Figure 1: Cash for Diabetes Medical
Source: Author’s own picture, Durham,
North Carolina (2016)
Table 1: Savings on Mail Order Diabetic
Supplies by Competitive Bidding Area (CBA)
Savings
54%
55%
54%
55%
54%
55%
57%
57%
58%
56%
CBA
Charlotte, NC-SC
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Cleveland, OH
Dallas, TX
Kansas City, MO-KS
Miami, FL
Orlando, FL
Pittsburgh, PA
Riverside, CA
Average
* Weighted average savings based on weighted percentage
reductions in Medicare allowed payment amounts for items in each
product category.
Source:www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/partb/competitive-bidding-program.html
Table 2: Mail-Order Diabetic Supplies
Blood Glucose Test Or Reagent Strips For Home Blood Glucose Monitor, Per 50 Strips
Lancets, Per Box Of 100
Normal, Low And High Calibrator Solution / Chips
Spring-Powered Device For Lancet
Replacement Battery, Lithium, Glucose Monitor Owned By Patient
Replacement Battery, Alkaline (Other Than J Cell), Glucose Monitor Owned By Patient
Replacement Battery, Alkaline, J Cell, Glucose Monitor Owned By Patient
Replacement Battery, Silver Oxide, Glucose Monitor Owned By Patient
Source:www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/part-b/competitive-bidding-program.html
Table 3: Data to Identify
Treatment Group
Age
5 digit zip
Venue choice
Mail order reason
Out of pocket dollars
Drug plan coverage
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Table 4: Relevant Measures of Health
Age
Enter your height (feet)
Enter your height (inches)
Enter your weight (pounds)
I don't feel I'm doing enough to stay healthy
I'm much healthier than most people my age
Exercise is an important part of my life
I often read nutritional labels on food
I am making an effort to add more natural foods
My health is
Weight
Managing stress
Cholesterol
Heart Problems
Becoming diabetic
High fructose corn syrup in food
Glycemic index of food
Trans fat / hydrogenated oil in food
Type I Diabetes
Type II/Adult Onset Diabetes
High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
Obesity
Low calorie
Low carb
Low fat
Low salt
Low sugar
Vegetarian
Do you have Medicare Part D?
Are you a caregiver for a sick elderly or disabled
family member?
How would you describe your weight?
Eat 5 servings of fruits / vegetables per day
Eat dessert or indulgent snacks
Eat at a fast-food restaurant
Eat organic foods
Eat whole grain foods
Source: Information Resources, Inc