What is the connection between HCFA and diabetes?
Through administration and oversight of quality in Medicare, HCFA is responsible for health care for about 40% of the individuals with diabetes in this country. Using an estimated prevalence of 10% in the population over age 65, we have more than 4 million diagnosed patients with diabetes. Therefore, we are very concerned with how you measure quality of care in diabetes, how you improve that care, and how high quality care can be rewarded.
