Chủ Nhật, 31 tháng 3, 2019

[Question - Other] Where can I find statistics on violations of Healthcare Stark Law

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Is there a central location where I can search and download a list of all companies and entities who have been charged with stark violations? I am looking for 2 specific pieces of information... How much they were fined, when they were fined. I cannot seem to find this information on HHS's website (no complete lists), and I do not know where to find it on DOJ's site. Thanks.



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'Veep' Stars and Creatives Talk Trump, Chaos and the Series Finale in Dishy Oral History

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'Veep' Stars and Creatives Talk Trump, Chaos and the Series Finale in Dishy Oral History
As the Emmy magnet begins its lame-duck season, 18 key talents open up about behind-the-scenes chaos, that shocking showrunner handoff and the devastating diagnosis that prompted a wholly new ending.

March 31, 2019 at 11:12PM
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[News] From moms to medical doctors, burnout is everywhere these days: "A recent report from Harvard and Massachusetts medical organizations declared physician burnout a public health crisis. It pointed out the problem not only harms doctors but also patients."

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Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 3, 2019

"Green" brands that aren't?

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When I first started getting into natural products about 12 years ago or so, I really loved Alba Botanica. That is, until I learned to read the ingredients and found that many of their products contain parabens. I feel like it's often difficult to sort truth from marketing (especially with eco/health products becoming more and more trendy over the last decade) and actually buy products that align with your intentions. So...what "natural" or "green" marketed brands or products have you found actually aren't?



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NPR News: Republican Strategist Antonia Ferrier Discusses Trump's Push For New Health Care Law

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Republican Strategist Antonia Ferrier Discusses Trump's Push For New Health Care Law
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Republican strategist Antonia Ferrier about President Trump's push for Republicans to come up with a health care law that could replace the Affordable Care Act.

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Siegfried & Roy's Animal Handler Breaks Silence on Mauling, Alleges Cover-Up

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Siegfried & Roy's Animal Handler Breaks Silence on Mauling, Alleges Cover-Up
Chris Lawrence was onstage when a white tiger viciously attacked Roy Horn in 2003 during their Las Vegas show. Now, after a 15-year battle with PTSD, Lawrence is finally ready to discuss the human error that triggered the incident.

March 30, 2019 at 02:57AM
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[Misc] Green skincare survey - help a student in university research

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Hey guys! 😁

I am a super stressed university student currently writing my dissertation on 'green' skincare.
Can you please spare 3 mins of your time to answer my survey and make me less anxious? If you're willing to share it on your profiles, I am certain heaps of good karma are on their way to you. 🙏💙💚❤️Thank you.

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Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 3, 2019

[News] Experiments with Data Analysis and Supply Chain Efficiency to reduce cost of Healthcare in India

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Essay on Dr. Devi Shetty and Narayana Hrudalaya in Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-03-26/the-world-s-cheapest-hospital-has-to-get-even-cheaper



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NPR News: EPA Science Panel Considering Guidelines That Upend Basic Air Pollution Science

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EPA Science Panel Considering Guidelines That Upend Basic Air Pollution Science
Some panel members said they don't agree that breathing sooty air can cause premature death. The panel's draft recommendations to the EPA would change how it assesses the dangers of air pollution.

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Ever Wanted To See A Gundam Stare Down Hello Kitty? You Can In This Official Crossover Short

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Ever Wanted To See A Gundam Stare Down Hello Kitty? You Can In This Official Crossover Short
For their respective 40th and 45th anniversaries, the Gundam and Hello Kitty franchises are doing something out of the ordinary for their fans. They're, uh, gonna fight each other?

March 29, 2019 at 05:13AM
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[Question - insurance] Employer failing to provide healthcare?

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Hey all, looking for an objective opinion here, hoping I’m in the right sub. I started working for my current employer last May (nearly 11 months ago) and per my contract was supposed to start receiving benefits in August. Long story short, I still do not have benefits, along with 3 of my coworkers who started around the same time. We’re a very small company (<10 people), the owners are “HR” and have been secretive about the whole thing. I’m pretty sure they missed the open enrollment period and I’m at a loss for what to do.



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NPR News: How A Lawsuit Challenging Obamacare Could Affect People With Pre-Existing Conditions

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How A Lawsuit Challenging Obamacare Could Affect People With Pre-Existing Conditions
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sabrina Corlette from Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms about how a lawsuit against Obamacare could impact people with pre-existing conditions.

