Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Chronic Disease Patients?
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Chronic Disease Patients? On December 11, 2020 and December 18, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the emergency use of the…
What Is MFN And How Will It Impact Medicare Coverage
What Is MFN And How Will It Impact Medicare Coverage The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Medicare Part B prescription drug payment model known as…
Staying Active During Winter with a Chronic Disease
Staying Active During Winter with a Chronic Disease Staying active during the winter months should be a priority for every chronic disease patient. Regular exercise and physical activity are a…
Top Stories from The ACG Annual Scientific Meeting
Top Stories from The ACG Annual Scientific Meeting The American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting was held last month, and as always, subject matter experts shared insightful discoveries with…
Celebrating Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week during COVID-19
Celebrating Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week during COVID-19 This week we celebrate Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. This year the IBD community needs our support more than ever. At Altus…
Thanksgiving Safety Guidelines for Chronic Disease Patients
Thanksgiving Safety Guidelines for Chronic Disease Patients The holiday season is here, but it is no secret that Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season may look very different…
Coping With Mental Health Challenges During the Pandemic
Coping with Mental Health Challenges During the Pandemic COVID-19 is one of the most significant public health threats of the year. Quarantine and physical distancing are necessary measures during a…
Task Force Recommends Proper PPE To Resume Motility Procedures
Task Force Recommends Proper PPE To Resume Motility Procedures Earlier this year, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS) created a task force to develop a reactivation plan to resume…
Travel Considerations for Chronic Disease Patients During COVID-19
Travel Considerations for Chronic Disease Patients During COVID-19 With the Holiday Season approaching and the economy slowly reopening, many people will resume traveling in the coming weeks. For chronic disease…
Medical Assistants Recognition Day
Medical Assistants Recognition Day Every October we celebrate the vital role of medical assistants in the healthcare field. For many, medical assistants are the heart and soul of healthcare, and…