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Reduce hospitalizations by integrating behavioral health and primary care

Terry Lynam Mental Healthcare

There is a movement across the country to integrate behavioral healthcare into primary settings. This model not only facilitates access for patients with mild to moderate behavioral health conditions, but has also been shown to markedly reduce overall medical costs. Integrating behavioral health and primary care ensures patients with behavioral health needs receive help. It also means the medical needs of patients with mental illness are addressed in a timely way.

Healthcare price transparency: A tough pill to swallow

Jason Poquette Healthcare Administration

In a 2014 Wall Street Journal articleNo matter what side of the political fence you sit on, healthcare price transparency is a factor that most feel is important. President-elect Donald Trump included a reference to this in his healthcare reform platform, stating that he would "require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals." Similarly, Hilary Clinton acknowledged the importance of this issue, stating on her website that "we must do more to shine a light on healthcare prices."

5 most dangerous animals in Texas

John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

Though Texas does not have extremely large and deadly predators like you'll find in Alaska or Africa, there are all sorts of dangerous critters that you might run across in the Lone Star State. Most of the time, they will leave you alone if you don't mess with them, but hundreds of people still run afoul of these animals each year, so it really pays to be careful. These are the five most dangerous animals you're likely to encounter in Texas.

What happens when state laws conflict with a bond’s terms?

Nate Budde Construction & Building Materials

Payment bonds always have specific terms that purportedly must be followed to make a successful claim on the bond for payment. In a significant number of cases, however, the requirements for making a bond claim are also simultaneously regulated by state statute.

Just how profitable is the healthcare industry?

Scott E. Rupp Healthcare Administration

"Show me the money" is a statement made famous by the somewhat-long-in-the-tooth '90s movie classic, "Jerry Maguire." Today, the statement is known for its directness in proving whether a business or industry is success. Typically, anyone who is able to utter such a phrase is "worthy" of the proverbial funds, as we were taught in the film.

2 key traits of effective leadership

Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Effective leadership is critical to the success of any organization. At every level of the organization, how individuals in leadership positions conduct themselves has a reverberating impact on performance and productivity. For that reason, companies are willing to invest considerable time and resources on leadership development.

Say hello to 2017 as we look back at 2016

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

In just a few weeks, we are going to welcome a new year. What shall we expect for 2017? Will it be a prosperous year for the hospitality and tourism industry? Or, shall we show more concerns? I wish I were a fortuneteller. Then, I could easily provide some "yes" or "no" answers.

Using centers to differentiate for English learners

Erick Herrmann Education

Centers are used in multiple grade levels and in various subject areas as a way to provide small group instruction to a group of students while keeping the rest of the students in the class engaged in meaningful and productive practice. When working with English learners, centers can provide opportunities to deliver specific lessons to help students improve language skills, preview upcoming content or review previously presented content.

What purpose does this committee serve?

Robert C. Harris Association Management

At the first meeting of the committee, one of the members asked the chair, "So what should we do this year?" The chair responded, "We don't make up our own agenda. The board has assigned tasks that will help them advance the strategic plan."

GoldCare maintenance deal is a boon for Gatwick

Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

Gatwick Airport may still be reeling from the U.K. government's recent decision to award a new London runway to rival Heathrow Airport, but the city's second-largest gateway has at least received some good news with a landmark deal to bring Boeing GoldCare maintenance to the site.

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