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March 2009 Blog Posts (32)

Supply, Demand, Universal Coverage as Transformational?

I saw a blog post from my Twitter stream today that was quite interesting by the Compass Group, Inc. They have great a great blog by the way. I am following it as soon as this posting is completed.

What it stimulated for me was examining the framing of the whole universal coverage conversation as this dynamic of contention as well as the wording. My response to the article which talked about supply and demand. "Supply goes down, prices go up"

the article shared, especially where… Continue

Added by Amri Johnson on March 31, 2009 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Getting Your Business Noticed!

If you have a business, I think this is one of the best marketing tools out there to date.

As business owners, we are always trying to figure out ways to stand out above the competition and do something so unique & different that our customers will remember us over everybody else.

Well here's a snippet below of just what I'm talking about.

If you're one of the 700 million email users sending over 30 billion emails every day, you can point, click and send… Continue

Added by Pete Taylor 3 on March 31, 2009 at 10:29am — No Comments

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This wonderful telecourse presents theory and clinical application of chronic and acute pain management and medical hypnosis using the latest… Continue

Added by Seth-Deborah Roth on March 30, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Ethical Framework and other Resources for the Use of Technology in Mental Health

Hi Everyone! The Online Therapy Institute has developed the Ethical Framework for the Use of Technology in Mental Health. In addition, we offer several resources for anyone working in the behavioral health field.

Best to all!

DeeAnna

Added by DeeAnna Merz Nagel on March 28, 2009 at 1:08pm — No Comments

Tips for Choosing a High Quality Global Healthcare Network

One of the biggest driving factors fueling global healthcare and medical tourism in America, whereby patients seek medical care outside of the U.S., is the high quality of care now available in international hospitals. But…

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Added by Satori World Medical on March 27, 2009 at 5:24pm — 1 Comment

If Nursing is so stressful, then why I'm still here???

Everyday is stressful at work in dealing with patients, family, doctors. We nurses seem to get stucked in the middle of the storm. Everyone blaming on nurses. I work on an oncology floor, so as you can guess we deal with death and anger once to many. When stressed I often take a pause and think: "how would i act or feel if I found out I have cancer, or my family? Would I want nurses and doctors to be there and listen to me, and care for me unconditionally in my ups and downs?

I have this… Continue

Added by Michelle Solares on March 27, 2009 at 3:08pm — No Comments

The Business Behind Social Networking - Ozmosis Blog

Below is the latest post from the Ozmosis Blog:

For months, there has been talk that Twitter would finally unveil its business model with a focus on serving corporate customers, whether to help promote their businesses or to provide a customer service solution. Yesterday,… Continue

Added by Joel Selzer on March 25, 2009 at 12:45pm — No Comments

Disparities and Leadership

Admitting that we have a problem is the first step towards recovery.

I have been talking and writing a lot lately about a new way of leadership. I think that we are seeing a lot of evidence that the way we do leadership is inadequate. We simply deserve better. We deserve better outcomes. We deserve progress and solutions. In our organizations, our communities and our society we deserve… Continue

Added by Joe Gerstandt on March 23, 2009 at 9:28pm — No Comments

Trial of Sourcing Tool in Exchange for Feedback

Hi there -

I represent TalentSpring, a resume sourcing and ranking solution. We are different from other tools in many ways. For instance, our Semantic Search technology (word/phrase understanding) does not require the entry of Boolean Search strings. Additionally, we are not just software but the integration of people power and technology. We are looking to provide trial of our solution in exchange for feedback. If interested, please send me an e-mail. Thanks for the help - Jason… Continue

Added by Jason Mittelstaedt on March 23, 2009 at 5:36pm — No Comments

Fi-Med Adds Nationwide Electronic Prescription Services For Physicians

Ahead of the curve: Fi-Med gets doctors on board with e-prescriptions before Medicare penalties take effect

In the rush to digitize health information and medical records, even prescriptions are making the jump from notepad to network. Soon the squinting and scrawling and folding and crumpling of the physician-pharmacist relationship will be replaced by high-speed data delivery from point-of-service, at time of service, direct to the pharmacy. (No word yet on whether… Continue

Added by Lisa Velasquez on March 23, 2009 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Nine Dragon Brocade Qigong form now available to the Public.

Now available for the first time!

The Nine Dragon Brocade

This form has not been taught outside the Zhou family before. How do you get it? Just send an e-mail to: Book@JadePowerQigong.com with "9 Dragon" in the subject line.The form will be e-mailed to you in PDF format.

Requesting this information will add your e-mail to my mailing list. I do not spam and only send out a newsletter every two to three months. You can opt out of the mailings by responding with the opt out… Continue

Added by Jeff Smoley, LMT. MA 52162 on March 23, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Section Editor positions available

Hi guys, just thought I would let you know that Radiopaedia.org is now accepting applications for the next round of Section Editor Positions. It is a great low stress way to enhance your CV while doing a little study. At the same time you are contributing to one of the fastest growing collaborative radiology resource online.

Preference will be given to… Continue

Added by Frank Gaillard on March 19, 2009 at 5:59pm — No Comments

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Added by Pete Taylor 3 on March 18, 2009 at 10:34am — No Comments

Keep up with the Latest News, Products & Happenings at ATLCoffeeHouse!

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It's called ATLCoffeeHouse Healthy Coffee News & More . . . . To visit CLICK HERE

At our new blog site, you can find things such as sales, promotions, updates, new products, health articles and much more.

Also to help you… Continue

Added by Pete Taylor 3 on March 18, 2009 at 10:33am — No Comments

Start Now to Collect E-Prescribing Bonus

Beginning on January 1st of this year, CMS is allowing the reporting of codes related to the electronic prescribing of drugs for your patients in the office setting. As long as you are paid at least 10% of your total Medicare Part B reimbursement for services in the office, with the consistent reporting of these codes, you may be eligible for a 2% bonus payment at the end of 2009.

The following are the three codes that can be reported in addition to the E/M service for the office… Continue

Added by Lisa Velasquez on March 11, 2009 at 9:31am — No Comments

Dickies Scrubs: Comfort & Flexibility for the Medical Professional

The normal medical clothing has stay put practically unchanged for more than 40 years. Though, be it the health industry the new age group of medical professionals, particularly women in healthcare, possibly enthused to try out stylish medical clothing, combining convenience and sophistication. That’s why Dickies everyday scrubs are specially made to provide medical professionals with convenient work attire without compromising style… Continue

Added by Elizabeth D. Swart on March 9, 2009 at 6:06am — No Comments

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In order for the body to… Continue

Added by Pete Taylor 3 on March 8, 2009 at 1:15pm — No Comments

Do physicians need a social network where real names and credentials are shared?

Andrew J. Barovick who authors the blog, "The New York Medical Malpractice Law Blog" has a post entitled, Move Aside, Twitter! Drs. Have Their Own Social Networking Sites" that has generated a terrific discussion. The post highlights a recent article from Medical… Continue

Added by Joel Selzer on March 6, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

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Added by Pete Taylor 3 on March 5, 2009 at 3:33am — No Comments

Travel Nurse Social Network

Check out the New Travel Nurse Social Network at http://www.travelnurse.me

A place to interact with Travel Nurses all over the country and learn about the industry, companies, and jobs.

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Added by Andrew Reine on March 4, 2009 at 9:58pm — No Comments