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As Massachusetts unveils new PMP, old questions remain
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalWith high hopes for an easier to use and more efficient website, Massachusetts has announced the launch of their new prescription monitoring program (PMP) website known as the Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool, or MassPAT. The site will have all the same capabilities of the current PMP tool, but boasts a more user-friendly interface and efficient search engine.
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Instagram allows users to filter and censor comments
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsAs your Instagram audience continues to grow, you'll likely encounter a problem you may not have considered: an influx of hateful remarks or comment spam. Yes, there will still be followers who comment and authentically engage with your content. But, they'll likely be harder to find amid a flurry of users begging you to "follow me" or "like back." Generally, they don't want your account to follow back or view their profile. Instead, users like this are taking advantage of your extensive audience and promoting their account.
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The Corvette collection built by weed killer
Michael Brown Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe next time you're working in the yard and using weed killer, you just might be doing something else that would never occur to you. You could be helping Dennis Albaugh add another car to his massive collection of Corvettes and Chevy muscle cars.
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Small meeting dilemma: Large or small hotel?
David Gabri Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhether you're planning a large convention or a small meeting, there are many decisions to be made. But one of the first decisions the planner of a smaller meeting needs to make is whether to stage that meeting at a small hotel or at a larger hotel or resort. In fact, there are advantages to both.
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Improving project outcomes through a customized process
Michelle LaBrosse Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe first step to success in your projects is to be sure they are the right projects for you at this time. A project is "right" when it moves you closer toward achieving your long-term goals, aligns well with your unique strengths, and is achievable given the resources and people you have available to you.
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The hidden benefits of a balanced life
Sheilamary Koch Education"Back to school" symbolizes new beginnings for most educators to a degree unmatched by Jan. 1. If, in the New Year's spirit, you were to create a list of resolutions focused on making this school year better than last, would having more balance between work and personal time be on your list? If so, take advantage of the beginning of a new cycle to anchor yourself in an activity just for you.
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Russia: The next HEMS growth market
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareThe success of the helicopter EMS model in the U.S. is prompting its emulation worldwide. While many nations have had this service for years, only now are they making a serious effort to develop it on a meaningful scale. One prime growth market: Russia. Anyone who has watched a YouTube video of Russian drivers can see how the need for helicopter EMS in the country would be acute.
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The danger of missing climate change policies in business forecasts
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesBetween 2010 and 2016, the U.S. coal industry was subject to some of the most extremes booms and busts. Expecting a super cycle driven by growth in emerging markets, big players entered risky acquisitions to increase their market shares — in many occasions with disastrous outcomes.
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Nurse leaders: Bridging the gaps between generations
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIn 2016, there are three generations at the heart of the American nursing workforce: the baby boomers, Generation X and the millennials. These nurses interface daily in myriad settings, and the quality of that interface is crucial to patient satisfaction, nurse satisfaction and the creation of a positive workplace culture.
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How ready are you to do a public demonstration in an instant?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI recall on many occasions being contacted by our district chief or other official fire department entity to do a public demonstration either within a few hours or on the same day. There were many types of establishments we would visit along with various topics that would be requested.