Posts Tagged: insulin

Major victory in the fight against diabetes complications

Constant glucose monitoring, image by russellleephoto

by LISA MURDOCK posted 10.01.2023

OPINION – New guidelines issued today by the state’s Department of Health Care Services will increase access to essential medical devices called continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). With more than 10% of the population in California living with diabetes, 29% of which are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 22% American Indian and Alaska Native, the new policy for CGM access is not just a win for people living with diabetes but a win for our entire healthcare system.

Pharmacy rebates need to be passed on to patients

by BY MATTHEW BURKE posted 07.10.2023

A bill in the California Legislature aims to reform the prescription drug rebate system by ensuring 90% of negotiated rebates for medications are passed along to patients at the pharmacy counter.

Office of Affordability next step in CA’s march toward universal, affordable health coverage

Photo by Ricardo Reitmeyer via Shutterstock

by BY DR. MARK GHALY posted 03.30.2023

OPINION: This month, California launches the Office of Health Care Affordability, a milestone that makes us a leader in ensuring that every resident has access to high-quality, equitable, affordable health care.