Introductory Overview of the Natural Experiments for Translation in Diabetes 2.0 (NEXT-D2) Network: Examining the Impact of US Health Policies and Practices to Prevent Diabetes and Its Complications.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW

Diabetes incidence is rising among vulnerable population subgroups including minorities and individuals with limited education. Many diabetes-related programs and public policies are unevaluated while others are analyzed with research designs highly susceptible to bias which can result in flawed conclusions. The Natural Experiments for Translation in Diabetes 2.0 (NEXT-D2) Network includes eight research centers and three funding agencies using rigorous methods to evaluate natural experiments in health policy and program delivery.

RECENT FINDINGS

NEXT-D2 research studies use quasi-experimental methods to assess three major areas as they relate to diabetes: health insurance expansion; healthcare financing and payment models; and innovations in care coordination. The studies will report on preventive processes, achievement of diabetes care goals, and incidence of complications. Some studies assess healthcare utilization while others focus on patient-reported outcomes. NEXT-D2 examines the effect of public and private policies on diabetes care and prevention at a critical time, given ongoing and rapid shifts in the US health policy landscape.

Abbreviation
Curr. Diab. Rep.
Publication Date
2018-02-05
Volume
18
Issue
2
Page Numbers
8
Pubmed ID
29399715
Medium
Electronic
Full Title
Introductory Overview of the Natural Experiments for Translation in Diabetes 2.0 (NEXT-D2) Network: Examining the Impact of US Health Policies and Practices to Prevent Diabetes and Its Complications.
Authors
Duru OK, Mangione CM, Rodriguez HP, Ross-Degnan D, Wharam JF, Black B, Kho A, Huguet N, Angier H, Mayer V, Siscovick D, Kraschnewski JL, Shi L, Nauman E, Gregg EW, Ali MK, Thornton P, Clauser S