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State mandates requiring commercial health plans to cover the cost of services for children with autism have resulted in more children being diagnosed and treated for the disorder, according to research published this week in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Until recently, most health insurance plans did not cover the high costs associated with such care. https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/state-insurance-mandates-increase-access-affordable-autism-care

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State insurance mandates increase access to affordable autism care Autism Speaks issues statement in response to positive findings and need to overcome remaining barriers to care

In a small new study, a commonly used diabetes drug curbed the troublesome weight gain that is a common side effect of the only two medicines approved for reducing agitation in children and teens with autism.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/diabetes-drug-counters-weight-gain-associated-autism-medicines

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Diabetes drug counters weight gain associated with autism medicines Study offers hope for children and teens who struggle with a common side effect of medications for reducing autism-associated agitation

Since 2001, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has cracked down on hospitals where patients contracted infections during or as a result of their stay. In facilities with readmissions within one month of the initial treatment, CMS is reducing or withholding payments.

Although these “fines” have helped reduce readmission rates, roughly one in five Medicare patients still end up returning for treatment. And in August 2015, it was reported that 2,592 hospitals would be hit with penalties, resulting in a combined loss of $420 million. - See more at:http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Preventing-Hospital-Acquired-Infections-And-Readmissions-Fines--18920 .m5TpZtgl.dpuf

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Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections And Readmissions Fines Insights for cleaning professionals. Cleaning professional learning focus: hai, hospital acquired infection, healthcare associated infections, infection prevention, infection control, disinfection, medicare, medicaid, darrel hicks

Cutting back on the size of a soap shot may feel like a means to control usage, but ultimately, the end user makes the final call. Instead, facilities should focus on educating staff and end users on proper handwashing techniques, which, in turn, can help to ensure that they don’t use too much soap or — more importantly — not enough. - See more at: http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Promoting-Proper-Handwashing-Techniques---19897 .JnWsbYAh.dpuf

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Promoting Proper Handwashing Techniques Insights for cleaning professionals. Cleaning professional learning focus: handwashing, soap quantities, sanitizer, budget, foam, gel