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Will the government finally stop short‑changing HEMS providers?
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareIt's no secret that the federal and state governments short-change helicopter EMS providers when it comes to reimbursement for air medical flights covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Patients covered by these programs account for nearly 60 percent of all medical transport flights, so we're not talking pocket change here.
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5 ways to improve employee engagement
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCompanies worldwide are grappling with how to increase employee engagement. It is estimated that in the U.S. alone, employee disengagement costs the economy as much as $500 billion per year.
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Indiana religious freedom law: Businesses should err on side of inclusion
Ryan Clark Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRecently, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the new Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), a law that supporters attest is meant to protect the religious freedoms of entities — including individuals and businesses. Many believe the controversial law opens the door for statewide discrimination against the lesbian and gay communities on the basis of religious freedom.
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4 effective ways to combat laissez-faire leadership
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeadership is a great responsibility, and one that should not be taken lightly. However, there are people within organizations who are leaders in title only. Here are four ways an organization can combat this type of "leadership."
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Open data in the oil and gas industry — How far have we come?
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesThe oil and gas industry, more than most, has a reputation for opacity and secrecy — deals made on a handshake behind closed doors, secretive contract negotiations and revenues moving in complicated cross-streams among hundreds of corporate subsidiaries.
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Affordable Care Act faces more hurdles in coming months
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareThe Affordable Care Act has survived one repeal attempt in the Supreme Court, as well as more than 50 repeal attempts by the House of Representatives and the Senate. However, President Barack Obama's signature legislation faces yet another significant challenge to its existence.
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February shows slowing growth in US manufacturing — Will it continue?
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingEconomic headlines this month announced that the rejuvenation of the United States manufacturing sector is on the skids. But is manufacturing declining, or is this merely a blip on the radar?
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Despite PR campaigns, distracted driving continues to be a problem
Dave G. Houser Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn case you haven't noticed, an intensive national campaign is being waged by the U.S. Department of Transportation, auto clubs and insurance companies to draw attention to the risks of using cellphones and texting while driving. But it turns out there's nothing really new about the issue of distracted driving.
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Survey: HHS regulations are squeezing health IT professionals
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationNew research suggests that the regulatory demands imposed by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) are likely having a negative impact on health IT professionals. As many as 60 percent of polled healthcare IT professionals feel that government regulations are leading to the decline of their industry.
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Low oil prices and fossil fuel subsidy reforms
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesIn 2014, nearly 30 countries cut down on their fossil fuel subsidies. In countries like Egypt, Indonesia and India, low oil prices have dampened the political cost of implementing these reforms, which have usually been met with public protests.
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