Annika FosterJan 9, 2023
Eric Topol
We’ve just launched a new research program for immuncompromised individuals in the US with free home molecular testing and rapid access to medications when needed. Please help spread the word 👇
https://immunocare.scripps.edu
The ImmunoCARE Study

Rapid, Accurate COVID Testing to Reduce Hospitalization of Immunocompromised Individuals

Immuno Care
Dec 28, 2022 at 3:39pmWeb
Show threadgeraldzDec 28, 2022
@erictopol would Lupus qualify?
Show threadKitty (she/her)Dec 28, 2022
@erictopol
I got rejected because I don't have insurance. Isn't that another risk factor? Seems like an odd reason to disqualify people -- for being poor and living in a state that rejected Medicare (edit: Medicaid) expansion.
Show threadRosanitaDec 29, 2022
@kitrona @erictopol Medicaid expansion.
Show threadTony SalernoDec 28, 2022

@erictopol
The text in the link says the below, does that mean you can only participate if you are on one of those three specific insurance plans (since it kind of implies it)?

"Willing and able to share health insurance claims data from Medicaid, Medicare, or an Anthem plan"

Show threadJeff HendersonDec 28, 2022
@erictopol
Worthwhile effort. To what medications does this program provide rapid access?
Show threadachrisvetDec 28, 2022
@erictopol @roxiqt is this of interest?
Show threadshyduroffDec 28, 2022
@erictopol … +++ …
Show threadRita L. Portela (Parody)Dec 28, 2022

@erictopol
Good opportunity for immunocompromised people in the US. FREE home tests & medications. See link above.

Qualifiers:
Living in the US
18+ yrs
Vaccinated
&
Symptomatic HIV
Graft versus host disease
Immunoglobulin deficiency/Immunodeficiency
Immunosuppressive therapy
Leukemia
Lymphoma (Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin)
Metastatic Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Solid organ malignancy
Transplant, hematopoietic stem cell
Transplant, solid organ

#immuncompromised #FreeHomeTests #SARSCoV2 #covid

Show threadHello57visDec 28, 2022
@erictopol
about 15% of adult Americans, including me, don't have a smartphone
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/mobile/
Mobile Fact Sheet

Americans today are increasingly connected to the world of digital information while “on the go” via smartphones. Explore the latest patterns, trends and statistics that have shaped the mobile revolution.

Pew Research Center
Show threadDr. RebeccaDec 29, 2022
@Hello57 @erictopol good stat - thanks for the link
Show threadHello57visDec 29, 2022

@RebeccaPRN @erictopol

It is getting to the point where our society is so dependent on smartphones that really they are a necessity and the gov't should make it possible for everyone to afford one

Example: I live in Boston, and sometimes hike in the very popular Blue Hills Reservation
The state of MA use to print a trail map (which is, really, needed) and now they don't they say use this QR code

Show threadDr. RebeccaDec 29, 2022
@Hello57 @erictopol wow. Yes and medical care and tons of other examples. Are there any US states providing free or low cost #smartphones? I mean I would think MA would be one of the first adopters since they were ahead of the curve in healthcare access .
Show threadHello57visDec 29, 2022

@RebeccaPRN @erictopol

add "smartphones for all" to the loooong list of stuff to go over with my state reps

Show threadLiz PaytonDec 29, 2022
@erictopol I qualified and got the app! Looking forward to participating.
Show threadWar on the Castle, Peace in the Valley🛡️🍉🇵🇸 🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦Dec 29, 2022
@avid
This is cool. Especially for people in rural areas with a PCP who is averse to #Paxlovid
Show thread@PublicHealthMediaNetworkDec 29, 2022
@erictopol Thank you!
Show threadM@Dec 29, 2022

@erictopol
By "we", you mean... Cue Health!

By "new research program", you mean...convincing the government to buy Cue Health home test kits!

I saw other respondents who were wondering why they got rejected for not having insurance. It's because this study is all about getting your insurance to pay for these tests; if you don't have insurance you're not really moving their needle.

Show threadLVN2DRMDec 29, 2022
@erictopol Thanks for sharing #immunocompromised #healthcare
Show threadWyoTitaniaDec 29, 2022
@erictopol A good thing. I hope the study is able to expand to include other insurance companies. I would participate, even if in the control arm, but am not eligible because of insurance.
Show threadPamelaWaldmanJan 3, 2023
@erictopol Please post your current messages on Mastodon rather than just Twitter! Many of us are trying to avoid that site but I know we are missing important info from you!
Show threadCatherine is not complacentJan 9, 2023
@erictopol what is your criteria for immune compromised? Diabetes, psoriatic arthritis? Chemo patients?
Show threadlongcovidJan 16, 2023
@erictopol outstanding. Thank you, Eric.