Recent Articles
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Corporate asset protection: Shielding your practice from lawsuits, threats…
David B. Mandell, JD, MBA, and Jason M. O'Dell, MS, CWM Healthcare AdministrationAs we discussed in Part I of this article, in attempting to protect an ongoing practice or healthcare business against lawsuits and potential creditor threats, most leave much to be desired. They may rely too heavily on insurance, have suboptimal corporate structures in place and even unknowingly miss out on significant tax advantages.
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Top tips for travel in cold weather
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementRecently, the "polar vortex" dropped temperatures across the U.S. to negative digits. It also left thousands of people who were trying to reach their destinations stranded. Between Jan. 2-7, more than 27,000 flights were canceled. It is important to know what to do when you're scrambling to reschedule your flight or looking for accommodations while stranded. To stay ahead of "Old Man Winter," here are some tips when it comes to traveling in cold weather.
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The Flying Circus: Leanne
Garth WallaceCOPA eFlight presents another weekly excerpt from "The Flying Circus," a fun book by Canadian aviation humorist and former COPA publisher Garth Wallace. "The Flying Circus" is a fictional account of the madcap escapades of two instructors who start their own flying school armed with loads of enthusiasm, but little business sense and no money.
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Is your electric bicycle legal?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn 2013, the electric-assist bicycle was the most exciting technology that everybody wanted but didn't know if they could legally own. This can be blamed on the often-changing and confusing laws that surround the technology.
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Brainstorming: When should I sign off on my claim or settlement?
Colleen Butler Mental HealthcareColleen Butler, author of "Concussion Recovery: Rebuilding the Injured Brain," is offering practical advice to help with the recovery from brain injury. In the sixth edition of Brainstorming, readers have asked about signing off on legal claims or settlements and about when to return to work.
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What can your business learn from Richard Sherman’s social media…
Julie Bernhard MarketingRegardless of your sports affiliation, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was the man of the hour Sunday night. The game-winning interception Sherman tipped to Malcolm Smith was a shot-heard-round-the-world, immediately crushing all 49er fans hopes of a trip to the Super Bowl.
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Your 2014 guide to financial risk in the construction industry
Scott Wolfe Jr. Construction & Building MaterialsAt the start of 2013, many construction industry economists predicted a "rebound" for the industry. While construction spending grew during the calendar year overall, it wasn't quite the rebound originally anticipated. We're now turning the page to 2014, and the industry is excited about lots of positive economic indicators. Are we really on the cusp of a strong market rebound?
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Trends and patterns in patient safety report to OPTN
Sharee Ann Narciso Medical & Allied HealthcareA comprehensive report on patient safety situations was sent to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and is now accessible for public review. It was prepared at the request of both OPTN and the Operations and Safety Committee of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). The report is a summary of safety situations that were gathered through the UNet Improving Patient Safety (IPS) online portal and other sources.
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The impact of macrocells on underwater corrosion
Sasha Viasasha ManufacturingCorrosion due to macrocells is a serious threat to certain types of structures, especially in the ocean. New developments have recently shed light on how macrocells form in hollow undersea structures and what engineers can do to mitigate their effects.
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Smart homes getting smarter: How interior designers must adapt
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIf you are not familiar with the term "the Internet of things," it is time to add it to your vocabulary. As became apparent during this year's Consumer Electronics Show, it won't be long before coordinating "the Internet of things" will be another task for designers to add to their project management plan.