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NPR News: Dozens Of Nonnative Marine Species Have Invaded The Galapagos Islands

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Dozens Of Nonnative Marine Species Have Invaded The Galapagos Islands
The number of alien species, likely brought by ship traffic, stunned scientists. And they suspect that the foothold of such creatures may have been underestimated in other tropical habitats, too.

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[Discussion] Is this a stupid idea?

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Hi guys,

So I'm going to have my gap year before medical school coming up and I was interested in spending some time taking online classes towards either an MBA or a MS in Information Systems. I'm doing it for a back up plan in case my license gets revoked in the future. I'm thinking if something bad happens, then I'll just get moved over into something more administrative or maybe I'll enter Emergency Medicine and want to quit some day in the future. I'm basically just trying to secure my future in case anything goes bad. I feel like an MBA with a background in health administration would help in that regard.

However, I am interested in information technology and was thinking about getting an information systems master's degree. I heard that the degree has business applications, so I'm wondering if it would serve the same purpose as a health administration degree. Would I be able to get a job in healthcare administration with an information systems degree? Is it even worth it? What would you do? Not sure what path to follow.



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New York Sues Sackler Family Members And Drug Distributors

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New York Sues Sackler Family Members And Drug Distributors
New York State laid out one of the most detailed and sweeping legal cases yet against the family that owns Purdue Pharma, maker of the opioid OxyContin, as well as the companies that distributed alarming amounts of prescription painkillers.

March 29, 2019 at 12:28AM
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Moisturizer for Dry Skin?

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I have super dry skin that gets flakey if I don't have the right moisturizer. I have been using a beeswax and coconut oil based "night cream" from a ma & pa shop for all day use that I love for winter, but it's a little greasy for summer. Does anyone have suggestions for a day time use moisturizer for dry skin that will be good under foundation?



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Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 3, 2019

Trying Nuud Deodorant - not too convinced right now

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Has anybody ever tried (or is using) the natural deodorant, Nuud? The deodorant is meant to not block your pores, but uses microsilver to stop the bacteria under your arms from smelling bad.

The tube is made from biodegradable sugar cane and it ships carbon neutral, as well as being 100% vegan & cruelty free, so needless to say I had high expectations.

I've been using it for about a week now, and I have to say I'm not overly impressed. My pits are actually smelling worse than they did before. Nuud does say that often there is a detox process, with previous commercial deodorants blocking your pores so that when you switch to Nuud, your natural sweat may smell worse at first. But before this I was using a simple salt stick deodorant, which I'm pretty sure did not block my pores or stop me from sweating.

Nuud also claims that with regular use, you need to apply less and less often. So, you may apply in the morning and then not have to apply again for 2-3 days, even after exercising and showering. This sounds pretty incredible to me; however I have had to apply daily so far, sometimes even twice a day, if after work I am smelling a bit iffy. My underarms did not smell this bad before, so I'm thinking its either serious detox or Nuud just doesn't work for me.

Anybody else had an experience with this brand?



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[DIY] DIY: 15 Amazing Beauty Products You Can Make At Home

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You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars a year on salon facials, only to halt the benefits by slapping make-up on your face every day. Mother Nature offers an abundance of ingredients for beauty products that you’re likely to have in your kitchen right now.

So give these natural alternatives a go instead of the usual expensive, chemically infused products:

1. Aromatherapy

Cut up a cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water. The nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma.

2. Eye reviver

After cleansing, prepare a cup of chamomile or green tea and let it cool. Soak two round makeup sponges in the tea and squeeze out any excess liquid.

Place on each of your eyes for 15 minutes.

3. Cleanser (for all skin types)

Combine 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ a teaspoon lemon oil (not lemon juice!).

Massage over your skin (avoiding the eye area), then wipe it off immediately with a warm wet cloth.

4. Exfoliator (for all skin types)

Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Separately, cook some plain oatmeal using minimal water so it forms a thick paste. Mix the honey and olive oil into the cooked oatmeal. Let it cool, then apply as a scrub, gently rubbing it in small circles over your skin (avoiding the eye area).

Rinse off with warm water.

5. Skin brightener (for all skin types)

After cleansing, cut a slice of ripe papaya, remove the seeds and pulp. Rub the inside of the papaya peel on your face (avoiding the eye area), focusing on lines around the mouth, eyes and neck.

After 15 minutes, rinse off with warm water.

6. Hydrating race mask (for dry skin)

Grind 1 tablespoon oatmeal in a blender and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon fennel seeds to ½ cup boiling water to make a tea. Leave for 10 minutes then strain the seeds and discard them.

