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How dentists can cope with the broken personal protective equipment supply…
R.V. Scheide Oral & Dental HealthcareAlmost half of the nation's dentists are back to work and open for "business as usual," according to a recent survey by the American Dental Association. But when it comes to the supply chain for personal protective equipment necessary to provide full-service dentistry, business is anything but usual as the coronavirus pandemic lingers on. According to the ADA’s ongoing survey, "COVID-19: Economic Impact on Dental Practices," as of Sept. 7, just 60% of all dentists had a two-week supply of N-95/K-95 masks.
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Want to fly and stay safe? Here’s what you need to know
Amanda Kowalski Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSince the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world, people have figured out ways to conduct business and family reunions without getting on an airplane. But sometimes you have to go. So how do you stay safe on a plane? The Centers for Disease Control says there isn't much likelihood of getting COVID-19 on a plane because of the way air is filtered and circulates, but airplane seating makes social distancing difficult. Still need to go? If you are clear for takeoff, make sure you pack correctly.
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How to setup your telemedicine workspace
John Allen Healthcare AdministrationDespite having been around since the 1970s, many healthcare providers have yet to embrace telemedicine. Fortunately, if you’re reading this article, you’ve taken a step in the right direction. The COVID-19 global pandemic has made telemedicine more important than ever. People are stuck in a paradox. They are more aware and concerned about their health, but less willing and comfortable to visit their doctor for fear of catching coronavirus. Telemedicine solves this issue perfectly.
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Has telehealth had its day? It depends on who you ask
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareAccording to some new studies, telehealth use has plummeted from its COVID-19 peak in April and May when the pandemic was in full swing and much of the economy was shuttered. However, some reports suggest that its use continues to soar. Despite the possible carving out of virtual care from the traditional face-to-face models, significant issues remain. Primary among them is reimbursement for virtual services.
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Research paper: Small businesses lose big in COVID-19 closures
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSocial-distancing restrictions have been nothing nice for mom-and-pop shops during the pandemic. In the Journal of Economic Management and Strategy, professor Robert Fairlie takes a deep dive into the harm that COVID-19 unleashed on U.S. small-business owners. "These findings of early-stage losses to small businesses have important policy implications and may portend longer-term ramifications for job losses and economic inequality," he wrote.
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Hydration: One bite at a time
Medical & Allied HealthcareFor months, our attention has been on the pandemic. Though it hasn’t gone away, now is a good time to focus on personal health by simply drinking more water. We have all heard, "drink a gallon of water a day." But placing a gallon jug on your association desk can be daunting. In discussing how hard it can be to chug a gallon, my friend said, "Remember how you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."
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Be kind to yourself — you’ll be healthier for it
Amanda Kowalski Mental HealthcareYou forgot your mom's birthday, you blew the presentation at work and you haven't worked out in a month — so you beat yourself up. If your best friend told you any of these things, you would talk them through it and make them feel better. Why is it so easy to be kind to your friends and even strangers, but so difficult to give yourself a break? A study published by Clinical Psychological Science shows that people who talked to themselves in a positive tone had lower heart rates and lower sweat response, which switches off the body's threat response and can lower the risk of disease.
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Telemedicine: Gains, losses, and debates
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareTelemedicine and telehealth are apparently here to stay, galvanized into intensive service amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With approximately 20% of all medical visits in the United States estimated to be conducted via telemedicine during the course of 2020, and $29.3 billion in global revenue, we can see that this form of medical practice has truly taken hold. What are we gaining, who is losing out, and what might we be missing when more healthcare is delivered without patient and provider being in the same room?
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How colleges are spreading COVID-19
Patrick Gleeson EducationMost of the attention and controversy over school attendance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic these past couple of months has been focused on K-12 classrooms. Less attention has been paid to college policies. That’s too bad, because it’s now becoming clear those same policies are likely to spread COVID-19 back into many of those students’ home communities.
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How biometrics can help your patients during COVID-19 and beyond
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareAs a healthcare administrator or physician, you know that your patients are dealing with heightened anxiety during COVID-19. Concerns about face-to-face treatment, financial worries, and a strong need for convenience and ease in interactions are just a few of the issues your patients are wrestling with. One powerful way you can help pacify their fears and make their treatments easier than ever is by implementing biometric technology within your organization, facilities and clinician practices.
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