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The end of October marked the third annual EndoTool User Group Meeting for Monarch. As EndoTool users from near and far convened in Charlotte, NC, the discussion centered on how users can further optimize EndoTool to see improvement in outcomes. While the application has demonstrated success by statistically eliminating hypoglycemia, attendees and speakers all agreed, the outcomes can be amplified...

Diabetes care and education specialists across the country convened in Houston, TX last week for the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) annual meeting. Notice, we avoided using the designation of diabetes educators. During the meeting, AADE announced the new name for its members, “diabetes care and education specialists,” or DCES for short. As Karen Kemmis, PT, DPT, RN, MS,...

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions took place early this month and the team at Monarch was once again in attendance. With five days of comprehensive education and presentations, this year’s session was packed with updates, insights, and new announcements in diabetes care. While a swing through the exhibit hall shows the latest in the rapidly advancing diabetes technology,...

As highlighted in our last blog, the need to improve our glycemic management practices within the inpatient setting is clear. It’s better for both the patient and hospital, but the challenge comes with implementing quality improvement initiatives. Throughout the EndoTool User Group Meeting, five elements to drive adoption were identified as the keys to success in your glycemic management optimization initiatives:...

On October 18th, Monarch hosted its annual EndoTool User Group Meeting bringing together clients from across the country to discuss inpatient glycemic management and the use of EndoTool. As Monarch President & CEO, Linda Beneze, stated at the beginning of the meeting, “we are much stronger together than apart,” and that became evident throughout the day. From new users to...

The Monarch team attended the American Diabetes Association 78th  Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida at the end of June. The annual conference highlighted new ideas and significant advances in diabetes research, treatment, and care. While multiple sessions were covered and new studies were released, two major themes emerged at this year’s event— action to address diabetes care is now needed more...

Recently, I attended Becker’s Review Healthcare IT and Finance conference in Chicago. The event drew hundreds of administrators and providers from around the country to address the substantial challenge in front of Healthcare CIOs and CFOs: proving the value of healthcare services our industry provides. Since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, the healthcare industry’s focus has transitioned away...

This April, Monarch Medical Technologies will participate in the 25th annual Tour de Cure hosted by the American Diabetes Association in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Monarch Medical Technologies is thrilled to be involved with the community at this year’s Tour...