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| Click here for diabetes related job postings |
| The Diabetes Coalition of Massachusetts (DCOM) is a statewide alliance designed to be a catalyst and advocate for diabetes education, prevention, diagnosis, and management in all populations in the Commonwealth. DCOM is organized into three standing committees. Click one of the buttons below to learn more. |
| Keynote Address |
| Breakout Sessions |
| "Moving Toward the Medical Home: Increased Engagement through Provider-Health Plan Collaboration" Providing a care experience where patients view the Primary Care Practice as the place to start with any healthcare issue, not because it is required but because they perceive that this is the best way to get the safest, most coordinated, effective, affordable, efficient and satisfying care. presentation... |
| “Group Visit Empowerment Model: Medical Treatment for Chronic Illnesses" Lonely people have poorer medical outcomes, including depression and diabetes. The group format works because it brings people together who have things in common and helps them work side-by-side toward shared goals. And -- it’s financially viable. article... Presented by Jeffrey Geller, MD Faculty, Lawrence Family Medicine Residency |
| DCOM recognized the following 2009 Programs of Excellence: The Lawrence Council on Aging, HomeCare, Inc., and The Latino CEED: REACH New England's - Lawrence Ganando Con Diabetes / Winning With Diabetes Program. Holyoke Health Center's Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), New England Chapter – Bay State Branch - JDRF School Advisory Toolkit. |
| Spring 2009 Statewide Meeting Report: sponsored by |
| "Advancing the Fiscal Health of Patients with Diabetes: A Wellness Win-Win" What if you could multiply your impact with patients managing diabetes by introducing fiscal health resources to your work as a provider? When health outcomes and wealth outcomes are connected. article... Presented by Doreen Treacy Director, CivicHealth Institute DotWell |
| Presented by: David Brumley, MD, MBA Francis X. Campion, MD Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Atrius Healthcare |
| Save the Date of January 29, 2010! |
| The Partnership for heart-healthy stroke-free Massachusetts is holding their 4th annual conference on January 29, 2010 titled "Take it to Heart: Nutrition Matters - Preventing and Managing Heart Disease and Stroke." The conference is being held at the Crowne Plaza in Worcester, MA. Click here for conference and registration information. |