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Current News
Diabetes Experts Issue New Recommendations for Inpatient Glycemic Control – Call for Systemic Changes in Hospitals Nationwide
New recommendations released today by a consensus group of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) are calling for major changes in the way health care professionals treat hospitalized patients with high blood glucose (sugar) levels. The authors recommend revised glucose targets of 140-180 mg/dL in the ICU setting, and between 100-180 mg/dL for most patients admitted to general medical-surgical wards...More
Errata to Online News regarding Surgery for Diabetes National Coverage Determination
In the Tuesday, May 5, 2009, edition of Online News, a correction should be noted to the article regarding Surgery for Diabetes National Coverage Determination. Per Medicare, the article should read as follows:
Effective for services performed on and after February 12, 2009, CMS determines that open and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP), laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), and open and laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) in Medicare beneficiaries who have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and a body mass index (BMI) <35 are not reasonable and necessary under section 1862(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act, and therefore are not covered by Medicare.
Effective for services performed on and after February 12, 2009, CMS determines that open and laparoscopic RYGBP, open and laparoscopic BPD/DS, and LAGB are covered for Medicare beneficiaries who have T2DM and a BMI ≥ 35. Additionally, CMS determines that T2DM is a comorbidity related to obesity as defined in Publication 100-03, National Coverage Determination Manual, Section 100.1.
In addition, the procedure must be performed at an approved facility. A list of approved facilities may be found on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/BSF/list.asp#TopOfPage.
For further information, please visit: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6419.pdf.
H1N1 Flu Update
This is to advise our attendees for the Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, that AACE is carefully monitoring events surrounding the outbreak of the swine flu. We are in touch with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Texas State Health Department, Houston health officials, the convention center and hotel to determine if there are any issues emerging that could affect the meeting or attendees. At the present time, there have been no signs of an outbreak of the flu in the Houston area or other signs for alarm. AACE will, however, continue to follow the situation on a daily basis and will advise Annual Meeting attendees of any issues of concern that may arise over the next week leading up to the meeting. We are taking special precautions with the full cooperation of the convention center and hotel to ensure that they are carefully monitoring their workers, including food handlers, to safeguard against any exposure for our attendees. We are optimistic that plans for the meeting will continue smoothly and uninterrupted by this unfortunate flu outbreak.
State of AACE and Council/Committees/Task Forces Annual Reports
In preparation for the AACE Annual Meeting in Houston, the State of AACE report as well as annual reports from the many AACE council, committees and task forces can now be accessed online. A limited number of printed copies will be available at the Annual Meeting for those attendees who would like to have one...More
The 2009 AACE Annual Meeting Abstract Publication is now available on line at: http://www.aace.com/meetings/ams/2009/
Joint Statement from the American Diabetes Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists on the NICE-SUGAR Study on Intensive versus Conventional Glucose Control In Critically Ill Patients -- Click here
Propylthiouracil (PTU) Hepatotoxicity and Graves' Disease Therapy ... Read more at the AACE Patient Safety Exchange.
Jerome Groopman's article in Wall Street Journal: "Why 'Quality' Care is Dangerous". Is he right – or wrong? Or both? ... Read more at the AACE Patient Safety Exchange.
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DXA Bills Introduced in the U.S. Congress...more
Attention Poster Presenters
The 2009 AACE Annual Meeting is quickly approaching! Please be sure to review the AACE Annual Meeting Poster Session Schedule and Guidelines
AACE LEADERS HOLD HUGELY SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS ON CAPITOL HILL – To read about the AACE 2009 Congressional Visitation, please click here
FDA Alert - Risk of Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens from Shared Use of Insulin Pens - Click here to read the full text
NOW AVAILABLE: 2008 Version of ACE Self Assessment Program (ASAP)
What is ASAP?
- The American College of Endocrinology Self-Assessment Program (ASAP) provides a core curriculum with updated information on the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of endocrine disease.
- ASAP fulfills the cognitive needs of the endocrinologist to be effective and competent in delivering optimal endocrine care and assists endocrinologists in preparation and maintenance of their subspecialty certification.
- ASAP also provides an opportunity for endocrinologists to meet in part, state licensure requirements for CME.
AACE Member - $220.00
AACE Member - Fellow-in-Training - $120
Non-Member - $300.00
To participate in the 2008 version of ASAP, please click on the following link: http://asap.aace.com
Endotext, a comprehensive, authoritative, and easily accessible source of information on all aspects of clinical endocrinology is accessible to AACE domestic and international members...More