Recent Articles
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HIMSS: EHRs lead to efficiencies, and other insights
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThe results of the 2016 HIMSS Health Information Technology (IT) Value survey show that 88 percent of organizations with advanced electronic health record (EHR) environments identified at least one positive outcome from their use of an EHR.
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What took center stage at NRF 2016? 3 key takeaways
Danielle Manley RetailThe National Retail Federation concluded "Retail's BIG Show" Jan. 20, and attendees left with plenty to think about for the year. From emotional robots serving wine to networking with the biggest names in retail, NRF 2016 was full of innovation and excitement.
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The Porsche 959 and the Paris-Dakar Rally
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe 959 supercar was specifically built to race in the FIA Group B class. Porsche decided it wanted to use the racing regulations as a test bed for future models. Group B was a wide-open, high-profile class made up of loosely regulated classifications. During its brief existence, the group would spawn the Audi Quattro, Lancia D4, Peugeot 205 and Ford RS2000.
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You’re right — Why doesn’t anybody listen?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNothing would drive me crazier than being right, telling people about it and having no one listen. I would be forced to sit there watching events play out as I had predicted, yet the negative implications became clear to everyone else after the fact.
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6 tips for traveling safely in cold weather
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisurePlanning a last-minute vacation or a weekend trip to grandma's house? Or maybe you're stuck right now on the East Coast dreaming of a destination not covered in two feet of snow. Whatever your reasons for venturing out this winter, cold-weather travel presents some hazards you obviously wouldn't encounter during a warm-weather outing.
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Consumers fight back against rising pharmaceutical prices
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe topic of escalating drug prices has been an ever-present focus for American consumers and drug companies. Pharmaceutical companies claim high prices are a necessary part of drug development, but consumers view them to be both unjust and unfair. As a result, there has been an ongoing debate between pharmaceutical companies and state legislators when it comes to current drug prices and what the future holds for many Americans who depend on these drugs.
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Facebook and Google are changing the game in real-time marketing
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingYour definition of real-time marketing is about to change. While real-time marketing will still revolve around social, new elements are hitting the scene. Both Google and Facebook recently announced new real-time marketing additions. Unsurprisingly, both arrived just in time for the historic Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7. Now both platforms can roll out their new features to eagerly awaiting brands and fans by seizing the Super Bowl's momentum.
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Concerns over Zika virus growing rapidly
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareToday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued additional travel warnings for pregnant women as the Zika virus outbreak continues. Initially, the CDC listed 14 countries, but they just added eight more countries in South America, the Caribbean and Polynesia.
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More travel between US, China boosts tourism industry
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen the visa expansion between the U.S. and China was first introduced in 2014, it was described as a simple decision that would "reap tremendous benefits to the country." Fast forward two years, and those benefits may be implemented more than ever by the designation of 2016 as the "U.S.-China Tourism Year."
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Crumbling barriers: Kathryn Smith is part of a growing trend
Heather Linderfelt Sports & FitnessSusan B. Anthony's birthday is next month, Feb. 15, 1820. She played a crucial role in women's suffrage and women's rights in general. Fast forward to Jan. 20, 2016 — almost 200 years — and a woman has made history again in gender equality.