Insulin Nation
JUNE 21, 2017
Dr. Kasia J. Lipska, a Yale School of Medicine endocrinologist, opened up her presentation on rising insulin costs by sharing the story of a patient with diabetes in crisis. The 68-year-old man had glucose levels which were out of control, and his A1C score had climbed north of 16]. sponsor. Dr. Lipska learned the patient wasn’t in denial or noncompliant – he simply couldn’t afford his insulin.
The Digital Health Corner
JUNE 14, 2017
Digital health is unquestionably becoming part of healthcare lexicon and fabric. Electronic health records (EHRs) and personal fitness trackers have helped create awareness through use. The entrepreneurial enthusiasm for the healthcare space is evident by the volume of digital health incubators , medical school innovation centers, and angel investors.
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CareWire
JUNE 28, 2017
Improving outcomes and avoiding costly readmissions is at the top of most healthcare leaders’ agendas. The focus on these topics is of particular importance given the advent of programs such as the Hospital Readmission Reduction program.
Health System CIO
JUNE 6, 2017
With Arkansas ranked almost last in care outcomes, the sky’s the limit for Jonathan Goldberg’s team, which is leveraging telemedicine and a clinically integrated network to improve access across the state. When asked why they chose to pursue a new role, leaders often say they needed a challenge. Although sometimes it can be code for another reason, it certainly seems fitting in Jonathan Goldberg’s case.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
In Hand Health
JUNE 9, 2017
We recently spent some time with Sean Hagey, PTA and consultant here at In Hand Health, to get his thoughts on the In Hand Health patient care solution for physical therapy. Here are some highlights of that discussion. The post Video: Benefits to PTs, Patients, and the Profession Overall appeared first on In Hand Health: The Blog.
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Insulin Nation
JUNE 7, 2017
Medtronic announced in a press release that its 670G insulin pump system is officially hitting the U.S. market. The FDA approved the system for people with Type 1 diabetes ages 14 and older in September 2016. sponsor. The 670G is the first hybrid, closed-loop insulin pump system for sale in the U.S. The pump can automatically adjust basal insulin delivery based on glucose readings, but users will still need to manually bolus with the device.
American Well
JUNE 30, 2017
As goes everything else, healthcare is increasingly being impacted by trends in consumerism as patients seek to make the best decisions for cost and quality. Health systems are in turn being impacted by this great consumer drive to have the best care. The World Health Organization has identified three main goals for health systems: improve the health of populations; improve the responsiveness of the health system to the population it serves; and promote fairness in financial contribution. 1 Tele
ACA Times
JUNE 29, 2017
A recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Administrative Review Board (ARB) upheld the anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation provisions contained in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These “whistleblower provisions,” among other things, provide protections to employees who raise concerns or participate in an investigation of ACA violations, or who refuse to participate in what they reasonably believe to be a legal violation of the ACA.
Healthcare Exchange Standards
JUNE 26, 2017
Rene Spronk published an excellent and very detailed article on a unique perspective drawn from the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) -- aka: European Privacy Regulation. That it requires that Patients be given access to data about themselves, in a standardized, and usable form. Thus the regulation makes Interoperability Standards a requirement.
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Doctoroo
JUNE 20, 2017
What is telehealth? Telehealth is the use of telecommunication systems for providing much needed health or medical care to patients. Examples of telehealth can be videoconferencing, remote monitoring services and so on. In other words, telehealth is the remote exchange of data between patients and medical providers. In general, the NHS and private health organisations use telehealth to check patients.
Insulin Nation
JUNE 26, 2017
The playwright Anton Chekhov once gave this advice in storytelling: “One must never place a loaded rifle on the stage if it isn’t going to go off. It’s wrong to make promises you don’t mean to keep.” The writers of Orange is the New Black probably should have taken that to heart when they used an insulin pen as a prop early on in Season 5.
Insulin Nation
JUNE 29, 2017
A human rights organization and an immigrant rights group have organized a campaign to call for the release of an asylum seeker with diabetes from a Texas detention center out of concern that the asylum-seeker’s insulin regimen is being dangerously mismanaged. Grassroots Leadership and American Gateways are calling for the medical release of Brenda Menjivar Guardado, a woman from El Salvador who is seeking asylum and is being detained at the T.
Insulin Nation
JUNE 2, 2017
An Ontario nurse admitted in court that she used insulin to murder eight older Canadians in her care, according to media reports. Elizabeth Wetlaufer also pled guilty in Ontario Superior Court for injecting six others with insulin who did not die. Some of her victims had diabetes, while others did not. sponsor. Wetlaufer carried out these crimes undetected at two nursing facilities over a period of seven years, and only quit nursing when she was slated to begin working with children with Type 1
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Insulin Nation
JUNE 13, 2017
We just got back from the ADA 77th Scientific Sessions in San Diego, California. Here’s a jet-lagged and sleep-deprived look at five of the trends that we saw from the first three days of the conference: 1. Add-ons to insulin are going to be a thing for Type 1 diabetes. Pharmaceutical companies are coming to terms with the limits and costs of designing better insulin, and generic or biosimilar insulins are entering the marketplace.
