Health System CIO
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Although the concept of telemedicine isn’t exactly radical, one could argue that the way it’s being applied at organizations like NewYork-Presbyterian to improve the patient experience are quite innovative, says CIO Daniel Barchi.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 20, 2016
People with Type 1 diabetes have been using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to eliminate most daily fingerstick tests for years, but the practice has never been officially sanctioned by federal health regulators. That changed today, at least for users of the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM. sponsor. Today, the FDA revised the sanctioned, on-label use of the Dexcom G5 by declaring that the device is an adequate replacement for fingersticks in making blood sugar management decisions for device users ages
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American Well
DECEMBER 14, 2016
American Well recently announced an exciting new partnership with Tyto Care , a telehealth company with breakthrough technology for conducting remote medical visits and examinations. Through this new partnership, patients are now able to use TytoCare’s examination device and telehealth solution during video visits, allowing providers to deliver more robust care to the home.
Healthcare Exchange Standards
DECEMBER 12, 2016
The IT Infrastructure workgroup has selected their work items for next year. It consists of 4 new work items, only one of which is a brand new concept. That is, the other three are re-casting of old use-case needs into a http RESTful world. There is only one of these new work items that is not FHIR based. Healthcare Provider Directory -- IHE has two standards: Care Services Discovery (CSD), which has been adopted in several countries as a way to manage health worker and health facility data and
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ACA Times
DECEMBER 29, 2016
The IRS has been updating several forms for the 2016 tax year. We’ve seen the final updated Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. Form 1095-B has also seen some changes. The Form, which reports an individual’s health coverage, has some modifications. However, its transmittal form, Form 1094-B is unchanged. So what has changed with Form 1095-B? Here is a tip sheet: Form 1095-B. · In Part I, Lines 2 and 3, as well as Part IV, Columns b and c clarify that a TIN other than SSN may be used, where in 2015 it was S
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Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Commentary. It’s time once again for Insulin Nation’s “Naughty and Nice” list, where we play Judge Santa with some of the Type 1 diabetes newsmakers in 2016. The coal-and-candy-cane winners are: Naughty. 1. The Dollar Store. In September, this retail chain for cheap stuff was fined a lot of dollars (275K of them) after it had fired a cashier for treating a bout of hypoglycemia with orange juice while on the clock.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 7, 2016
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has put out a warning against the apparent misuse of insulin pens by some medical personnel. Officials warned that there had been a small number of cases of medical staff drawing up insulin for syringe injections from insulin pens, a practice that can lead to miscalculations in the amount of insulin injected and possible bouts of hypoglycemia.
American Well
DECEMBER 8, 2016
If you’ve heard of American Well, you know we are a Boston-based digital health company and a leader in the telehealth space. However, many may not realize that our American-born company was founded by two Israeli brothers who still maintain close ties with the Israeli innovation community. Massachusetts has long been a draw for Israeli companies looking to expand operations in the U.S. and recently, there is even greater interest from Israeli-led healthcare and technology firms in moving to the
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 14, 2016
There were major advancements in automated insulin delivery this year, and also a large debate over the name for such a system. We will look back at 2016 as the year that the artificial pancreas went from the theoretical to the practical, as the FDA approved at least one artificial pancreas system, at least in air quotes. Below, we sum up the biggest artificial pancreas-themed stories of the year: sponsor. 1.
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Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 14, 2016
In a rare display of bipartisanship, Congress overwhelmingly passed The 21st Century Cures Act, and the president signed the bill into law on December 13th, 2016. This legislation boosts funding to the National Institutes of Health and establishes an innovation grant fund to “accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery” of new treatments and therapies. sponsor.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 13, 2016
“A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots. -Mark Twain. So you come across a Facebook post where someone posts a fake cure for diabetes, one that involves a juice cleanse. You mouse over and click the , and then point the arrow toward the “share button”, already forming the “Can you believe this b*&&#$%?
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Commentary. In the midst of Time Magazine’s 6,000-word “Person of the Year” profile of Donald Trump, the president-elect said, “I’m going to bring down drug prices…I don’t like what has happened with drug prices.”. Those 16 words were enough to make our most recent November 16th coverage on Donald Trump and drug prices (“ Trump May Not Take on Insulin Prices After All ”) out of date.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 20, 2016
A nude calendar of people with Type 1 diabetes in the U.S. has caused people with Type 1 diabetes in Finland to shed their clothes. sponsor. Two years ago, Kat Reed and Tara Layman launched T1D Exposed, a calendar featuring people with Type 1 in the buff, except for their diabetes gear. They followed the calendar up with a 2016 edition. The project was sidelined for 2017* because of a health issue, but that doesn’t mean we have to go a whole year without Type 1 diabetes nudity.
