Staying Out of the Weeds….Understanding NDPP CPT Codes!

As we grow and develop our DPP’s, it is so reassuring to know that reimbursement is available. So where do you begin? First, apply for CDC Recognition. The process is nicely laid out in the DPRP Standards. Why is this so important? So many reasons…but for the purpose of reimbursement, insurance companies are much more […]

What if I Want to Change or Re-create the NDPP Curriculum?

Whether you are a NDPP Coach wondering how you can adapt the T2 curriculum to another language…or….wondering if you can create an alternate curriculum, the NDPP Customer Service Center and the CDC provides specific guidance and work flow. So what are the details? According to the NDPP Customer Service Center, if you are interested in […]

The DPRP Data Submission Portal– a Great Tool!

The DPRP Data Submission Portal….. The DPRP Data Submission Portal “is provided by the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) to CDC-recognized organizations. Once logged in, you will be able to upload, validate, correct, and submit your data files. In addition, you will be provided the opportunity to generate reports that will assist you in monitoring […]

Calling All DPP Program Coordinators: This One’s For You!

Whether you are a new DPP Coordinator or one who has been managing your organization’s DPP for a number of years, finding resources and information, along with overseeing your coaches and program data collection/submission can be daunting. It often comes down to this: assessing your program needs and finding the tools and time to not […]

Data Reporting–Your Common Questions!!!

As we collect data from our programs, many of us have questions that come up! And answers can be hard to find. Did you know that the NDPP Customer Service Center includes “discussions” around these common questions? These subjects range from collecting/submitting data to submission timelines. Here are a few of the discussions around some […]

“I Need Participants”…Where do I Begin? Where Do I Go?

So many great questions coming in from our social media pages…Facebook and LinkedIn  and through our DPP Chat Sessions! A topic that frequently comes up….whether you are beginning a workplace/corporate DPP or a coach seeking to start a class through a community center, clinic, or even virtually–How can I find participants? Take a moment to review the […]

A Quick Review: “Keep Them Coming Back…”, the Latest CDC-NDPP Webinar

So great to see so many DPP Coaches and Coordinators attend the June 23rd, 2020 NDPP Webinar, “Keep Them Coming Back: Resources for Coaches to Enroll and Retain Participants in Lifestyle Change Programs”! As your State of Wellness Community Manager, I am happy to share some of the key “take aways”! What was this webinar […]

Newly Organized…Your NDPP/MDPP Resources….Check us Out!

Maybe it’s the “season” of cleaning closets and simplifying our own lives! That feeling we get when things are organized and easier to find. As the NDPP continues to share resources, our own State of Wellness Resource page was beginning to “burst at the seams”! Now, newly organized, many of the resources have been consolidated […]

NDPP Library of Webinars!

As DPP Coaches and Coordinators, we also find ourselves wearing many other hats….RDE, RD, nurse, pharmacist, health coach, educator, to name just a few. And many of our wonderful coaches may not be a health care provider, but a layperson working outside the home, managing home and family. Yes. Life as a coach can be […]