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Type 1 Diabetes Can Wear You Down

Insulin Nation

By Aaron D. Johnson. Editor’s note: We strive to provide a complete picture of life with Type 1 diabetes. While we love sharing inspirational stories, we want to make sure to acknowledge the difficulties of managing a chronic condition over decades. Aaron D. Johnson sent us this honest account, and we thank him for it. The world of a child is an amazing place.

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Incorrect PTC Calculations Show that Technology Is A Gift and a Curse

ACA Times

Over the last two years, the IRS has made some strides in ensuring that certain ACA-mandated processes are as seamless as possible for taxpayers and employers, from streamlining electronic form filings to working toward virtual interactions with the IRS from home. The IRS reported earlier this year that the form rejection rate from the Affordable Care Act Information Return Form (AIR) fell from 4.5% in 2016 to 1% in 2017.

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Medtronic Issues Wide-Ranging Infusion Set Recall

Insulin Nation

9/11/2017 – 12:30 pm (EST) – This story has been updated. . On September 11th, Medtronic issued a notice stating that the company is voluntarily recalling certain lots of infusion sets used with all models of its insulin pumps. The recall covers all lots of Medtronic infusion sets sent to customers before April 2017, except for its infusion sets with luer locks during that time period; this exception was first reported by Diabetes Mine and has been confirmed by Medtronic.

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FHIR Connectathon of the IHE-MHD Profile

Healthcare Exchange Standards

There were three brave soles willing to try IHE-MHD Profile here at the FHIR Connectathon. Diego Kaminker (ALMADOC project / Argentina) Fernando Campos (ALMADOC project / Argentina) Simon Knee (NHS Digital / UK) They did all the hard work. I just answered questions and such. They had a specific goal: They wanted to test the IHE-MHD Profile against general purpose FHIR Servers.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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12 Tips Every Driver with Type 1 Should Know

Insulin Nation

By Tom Bregmann. When it comes to driving, a teen with Type 1 diabetes needs to understand they are responsible for being in control of their blood glucose levels behind the wheel; this is the only way to be personally safe and ensure the safety of others on the road. For the past seven years, Juvenile Diabetes No Limits Foundation (JDNL) has been conducting Check B4U Drive – a safe-driving program for teens with Type 1 diabetes, to help get this point across.

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Type 1 Diabetes Can Wear You Down

Insulin Nation

Editor’s note: We strive to provide a complete picture of life with Type 1 diabetes. While we love sharing inspirational stories, we want to make sure to acknowledge the difficulties of managing a chronic condition over decades. Aaron D. Johnson sent us this honest account, and we thank him for it. The world of a child is an amazing place. It’s a medley of bicycles, ballgames in the sun, building forts, sledding in the snow, birthday cakes and Christmas lights.

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