diabetes
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Clinical Care
Hospitals Lure Diabetes Patients With Self-Care Courses, But Costs Can Weigh Heavily
The classes, targeting a disease that affects 30 million Americans, have become a revenue generator for hospitals and an opportunity for marketing and branding.
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Finance
New Medicare Perk For Diabetes Prevention Stumbles At Rollout
In all but a few locations, Medicare's new prevention program isn't up and running yet. And there's no easy way (no phone number or website) to learn where it's available.
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Strategy
The risky game one doctor plays to help patients find affordable insulin
When Larry Rose filled his prescription for Lantus last year, and his copay came in at $400, he knew something had to change. Just three months earlier, a 90-day supply of the popular insulin brand...
Finance
3 Charged in Alabama Healthcare Bribery Scheme
Federal prosecutors say the trio allegedly conspired to force Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama cover diabetes services provided by Trina Health LLC.
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Strategy
Majority of kids today will be obese adults
Public health implications are dire, expert said.
Strategy
Sanford Health Invests in German Hospital
Dakotas-based health system buys minority stake, looks to tap into groundbreaking type 1 diabetes research, stem cell therapies.
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Strategy
From Non-Compliant to Engaged: Personas Could Make the Difference
Healthcare providers today must develop a greater understanding of the factors that drive their populations’ decisions. Creating and maintaining personas that share similar characteristics, should...
Innovation
Insulin maker learns brutal lesson: Sometimes innovation doesn't pay
For almost a century, pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk rolled out new products at higher prices. That strategy has come to a screeching halt.
Innovation
Online Game Helps Diabetic Veterans Control HbA1c
Small time commitment, big impact on health.
Innovation
How Clinical Informatics is Gaining Traction at Stanford Children's Health
Clinical informaticists have a deeper understanding of the opportunities and the limitations of information science, says Stanford Children's Health's chief medical information officer.
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Strategy
Many PC Docs Can’t ID Prediabetes Risks
The small survey of primary care physicians also found that nearly one-third of them were unfamiliar with the American Diabetes Association’s guidelines for prediabetes.
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Clinical Care
Diabetes Complications Increase Readmission Risk
Despite their initial reason for hospitalization, diabetic patients with uncontrolled blood sugar are at risk for repeat admissions.
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