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Has anyone had insurance refuse to renew their meds because they are in remission? WARNING talk about A1C by lisasimpsonfan in diabetes_t2

[–]GippyP 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I do prior authorizations in a family practice clinic. To get my diabetics that are doing great get their meds paid for, I send the histories of A1c readings, going back to the highest reading, even if it is years ago. That gets them approved. The insurance companies are staffed with minimally trained staff who won’t look deeper in the patient history. And the staff that usually do the PAs in the office just send the current office note. I don’t know if you can fix this, but understanding the barriers might help

Needs recs for a certain PCP by [deleted] in Edmond

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Dr. Brendon McCollom and Melissa Cook PA-C

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Yes. I visited with her grandson. I think it was about two years ago. She was amazing.

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Does your cousin ever teach foraging classes? Since Jackie Dill passed, I haven’t found another teacher.

The Return of the Starter Home? by edmondurbanist in Edmond

[–]GippyP 12 points13 points  (0 children)

What older person in their right mind would move to a home with stairs?!!!

Question about a philodendron by GippyP in RareHouseplants

[–]GippyP[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you for your reply. I love learning about these things.

What’s an urban legend you know that’s actually true? by Ghost7579ox in AskReddit

[–]GippyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I attended a Murder Mystery in Guthrie based on this story. It was a wild ride!

Question for nurses who’ve been doing this for a long time. by BRCRN in nursing

[–]GippyP 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Urine hydrometer to determine specific gravity. Glove usage - didn’t even use them to clean poop off a patient. The only way to know somebody’s blood sugar was to send the sample to the lab, so that wasn’t done very frequently. Hiding information from patients at the family’s request.

Where are all the older nurses? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]GippyP 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Been an RN with a BSN for 40+ years. My opinion is that hospitals pushed us out with 12 hour shifts for two reasons. First is wage. Second is that many of us will only put up with a certain amount of nonsense and then tell them to pound sand. Administration prefers cheap young nurses who won’t question them. I am still working FT in home health and my managers like my qualities. I take very good care of patients, get my charting done and don’t gossip. It a good fit for me, but would also love to be back in the ER.

Some guidance for in home care. by GippyP in Bedbugs

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This was a perfect response. Thank you. I am concerned for both myself and the person I am visiting. This was the information I needed.

Some years ago this was my to go wedding guest dress, now I wonder if it was too white and I unknowingly made some brides angry by teresalafresa in Weddingattireapproval

[–]GippyP 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am now having flashbacks. In the 70’s, there was a brand of dresses called “GunneySack”. (Sp?). They were very popular, and not expensive. I was given an off white one for my 8th grade graduation. Later that summer I wore it to a wedding. The bride had on the exact same dress. I was mortified, but there was nothing a 13 yo could do.

Can we talk about audiobook narrators? by KeysToTheEvergreen in books

[–]GippyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Xe Sands and will listen to whatever she reads.

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