Insulin Nation

JUNE 7, 2017

Medtronic announced in a press release that its 670G insulin pump system is officially hitting the U.S. market. The FDA approved the system for people with Type 1 diabetes ages 14 and older in September 2016. sponsor. The 670G is the first hybrid, closed-loop insulin pump system for sale in the U.S. The pump can automatically adjust basal insulin delivery based on glucose readings, but users will still need to manually bolus with the device.

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Health System CIO

JUNE 6, 2017

With Arkansas ranked almost last in care outcomes, the sky’s the limit for Jonathan Goldberg’s team, which is leveraging telemedicine and a clinically integrated network to improve access across the state. When asked why they chose to pursue a new role, leaders often say they needed a challenge. Although sometimes it can be code for another reason, it certainly seems fitting in Jonathan Goldberg’s case.

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In Hand Health

JUNE 9, 2017

We recently spent some time with Sean Hagey, PTA and consultant here at In Hand Health, to get his thoughts on the In Hand Health patient care solution for physical therapy. Here are some highlights of that discussion. The post Video: Benefits to PTs, Patients, and the Profession Overall appeared first on In Hand Health: The Blog.

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American Well

JUNE 4, 2017

Knowing the early warning signs and getting rapid access to care are essential to reducing the effects of the stroke. In fact, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association equates a 4 percent improvement for every 15-minutes  cut from the treatment of an ischemic stroke — the most common kind. We at Avizia want to do our part to ensure that everyone is aware of the early warning signs of this cerebrovascular disruption, the benefits of using telemedicine in the eve

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Insulin Nation

JUNE 6, 2017

Image: ENDIA research nurse Meredith Krieg and participant Cadence Haynes. Editor’s note: Scientists have long been trying to determine what environmental factors could increase the risk of developing Type 1 diabetes; they also have been studying how early Type 1 diabetes can be detected. A new study combines these two questions, as researchers examine what environmental factors during pregnancy might influence the risk of a child developing Type 1 diabetes.

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Insulin Nation

JUNE 6, 2017

Longtime diaTribe columnist Adam Brown has written Bright Spots & Landmines: The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me , a diabetes guide based on his experience with the condition and as a diabetes columnist. He shares what has worked for him (Bright Spots) and what has caused him to stumble (Landmines) in his glucose control. He also invites readers to consider their own strengths and weaknesses in diabetes management.

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American Well

JUNE 4, 2017

Knowing the early warning signs and getting rapid access to care are essential to reducing the effects of the stroke. In fact, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association equates a 4 percent improvement for every 15-minutes  cut from the treatment of an ischemic stroke — the most common kind. We at Avizia want to do our part to ensure that everyone is aware of the early warning signs of this cerebrovascular disruption, the benefits of using telemedicine in the eve

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Insulin Nation

JUNE 5, 2017

An Australian mother with Type 1 diabetes might owe her life to the quick-thinking of her two young children, according to a report in the Latrobe Valley Express. sponsor. As Naomi Brittain’s family was getting ready for school, she suffered a bout of hypoglycemia and became unresponsive. Her sons noticed she was in distress and took action. Twelve-year-old Brendan Webb called the Australian equivalent of 911 (“Triple Zero”), while 10-year-old Kieran Webb tested his mother’s blood glucose levels

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American Well

JUNE 6, 2017

An initiative that closes the gap on providing rural areas with the telehealth access they need recently passed a major milestone. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) — a plan devised by a group of state medical board executives, administrators and attorneys to provide cross-state licensure to physicians to bolster telehealth practices — saw its first eight states enact the measure.

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American Well

JUNE 6, 2017

An initiative that closes the gap on providing rural areas with the telehealth access they need recently passed a major milestone. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) — a plan devised by a group of state medical board executives, administrators and attorneys to provide cross-state licensure to physicians to bolster telehealth practices — saw its first eight states enact the measure.

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ACA Times

JUNE 7, 2017

While the Affordable Care Act made significant strides in Medicaid Expansion, that may all change should the American Health Care Act (AHCA) be put into action. While federal funding for Medicaid will be significantly cut and potentially move to block grants under the AHCA, states will be given more power to dictate just how much or how little budgetary attention will be paid to the healthcare for low-income individuals and families.Medicaid may be the platform most significantly impacted.

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ACA Times

JUNE 5, 2017

The fate of the Affordable Care Act currently rests in the hands of Senate as they dissect Trump’s American Health Care Act and either approve it, dismantle it or just start over. As the Congressional Budget Office revealed that the number of uninsured would reach 23 million over the next ten years under the AHCA, it’s certainly a cause for concern.

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ACA Times

JUNE 6, 2017

On May 30, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer explained that President Trump’s “plan for the most significant tax reform in decades continues to progress.” However, that may not reflect reality as there appears to be significant pushback from House Republicans alone. So much so, that there appears to be a divide amongst the party between what Trump’s plans are for tax reform and the House Republicans’ plans derived from a “blueprint” released in June of 2016.

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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.