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Key Points Question Is a diabetes day hospital program for those with newly diagnosed diabetes associated with improved cost-effectiveness compared with a traditional inpatient program? Findings In this quality improvement study, 96 patients with a new diabetes diagnosis were treated in a day hospital setting and 192 were treated in an inpatient setting. Cost-effectiveness was seen with patient charge reductions, a decreased length of stay, increased insurance reimbursements, and the elimination of insurance denials. Meaning These findings indicate that treating the medical and educational needs of those with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes may be more cost-effective in a day hospital setting compared with hospital admissions.