Recent Articles
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ONC aims to expand Blue Button reach
Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare AdministrationAn initiative aimed at getting more patients to access, download and share their patient data is expected to go live later this month. The Blue Button Connector, a website launching by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, was initially scheduled to go live Jan. 15. The launch has been delayed, reportedly to give the ONC time to improve the user experience and build momentum surrounding the Blue Button movement. It is banking on the Blue Button to become the gold standard of patient data access.
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Photos tell the story — and save the day
Guy Levy, DDS Oral & Dental HealthcareRecently, we had an excellent young dentist fill in for us when we were out of town. By all accounts, he performed well and received praise from both the patients and the staff — except for one patient. Thankfully, a camera was able to save the day.
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How to hire winners, not whiners
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you're a manager, who do you want on your team — a bunch of whiners who moan and groan about everything little change or challenge, or the winners who know what they have to do and are willing to meet every obstacle as an opportunity? Of course, you'll say you want the winners, but I bet you have a few whiners on your team right now anyway
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Plastic surgery report shows prices vary by generation
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan Medical & Allied HealthcareWhat's the first thing you want to know about plastic surgery but the hardest to find? Pricing, cost, budget, how much this is going to set me back, and can I afford it? Plastic surgery pricing can be difficult to understand because there are so many factors involved.
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Driving lessons in snow and winter conditions
Mark Hewitt Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementDriving during the summer and winter are two completely different things. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. I have heard many stories about how such-and-such did not let the weather change how they drove. They are usually the ones who end up in the ditch at the first sign of snow. Let me offer you a few tips that I have learned from the winter so far.
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Latest trends in logistics point toward automation
Nadine Miller Distribution & WarehousingLocal and global logistics have become increasingly complex, and the systems needed to handle that complexity have also grown. The trend toward automation will continue in 2014, along with some additional logistics programs that will enable increased agility and responsiveness to the customer.
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MHPAEA: What is new under the final rules?
Jessica Belle Healthcare AdministrationThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 requires that certain private and public healthcare insurance plans that offer mental health or substance use disorder benefits apply the same type of financial requirements and treatment limitations that the plan applies to medical and surgical benefits.
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The crucial career choices we make every day
Mike Wokasch Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMany of us are in a work routine where we get up, go to work, do our job and go home. We do this without realizing that every day we make two choices that affect our job performance, career opportunities and compensation. These choices also have deeper rooted personal and job satisfaction implications that will become obvious from this discussion.
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Proper pet care starts with proper nutrition
Alison Betts Pet CareWhat you feed your pet daily for meals and snacks will determine the quality of his or her health and can promote a longer life. Dogs and cats are carnivores. Their digestive systems do not operate efficiently on processed foods and grain-rich diets.
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16 tips for fashion on a budget
Colette Phillips and Nancy Michaels RetailA stylist once told us, "fashion is found wherever it exists." The translation of this statement is that we don't have to spend a fortune to look fabulous and appropriate for every situation. Here are 16 tips for crafting a smart look that won't break the bank.