Comagine Health News
Millions of people in the U.S. require insulin to treat their diabetes. However, insulin costs continue to rise and many people are unable to afford their medication. While lawmakers continue to try and set price limits on how much can be charged for insulin, the high cost forces some people to go without or use less than the prescribed dose.
There are many national and local resources available to help people get insulin at an affordable rate, from drug company assistance programs to prescription discount cards to state-specific programs for the uninsured.
We have put together a directory of these resources to help people with diabetes obtain the insulin they need at a lower price. Review resources.
For long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers, knowing a resident’s baseline is a critical first step in being able to recognize signs of decline so they can institute timely interventions. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) notes the ability to detect a change in a resident's condition is important because it can catch illness early and prevent it from worsening, ultimately helping residents retain their health and avoid…
New Roles Position Industry Leader for Future Success
SEATTLE — Comagine Health, a leading national nonprofit health care consulting firm, named three new board members and three new officers to its corporate board of directors. Following the merger between Qualis Health and HealthInsight, Marc Bennett, Comagine Health’s president and chief executive officer, and the board chair, Hugh Straley, MD, recognized that a broader range of diverse expertise is needed at the corporate board…