May 2024

TL/DR - The Midwest is becoming a significant hub for clean energy manufacturing, following the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act by Congress in August 2022, which provides tax credits for clean energy-related projects and purchases. This has led to about $30 billion in private investments in Midwestern states for the domestic production of…

TL/DR - The American College of Radiology (ACR) has proposed a new appropriate use criteria program for imaging for Medicare beneficiaries as an alternative to prior authorization. The program would reduce low-value imaging exams, lessen radiologist burden, and save Medicare roughly $700 million a year. To address insurer utilization management,…

TL/DR - Fifth graders at Aberdeen Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have initiated a campaign to make the stonefly the state's official insect. The students each wrote a five-paragraph essay to Rep. Rachel Hood, describing the stonefly and its connection to other state symbols, and later presented their proposal to the Grand Rapids Public…

Understanding the Myths Around Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes Photo: Contributed The Role of UBC Okanagan in Diabetes Education The UBC Okanagan researchers' team is once again hosting their popular Diabetes Dialogue night. This event, designed to share accurate and informative content about diabetes, has become a focal point in the…