Insulin Nation
JUNE 26, 2017
U.S. News and World Report has made a cottage industry of ranking institutions, including hospitals. Today, they released their 2017-2018 rankings for best children’s hospitals in the United States. This included a list for the hospitals with the best diabetes and endocrinology programs for children. sponsor. Here is who made the cut for the top five: 1.
Insulin Nation
JUNE 19, 2017
Opinion. My family has a history of Type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases and I tried to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle in what eventually proved to be a futile attempt to stave off my genetic predisposition. I was profoundly disappointed when, after 63 years of keeping myself in great shape, I developed Type 1 diabetes.* There were no real answers as to why this happened, but one possibility that was raised by others was that it came about because of the stress of caring for my wi
Insulin Nation
JUNE 6, 2017
Image: ENDIA research nurse Meredith Krieg and participant Cadence Haynes. Editor’s note: Scientists have long been trying to determine what environmental factors could increase the risk of developing Type 1 diabetes; they also have been studying how early Type 1 diabetes can be detected. A new study combines these two questions, as researchers examine what environmental factors during pregnancy might influence the risk of a child developing Type 1 diabetes.
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Insulin Nation
JUNE 13, 2017
Opinion. Recently, Rebecca Barlow-Noone, who has Type 1 diabetes, contacted us about her experience using the Abbott Freestyle Libre, a glucose monitoring device which is available in Europe. The device differs from a continuous glucose monitor in that it requires users to scan a sensor to get a current glucose reading. She offered her perspective. I welcomed the opportunity to try out Abbott’s Freestyle Libre, a device which provides a detailed graph of glucose results with a quick scan of a pa
Insulin Nation
JUNE 20, 2017
A Western University study suggests that it’s vital to better support spouses/partners and parents/grandparents of adults with Type 1 diabetes because they represent an important frontline in hypoglycemia prevention efforts. The researchers for the study found that while the nuclear family that orbits an adult with Type 1 are willing to do what it takes to prevent and treat hypoglycemia, they often lack the knowledge to be fully effective partners in diabetes management. sponsor.
Insulin Nation
JUNE 13, 2017
Opinion. Editor’s note: This article was originally published with the title, “The Abbott Freestyle Libre Does Not Deserve Coverage.” . Recently, Rebecca Barlow-Noone, who has Type 1 diabetes, contacted us about her experience using the Abbott Freestyle Libre, a glucose monitoring device which is available in Europe. The device differs from a continuous glucose monitor in that it requires users to scan a sensor to get a current glucose reading.
Insulin Nation
JUNE 29, 2017
sponsor. Earlier, Insulin Nation reported on the case of Brenda Menjivar Guardado, an asylum-seeker from El Salvador who says her insulin-dependent diabetes has been badly mismanaged while she was in detention. Advocates now say she is asking to be deported as soon as possible because she fears for her health if she remains in custody in the U.S. Guardado says she has been struggling with out-of-control glucose levels since she was transferred to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcemen
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Insulin Nation
JUNE 6, 2017
Longtime diaTribe columnist Adam Brown has written Bright Spots & Landmines: The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me , a diabetes guide based on his experience with the condition and as a diabetes columnist. He shares what has worked for him (Bright Spots) and what has caused him to stumble (Landmines) in his glucose control. He also invites readers to consider their own strengths and weaknesses in diabetes management.
American Well
JUNE 30, 2017
As goes everything else, healthcare is increasingly being impacted by trends in consumerism as patients seek to make the best decisions for cost and quality. Health systems are in turn being impacted by this great consumer drive to have the best care. The World Health Organization has identified three main goals for health systems: improve the health of populations; improve the responsiveness of the health system to the population it serves; and promote fairness in financial contribution. 1 Tele
American Well
JUNE 28, 2017
Our U.S. service members have been engaged in more than a decade of combat activity in Iraq and Afghanistan. These missions require bravery in the face of danger, the outcomes of which often have a long-lasting impact on the lives of these men and women. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) incidence rate of 11 to 20 out of every 100 veterans that served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
American Well
JUNE 28, 2017
Our U.S. service members have been engaged in more than a decade of combat activity in Iraq and Afghanistan. These missions require bravery in the face of danger, the outcomes of which often have a long-lasting impact on the lives of these men and women. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) incidence rate of 11 to 20 out of every 100 veterans that served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
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American Well
JUNE 27, 2017
The transition from fee-for-service to fee-for-value continued this year with the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, known as MACRA, a new pay-for-performance program driving large-scale changes to the current Medicare reimbursement schedule for providers. Yet, health systems are still trying to assess what this new payment system means for their operations and how best to take advantage of MACRA’s opportunities.
American Well
JUNE 27, 2017
The transition from fee-for-service to fee-for-value continued this year with the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, known as MACRA, a new pay-for-performance program driving large-scale changes to the current Medicare reimbursement schedule for providers. Yet, health systems are still trying to assess what this new payment system means for their operations and how best to take advantage of MACRA’s opportunities.
American Well
JUNE 25, 2017
Addressing the barriers facing telehealth, despite its low cost and high efficacy. A bill introduced last month in the House of Representatives seeks to improve access to telehealth services in the rural United States and takes square aim at expanding remote patient monitoring (RPM) related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure.
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