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Most states that have comprehensive managed care plans are reporting OT, IP, and RX encounter data. Of those data, the majority are complete and of comparable quality to FFS data for adults, children, the disabled, and aged populations.

Use of multiple oral agents among adults with type 2 diabetes has increased (sulfonylurea and metformin, p = 0.03, triple therapy, p = 0.02). However, nearly half of adults with type 2 diabetes have HbA1c levels above ADA guidelines for control, indicating that available treatments could be used more optimally, and new diabetic agents may be needed.