79 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-017-0897-9
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