Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

'As I write this, I have been the parent of a child with Type 1 for 56,328 hours. According to the Malcom Gladwell book Outliers , after doing anything for 10,000 hours, I should be an “expert” at it. Even with my “expertise,” however, diabetes can still confuse me just as it did on Day 1. I have learned a few things along the way to Hour 56,328 that might be helpful for other parents of children with diabetes, be they “experts” themselves or white-knuckled beginners: 1.

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E-CareManagement

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

My article “Seven Questions Shaping the Patient Digital Health Platform Ecosystem” is published in the February 2015 issue of Healthcare Innovation News. You can download a copy of the article by clicking here. Accompanying PowerPoint slides are available here. Table of contents for the series--The Patient Digital Health Platform (PDHP) Ecosystem Patient Digital Health Platforms…A First Take Will Apple’s Strategic Beachhead Be Doctors, Not Patients?

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ACA Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Doctors treating cancer patients will be paid based on the value of the care they deliver rather than the volume of services they provide, under a new Affordable Care Act program announced by the Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) Feb. 12. HHS said the new multi-payer payment and care delivery model is aimed at improving the quality of care patients receive, spending health care dollars more wisely, and contributing to healthier communities.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

De-Identification is a Process, and one that can be done right or WRONG! The argument 'for' or 'against' use of de-identification is a Red Herring. What the arguments are actually about is the point that a Process can be done badly. There should be no doubt that any Process can be done badly. Even a simple process like filling a glass of water can be done badly, even resulting in human harm.

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Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

'Our first honeymoon was everything you could want in a romantic getaway – a pressure-free and luxurious vacation in Paris. Our second honeymoon was anything but. It happened when our older son, Jack, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 11. The first night, as I stayed by Jack’s hospital bed, I thought I would never be able to take care of him or teach him how to care for himself through this complicated disease.

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ACA Times

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

With just four days until Affordable Care Act enrolment closes, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported on Feb. 11 that 275,676 consumers selected plans on the federal health insurance exchange during the 12th week of open enrollment. Total signups since enrollment began Nov. 15, 2014 were 7,749,375. The most recent report, which covers the Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, also included signup statistics for the 37 states that refer their residents to the HealthCare.gov website and breakout

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Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

'I’ve found that living with an insulin pump is a lot like being in a marriage. Like most thriving partnerships, it requires a solid investment of time, energy, and patience. It’s taken me some trial and error to stay saddled in a happy, functioning relationship with my pump. From my experience, I want to share a few tips: Make one-on-one time. Setting aside time to program and reassess the carbohydrate ratios, basal settings, and alerts of your pump can relieve a lot of pressure in daily life.

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Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

'To make a splash in an insulin pump market dominated by Medtronic, Tandem designers seemed to take Apple’s slogan to heart to think different when they created the t:slim insulin pump. These designers focused on creating a touch-screen user interface that was more user-friendly than existing pumps on the market, and they wanted the pump to look more like a smartphone or mp3 player than a medical device; one of the biggest selling points of the t:slim was that it was shaped to be about 25% thinn

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Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

'This is a two-part series. To read the first part, click here: [link] 5-ways-stay-sane-as-d-parent / ?. Here are 5 more lessons I’ve learned about spending 56,328 hours taking care of a child with Type 1 diabetes: 6. Try it their way. Children get frustrated being monitored all day. Whatever the struggle may be, there doesn’t always need to be a line drawn in the sand.

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Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'Quick Hits. A new study suggests that alterations in normal stomach bacteria may be an early sign of Type 1 diabetes in young children. According to a report in HealthDay , researchers observed stool samples from 33 Finnish and Estonian babies who showed indications of increased genetic risk of Type 1. The study chose the tiny candidates based on the presence of gene variants that signaled a potentially dysfunctional immune system.

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Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'Quick Hits. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore have reported that an experimental study to remotely release insulin via micro-shockwaves has proven successful. The researchers injected microcapsules of insulin into the skin of mice with diabetes. The microcapsules slowly released insulin when exposed to shockwaves set off by a hand-held generator held above the injection site.

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Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'Quick Hit. Dexcom has announced it is developing an app that allows users to share continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data with the forthcoming Apple smartwatch , according to a Fierce Medical Devices report. This comes on the heels of the company’s announcement that it is the first CGM maker to have won FDA approval to market blood sugar data-sharing apps.

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ACA Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

By Robert S. Sheen, Editor-in-Chief. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) has introduced the “Hire More Heroes Act,” with the goal of providing an additional incentive for employers to hire military veterans. The bill would allow companies to exclude veterans from their count of full-time employees for purposes of the Affordable Care Act. While the stated goal the bill is admirable, it could do more harm than good for American workers.

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ACA Times

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Almost 6.5 million individuals in the 37 states using the HealthCare.gov platform will qualify for an average of $268 per person per month in advanced premium tax credits, according to a U.S. Department and Health Human Services report. Among consumers who have signed up for 2015 coverage so far in the 37 HealthCare.gov states, 8 in 10 were able to find a plan with a premium of $100 or less after tax credits.

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