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Government Affairs and Advocacy2015 Update and Priorities

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4 General Advocacy Goals MISSION:

To Prevent and Cure Diabetes and Improve the Lives of All People Affected by Diabetes

1. Increase federal and state funding for diabetes prevention, treatment and research

2. Prevent diabetes

3. Improve the availability of accessible, adequate and affordable health care

4. Eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes

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2014 Victories

Increase federal funding- diabetes research & programs:– Added $51 million in FY2014 and $5.4 million in FY2015 to

funding for diabetes research at the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

– Increased funding at the Center for Disease Control’s Division of Diabetes Translation by $76 million, a 125% increase

– Provided $20 million over FY2014 and 2015 for the National Diabetes Prevention Program

– Reauthorized the Special Diabetes Program providing $300 million, half for research on type 1 diabetes and half for programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities

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2014 Victories Expanded Success in the Safe at School Campaign

• 5 more states (Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee, and North Dakota) meet the key tenets of the Association’s Safe at School campaign by providing access to insulin and glucagon and appropriate diabetes self-management.

• 4 other states strengthened their school laws and policies.

• 27 states now meet the main tenets of the Safe at School campaign, an increase of 12 states in the last 3 years.

• A landmark joint statement from the ADA, the American Nurses Association, its California affiliate, and the California School Nurses Organization states it is a safe and effective practice for unlicensed school personnel to be trained to administer insulin and other diabetes medications when such care is permitted by a physician’s order.

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2014 Victories

Focused Advocacy Efforts on Those at High Risk• Created new Diabetes Disparities Action Council to address

unique needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native populations and build an advocacy base within urban and tribal communities

• Engaged media to reach high risk communities through key blogs and interviews, an on-line policy chat hosted Diabetes Hand Foundation, and webinars and town halls hosted by the Administration and partners such as Telemundo.

• Lead by our Science and Medicine Division, collaboration with the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diabetes Coalition resulted in a new position statement lowering the recommended Body Mass Index for screening Asian Americans for diabetes.

• Passed first bill to establish a Commission on Health Disparities in the District of Columbia.

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2014 Victories Advocated for Public Policies to Prevent Diabetes

• Successfully advocated for proven diabetes prevention programs through the National Diabetes Prevention Program, securing additional funding for the program and providing evidence of cost savings through coverage by Medicare.

• Obtained the broad coverage in the final rules on menu labeling in chain restaurants and vending machines. Efforts to create a loophole in important school lunch standards were defeated.

• Primary prevention laws passed in six states promote access to healthy environments for children and adults in the school, community, and workplace setting.

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2015 Federal Tier I Priorities

In all areas, there is an ongoing commitment to ending health disparities.

Federal Funding for Diabetes Research & Programs

• CDC: Division of Diabetes Translation

• NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

• National Diabetes Prevention Program

• Special Diabetes Programs

• Diabetes research at the Department of Defense and Veterans Health Administration

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2015 Federal Tier I

Priorities

In all areas, there is an ongoing commitment to ending health disparities.

Health Insurance• Public and private - provide access to the services, tools

and education necessary to meet the needs of people with diabetes and prediabetes.• Advocate for improved delivery of care through system

reforms that lead to high quality, effective, efficient, and collaborative care for people with diabetes.

Prevention• At the federal level, our focus in prevention is on the

primary prevention of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Discrimination• Ensure laws and policies result in fair treatment of people

with diabetes, focusing on employment and the Safe at School campaign.


2015 State Tier I Priorities In all areas, there is an ongoing

commitment to ending health disparities.

Health Insurance Coverage/Protection:• Public & private health insurance options:

– Services, tools & education needed to meet needs of people with diabetes & prediabetes

Includes Affordable Care Act & Medicaid• Diabetes Cost Reduction Acts

– Oppose efforts to repeal or create loopholes

Discrimination Issues:• Safe at School Legislation• Private and Commercial Driver’s Licenses

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Fighting for Fairness Where:

– Schools & Day Care Centers– Employment– Prisons and Jails– Public Places (restaurants, airports)

What:

Provide information, training and resources – to prevent or stop discrimination:

– For people with diabetes and families– For lawyers, health care professionals, and

advocates– For schools, employers, and corrections

facilities

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GETTING HELP 1. VISIT: www.diabetes.org/discrimination • Free resources for people with diabetes, families,

employers, schools, law enforcement or public institutions

2. CALL: 1-800-DIABETES (342-2383) ADA’s National Center for Information and Support

• Representative will send a specialized packet of information, including a form to request help from a legal advocate

• If challenges persists, the discrimination information/ assistance form can be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed

• Individuals who feel they are currently experiencing discrimination or who have questions about their legal rights are routed to one of our Legal Advocates, who provide case-specific information and resources

1-800-DIABETES

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Advocates in Action Calendar CLB support is crucial to success

• All activities are designed to support goals in our 2012 – 2015 Strategic Plan

• Identifies 8 broad, year-round goals:

• Specific “calls to action” Local advocacy engagement tactics

• Specific training and support each month: For CLB advocacy chairs, other volunteer leaders and local staff

• Online support library – realignment www.diabetes.org/hometownadvocacy

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2015 Year-round

Broad Goals

• Update and engage Community Leadership Board (CLB) members in advocacy

• Include an advocacy component in every local event or program

• Engage Members of Congress and state legislators in their home district

• Focus on communities hardest hit by diabetes• Promote advocacy messaging through local

traditional and social media channels• Build capacity and mobilize hometown advocates• Help those affected by diabetes discrimination• Recruit and fundraise for local Advocates in Action

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2015 Advocates in

ActionCLB Support

For all CLB members:• Recruit for & build advocacy committee & subcommittee • Meet with elected officials - to learn how:

• www.diabetes.org/congressathome• June 2015 webinar

• Open Invitation: Advocates in Action Webinars

For CLB Event Chairs: • Use online Access Easy Advocacy Checklists • Include Advocacy early in event-planning process• Spread the news about our resources and efforts• Participate in February Webinar

For CLB Communications Chairs:• Support getting out Advocacy messages

through traditional & social media• Access online webinars related to Media Outreach• Editorial Calendar: distributed Feb 1

• Explore resources at: www.diabetes.org/hometownadvocacy14


Help Recruit Others! Recruiting hometown advocates:

• Provide opportunities for people to sign up and to take action at all events

• Identify community members with relationships with elected officials & invite them to be diabetes advocates

• Recruit health care professionals and attorneys for legal advocacy networks

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Recruitment cards for Legal Advocacy networks.


Raise your voice! Advocacy Action Center

• Sign up to receive advocacy updates and alerts at:– www.diabetes.org/TakeAction

• Timely information on federal and state legislation: • Suggested messages for elected

officials • Email alerts so you can make

your voice heard on time-sensitive issues

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Questions?Go to: www.diabetes.org/advocacy

Call: Advocacy Chair

Call: 1-800- DIABETESCenter for Information and Community Support

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