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      Tools and resources to manage your patients with Diabetes. Together We Can Reverse the Diabetes Epidemic Improve clinical care and patient outcomes The NYS Diabetes Campaign promotes the adoption of clinical best practices at community health centers, hospital outpatient departments, and private practices to improve the access to and quality of primary care for patients with diabetes. This work ensures that people with diabetes receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting, and at the right cost to achieve the best health outcomes.

Latest News: Practice Management Emergency Regulations for Granting Medical Exemptions from Immunizations The New York State Department of Health recently issued emergency regulations to inform and assist physicians in granting medical exemptions under new state law which repealed non-medical exemptions for children attending school or daycare.   A series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the new law was issued on August 16, 2019 by the NYSDOH and in collaboration with the Office of Children and Family Services and the State Education Department.   Physicians who issue medical exemptions are now required to complete the applicable medical exemption form approved by the New York State Department of Health or New York City Department of Education, which specifically outlines the medical reason(s) that prevent a child from being vaccinated.

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