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Third-party suppliers can jeopardize your small business
Patrick Gleeson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the less-glamorous aspects of contemporary business is the essential role played by third-party suppliers. Their increasing use allows businesses to rapidly scale up to meet increased product demand. Often, they can supply parts or processes for far less than it would cost a company to produce them in-house. But what is becoming increasingly understood is that these third-party suppliers can also threaten your business — that they present several different kinds of third-party supply risk.
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Report: Most American drinking water is contaminated with ‘forever…
Scott E. Rupp Waste Management & EnvironmentalU.S. drinking water is contaminated with man-made "forever chemicals" that are far greater than previously estimated. The forever chemicals are resistant to environmental breakdown and are known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), some of which are linked to cancers, liver damage, low birth weight, and other health problems. The chemicals have been discovered in drinking water at 34 previously unknown locations, according to a report released on Jan. 22 by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
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New resources in precision medicine that every doctor should know about
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcarePrecision medicine, or personalized medicine as it is sometimes referred to, is a most significant and promising healthcare trend. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines precision medicine as an individualized plan that uses a patient's genetic makeup and their environment and lifestyle to deliver the right preventative advice or targeted disease treatment. There are several exciting developments in this field that you, as a physician or hospital administrator, should know about and investigate further.
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New Orleans serves up unique options beyond Bourbon Street
Bob Kowalski Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNew Orleans has a well-earned reputation as a party city, but entertaining options are plentiful beyond Bourbon Street. An easy walk or a ride on the reliable trolley system can bring adventures unique to this riverfront location where varied cultures coexist in an eye-opening historic setting. Food is always a great starting point when discussing New Orleans. You can go beyond the eating, though, by taking a cooking class in one of America’s great culinary cities. You don’t need to be intimidated — classes work for any skill level. Some even teach the use of kitchen utensils.
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Podcast: Transitioning an in-network practice to cash-based
Jarod Carter Healthcare AdministrationIn this episode, Meredith Soelberg and Brooke Mitchell describe their experience as employees in an insurance-based physical therapy practice that had to "weather the storm" of massive reimbursement cuts. The impact of those cuts made it apparent that they'd have to change their business model or face economic ruin. The cash-based practice model seemed to be the obvious solution, so the decision was made to give it a try. Soelberg and Mitchell explain exactly how the transition to cash-based was managed so the practice could remain viable for the long term.
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What emergency departments need to know about coronavirus
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareFirst reported in late December 2019 in the major central China city of Wuhan, the newly discovered coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is now rapidly spreading. As of Jan. 28, thousands have been sickened and the death toll exceeds 100. Eighteen countries, including the United States, have confirmed 2019-nCoV cases. The CDC recommends that clinicians treat patients with fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness who have a history of travel in Wuhan, or who were in close contact with a person suspected of having 2019-nCoV, as being patients under investigation (PUI).
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How the coronavirus outbreak and political unrest are impacting global…
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe Associated Press has reported that the new coronavirus outbreak originating in Wuhan, China, has severely affected global tourism, leading to billions of dollars in losses. The virus has infected thousands of people, killed more than 100, and has left the Chinese government with no choice but to expand drastic travel restrictions. Beijing has ordered millions of Chinese citizens to stay put and avoid travel. Meanwhile, tourism in other areas of the world is taking a massive hit due to political and economic unrest in some countries.
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Healthier — but tasty — food options for Super Bowl Sunday
Damon Sayles Food & BeverageSuper Bowl LIV is taking place Sunday in Miami. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will headline the biggest day in all of American sports. There's also food — lots of good food. Super Bowl Sunday dining is an event, but as the years pass, it's turned into one of the unhealthiest times of the year. But whoever said you can't enjoy eating during the Super Bowl while also finding healthy alternatives in the process? Contrary to popular belief, it can happen. Check out these five alternatives for some of the most common foods served during the Super Bowl.
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Real ID set to affect who can and cannot fly
Lark Gould Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIdentity cards are more consistent with what's portrayed in films about travelers trying to wend their way through World War II Europe than something we would see making its way to America. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to remind travelers that the upcoming Real ID requirement and enforcement will start Oct. 1, 2020. At that time, every air traveler must present a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or other acceptable form of identification to fly within the United States.
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Dump your stuff now, before you die
Lisa Cole Mental HealthcareWho amongst us wouldn't like to feel lighter, freer, less encumbered? I would! Maybe due to my time dealing with death as a healthcare professional, being an older U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Africa, or because of the "gypsy year" I'm in right now, I am convinced we don’t need most of what we think we do. How many of us default to storage units when our home becomes too crowded? What's the inside of our car look like? When will we rid ourselves of all this extra? Or will we? Dump your stuff now, before you die.