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Ambiq®, a leading developer of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions that deliver a multifold increase in energy efficiency, introduces HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT. This optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Okay, if you’re looking for a serious story about an experimental diabetes treatment, this ain’t it. If, instead, you’re looking for a story about something really weird in nature that may, or may not, benefit people with diabetes down the road, read on. sponsor. According to an Australian Broadcasting Corporation News report , Australian researchers have somehow (don’t ask me how) discovered that platypus harbor a special form of the hormone GLP-1 in little spurs in their hind legs.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 29, 2016
This edited excerpt is from The Savvy Diabetic – A Survival Guide (reprinted by permission): You can, and should, ask to meet an endocrinologist or doctor before you choose to become a patient in their practice. Most often, doctors will give you 15 minutes to meet and ask questions. Think of it as a speed-date. sponsor. Here are some questions you might want to ask a doctor during this initial visit: 1.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 29, 2016
This edited excerpt is from The Savvy Diabetic – A Survival Guide (reprinted by permission): You can, and should, ask to meet an endocrinologist or doctor before you choose to become a patient in their practice. Most often, doctors will give you 15 minutes to meet and ask questions. Think of it as a speed-date. sponsor. Here are some questions you might want to ask a doctor during this initial visit: 1.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 15, 2016
In November 2016, someone in a Type 1 diabetes forum shared a story entitled, “The Whole World is Celebrating: Diabetes Vaccine Officially Revealed!” The story, posted on Nutrition Sumo, shared a picture of a needle with a green fluid. I didn’t recognize Nutrition Sumo, but I wondered if they had repackaged a story from a reputable news site. As an editor, I couldn’t risk missing out on a big story, so I clicked. sponsor.
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This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023. Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more!
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Integrated Diabetes Services (IDS) provides detailed advice and coaching on diabetes management from certified diabetes educators and dieticians. Insulin Nation hosts a regular Q&A column from IDS that answers questions submitted from the Type 1 diabetes community. Q – Can you give me some advice on how to adjust my Lantus when I travel across time zones, and how to keep my blood sugar levels stable when traveling?
American Well
DECEMBER 19, 2016
This year marks the eighth year that Gartner has come out with its ranking of supply chain leaders in healthcare. Its “Top 25 list” recognizes companies that have demonstrated leadership in developing and leveraging supply chain capabilities. Amwell is proud to say that three of our clients, Intermountain Healthcare, CVS Health, Cleveland Clinic, have been recognized for their outstanding work in improving life at sustainable costs.
American Well
DECEMBER 19, 2016
This year marks the eighth year that Gartner has come out with its ranking of supply chain leaders in healthcare. Its “Top 25 list” recognizes companies that have demonstrated leadership in developing and leveraging supply chain capabilities. American Well is proud to say that three of our clients, Intermountain Healthcare, CVS Health, Cleveland Clinic, have been recognized for their outstanding work in improving life at sustainable costs.
American Well
DECEMBER 19, 2016
This year marks the eighth year that Gartner has come out with its ranking of supply chain leaders in healthcare. Its “Top 25 list” recognizes companies that have demonstrated leadership in developing and leveraging supply chain capabilities. American Well is proud to say that three of our clients, Intermountain Healthcare, CVS Health, Cleveland Clinic, have been recognized for their outstanding work in improving life at sustainable costs.
Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist
If you’re a healthcare provider, chances are you have experienced symptoms of burnout yourself or have colleagues who are currently facing extreme career dissatisfaction. One of the many ways to partially alleviate burnout is active patient engagement. By engaging with patients to understand their needs and preferences, healthcare providers can develop treatments tailored to the individual patient.
American Well
DECEMBER 14, 2016
American Well recently announced an exciting new partnership with Tyto Care , a telehealth company with breakthrough technology for conducting remote medical visits and examinations. Through this new partnership, patients are now able to use TytoCare’s examination device and telehealth solution during video visits, allowing providers to deliver more robust care to the home.
American Well
DECEMBER 8, 2016
If you’ve heard of Amwell, you know we are a Boston-based digital health company and a leader in the telehealth space. However, many may not realize that our American-born company was founded by two Israeli brothers who still maintain close ties with the Israeli innovation community. Massachusetts has long been a draw for Israeli companies looking to expand operations in the U.S. and recently, there is even greater interest from Israeli-led healthcare and technology firms in moving to the state.
American Well
DECEMBER 8, 2016
If you’ve heard of American Well, you know we are a Boston-based digital health company and a leader in the telehealth space. However, many may not realize that our American-born company was founded by two Israeli brothers who still maintain close ties with the Israeli innovation community. Massachusetts has long been a draw for Israeli companies looking to expand operations in the U.S. and recently, there is even greater interest from Israeli-led healthcare and technology firms in moving to the
American Well
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Steps to Telehealth Success. Preparing for 2017. By: Albert Ferreira. As the year comes to a close and healthcare organizations prepare for 2017, telehealth success initiatives are expected to remain high on the list of priorities. There are many indicators that this activity will continue: Numerous states with legislative bills currently on the table.
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American Well
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Early last month, New York Presbyterian signed a deal with American Well to integrate online doctor visits with the health system’s NYP OnDemand digital health platform. Powered by American Well’s software development kit, patients can access physicians within the NYP network and have a virtual interaction. “It was really important to us to offer our patients a single digital storefront where they could access all of our services,” Peter Fleischut, CEO at NYP, told MobiHealthNews.
American Well
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Early last month, New York Presbyterian signed a deal with American Well to integrate online doctor visits with the health system’s NYP OnDemand digital health platform. Powered by American Well’s software development kit, patients can access physicians within the NYP network and have a virtual interaction. “It was really important to us to offer our patients a single digital storefront where they could access all of our services,” Peter Fleischut, CEO at NYP, told MobiHealthNews.
Insulin Nation
DECEMBER 29, 2016
I sleep through a CGM alarm, again. I never do this, but this week I do it several times. There are other symptoms, too, but I don’t connect the dots. I’ve been extremely hungry, but I think it’s because of a new walking commute. My blood sugars are everywhere, but that’s life. sponsor. And then my period comes two weeks early. I know this because I am meticulous and because it affects my Type 1 diabetes.
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