Local Infusion Journal
Educational guides, FAQs, the latest news, and more.
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3 min readWhy “Speed To Treatment” Matters For Patients, Providers & Payors
At Local Infusion, we place a strong emphasis on “speed to treatment” for our patients. We take you through the work we’re doing to bring treatment to patients in a timely manner, and why it matters.
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3 min read8 Crohn’s-Friendly Restaurants In & Around South Portland, Maine
Eating out can be hard for Crohn’s patients, but if you’re receiving treatment at our South Portland center, there are a handful of restaurants with options to accommodate your diet.
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4 min readHealthcare Hero: SARAH LOCKE, MS PATIENT & FOUNDER OF CLIMB THE PEAK
Sarah reflects on her MS experience and how she came up with the idea for Climb The Peak, a hike to raise money for MS research.
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3 min readFor Reimbursement Manager Chuck Bucy, “Financial Transparency” Is More Than A Buzzword
“Healthcare billing may always be needlessly complicated, but I can make it uncomplicated for the people we’re treating.”
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5 min readDiet For Ulcerative Colitis: Foods To Eat & Avoid
Learn how certain fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins can impact ulcerative colitis symptoms and flare-ups.
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4 min readLocal Infusion Co-Founder & CEO Woody Baum On Upending The Status Quo
Woody Baum, CEO & Co-Founder of Local Infusion on where he sees the biggest challenges and opportunities in the industry.
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4 min readInfusion Therapy Shouldn’t Be A Full-Time Job. Just Ask This Entrepreneur & Mom of 2.
We sat down with Justine to learn more about her treatment journey and why finding Local Infusion feels like “being gifted after so many years of searching for the right place.”
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5 min readGuide To Gout Diet: Foods To Eat and Avoid
What foods to eat and avoid to prevent uric acid buildup, ease symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and improve quality of life.
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4 min readHow Payers Benefit From A Better Patient & Provider Experience
A conversation with Tom Roark, VP of Payer Strategy and Contracting at Local Infusion.
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2 min read5 MS-Friendly Yoga Studios In & Around Augusta, Maine
Yoga studios in Maine with practices gentle enough for MS patients: hatha, chair, restorative, yin, and gentle yoga.
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3 min readHow We Partner With Providers For A Better Patient Experience
In an average week, Lynn Derocher, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Local Infusion, is on the road three to four days. Based in Maine, Lynn spends most of her time visiting the regions we have centers in and meeting with local providers,…
