Here are the top news articles that I came across this past week in the diabetes world.
Rush Introduces Insulin Access For All Bill
Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced H.R.366, the Insulin Access for All Act of 2019. This bill, cosponsored by 33 members of the Democratic Caucus, eliminates the cost sharing requirement under Medicare and Medicaid for insulin. – Read the whole article here.
Does this common food additive stop us exercising?
A two-part study that examined both mice and humans revealed a strong link between inorganic phosphate, a food additive that is prevalent in the “Western diet,” and a lack of physical activity. – Read the whole article here.
CES 2019: Running list of health tech announcements
This is a running list of digital health products announced at CES. The list will be updated as the week goes on. – Read the whole article here.
As Hospitals Post Sticker Prices Online, Most Patients Will Remain Befuddled
As of Jan. 1, in the name of transparency, the Trump administration required that all hospitals post their list prices online. But, does it have any effect? Read the whole article here.
Beta Bionics raises $63m for bionic pancreas
Boston-based Beta Bionics said this week that it closed a $63 million Series B round to support the development of its iLet bionic pancreas system for people with Type 1 diabetes. – Read the whole article here.
63 million for a bionic pancreas? I hope they got my $10.00 I put it int he male 3 weeks ago.