Diabetes Care in Taiwan
As effective management for chronic diseases has been established, the National Health Insurance (NHI) system of Taiwan has acknowledged the value of disease screening and disease management. The NHI has broadened payment for several disease-management programs and provided financial incentives for regular diabetes follow-up visits [19-23]. In 2001, a diabetes pay-for-performance program, known as the diabetes shared care network, was implemented [24-26]. It emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinary care team to provide DSME and regular screening to enhance self-management skills and the early detection of complications [13].