Managing Editor: Unplugged
By Theresa Flaherty
Updated Fri August 1, 2014
It's an exciting day here in my cube at HME News world HQ. First, you may remember my disappointment last year when a diabetes tracking app, GlucoseBuddy, downloaded onto my new phone proved unworkable for me.
Well, last night, for whatever reason, I logged onto it. I don't know if it's had an upgrade that enabled it to work more smoothly with my phone or if I finally pressed the right buttons, but all of a sudden I am able to enter all kinds of data. And, since my numbers yesterday were so good, I did it retroactively. (I also do this when I have a to-do list: If I do something that's not on the list, I add it and cross it off). I also figured out how to export reports to my email. When I got to work this morning (I have yet to replace my personal laptop), there was a neatly organized excel spreadsheet waiting for me.
I am also excited because we've basically wrapped up writing for our September issue. From the news (bills! competitive bidding!) to our annual special report and Medtrade coverage, it's gonna be a good one. We can't even fit it all in!
Finally, and this is something American workers everywhere can all get excited about, when I leave here today, I will officially be on vacation. I don't want to think about home medical equipment until I am back in the office. The only exception: If I see a Cape Medical Supply van, I am snapping a photo. Although the contest is over, maybe they'll give me a Dunkin gift card anyway. Unlike many folks, I am very good at unplugging (most days).
Au revoir!
Theresa Flaherty
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