Extension to the temporary Medical Transportation mileage rate - First Nations Health Authority

HomeNewsUpdates to Medical Transportation Benefit client forms October 8, 2026FNHA infoBenefits The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to providing accessible, efficient, and Client-centered services. As part of this commitment, Medical Transportation (MT) Client forms have been updated to reflect current program operations, make them easier to complete and help streamline the processing of travel requests and reimbursements.

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could transform diabetes management for millions of Americans with type 2 diabetes who don't take insulin, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The clinical trial found that adults using CGMs spent approximately five additional hours each day within their target blood sugar range compared with those receiving routine care. Nearly twice as many CGM users also achieved an A1c level below 7%, a common treatment goal for people with diabetes.

Patients who wore noise-canceling headphones during minimally invasive gynecological surgery were significantly less likely to experience postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), suggest findings from a randomized clinical trial presented at the Anesthesiology 2026 annual meeting.

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