HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Diabetes Reversal ProgramMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 21, 2022
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF DIABETES REVERSAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider award of a contract for diabetes reversal program
with Virta Medical for the Risk Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the estimated annual amount of $25,000.
BACKGROUND: Virta Medical delivers sustained Type 2 Diabetes reversal as well as
significant improvements in other chronic metabolic diseases. Virta
provides a program to employees that consist of careful medical
supervision, medication adjustments, day-to-day support, and an
individualized approach to nutrition. The Virta team is made up of
physicians, dieticians and counselors.
The Virta program will create savings on diabetic medication for the City's
health plan and the employee by reducing the member's A1c and weight
which will reduce their need for medication. Currently Type 2 Diabetes
treatment accounts for 20% of healthcare spending. The City will offer four
programs with Virta: diabetes reversal, diabetes management, pre -
diabetes reversal and obesity reversal. Virta will work with the individual
employee to determine which program is best for them.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Region 14 Education Service Center in Texas through
the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) Program as allowed
by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Virta
Medical. The Risk and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that
the contract would provide the best service and pricing meeting the needs
of the City.