Commission created to provide recommendations for federal programs for diabetes, other complex conditions
Three Endocrine Society members have been appointed to the National Clinical Care Commission.
The Commission will evaluate and provide recommendations on federal programs related to complex metabolic or autoimmune diseases that result from insulin-related issues, such as diabetes.
The Society and its fellow Diabetes Advocacy Alliance members have supported the effort to establish the Commission, which will help the country undertake more proactive and innovative approaches to diabetes and its disease complications.
Society members serving on the Commission are:
The Commission consists of 23 voting members, including 11 heads of federal agencies. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Sec. Alex Azar appointed 12 non-federal experts in prevention, care, and epidemiology of complex metabolic or autoimmune diseases that result from insulin-related issues.
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) will provide management and support services for the Commission’s activities.
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