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Global Liver Institute Sends Request to CMS for OPO Metric Fix
The Global Liver Institute (GLI), along with other advocacy organizations, has sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma highlighting the United States' massive transplant waiting list, low organ recovery numbers, and need for change.
The Global Liver Institute (GLI), along with other advocacy organizations, has sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma highlighting the United States' massive transplant waiting list, low organ recovery numbers, and need for change. There are currently 115,000 people on the waiting list for organ transplants in the United States, and hundreds of thousands are likely to need transplants in the near future.
In the letter, GLI and the other advocacy organizations ask CMS to make an initial step in remedying the issue by substituting the metrics by which Organ Procurement Organizations are evaluated for a new verifiable metric that is not open to self-reported interpretation.
Beyond Insulin: The Impact of Next-Generation Diabetes Technology
April 17th 2024Experts explain how new diabetes technologies like continuous glucose monitors are transforming care beyond intensive insulin therapy, offering personalized insights and improving outcomes for patients of all treatment levels.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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