Insulin Nation
MAY 15, 2015
We recently wrote about Kevin Houdeshell, who died from diabetes ketoacidosis after his insulin prescription expired. Some have questioned whether Kevin should have instead gone to buy over-the-counter (OTC) insulin at WalMart instead of not having any insulin at all. As any person with diabetes knows, there are many complex factors and decisions that can lead to an emergency situation with blood sugar levels.
Import Immunity
MAY 10, 2015
It is outrageous how much fun stuff there is to learn at Adaptive. Lots of it is just brand new (thank you Adaptive scientists for putting up with me at Journal Club!). But my most exciting moments come when I find that ideas I’ve used for years take on awesome new depth and relevance in the context of immunology. Take edit distance. This is a super-core concept for things like spell check and the search recommendations you see all the time at Google: The “edit distance” between two strings is d
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American Well
MAY 11, 2015
There are no universal definitions for the terms “telehealth” and “telemedicine,” which makes it impossible to differentiate them entirely from one another. Both terms are a modern concoction based on the evolution of developing technology. But while the line remains blurred regarding what each term covers, a few organizations have weighed in on the subject.
ACA Times
MAY 13, 2015
The Obama administration issued tighter rules on contraception offered by insurance companies, requiring insurers to pay for at least one form of birth control. The guidance, issued as a set of FAQs, followed reports by health advocates that some insurers have been charging co-pays or not covering certain birth control methods at all, in violation of Affordable Care Act requirements.
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Insulin Nation
MAY 14, 2015
Having a tough day controlling blood sugar levels? Want to laugh so you don’t cry? We’ve created several Demotivating posters for people with Type 1 diabetes.
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Insulin Nation
MAY 15, 2015
Medtronic has long been sparring with the FDA over the quality of its pumps, and it now must defend itself against a lawsuit for an insulin pump failure. According to a Courthouse News article , a 57-year-old New Jersey man who was using the MiniMed insulin pump system was found unconscious in his bed after his device failed. He remained in a coma for two weeks before passing away.
Insulin Nation
MAY 14, 2015
Having a tough day controlling blood sugar levels? Want to laugh so you don’t cry? We’ve created several Demotivating posters for people with Type 1 diabetes. Feel free to share your favorites with friends…because it’s better than throwing your meter across the room: Matt Silcox designed the artwork for these posters.
Insulin Nation
MAY 15, 2015
Quick Hit. Newborns of mothers who took glyburide to treat gestational diabetes mellitus needed neonatal intensive care more often than infants whose mothers were on insulin therapy for gestational diabetes, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. While the report has not yet triggered an FDA inquiry into whether the medication should be contraindicated in pregnancy, researchers recommended further study into the matter.
American Well
MAY 11, 2015
There are no universal definitions for the terms “telehealth” and “telemedicine,” which makes it impossible to differentiate them entirely from one another. Both terms are a modern concoction based on the evolution of developing technology. But while the line remains blurred regarding what each term covers, a few organizations have weighed in on the subject.
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ACA Times
MAY 13, 2015
Mark Stember. Some employers choose to reimburse employees for the cost of individual health insurance coverage rather than establishing a group medical plan. But these plan don’t comply with the Affordable Care Act and may trigger stiff penalties, warns Mark Stember, an attorney with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Read more. We’re committed to helping companies reduce risk, avoid penalties, and achieve 100% ACA compliance.
ACA Times
MAY 11, 2015
Visits to hospital emergency rooms are going up according to a poll ER physicians, despite the reforms implemented by the Act aimed at reducing the inflow to these – treatment centers. Three-quarters over 2,000 emergency physicians who responded to a survey by the American College Emergency Physicians (ACEP) reported an increase. This represents a significant increase from a year ago when less than half reported increases.
ACA Times
MAY 9, 2015
Some employers have used “MV-lite” plans that offer very limited hospital and doctor benefits, yet technically satisfy the “minimum value” calculations of the government’s online calculator. These plans have been effectively barred for future years. But how does an employer now using an “MV-lite” plan meet the reporting obligations for this year?
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