Georgia Bridges to Excellence Project For Physicians:

Georgia Bridges to Excellence Project For Physicians

In association with Bridges to Excellence (BTE) and the Center for Health Transformation's Healthy Georgia Diabetes and Obesity Project, a number of large employers will implement the BTE Diabetes Care Link (DCL) Program in Georgia in 2006. This program is about paying incentives to physicians who practice best standards of diabetes care and encouraging individuals with diabetes to see those physicians to improve their quality of life and avoid the long-term complications that so often accompany this disease. In the process, physicians are rewarded for providing high quality care, individuals with diabetes become healthier and employers save money.

Benefits of DPRP Certification

DPRP certified physicians in Georgia:

Are eligible for an annual incentive payment of $61 per diabetic patient with insurance coverage provided by a participating employer.

Will receive recognition for providing the best possible diabetic care on the following Web sites used by consumers to identify a physician:

The NCQA Web site, a foremost source of information for consumers
The American Diabetes Association's Web site and
The Web sites of the participating health plans with which the physician is associated.

Will benefit from communications designed by participating employers to educate employees about DPRP certified physicians and the benefits of seeking treatment from such physicians.

To Apply for Diabetes Physician Recognition Program (DPRP) Certification

Physicians are required to apply for DPRP certification through the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
An on-line survey tool has been developed for physicians to use in providing requested data and information. Microsoft Excel 2000 or a higher version is required for implementation of the survey tool.

To Begin

Purchase and complete the on-line survey tool.

Assistance with the DPRP Application Process

The NCQA provides assistance with the DPRP application process through several training programs. Learn more about these helpful resources.

In addition, the following organizations provide assistance at no charge to Georgia physicians seeking DPRP recognition:

The Institute for Wellness and Education

Jonathan G. Marquess, President

678-285-0760

theiwe@yahoo.com

Application Fees

The survey tool fee is $60 per medical office location.
The physician application fee is $300 for applicants associated with the Georgia Bridges to Excellence program.
Group rates are available for practices of 7 or more physicians.

Regional Contact:Terry Womack, Senior Fellow CHT
Twomack@gingrichgroup.com