Tue.Oct 31, 2017

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The T1D-Warrior Label Oversimplifies Life with Type 1

Insulin Nation

Opinion. If you or a loved one is living with diabetes, you’ve probably encountered the “warrior” character. The warrior character, like the “survivor” in breast cancer circles, is a hero, rather than a victim. He or she conquers the disease, battling high and low blood sugars and other challenges on a daily basis. sponsor. In the diabetes community, “T1D Warrior” blogs and t-shirts abound.

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The Fix is In: Reducing Readmission Rates Using Mobile Patient Engagement Strategies

CareWire

Recently, a long-time customer came to us looking for an innovative, cost effective way to reduce readmissions. Like many organizations, they have processes in place to identify a small percentage of discharges that are at risk for readmission. They strongly believed, however, that there was an opportunity to further reduce readmissions but did not have the resources to reach everyone or the tools to risk stratify the population.

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Using Telehealth Apps to Increase Healthcare Access

American Well

These days, apps are everywhere, from smart phones to renamed programs on PCs. Basically, they are anything not part of the operating system. Given that 61% of Americans look for health information online, and maybe more, it should be no surprise that there are telehealth apps available. Growth of Telehealth Apps. There are presently dozens of telehealth apps available for download to smart devices using all major OS platforms.

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Efforts to Undermine the Start of Open Enrollment for 2018 Healthcare Coverage on November 1

ACA Times

Open enrollment for individuals to purchase healthcare coverage through government exchanges begins tomorrow and runs through December 15. Both advocates and opponents of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are anxious to see what happens with this year’s enrollment numbers in light of several steps taken by the Trump administration to undermine the ACA in recent months.

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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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Using Telehealth Apps to Increase Healthcare Access

American Well

These days, apps are everywhere, from smart phones to renamed programs on PCs. Basically, they are anything not part of the operating system. Given that 61% of Americans look for health information online, and maybe more, it should be no surprise that there are telehealth apps available. Growth of Telehealth Apps. There are presently dozens of telehealth apps available for download to smart devices using all major OS platforms.