The purpose of this literature review is to summarize the existing literature on the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program and state-level Medicaid Diabetes Prevention Programs to understand the state of evidence for program effectiveness. That includes any data available regarding particular program features or characteristics that would inform the type of programming that may be appropriate and effective for the Texas Medicaid population.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) credentialed, evidence-based lifestyle and health behavior change program that operates nationwide aimed at preventing diabetes by targeting the population at risk for developing the disease. The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) operates the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP), which delivers the program to Medicare beneficiaries across the US at zero cost to the beneficiary.
Texas currently runs a National DPP program primarily enrolling under- and uninsured populations through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). These programs are funded through state general revenue, federal grant funding, and a cooperative agreement with the CDC. The MDPP also operates in Texas.
This comprehensive review serves as a complement to another EHF study which describes the Prevalence and Costs of Diabetes in Texas Medicaid.