Recent Articles
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CMS aims to bolster emergency preparedness
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationHealthcare is increasingly being delivered outside of hospitals in widely diverse settings. However, the level of preparedness for disasters and emergencies varies — even though disasters stress the entire system. The latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule establishes consistency with requirements for all who participate in Medicare and Medicaid. The regulations will lead to increased patient safety during emergencies and more coordinated responses to natural and man-made disasters.
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Metals Thoughts: A look over the edge
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesWith Golden Week (China) and Rosh Hashanah both occurring, trading volumes are noticeably lighter. Some stronger-dollar, higher-yield dynamics have put precious metals on the back foot. Interestingly, much of this is going on as some of the U.S. economic tailwinds are decreasing a bit.
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How great are your estheticians?
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureProbably pretty great, right? Most estheticians (aka esties) get into the field of esthetics, because they have a strong interest in the beauty and skin health industries and a desire to turn that interest into a great way to make a living. Esties generally enjoy helping their clients look and feel great, while also improving their own skin health and beauty (let's be honest).
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The fight against sugar taxes across the globe
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe South African government's proposed tax on sugary drinks has had the local beverage industry boiling, leading them to pour money into fighting the regulations. While this is not the first time a sugar tax is the focal point of a heated debate, it's interesting to note the ripple effect this causes to the beverage industry worldwide.
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Lease negotiation tips for startup dental offices
Alain Sabbah Oral & Dental HealthcareOne of the key steps in starting or opening a dental practice is selecting an office location and negotiating the terms in the dental office lease presented by the landlord. Lease terms can have a huge impact on the finances of your dental practice both in the short and long term.
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What’s the best reading program for my struggling child?
Howard Margolis EducationParents often ask me, "What's the best reading program for my child? He struggles with reading. It's awful." Unfortunately, this question can't be answered. Why? Programs do not teach reading — teachers do.
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A beastly pair of buzzwords that haunt most meetings
Paul Zukowski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the hidden joys of being a word nerd is one of your colleagues calls to ask about the difference between having an elephant in the room or a 400-pound gorilla. "Wow, what a delightful mental problem!" was my immediate reaction. I saw there could be unexplored depth to the gorilla/elephant choice. To start the expedition, let's look at the physical presence of the two animals.
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6 American battlefield re-enactments to check out in 2017
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisurePeering through a cloud of acrid smoke at a wave of musket-firing soldiers and cringing from volley after volley of ear-pounding pyrotechnics, I was beginning to feel like a front-line war reporter. But thankfully what I was witnessing wasn't for real. The furious action taking place just yards away was part of an amazingly authentic replay of Florida's largest Civil War battle.
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4 ingredients to successful mobile marketing automation
Sophorn Chhay MarketingWhen you're trying to implement inbound marketing for B2B customers, mobile is perhaps the single most important platform to target. Studies show businesses without a strong mobile presence fall in search ranking, enjoy less mobile traffic and have a higher average bounce rate. Beyond that, a majority of people in the United States own a mobile phone, and 90 percent of all smartphone owners use their phone for prepurchase activities.
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Workplace investigations: The devilish details
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementReceiving an employee complaint and embarking on an investigation can be a tough but necessary decision. Once the journey down that road has begun, it is important to make sure you conduct a thorough, timely and objective investigation.