The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Jan. 29 that the agency intends to update its standard for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs, easing reporting burdens on participating physicians and other healthcare providers, starting this year, and clarifying standards of meaningful use. “The new rule, expected this spring, would be […]
Read MoreIn recent months, Brazil has been rocked by controversy. For example, on March 15, almost one million demonstrators protested the nation’s sluggish economy, rising prices and corruption, calling for the impeachment of left-wing President Dilma Rousseff. And for good reason: their dissent came after numerous economists predicted that falling oil prices would only increase inflation […]
Read MoreWater treatment companies and experts are involved in two separate efforts that lend their services to international communities. The projects kick off this year to deliver water purification technologies to new markets around the globe — from the U.S. to Ethiopia and from Israel to Akron, Ohio. Dow Chemical Co. announced at a press conference […]
Read MoreBack pain and depression have been strongly correlated across numerous studies, often causing diagnostic and treatment challenges for practitioners attempting to address one or both problems. A new study, however, suggests that genetics may explain a large portion of that correlation. Marina B. Pinheiro, of the University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues used data from […]
Read MoreA recent report from the American Brewer’s Association has revealed what many Americans already know — that craft beer is really, really popular. From being the subject of a much talked about Superbowl ad, to being offered next to national beers in bars, and to being a staple in every hipster’s refrigerator, the American public […]
Read MoreRichard Scott Harris now faces three years in prison after using a false name, birth date, and social security number to dodge a $40,000 medical bill for a gall bladder surgery he received in 2013. This, however, was not the first time Harris had pulled such a scam. His criminal history beganback in 1988, when […]
Read MoreTaking care of your lawn is essential to ensuring that it will be up to snuff for you when you go to show it off to your neighbors and friends. You don’t want to miss out on some of the critical elements that can make your lawn a standout star. A critical takeaway for managing […]
Read MoreAs much as drivers complain about traffic laws in the U.S., a small glimpse into Finland’s legal system and traffic violation regulations is offering some valuable perspective; although Finnish traffic fines have been based on a sliding scale for many years now, Business Insider states, a slew of violations involving high-profile celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs […]
Read MoreA California software firm is reaching across the coast to help hospitals in Pennsylvania improve their quality of service. Trib Total Media reports that Qualaris Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a software company based in Oakland, has been providing western Pennsylvanian hospitals with healthcare management software for more than two years. Focusing on quality measures, the software […]
Read MoreWhile biobanks and their innovative laboratory management software are typically recognized as vital to modern research, most studies and projects that use them seem to focus on human diseases and conditions. However, it was recently announced that a metagenomics company has partnered with a provider of digestive health solutions for companion animals. Together, these organizations […]
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