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India’s new civil aviation policy targets connectivity
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIndia's aviation landscape is poised for great things as new markets are developed and the large population is linked by air. Now, the Indian government has announced a new civil aviation policy that will encourage positive changes and better connectivity.
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CMS changes meaningful use reporting period for 2016 to 90 days
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationHere’s looking at you, CMS. This hat is tipped for you. So must be the sentiment across thousands of healthcare organizations when in early July, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said that the meaningful use reporting period should be reduced from one year to just 90 days in 2016 for returning participants in the incentive program. "This increases flexibility and lowers the reporting burden for hospital providers," the organization said in a statement posted on its website.
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How to keep political talk in the office in check
Candice Gottlieb-Clark Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPolitics may be something we all talk about in the office — but in an election year, particularly this election year, the expression takes on a whole new meaning. Strong opinions and reasonable criticisms of both major-party nominees can cause employees to polarize. Even employees who typically get along may find themselves involved in tense discussion, or worse. The best strategy for keeping these office politics at bay is to get in front of them and plan ahead, as much as is still possible.
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Medical marijuana’s influence on Medicare drug spending
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareIs the use of marijuana as a medical prescription treatment saving the government money? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is one of the largest purchasers of prescription drugs in the U.S. The amount the government spends on prescription medications through Medicare Part D may have come down in states that allow for the use of marijuana as a treatment for several medical diagnoses, according to a recent study.
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Combating terror against the police
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe past few weeks have been tragic for America, as unspeakable acts of violence have been committed against police. However, the tension has been brewing for some time, and we have seen a lot of anti-police sentiments aired over social media for the past few years. As these hostile feelings intensified, many police activities and shootings have been highly scrutinized by the media and the general population, whether warranted or not.
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Make your next vacation a tax‑deductible one
Lonny Alfred Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSummer has arrived, and millions of Americans are planning to either hit the open road or jet set across the world. American Express reports that 72 percent of Americans are expected to vacation in the U.S. this summer — 15 percent traveling overseas — and can expect to spend $941 per person. That comes out to $3,764 for a family of four.
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Athletes raise their voices in activism off the field
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessProfessional athletes are among the most recognized individuals in America. They're on TV, either playing games that we're engrossed in or pitching products in commercials shown throughout those contests.
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7 tips for complying with the new federal wage-hour regulations
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recently disclosed the details of its final revised regulations relating to certain "white collar" salary exemptions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
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We must heal our nation’s wounds — together
Jonathan Ryan Batson Civil & GovernmentWhen a child loses his parents, society labels him an orphan. When a woman loses her life partner, she is considered a widow. But what do you call a generation of people who have lost a mirror reflection of themselves as they continually see lives lost due to violence related to lethal weapons (guns, knives, fists, etc.). They are not called anything. They essentially have to hold a grip onto reality and pick up the fragile pieces that have been shattered on America's pavement and move forward.
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Labour dispute could leave Canadians without mail service
Janet Piercey Civil & GovernmentCanadians are still receiving mail, but the question is for how much longer? Canada Post, the primary mailing service in the country, has had an ongoing contract and labour dispute with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Given the possibility of a lockout in the next month, Canadians are uncertain about whether their mail deliveries will soon come to a halt.
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