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The American Diabetes Association Partners with Elevance Health Foundation to Improve Health Equity with the Enhanced What Can I Eat? Program
Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) announced a partnership with Elevance Health Foundation to improve health equity through the free-of-charge, enhanced What Can I Eat? (WCIE?) program, designed to address the social determinants of health that contribute to type 2 diabetes. Supported by the Elevance Health Foundation, this collaboration will deliver accessible nutrition education, free nutritious foods, and resources to underserved communities with type 2 diabetes in Indiana, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. Since 2016, the WCIE? program has focused on delivering nutrition
American Diabetes Association® Applauds Illinois Governor and Legislature for Passing SB 667 to Cap Monthly Insulin Co-Pays
New legislation in Illinois to make insulin more affordable for all Illinoisans who need it Today, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that will cap insulin co-pays. Senate Bill 667 (SB 667) also requires the Illinois Department of Insurance to issue a report that includes a summary of insulin pricing practices as well as public policy recommendations to control and prevent overpricing of prescription insulin drugs made available to Illinois consumers. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds Governor Pritzker and bill sponsors Senator Andy Manar and Representative Will
American Diabetes Association® Applauds Colorado Governor and State Legislature for Passing HB 1216: Reduce Insulin Prices Bill
On May 22, 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the first bill in the nation that will cap insulin co-pays at $100 per month, regardless of the number of vials needed. House Bill 1216: Reduce Insulin Prices, also enlists the Colorado Attorney General to investigate the rising price of insulin in Colorado and make recommendations to the General Assembly for further action. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds Governor Polis and bill sponsors, Representative Dylan Roberts and Senators Kerry Donovan and Kevin Priola, for their leadership on this important legislation to reduce
Sadaf Farooqi, MB, ChB (Hons), PhD, Named American Diabetes Association’s® 2019 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will present the 2019 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award (OSAA) to Sadaf Farooqi, MB, ChB (Hons), PhD. Dr. Farooqi will be recognized with this honor, which is given annually for research in diabetes that demonstrates particular independence of thought and originality, during the ADA’s 79th Scientific Sessions, June 7-11, 2019, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. She will deliver her OSAA Lecture, titled “ Obesity and the Biology of Weight Regulation ,” during the National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards Presentation
FDA Expands Remote Patient Monitoring in Hospitals for People with Diabetes During COVID-19; Manufacturers Donate CGM Supplies
American Diabetes Association ® partners with Abbott to donate 25,000 CGM sensors to hospitals across the country Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance to expand the availability and capability of non-invasive remote monitoring devices during the COVID-19 pandemic. This change was made in an effort to improve the ability of health care providers to monitor their patients while reducing their exposure to the novel coronavirus. The new policy will apply to non-invasive patient monitoring technology, including continuous glucose monitors (CGM), and expands their
American Diabetes Association® Applauds Kentucky Governor and State Legislature for Passing Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Co-pays
Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauded Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for signing legislation that will cap insulin co-pays at $30 per month, regardless of the quantity or type of insulin needed to fill the insured patient's prescription. Governor Beshear and bill sponsor Representative Danny Bentley provided expert leadership on this important legislation to reduce the burden of insulin costs for people living with diabetes. Kentucky joins 14 other states as well as the District of Columbia that have enacted insulin copay caps to reduce costs of this life-saving drug.
American Diabetes Association Applauds Alabama Governor and State Legislature for Passing Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Co-pays
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) applauds Alabama Governor Kay Ivey today for signing House Bill 249, legislation that will cap insulin co-sharing at $100 per month for those on state-regulated health plans, without regard to the policy deductible, and regardless of the quantity or type of insulin needed to fill the insured patient's prescription. Bill sponsor, Representative Paul Lee, Chairman of the House Health Committee and Senator Tom Butler, Chairman of the Senate Veteran’s and Military Affairs Committee provided leadership on this important legislation to reduce the burden of
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