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Post by olebob1 on Jul 10, 2021 13:58:59 GMT -5
You raise a good point which had me re-read the PR. I am not sure it is badly worded, maybe carefully worded. I have not talked with Mike in a long time but it seems they are up to something as the PR says Mannkind requested the change. What this does is it gives a reason for CGM vendors to promote afrezza which they never had before. Prior they had reason not to promote afrezza if the PWD was going to get denied in the T1 space let alone trying to do anything with T2s. "Prior to this change, Medicare denials were occurring for patients using CGMs and inhaled insulin as an alternative to injected mealtime insulin," explained Michael Castagna, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of MannKind Corporation. "MannKind is committed to providing convenience for patients, and believes that patients should have the choice to use any of today's tools to help manage their diabetes." MannKind requested that the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) MACs reconsider the existing language in the LCD: Glucose Monitors (L33822) to include use of inhaled insulin. Previously, the criteria defined patients as taking insulin either with multiple daily injections or an insulin pump. The amended definition now includes a patient that takes insulin with inhalation as an alternative. I don't know what you are thinking of when you wrote 'they are up to something'. I don't think they are being sneaky or that this foretells some big move or change in strategy. The CMS LCD says the same thing about Mannkind requesting the change: "The DME MACs received a reconsideration request on 7/24/2020 from MannKind Corporation, manufacturer of Afrezza inhaled insulin, to change the language in the LCD: Glucose Monitors (L33822) to include use of inhaled insulin. MannKind stated that Medicare denials are occurring for patients using CGMs and inhaled insulin as an alternative to injected mealtime insulin. They requested a change in the criteria for CGM to include ..." I think the CMS is merely indicating that the change came about because the manufacturer made a request, nothing more or less. www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/lcd-details.aspx?lcdid=33822My guess is that Mannkind is simply emphasising the point because from a PR viewpoint it is good to display how proactive they are being (which is still subject to debate, maybe). The DME MACs received the reconsideration request on 7/24/2020. I'm so happy that they jumped right up and gave such a prompt response. Moving ahead at the speed of molasses in a Minnesota winter! |
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Post by lazyb767 on Jul 10, 2021 14:29:46 GMT -5
That person misinterpreted the MannKind PR to mean that Medicare will now cover Afrezza for all Medicare patients, which is flatly not true. Today another Stocktwits poster claimed that Medicare will cover Afrezza, but only in combination with CGMs, which is also not true. The PR was badly worded, causing much confusion. You raise a good point which had me re-read the PR. I am not sure it is badly worded, maybe carefully worded. I have not talked with Mike in a long time but it seems they are up to something as the PR says Mannkind requested the change. What this does is it gives a reason for CGM vendors to promote afrezza which they never had before. Prior they had reason not to promote afrezza if the PWD was going to get denied in the T1 space let alone trying to do anything with T2s. "Prior to this change, Medicare denials were occurring for patients using CGMs and inhaled insulin as an alternative to injected mealtime insulin," explained Michael Castagna, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of MannKind Corporation. "MannKind is committed to providing convenience for patients, and believes that patients should have the choice to use any of today's tools to help manage their diabetes." MannKind requested that the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) MACs reconsider the existing language in the LCD: Glucose Monitors (L33822) to include use of inhaled insulin. Previously, the criteria defined patients as taking insulin either with multiple daily injections or an insulin pump. The amended definition now includes a patient that takes insulin with inhalation as an alternative. One part of the puzzle, campaign, strategy, war, etc... “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu We don't have the big picture. I imagine this is just the start of "Battling Clinical Inertia in Diabetes Management..." That's just my opinion, I could be wrong.  |
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Post by yash on Jul 24, 2021 23:37:05 GMT -5
So, this Friday the scripts should reach 1000?
Although our CEO Michael Castanga lied to everyone last year that by year-end script will reach 1000.
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Post by mytakeonit on Jul 25, 2021 1:03:35 GMT -5
And as I said. before ... it isn't about scripts.
