Diabetes Recognition Program
The NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program provides clinicians with tools that support delivery of high-quality care to patients with diabetes.
What is Diabetes Recognition?
The Diabetes Recognition Program recognizes clinicians who use evidence-based measures to provide quality care to their patients with diabetes. Recognition makes you part of an elite group that is publicly recognized for providing the highest level of diabetes care.
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NCQA Program Updates
Learn more about the revisions to NCQA’s Diabetes Recognition Program requirements.
You’ll hear from these content experts:
- Richard Bergenstal, Executive Director, Park Nicollet International Diabetes Center
- Caroline Blaum, Senior Research Scientist, NCQA
- Christina Borden, Director, Quality Solutions Group, NCQA
Thanks to grant funding from the Helmsley Foundation, NCQA will cover Diabetes Recognition Program application fees for up to five clinicians at your organization.
Interested organizations with more than five clinicians should complete this form, and an NCQA representative will be in touch to assist you through the application process.
Follow these steps to take advantage of this offer:
- Click here to sign in or register for a Q-PASS account.
- Enter the code DPPS24 in the Application Notes section.
- Complete the enrollment process and sign the required agreements. If you aren’t authorized to sign them, invite the appropriate individual to sign on your behalf, and let us know; we’ll send instructions to them. All agreements must be signed to proceed with the Recognition process.
For additional information or educational resources, contact us. We encourage you to get started today and learn more about the benefits of the Diabetes Recognition Program.
What Measures Are Included in the Program?
Program measures cover:
- Blood Pressure Control (DRP_BPD).
- Eye Exam (DRP_EED).
- Foot Exam (DRP_FED).
- Glycemic Status Assessment <8.0% (DRP_GS8).
- Glycemic Status Assessment >9.0% (DRP_GS9).
- Kidney Health Evaluation (DRP_KED).
- Smoking and Tobacco Use Screening and Follow-up (DRP_SSF).
To earn NCQA Recognition, clinicians submit data demonstrating that they meet specific criteria for the 6 clinical performance measures comprising the Diabetes Recognition Program.
Get Started by Downloading the Introductory Packet
Achieving NCQA Recognition starts with downloading and reviewing the 2024 Diabetes Recognition Program Requirements Package.
Submit questions through My NCQA.
Pricing
Program fees are $257 per clinician.
Education and Training
See education opportunities that include live, in-person seminars and live and on-demand webinars.
Medical Board Maintenance of Certification Credits
Clinicians in NCQA-Recognized practices may be able to receive MOC credits toward board-level certifications.
Find out if your board offers credits.
Promoting Your Recognition
Earning NCQA Diabetes Recognition sets you apart from your peers in attracting patients and contracting with payers. Promote your status with these tools.
Download the seal signifying your recognition and view the marketing guidelines for NCQA Recognition Programs.
Recognized practices are listed in the NCQA Report Cards on the NCQA website. The directory can be searched by practices and clinicians.