Recent Articles
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Don’t be discouraged: Overcome your doubts
Greg Witz Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementGrowing up, millennials were told repeatedly that if they got a college degree, they would get a job. This in turn would lead to buying a house and starting a family. Unfortunately, this has not been the case. Between struggling to find work and being weighed down by massive amounts of debt, many in Generation Y are having doubts about their goals and dreams.
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Who will make your health decisions when you are unable?
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareOn Father's Day, we said goodbye to the father of the long-distance dedication, Casey Kasem. He was an American icon best known for his weekly radio countdown programs and as the voice of Shaggy in the "Scooby-Doo" cartoon series. Sadly, Kasem's legacy was tarnished by a family conflict surrounding his end-of-life decisions — all played out in the media for the world to watch. Unfortunately, these disputes are all too common.
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OIG issues fraud alert for physician-lab relationships
Jessica Belle Healthcare AdministrationThe Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General has issued a special fraud alert singling out the laboratory-referring physician relationship for its focused attention. Physicians and laboratories should review any compensation arrangements that they may have as the OIG will be paying particular attention to such relationships.
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Interior design innovation to meet tighter budgets
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesHomeowners are still cautious about overspending on their homes, especially for interior design. But that does not mean there is less demand for nicer interiors, be it for a new home or for a renovation project.
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Are fixed-wing aircraft the right fix for patient transport?
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareWhile there will always be a need for helicopter EMS, particularly in urban areas, the industry is increasingly looking at fixed-wing solutions as cost pressures mount. While hospital-based programs still use helicopters to corral market share, fixed-wing transport is becoming a more popular option, particularly with doctors and patients who want choices and with cost-cutting insurance companies.
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Bringing World Cup passion to your office
Jessica Taylor Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAfter watching how thrilled the fans became when Team USA advanced to the round of 16 despite losing to Germany, I thought to myself, "This enthusiasm and passion is just how it should be in a workplace."
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Business netiquette: The right way to use social media
Scott Steinberg CommunicationsModern social networks provide endless opportunities for associations and working professionals to connect with colleagues, peers and potential partners in new and novel ways. But as widespread as services like Facebook, Google+, Twitter and LinkedIn have become, basic rules of netiquette and business conduct still apply.
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Summertime water safety: Tips to avoid children drowning
Ryan Clark Recreation & LeisureWith summer making its presence felt across the United States, people are turning toward the water's edge for both relief and entertainment. Unfortunately, statistics dictate that the more people approach the water, the greater the possibility for harm and danger.
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Staffing for the ER onslaught: A surprising consequence of the ACA
Alan Kelsky Healthcare AdministrationOne hoped-for outcome of the Affordable Care Act was the reduction of emergency department use for primary care reasons. Though that was the intent, the reality is that ER visits are rising, and ER administrators expect that rise to continue through at least 2015.
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4 quick tips to make presenting simple
Catherine Iste CommunicationsAre you ready for your TED talk? In the expert hands of John Bates of Executive Speaking Success, you could be. I had the pleasure of hearing Bates, who specializes in helping people convey their stories in a TED-ready format, speak at a recent Women in Technology International event.