But, that's mytakeonit
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Post by yash on Jul 25, 2021 2:02:31 GMT -5
So, I understand and learnt that if the scripts reaches say 5000 next month so, it will not matter anything to company and share price.. |
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Post by cedafuntennis on Jul 25, 2021 6:15:09 GMT -5
So, I understand and learnt that if the scripts reaches say 5000 next month so, it will not matter anything to company and share price.. Don't worry. It will not reach 1,000 for a long time at this pace. Regardless of what Mike says about major increases right around the corner, this seems to be a very windy read with infinite number of corners... |
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Post by sportsrancho on Jul 25, 2021 8:27:18 GMT -5
“Hey everyone just wanted to give an update it's been awhile. So after all these years over 4 I am giving up in getting AFREZZA 😔 even thou kaiser has a deal with them I still can't get it. So today I started a OMNIPOD pump. Can't say I didnt try hell I know more than the actual doctors but it didnt matter. Not the way I want to go but tired of shots after 41 years. Still not happy I was treated this way oh I also am on disability and medicare and that didn't help. 😔” www.facebook.com/groups/1491153011166114/?ref=share |
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Post by sportsrancho on Jul 25, 2021 8:49:08 GMT -5
1- Samples samples and more samples.
2-Proper titration training.
3- CGM..AIC results ..appeal letter.
4-Positive experience.
5-Doctor awareness of positive experience.
6-Script.
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Post by longliner on Jul 25, 2021 10:44:45 GMT -5
Partner with large pharma that can afford to give samples, samples and more samples, a partner that also has the clout to clear the barriers to patients receiving Afrezza.
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Post by lennymnkd on Jul 25, 2021 11:34:07 GMT -5
And a bigger sales staff ! 🤔 law of numbers.
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Post by sweedee79 on Jul 25, 2021 11:51:29 GMT -5
I don't believe samples are a huge expense in return for sales and happy customers..
If I remember correctly in the beginning Mnkd was loading up clinics with samples.. most of which Docs didn't hand out..
Larger sales force won't solve the problems..
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Post by golfeveryday on Jul 25, 2021 13:06:18 GMT -5
I don't believe samples are a huge expense in return for sales and happy customers.. If I remember correctly in the beginning Mnkd was loading up clinics with samples.. most of which Docs didn't hand out.. Larger sales force won't solve the problems.. samples are a big expense but absolutely needed for this product . |
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Post by sellhighdrinklow on Jul 25, 2021 14:35:23 GMT -5
“Hey everyone just wanted to give an update it's been awhile. So after all these years over 4 I am giving up in getting AFREZZA 😔 even thou kaiser has a deal with them I still can't get it. So today I started a OMNIPOD pump. Can't say I didnt try hell I know more than the actual doctors but it didnt matter. Not the way I want to go but tired of shots after 41 years. Still not happy I was treated this way oh I also am on disability and medicare and that didn't help. 😔” www.facebook.com/groups/1491153011166114/?ref=shareSad. The game is rigged! |
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Post by dh4mizzou on Jul 25, 2021 15:05:53 GMT -5
“Hey everyone just wanted to give an update it's been awhile. So after all these years over 4 I am giving up in getting AFREZZA 😔 even thou kaiser has a deal with them I still can't get it. So today I started a OMNIPOD pump. Can't say I didnt try hell I know more than the actual doctors but it didnt matter. Not the way I want to go but tired of shots after 41 years. Still not happy I was treated this way oh I also am on disability and medicare and that didn't help. 😔” www.facebook.com/groups/1491153011166114/?ref=shareSports, Please tell me VDEX is reaching out to this individual. |
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Post by sportsrancho on Jul 25, 2021 15:40:26 GMT -5
“Hey everyone just wanted to give an update it's been awhile. So after all these years over 4 I am giving up in getting AFREZZA 😔 even thou kaiser has a deal with them I still can't get it. So today I started a OMNIPOD pump. Can't say I didnt try hell I know more than the actual doctors but it didnt matter. Not the way I want to go but tired of shots after 41 years. Still not happy I was treated this way oh I also am on disability and medicare and that didn't help. 😔” www.facebook.com/groups/1491153011166114/?ref=shareSports, Please tell me VDEX is reaching out to this individual. In the comments somebody tagged Mike so I didn’t wanna interfere. I’ll keep an eye on it If you go back months and months there’s truly so many. Actually more that feel Afrezza isn’t working than their insurance won’t provide it. But both definitely. Mostly in the comment section. We all know Afrezza works it’s just getting people educated. |
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