LEADR Planning Guide

LEADR

The LEADR Planning Guide supports health systems and organizations as they prepare for thoughtful and coordinated implementation of the LEADR program. It provides high‑level considerations to support alignment, readiness, and collaboration across teams, helping organizations plan for successful program delivery within their unique environments.

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How to Use the Planning Guide

The Planning Guide supports early-stage preparation for LEADR implementation by offering high-level considerations for program readiness, coordination, and alignment within health system or organizational settings.

Designed for

  • Health system and organizational leaders
  • Program planners and implementation teams

This guide provides planning support and does not offer operational or clinical instructions.

LEADR Planning Guide

Implementation planning, operational guidance, and resources for organizations preparing to launch or sustain a LEADR program.

Purpose of This Guide

The Lifestyle Empowerment Approach to Diabetes Remission (LEADR) Health System Planning Guide was created to help healthcare organizations successfully implement and sustain LEADR programs.

This guide provides practical recommendations, planning considerations, operational resources, and implementation tools designed to support organizations at every stage of program development.

Whether launching a pilot program or scaling an existing initiative, organizations can use this guide as both an implementation roadmap and an ongoing reference resource.
Program Overview & Organizational Readiness

Understand the LEADR model, intended outcomes, and foundational considerations for implementation.

  • Program goals and expected outcomes
  • Benefits for patients and healthcare organizations
  • Organizational readiness considerations
  • Leadership engagement and success measures
Planning & Implementation Strategy

Build a strong foundation through thoughtful planning, workflow development, and delivery model selection.

  • Launch timelines and milestones
  • Virtual, in-person, and hybrid delivery models
  • Operational workflow development
  • Technology and resource planning
Financial Planning, Billing & Reimbursement

Explore financial and reimbursement considerations that support sustainability and long-term success.

  • Billing strategies
  • Documentation considerations
  • Shared medical appointment models
  • Program sustainability planning
Organizations should work closely with billing, compliance, and finance teams before implementation.
Building Your LEADR Team

Successful programs rely on interdisciplinary teams with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

  • Provider and clinical leadership roles
  • Facilitator responsibilities
  • Administrative support workflows
  • Training and onboarding resources
Participant Recruitment & Enrollment

Create processes that help identify, engage, screen, and enroll participants who may benefit from LEADR.

  • Referral pathways
  • Eligibility considerations
  • Outreach and recruitment tools
  • Enrollment workflows
Program Delivery & Operations

Support a seamless participant experience through strong operational planning and communication.

  • Scheduling and logistics
  • Participant communications
  • Attendance and engagement strategies
  • Follow-up workflows
Teaching Kitchen & Educational Components

Incorporate experiential learning opportunities that help participants apply Lifestyle Medicine principles in everyday life.

  • Teaching Kitchen planning
  • Recipe and nutrition resources
  • Grocery store tours
  • Lifestyle Medicine education components
Tools, Templates & Resources

Access implementation materials, participant resources, and operational tools designed to streamline program delivery.

  • Email templates
  • Participant materials
  • Operational checklists
  • Facilitator resources
Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate outcomes, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

  • Outcome tracking
  • Participant feedback
  • Operational evaluation
  • Quality improvement opportunities
Growth & Long-Term Sustainability

Build organizational support and scalable processes that support long-term success.

  • Program expansion opportunities
  • Workflow standardization
  • Leadership engagement
  • Long-term sustainability planning
LEADR implementation provides an opportunity to integrate Lifestyle Medicine into broader chronic disease management and population health strategies.

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