Common Challenges

Collecting reliable weight, physical activity, and attendance data across multiple sites or from numerous staff members can be complex. Ensuring that each data point is formatted correctly and meets CDC reporting requirements demands careful attention to detail.

DPP outcomes hinge on keeping participants motivated and engaged for the duration of the program. High drop-out rates erode the data pool, making it challenging to meet the CDC’s criteria for average weight loss and sustained participation.

Protecting private health information (PHI) requires secure systems, up-to-date policies, and ongoing staff training to remain compliant with HIPAA and other regulations. A single oversight can jeopardize your program’s integrity.

The CDC sets firm deadlines and performance metrics for organizations seeking recognition. Delays, inaccuracies, or incomplete submissions can lead to setbacks—or even jeopardize recognition status.

Managing DPP data through digital platforms can improve efficiency, but integration issues and software inconsistencies often result in errors or incomplete information. Streamlining workflows and ensuring compatibility is essential.

Your program’s success depends on the expertise of lifestyle coaches and data management teams. When staff transitions occur, maintaining high-quality data reporting and consistent coaching can feel like an uphill battle.

Limited budgets and navigating complex reimbursement processes—like Medicare coverage for DPP—add another layer of difficulty. Balancing the cost of technology, staff, and compliance measures can be overwhelming.

Achieving recognition is only the beginning. Demonstrating ongoing compliance with evolving CDC requirements requires strategic planning, continued data submission, and program enhancement efforts to keep your status intact.

At the Foundation for Integrative Health and DIabetes Prevention, Inc.,  our team—led by Dr. Shonna Atwater—offers years of experience in managing, facilitating, and reporting for the CDC’s DPP. We tailor our approach to meet your organization’s unique needs and seamlessly guide you from recognition attainment to long-term sustainability. 

Our services include:

We identify gaps and inefficiencies to optimize data collection, reduce errors, and improve participant engagement.

Effective staff training programs ensure consistency and reduce the impact of turnover.

We help set up standardized procedures for data submission and adherence to CDC requirements.

With firsthand experience and insights from CDC’s DPP leadership, we craft strategies that position you for successful (and stress-free) recognition renewal.