Recent Articles
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Excluding drug companies from drug information dissemination
Mike Wokasch PharmaceuticalFor the past couple of decades, the healthcare market has gradually made it more difficult for drug companies to market their products. As a result, drug company marketing has tried to reach prescribers, formulary decision-makers and even patients with a variety of nonsales rep tactics, including Internet advertising, social media and television ads.
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Who killed strategic planning?
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementStrategic planning is dead. So claims economist Bill Conerly in a series of articles for Forbes. That may come as welcome news to many executives and managers who have long questioned the value of developing strategic plans.
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How nurses can help with the challenges of the ACA
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) has now swung more fully into action as the first major deadline has come and gone. As the ACA continues to become implemented more robustly, what responsibility do nurses carry vis-à-vis the education of our patients regarding the promises and challenges of this historic legislation?
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Women in oil and gas: Why the US may be lagging behind
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesNumerous studies reaffirm the contribution of women to the workplace across all industries. But in the oil and gas sector — an industry with a lingering reputation of an "old boys' club" — it somehow still seems more of an uphill struggle to achieve meaningful participation by women.
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The importance of collections: Avoid writing off copays
Heidi Jannenga Healthcare AdministrationWhile it's obvious that increased copays and deductibles put a burden on patients, they also burden physical therapy practices. How? Many practices don't have the procedures in place for effective fee collection from patients — especially not in person. Instead, they're willing to simply write off cash collections when the patient doesn't pay.
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New pet foods targeting niche groups
Jackie Bay Pet CarePet product segmentation on small, large and especially toy breeds is increasing. Here is a look at some products that are targeting specific niches in the pet food market.
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Who left the window open? XP users cast out into the cold
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIt's a near-certainty that no matter where you're reading this from, Windows XP was at one time or another your main operating system at home, work or both. Released to retail in October 2001, the OS remained the most popular in operation until August 2012, when fellow Microsoft product Windows 7 overtook it.
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In surprise move, CMS announces Medicare Advantage pay increase
Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare AdministrationAfter proposing in February a 1.9 percent cut in reimbursement to insurers in the Medicare Advantage program, Medicare made a surprise announcement and said there would, instead, be a 0.4 percent increase.
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Preparation, knowledge key in fighting West Nile virus
Katy Bynum Medical & Allied HealthcareSeveral counties in North Texas — one of the hardest hit regions by West Nile virus in recent years — have announced a coordinated effort to prevent and monitor the spread of the mosquito-borne infectious disease. Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties are stepping up efforts with early tracking of the illness, with more than 1,200 mosquito traps.
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The 10 commandments of hiring and employee retention
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRecruiting and hiring the right employees is essential to the success of your business. If you will follow these commandments and remain focused, dedicated and committed to hiring the best, you will soon see that your organization becomes just that — the best.