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Business lessons learned from the Boston Marathon
Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEarlier this week, I had the opportunity to watch the Boston Marathon. If you've haven't seen this race, which happens to be the oldest marathon in the U.S., I'd encourage you to do so. It's quite a sight to behold. Here are some of my key takeaways from the race that can apply to business.
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First-of-its-kind report lays foundation for world food sustainability
Scott E. Rupp Food & BeverageThe EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health released its scientific review in early 2019, publishing the world's first scientific targets for healthy diets and sustainable food production. It provides "targets that join civil society, public health and environmental conservation’s various goals toward health and sustainability." The purpose of the report is to provide a framework for the "urgent actions" needed from consumers, policymakers, businesses and government agencies to transform the food system. Leading scientists in nutrition and public health laid out global guidelines for a universal, healthy diet.
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Podcast: Keys to successfully going out-of-network and maintaining patient…
Jarod Carter Sports & FitnessSturdy McKee took a booming, three-clinic in-network practice and successfully transitioned completely out-of-network without missing a beat. In this podcast, he shares the patient communication strategy he used each time he dropped a provider, asks a thought provoking question about why patients would choose to go out-of-network, and gives examples of where cash-based practices have to excel to win patients.
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Teaching and coaching in a multigenerational setting
Rey Hernandez EducationI retired from coaching in 2012 after 36 years on the sideline coaching high school football, and in 2017, I retired from teaching. In order to stay busy, I decided to do some substitute teaching and agreed to join the varsity coaching staff at a local high school. During my time away from football, I saw many changes in the high school game. Some of these changes came in the form of administrative directives and legislative mandates that were enacted in response to growing safety concerns related to on-field concussions. Those changes were accompanied by a decrease in the number of students participating in football.
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6 tips to get through your midday slump
Eudene Harry, MD Medical & Allied HealthcareWe have all felt it. After lunchtime, you're lethargic, tired, and constantly checking the clock waiting for the day to be over. But fear not! Your day will no longer be ruined by the afternoon lull. Here are some quick tips to avoid the midday slump and end your day rejuvenated.
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The newest developments for hamstring injury prevention in soccer
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessThe most common soccer injury for professionals is to the hamstrings. But with an ever-increasing volume of knowledge regarding the causes of hamstring injury and how to treat and prevent such issues, why are numbers on the rise? The increase in intensity and volume of match play now expected from modern players could explain part of that increase, but we should also be taking a close look at the injury prevention strategies we are using with players. The authors of a piece in the British Journal of Sports Medicine documented a large gap between the evidence and protocols proven to work in hamstring injury prevention and the strategies actually utilized by professional clubs' medical teams.
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Study results show promise for using ultrasound to assess bone health
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareOsteoporosis affects about 25 percent of women aged 65 years and over and about 5 percent of men aged 65 and over. Unfortunately, most people are unaware that they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. Dual/energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for assessing bone health. Although effective in identifying those with low bone mineral density (BMD), using DXA to screen for bone health is limited by cost, size, and technical requirements to operate the machine. A recent study, however, showed that inexpensive ultrasound screenings for osteoporosis were equal to data gathered using DXA.
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March Madness may be good for the workplace
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMarch Madness is a boon for TV and streaming media ratings, and the NCAA earns over $1 billion per year during the tournament between ticket sales and broadcast rights. There's one stat that doesn’t increase during this time frame: employee productivity levels. But is this necessarily a problem? According to some estimates, corporate losses during the yearly NCAA Tournament are close to $4 billion. Companies may be losing the productivity game, but according to two recent studies, they may be winning in another important area.
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3 venues shaping the future of sporting events
Katherine Radin Sports & FitnessEvery sports season brings a new set of hopes for fans. While many are optimistic their team will make the playoffs or win a championship, others in some areas are looking forward to gaining a new team or venue in their town. From a fan experience perspective, outdoor viewing parties near stadiums have become popular in recent years, and arenas are continuing to progress much further than one could have ever expected. With promises of holograms and gondolas, let’s take a look at the current pulse of sports venue modernizations.
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Podcast: Growing a cash practice with zero paid marketing
Jarod Carter Sports & FitnessDuring this podcast, Dr. Jarod Carter catches up with Dr. Carlos Berio of SPARK Physiotherapy about hiring employees for a cash-based practice, what kind of physical therapy and training services SPARK Physiotherapy is offering, and how he has continued to grow his practice with zero paid marketing! You'll really get a feel for how connecting with patients drives his cash practice, brings in clients, and creates marketing opportunities.
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