Clocktree
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
During a time of such chaos and destruction in Florida, it has been extremely hard to provide healthcare access to those in need. Within the last three days Florida Hospital has incorporated telehealth technology into their system of care. This platform now enables those who are unable to travel or prevented from reaching their usual services and care providers a virtual care option.
CiscoHealth
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Collaboration is changing the face of healthcare, enabling agile strategies like telemedicine, remote monitoring, care-team communication, and specialist engagement. When clinicians and patients can collaborate—seamlessly and securely—they can break through traditional barriers to care and innovation. Cisco collaboration solutions foster a streamlined, adaptable healthcare environment, empowering care teams, researchers, and patients to work together safely—on […].
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Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
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.
Advanced Medical Reviews
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Millennials have reshaped healthcare most visibly on the technological front. As members of the first generation to grow up with easy access to internet service, they have been instrumental in pushing smartphones, wearables and cloud computing to the forefront of the industry. We reviewed some of these trends in the first two parts of this series. At the same time, their influence has not been limited to using computer hardware and software in new ways.
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Society for Participatory Medicine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
( part three of three ). Lessons from Quebec for Choosing Wisely and Less is More Medicine. After a busy few days tracking topics around the researchers and policy-makers at a recent “ Preventing Overdiagnosis ” conference in Quebec aimed at reducing over-treatment in modern medicine, I came away with the impression of an evolving ecosystem.
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Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
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.
ACA Times
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made significant strides in making healthcare affordable thanks to subsidies like Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) , but that assistance can ultimately affect tax liability. At the close of August, the U.S. Tax Court issued a ruling that, under tax code Sec. 36B, individuals who received an excess of advanced PTCs were required to report that increase to be repaid as a tax.
BHM Healthcare Solutions
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Editor’s Note: Telehealth services extends networks beyond urban hubs and expands payers’ member enrollments. BHM offers services geared toward controlling expenses and integrating the behavioral health opportunities presented by measuring telehealth. Click HERE and discuss how BHM helps payers. Measuring telehealth may be the key unlocking a flood of service options for payers and their members.
Healthcare Exchange Standards
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
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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Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
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.
ACA Times
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
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.
CiscoHealth
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Collaboration is changing the face of healthcare, enabling agile strategies like telemedicine, remote monitoring, care-team communication, and specialist engagement. When clinicians and patients can collaborate—seamlessly and securely—they can break through traditional barriers to care and innovation. Cisco collaboration solutions foster a streamlined, adaptable healthcare environment, empowering care teams, researchers, and patients to work together safely—on any device, anytime, anywhere—from
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
At 11 years old, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the middle of hockey tryouts. With the diagnosis, I finally understood why I could barely skate down the ice without getting tired and why I was always so thirsty. After starting insulin therapy, I was happy to get back on the ice. I had to learn how exercise affects my blood sugar and how to time my meals and snacks perfectly.
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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
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Certified diabetes educator Jennifer Smith of Integrated Diabetes Services answers your answers about blood glucose management. Send your questions to submissions@insulinnation.com. Q – What can you do if you believe your teen isn’t taking blood sugar management seriously? A – Families try various ways to ensure the transition from parent-care to self-care goes smoothly and all bases are covered, but at some point the teen brain likely will skip out on steps needed to manage g
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
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.
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
An Insulin Nation reader who experienced a power outage recently asked whether the insulin in his fridge was still safe to use. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we thought this might be a good time to share a short primer about the subject. sponsor. We asked certified diabetes educator Gary Scheiner of Integrated Diabetes Services about this, and he said that modern insulin formulations are designed so that vials can be stable at room temperature for close to a month.
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
We’ve been asking readers for photos of life with Type 1 diabetes. Kari Kroll sent in a photo, along with a story that reminds us that Type 1 diabetes doesn’t stop in the midst of a hurricane. She explained the photo: We’re going home after a night in the emergency room. Connor had a seizure due to uncontrolled lows in the middle of Hurricane Harvey.
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
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.
Insulin Nation
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Analysis. This past weekend, a large handful of protesters gathered outside of the Indianapolis headquarters of Eli Lilly and Company to protest the cost of insulin. It was one of the first physical manifestations of the #insulin4all online activist activity spearheaded by the nonprofit group T1 International and other diabetes activists. (You can read a concise write-up of the event by one of its participants at Diabetes Mine here.). sponsor.
ACA Times
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions continued its hearings on healthcare policy yesterday. The hearing brought testimony in support of providing states more flexibility in addressing healthcare issues and continuation of cost-sharing reduction (CSR) to help insurance companies offer lower premiums and deductibles on the government healthcare exchanges.
ACA Times
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions continues its hearings on healthcare policy today. The committee will hear testimony today on providing states greater flexibility in managing health insurance and healthcare issues. Those scheduled to testify are: Michael Leavitt, former Utah Governor and Secretary of Health and Human Services; Allison Leigh O’Toole, Chief Executive Officer, MNsure; Tarren Bragdon, CEO, Foundation for Government Accountability; Bernard J.
Speaker: Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist
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