Kelly Heger, whose daughter has Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase deficiency or AADC deficiency, a rare and fatal genetic disorder, shares her story of getting medical training to care for her daughter and learning to navigate the medical system to get her daughter the care that she needed. Kelly’s daughter is now 26 years old and Kelly advocates for and connects patients and caregivers around the world through an organization she founded, the AADC Family Network. She is joined by Dr. Irina Anselm, child neurologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, who provides more information about AADC deficiency including how parents can recognize the signs and symptoms.
INTERVIEWS
Optimizing Telemedicine and AI for Eye Care: International & Domestic Perspectives
Dr. Grayson Armstrong, MD, MPH, Director, Ophthalmology Emergency Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School Instructor in Ophthalmology and Associate Director of Medical Student Education discusses his study on Optimizing Telemedicine and AI for Eye Care that was presented at the 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting.
3-D Printing for Orbital Reconstruction After Trauma or Tumors
Massachusetts Eye and Ear physician and surgeon, Dr. Michael Yoon, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmic Oncology | Fellowship Programs Leader for the Department of Ophthalmology discusses his study on 3-D Printing for Orbital Reconstruction After Trauma or Tumors that was presented at the 2022 American Academy of Opthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting.
Destigmatizing Healthcare Professionals Seeking Help to Address Mental Health Issues
John Bracaglia, CEO and co-founder of Marvin, a company providing behavioral health services for healthcare professionals, shares his story and talks about why he launched Marvin. It has been reported that only 35% of healthcare workers show an improvement from a traditional depression and anxiety treatment program. Marvin’s trained therapists have the cultural competency to understand the demands of the life of a healthcare worker and create a personalized, concierge-level treatment program that is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Infinant Health – Infant Microbiome and Health Trajectory
Kaile Zagger, CEO of Infinant Health, previously known as Evolve Biosystems, discusses the importance of the infant microbiome and why their product, EVIVO, contains a specific strain of B. infantis, EVC001.
CVS Health – Real World Evidence in Clinical Trials
Jill Pellegrino, Vice President of Recruitment and Real World Evidence (RWE) at CVS Health Clinical Trial Services, discusses how CVS Health is leveraging its many resources to develop comprehensive real-world data and real-world evidence that complement clinical findings, revealing deeper insights into health and safety outcomes, efficacy of treatments, and patient and physician behaviors.
Cambrian BioPharma – Equitable Access to Healthful Aging
Juliette Han, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Cambrian BioPharma discusses the company’s work in discovering treatments that increase healthspan and why people living longer would benefit the economy/society. She talks about the importance of the healthcare industry sharing clinical and experimental data transparently with one another to collectively solve healthcare issues and investing in preventative medicines rather than focusing just on treatments.
Inflation Fueling the Need for Price Transparency in Healthcare
Rob Graybill, SVP, Strategy & Business Development at Zelis, a healthcare payments and pricing company, discusses new research that shows over a third of households in most income brackets have “delayed or avoided medical care or purchasing of prescriptions” due to rising costs. He talks about the Transparency in Coverage Rule, how consumers can “shop” for healthcare, and how removing the mystery of cost is essential during a time when so many may avoid care due to budget constraints.
How Do You Know if You Need Health Insurance?
How do you know if you need health insurance? This is a question that many people ask themselves, especially those who are self-employed or who do not have employer-sponsored health insurance. The answer is not always clear, but there are some general guidelines that can help you make a decision. Keep reading to learn more about how to know if you need health insurance.
What is health insurance?
Health insurance is a type of insurance that covers the cost of medical expenses. It can be purchased individually or through an employer. Health insurance is important because it can help protect you from high medical costs.
There are several different types of health insurance plans in Australia. The most common type is the indemnity plan. An indemnity plan allows you to choose your own doctor and hospital. The insurer will pay a set amount for each service, regardless of the actual cost. Another common type of health insurance plan is the managed care plan. A managed care plan usually has a network of doctors and hospitals that you must use in order to receive coverage. These plans usually have lower premiums but may require you to pay more out of pocket when you receive care.
You should consider purchasing health insurance if you do not have any other way to pay for your medical expenses. Health insurance is also important if you have a preexisting condition, as it can help protect you from being denied coverage or charged more for coverage. If you’re unsure what health insurance plan is best for you, you can compare health insurance with iSelect. iSelect allows you to filter your results by factors such as price, coverage, and provider. This makes it easy to find a plan that fits your needs.
Are there any other types of coverage I should consider?
There are a few other types of coverage you may want to consider in addition to health insurance. These include dental insurance, vision insurance, and disability insurance. Dental insurance can help cover the cost of routine dental care, such as checkups and cleanings. Vision insurance can help pay for routine eye exams and eyeglasses. Disability insurance can help replace some of your income if you become disabled and are unable to work.
Do I really need health insurance?
There are a few things that you can do to help determine if you need health insurance. The first is to look at your budget. How much can you afford to spend on health care each month? The second is to look at your medical history. Do you have any preexisting conditions that would require special care? The third is to look at your family’s medical history. Do any of your family members have preexisting conditions?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may need health insurance. Health insurance can help you pay for the cost of health care, which can range from doctor’s visits to hospital stays. It can also help you pay for prescription drugs and other medical expenses.
What happens if I don’t have health insurance?
If you are uninsured and become seriously ill or injured, the cost of your medical care could easily bankrupt you. Even a short hospital stay can amount to tens of thousands of dollars. If you don’t have health insurance and get sick or injured, you will likely have to pay for all of your medical costs out of pocket. This can put a serious financial strain on you and your family. In addition, if you don’t have health insurance and need surgery or other expensive treatments, you may not be able to receive the care that you need.
U.S. Navy Decompression Experiments on Sheep
Shriya Swaminathan, Science Policy Advisor at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) discusses the U.S. Navy’s current use of sheep for decompression sickness/illness (DCS/DCI) experiments when there are other ways to research DCS/DCI.