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Diabetes, thyroid disorders, and osteoporosis are amongst the most common endocrine disorders initially seen by primary care providers (PCPs). Even when a referral is the best course, many endocrine patients have lifelong conditions that require long-term surveillance and co-management between PCPs and endocrinologists.
As the number of people living with endocrine and metabolic disorders continues to rise in the U.S., the need for co-management becomes more essential than ever. To support this need,
we’ve created a comprehensive one-day meeting entitled, Co-Management Care in…
moreBy: Julius W. Hobson, Jr.
Medicare Advantage Oversight Hearing
On June 28th, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation held a hearing on “Protecting America's Seniors: Oversight of Private Sector Medicare Advantage Plans."
Witnesses the HHS Office of Inspector General, the General Accountability Office, and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. They all testified that more congressional oversight is needed to ensure that Medicare Advantage plans are providing quality care for program beneficiaries while being…
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By: Julius W. Hobson, Jr.
CMS: Proposed 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Rule
On July 7th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed calendar year 2023 updates to the Medicare physician fee schedule (pre-publication version). The annual rule revises payment policies under the Medicare physician feel schedule and makes other policy changes. The proposed rule will be published in the July 29th
Federal Register and comments will be due September 6, 2022.
Federal law requires budget neutrality adjustments, meaning payment rates for…
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Yá’át’ééh (Hello in Navajo)
I grossly underestimated the impact that the 4-week clinical rotation at one of the largest reservations in the nation, Navajo Nation, would have upon me when I responded to the email from AACE outlining the details of the Lewis Braverman grant. Having read about the high prevalence of gestational diabetes (GDM) and its complications in the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population, I reached out to Dr. Howe (chief consultant of the division of OBG) at the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico, wanting to work with their…
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Members of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Board of Trustees of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (collectively “AACE”) have the opportunity to make decisions that will impact members of the organization, professionals in the healthcare system, and influence the quality of patient care, worldwide.
In accepting the role of board member, each person accepts and agrees to abide by certain legal duties and an expectation of professionalism befitting the stature of the position. The following Code of Conduct outlines your…
moreWhy are Vaccines Important for Persons with Diabetes?
- Infections can make it harder to manage diabetes.
- Even when diabetes is well-managed, infections can be harder to fight. This means that persons with diabetes are at risk for more serious illness and complications. According to the CDC,
- Some illnesses, like influenza, can raise blood glucose to dangerously high levels.
- People with diabetes have higher rates of hepatitis B than the rest of the population.
- People with diabetes are at increased risk for death…
moreA bipartisan group of eight House lawmakers, spearheaded by Reps. Ami Bera (D-CA) and Larry Bucshon (R-IN), are asking stakeholders how to fix the flawed Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act without dramatically increasing Medicare spending. The legislators ask for creative legislative or regulatory solutions to Medicare’s pay instability. Below you will find the link to their letter requesting information.
moreBenefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Insights into effects of food, exercise, illness and medication on real-time diabetes management
- Improved Time in Range (TIR)
- Directional arrows
- Audible alarms for highs and lows
- Approved for children and adults with diabetes
- Connectivity to insulin pumps
- Predictive alerts for highs and lows can automatically adjust insulin delivery rates
- Connectivity with clinicians and family members …
moreStatement: Medical Care Team – Patient Relationship
Authors: Felice A. Caldarella, MD; Matthew Levine, MD; S. Sethu K. Reddy, MD; Susan L. Samson, MD; Scott D. Isaacs, MD; Joumana Chaiban, MD; Navtika R. Desai, DO; Kenneth E. Izuora, MD; Dace L. Trence, MD; Gary W. Edelson, MD; Geetha Gopalakrishnan, MD; Janet Leung, MD; Elias S. Siraj, MD; Melissa G. Young, MD; Ricardo Correa, MD; Leslie S. Eldeiry, MD; Armand Krikorian, MD; Cheryl R. Rosenfeld, DO; Archana R. Sadhu, MD.
The…
moreDear friends,
I am grateful to have this opportunity to serve our American Association of Clinical Endocrinology as President. The founders of AACE were concerned about the future viability of clinical endocrinology and the stability of an entrepreneurial medical model. Today, organizational medicine has evolved to an employee model and evolving demographics have emphasized the importance of female colleagues and international medical graduates. We must remain entrepreneurial in spirit, leading and innovating to provide the best possible patient care.
Change is not always easy. As we…
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