Recent policies to cap out-of-pocket payments, require rebates on price hikes, & allow government negotiation. From CalRx to federal legislation, the fight for affordable medications! https://t.co/gDySZ3nkk5
Friends, colleagues, alumni, please help me spread the word! Applications for the @NationalCSP are due July 15th. Training physicians/PhD nurses to advance health and healthcare for patients and communities through scholarship and action. More info here: https://t.co/KV2G2sjFqD
So proud of @DavidHJiang for leading this improving work reimagining quality measurement in #diabetes.
We must focus on all domains of quality - effectiveness, equity, efficiency, safety, timeliness - to ensure optimal care & outcomes for all.
Honored to work with @BayleeBakkila and @SanjaybMDPhD on this study. Copay caps are important but $35 per month may still be out of reach to many low income families.
Cohort study finds multi-morbidity (esp in young people), prior #hypoglycemia, & #diabetes meds are strongly associated with severe hypoglycemia needing ED/hospital care https://t.co/pcgFOf8bbg @RozalinaMD@klipskaMD@nilaydshah1
New in @JAMAInternalMed "Expensive Insulin—The Epicenter of a Large, Life-Threatening Problem" by @drnallypants @klipskaMD; points out issues in existing out of pocket studies that cause under-estimation of problem https://t.co/AVg7rydjn1 #insulin4all
"This study's finding -- that people may be getting drugs in unregulated places -- is a symptom of a failing system. #Insulin & other drugs need to be more affordable for patients," Dr. Kasia Lipska said in https://t.co/dWiPBN2eXm
@usnews@klipskaMD@YaleMed#YaleEndocrinology
Reminder that passing #insulin4all legislation NOW is a critical response to #COVID19. Our chapter has seen a huge increase in needs for insulin, diabetes related supplies, and healthcare. Lack of access and high costs were an issue before and have now been magnified.
MY GOD: Today’s numbers (March 28, 2020) for Rikers just released by Legal Aid Society. Outbreak spreading exponentially. Now up to 132. The *infection rate is by far the highest in the world.* This is only getting worse. @NYGovCuomo: Release those you promised to release & more.
Introducing the ‘Grandparents’ Academy’ — A way to tap the wisdom and knowledge of our elders and keep our children from losing their minds. (My latest in the NYT) https://t.co/yMgtlVNoJ4
On the 4th day of Christmas, my true {evidence sleuthing, critically appraising, unconflicted} L❤️VE gave to meeeeee (& you): challenge the idolatry of the surrogate marker!
See Yukdin @klipskaMD@vmontori https://t.co/jBuijSE4up
#ebm#meded#FOAMed@BCCFP@UBCMeds @UBCDFP