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Exploring common — and uncommon — aspects of the gun control debate
Michelle R. Matisons Civil & GovernmentThe Parkland, Florida, school shooting in early 2018 incident politicized gun control in a new way, and recently, mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, kick-started the conversation yet again. Many people talk about their desire for stronger gun regulations, especially after mass shootings, but there is little to show from these discussions. Rumors are circulating that a gun control proposal will be available from the White House next month. Reform activists aren't waiting. But this is not such an easy issue, either.
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Doors on fridges debate heats up again in UK
Andrew Gaved Waste Management & EnvironmentalThe debate around whether to make it mandatory to have doors on all display refrigerators in the U.K. has been reignited by a combination of carbon targets and public pressure. While supermarkets in the U.K. have historically been resistant to adding doors to fridges because of fears that they will impact purchasing, the mounting pressure on the U.K. to reduce energy to meet long-term carbon targets has put the subject back on the agenda. However, many merchandisers cling to the belief that the addition of doors to their chiller cabinets will negatively affect the purchase of goods by presenting a "barrier" to browsing.
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Obtaining prior authorization from non-Medicare carriers for hyperbaric…
Tiffany Hamm and Jeff Mize Healthcare AdministrationDenied claims due to unauthorized patient procedures or services can be responsible for a major loss in revenue. Although most medical offices and provider-based departments are moving closer to 100% verification for patient services, there is still no guarantee that every account will be paid. Claims that are denied due to no prior authorization happen primarily in a hospital setting. To ensure your claims will be paid, plan ahead, meticulously document, and follow the regulations as noted below.
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How to use personalization as a family marketing tool
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingPersonalization is one of the biggest trends in online marketing right now, and that’s for good reason. The closer you can tailor your marketing approach to the specific needs of your audience, the bigger the bang you'll get for your advertising bucks — and the more ad revenue you'll attract. Is your brand family-friendly? If so, personalization is an incredibly effective way to boost sales and loyalty. Try these scientifically tested tips to give your clientele what they want in a powerful way.
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Top senator: Rural health systems must be allowed to evolve, survive through…
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationTelehealth is getting some additional mainstream backing again in a significant way as one of Washington, D.C.'s leading healthcare voices continues to place his support behind it — Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. The reason for his doing so is because of the weakening of the rural healthcare community. These rural health systems face continual financial pressure, and many of them are facing closure. Thus, telehealth can help solve some of the many challenges confronting rural communities in maintaining access to care, Grassley says.
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5 must-do’s for back to school
Aileen Miracle EducationAre you about to start the school year, but aren’t sure where to start? In this article, I'm detailing five must-do's for back to school. My first must-do is to print class lists and your schedule. Class lists are great to have for attendance, creating seating charts, figuring out small groups, and more! I love to have class lists both in paper form (for my class list and fire drill binders) and in Excel so I can easily copy and paste them into programs and apps.
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3 steps to new employee success
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe honeymoon period for new employees provides a prime time to set the stage for unlimited success. While some employers unfortunately also call this the introductory period and try to use it as an evaluation window within which to weed out new hires, we should look at it as a litmus test for our own success and a chance to invest in the success of an employee. Employees come in ready to make an impact, optimistic about the opportunity and eager to learn. Here are three steps to take to fan that flame of enthusiasm into a sustainable fire.
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Which industries will benefit most from the industrial internet of things?
Joseph Zulick Science & TechnologyA common statement among historians of the 1849 gold rush was that the people who were most likely to make the most money were the ones who made tools for the miners and not the actual miners themselves. As industries like transportation, manufacturing, technology, energy and healthcare pursue success with the industrial internet of things (IIoT), this colloquial wisdom stands true. IIoT equips these sectors with the information and data to operate their businesses more effectively.
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5 ways to reduce alarm fatigue at your hospital
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationWorking at a hospital, you know that alarms on monitoring equipment in your ICU, step-down unit and general wards are a major challenge for your staff and patients. When false alarms happen, patients panic unnecessarily and staff become desensitized, increasing the chance of a missed emergency. The noise pollution can fray nerves and keep patients from resting so they can heal faster. Stumped as to how to handle this issue? Science can offer you innovative answers.
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Compete on others’ weaknesses, not their strengths
Anne Rose MarketingWhen your niche is responsible for your success, why would your company abandon that winning strategy to compete against other companies' strengths? A chain of hardware stores that owes its success to its niche of providing personal customer service, advice, and DIY knowledge has recently considered competing against big online stores to deliver products in one day. Does that make sense to abandon your core competency and spend inordinate money to expand in an area that another has already locked up?