Lauren Wilson, MD
@drlaurenwilson.bsky.social
Pediatric hospitalist in Montana. Child advocate. Educator. Advocacy chair and immediate past president, Montana Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics. Mediocre hockey player.
Well if you're looking for Missoula ENT folks I got u
They will likely be amused if you call them nose dentists to their faces
They will likely be amused if you call them nose dentists to their faces
May 16, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Well if you're looking for Missoula ENT folks I got u
They will likely be amused if you call them nose dentists to their faces
They will likely be amused if you call them nose dentists to their faces
His sister gave half her liver, they both spent time in the ICU, and we are putting that at risk for.... not sure why?
Although I was told "prior auth helps to ensure patient safety" a couple weeks ago, so that makes me feel better.
Although I was told "prior auth helps to ensure patient safety" a couple weeks ago, so that makes me feel better.
April 2, 2025 at 3:34 AM
His sister gave half her liver, they both spent time in the ICU, and we are putting that at risk for.... not sure why?
Although I was told "prior auth helps to ensure patient safety" a couple weeks ago, so that makes me feel better.
Although I was told "prior auth helps to ensure patient safety" a couple weeks ago, so that makes me feel better.
Most excellent, guys. Especially at denials.
April 2, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Most excellent, guys. Especially at denials.
Oh hey I feel you 👋
Also, just had a PA denied for my husband's tacrolimus. Turns out he'd love to keep his transplanted liver, @aetnahealthcare.bsky.social
Also, just had a PA denied for my husband's tacrolimus. Turns out he'd love to keep his transplanted liver, @aetnahealthcare.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Oh hey I feel you 👋
Also, just had a PA denied for my husband's tacrolimus. Turns out he'd love to keep his transplanted liver, @aetnahealthcare.bsky.social
Also, just had a PA denied for my husband's tacrolimus. Turns out he'd love to keep his transplanted liver, @aetnahealthcare.bsky.social
And lastly, Medicaid coverage improves the financial security of families who are, by definition, working and earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
Poverty has long-term effects on chronic illness, mental health and educational outcomes in kids.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Poverty has long-term effects on chronic illness, mental health and educational outcomes in kids.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Poverty and Child Health in the United States
This Policy Statement was reaffirmed April 2021.. Almost half of young children in the United States live in poverty or near poverty. The American Academy of Pediatrics is committed to reducing and ul...
publications.aap.org
November 30, 2024 at 3:58 PM
And lastly, Medicaid coverage improves the financial security of families who are, by definition, working and earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
Poverty has long-term effects on chronic illness, mental health and educational outcomes in kids.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Poverty has long-term effects on chronic illness, mental health and educational outcomes in kids.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
When a parent receives treatment for depression, for a substance use disorder, for conditions that limit them physically: what does that mean for a child?
An engaged, healthy parent has lifelong impacts on a child's development.
www.cbpp.org/research/hea....
An engaged, healthy parent has lifelong impacts on a child's development.
www.cbpp.org/research/hea....
Medicaid Expansion: Frequently Asked Questions | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) permits states to expand Medicaid coverage to adults with incomes up to 138 percent of the poverty level. States that have adopted the Medicaid expansion have dramaticall...
www.cbpp.org
November 30, 2024 at 3:57 PM
When a parent receives treatment for depression, for a substance use disorder, for conditions that limit them physically: what does that mean for a child?
An engaged, healthy parent has lifelong impacts on a child's development.
www.cbpp.org/research/hea....
An engaged, healthy parent has lifelong impacts on a child's development.
www.cbpp.org/research/hea....
Kids are not directly covered by expansion, true.
But when adults are enrolled in Medicaid, we see that their children are also 29% more likely to receive preventive care.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
But when adults are enrolled in Medicaid, we see that their children are also 29% more likely to receive preventive care.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Spillover Effects of Adult Medicaid Expansions on Children’s Use of Preventive Services
We assess whether parental enrollment in Medicaid is associated with children’s receipt of preventive care by using a quasi-experimental approach.
publications.aap.org
November 30, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Kids are not directly covered by expansion, true.
But when adults are enrolled in Medicaid, we see that their children are also 29% more likely to receive preventive care.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
But when adults are enrolled in Medicaid, we see that their children are also 29% more likely to receive preventive care.
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...