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Infographic: The business of fake supplements
Maggie Kimberl PharmaceuticalIt probably isn't surprising that 77% of supplements sold online are sold by Amazon — more than the top five specialty retailers combined. But what might be shocking is how many of those supplements are fake, expired, or mislabeled. This infographic outlines the loopholes that allow third-party sellers to sell unsafe supplements on Amazon as well as tips to avoid them.
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Will rapid COVID-19 tests help K-12 schools?
Bambi Majumdar EducationShortly before he was diagnosed with COVID-19, President Trump announced that the federal government would begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests. The goal is to use them to urge faster reopening of K-12 schools. As virus cases continue to pile up, some school districts have announced staggered and hybrid learning modules for fall 2020 and beyond.
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Study report: Children and the coronavirus
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareSince the start of the pandemic, researchers have been puzzled at how children have been spared by the same rate of COVID-19 infection as adults. In fact, new evidence shows that children carry high levels of the virus even without falling ill, which may impact the spread of the virus to others, especially those who are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19. One study, out of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, found that young children carry far more of the coronavirus than adults.
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How to choose a health insurance plan for a small business
Amanda Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRunning a small business has a lot of demands, including everything from perfecting your products to fixing an overflowing toilet. But one of the trickiest parts can be finding the right health insurance for you and your employees. Under the Affordable Care Act, companies with 50 or more full-time employees or the equivalent in part-time employees have to provide health insurance to employees and their dependents or pay a fine. Smaller businesses with fewer employees, however, are exempt. So, should your small business provide insurance? That depends on several factors.
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Podcast: Escaping a broken system through cash-based functional medicine
Jarod Carter Healthcare AdministrationAfter Dr. Morgan Camp finished his medical residency, he accepted a position in a successful, cash-based functional medicine clinic where he got to work alongside experts in the field. He found early success and soon decided to open his own concierge medical practice, which attracted a good number of high-profile clients in the Bay Area. In this interview, Dr. Camp explains how he got started and what he's learned, including what worked and what he’d do differently if starting over again.
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For public health, a momentous collision and missed opportunities
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareThe COVID-19 pandemic took a new and surprising turn as October began when the President of the United States tested positive for the virus, as did many of his associates and direct contacts. At a volatile time during a highly charged election cycle, the collision of this novel coronavirus with the leader of what some dub "the only superpower on earth" is one that cannot be brushed aside. Can this direct meeting of the virus and such an influential leader deliver an outcome other than more missed opportunities and misinformation?
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Drug use rises among US workers amidst the pandemic
Grace Ferguson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLockdowns, social distancing, layoffs, and uncertainty about the future are well-documented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research also shows higher rates of substance use and misuse. A May 2020 report by Well Being Trust and The Robert Graham Center says, "The growing epidemic of ‘deaths of despair’ is increasing due to the pandemic — as many as 75,000 more people will die from drug or alcohol misuse and suicide."
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Not ‘The Jetsons,’ but close: Walmart testing drone delivery…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied Healthcare"Jetsons"-like technology is coming to healthcare, like it or not. Blame COVID-19. If nothing else, the recent news from Walmart, Quest Diagnostics, and DroneUp is pretty exciting. The three are launching a pilot program that provides drone delivery of COVID-19 self-collection kits to single-family homes in North Las Vegas. Sin City brings us many things innovative — Wayne Newton residencies, the annual blockbuster CES technology conference, and now drone-delivered COVID-19 test kits.
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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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Is your spa menu optimized for 2020 and beyond?
Elizabeth Donat RetailSometimes it's easiest to overlook the things that you're used to seeing every day. Don't let your spa menu be one of those things. If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that we need to be prepared for change and to think on our feet. Many spas are dealing with restrictions on how many guests they are allowed to service in their space, and this is impacting the generation of revenue. Take this opportunity to optimize your price list to make sure that it's working for you.
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