Once the tea has cooled, combine with the ground oatmeal and 1 tablespoon of honey and apply to your face after cleansing.

After 20 minutes, rinse with warm water, then again with cold water.

7. Soothing race mask (for stressed skin)

Combine 2 tablespoons honey with 1 teaspoon nutmeg and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to form a thick paste and apply to your face (avoiding the eye area).

After 30 minutes, rinse with warm water, softly scrubbing in circular motion for exfoliation.

8. Lifting and tightening face mask (for oily blemish prone skin)

After cleansing, combine 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and apply to your face and neck (avoiding the eye area).

Let it dry for 20 – 30 minutes (it will tighten on your face and neck), rinse with warm water, then again with cold water.

9. Hair shine mask

Massage ½ cup Greek yogurt into damp hair. After 20 minutes, rinse with warm water, then again with cold water, then shampoo and condition hair as usual.

10. Dry hair treatment

Massage ½ cup honey with 2 tablespoons olive oil into clean, damp hair. Leave in for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

11. Raw egg hair mask

Normal hair — use ½ cup whisked eggs.

Oily hair — use ½ cup of whisked egg whites.

Dry hair — use ½ cup whisked egg yolks.

Apply to clean, damp hair. After 20 minutes rinse with cold water, then shampoo and condition hair as per normal. WARNING: Don’t rinse with hot water — it will cook the egg!

12. Deep conditioning hair treatment

Soften coconut oil into a paste in the microwave. Apply to hair and leave in for 20 minutes, then rinse. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual.

13. Calming body mask

Grind mint leaves with warm water to make a paste, then add the juice of one lemon. Apply all over your body, leave on for 20 minutes, then shower.

14. Body scrub

Simply mix one part coconut oil and 2 parts coarse brown sugar. Scrub entire body.

15. Foot soak

Mix 1/2 cup Epsom salt, the zest of one lime and 3 drops of peppermint essential oil in warm water. Then sit back, relax and enjoy!

For the best results, use organic ingredients and high-quality oils. It’s important to test any homemade beauty recipes on sensitive skin, like the on the inside of your wrist, to make sure you don’t have a bad reaction to any ingredients. Always remember to do a quick patch test before applying anything yourself.

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I Was An Intern On A Celebrity Gossip Show In New York

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I Was An Intern On A Celebrity Gossip Show In New York
The radio show was broadcast online and the entire purpose of the show was to pretend to the hosts  —  our clients  —  that people were actually listening so they could feel famous.

March 28, 2019 at 10:24PM
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NPR News: Can We Overcome Racial Bias? 'Biased' Author Says To Start By Acknowledging It

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Can We Overcome Racial Bias? 'Biased' Author Says To Start By Acknowledging It
In her new book, psychology professor Jennifer Eberhardt explores how unconscious racial bias shapes human behavior — and suggests that we examine what situations can trigger racial bias.

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[Discussion] $300 for skin tag removal?

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Just looked at the insurance claim from a recent doctor visit and they charged $300 for the freezing of 3 small skin tags. The doctor literally told me it takes 10 seconds per tag, and it did. How would this add an additional $300 to my visit?

I used to live in Thailand and had a skin tag forming near my eye. I was in a shipping mall and saw a skin care business and asked what they recommended. 10 minutes later I was walking out having the skin tag burned off after paying around $9USD.

$300 vs $9???? I understand medical practices have more costs here but still, I think that is outrageous. And the procedure my doctor performed wasn't even successful!! They were not fully removed!

This makes me want to ask for him to try again free of costs just like any other business that would offer free service to someone who was not satisfied with their unsuccessful previous service.



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A Job-Scarce Town Struggles With Arkansas's First-In-Nation Medicaid Work Rules

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A Job-Scarce Town Struggles With Arkansas's First-In-Nation Medicaid Work Rules
This community provides an early reality check on how hard it is to carry out President Trump's vision of a social safety net that requires most able-bodied people to work, or try to work, in exchange for government health benefits.

March 28, 2019 at 06:55PM
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NPR News: Federal Judge Strikes Down Medicaid Work Requirements In Arkansas And Kentucky

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Medicaid Work Requirements In Arkansas And Kentucky
A federal judge has struck down a Medicaid work requirement in Arkansas and Kentucky. This is a major blow to the Trump administration's vision for the health insurance program for low-income people.

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NPR News: Blech! Brain Science Explains Why You're Not Thirsty For Salt Water

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Blech! Brain Science Explains Why You're Not Thirsty For Salt Water
Fresh water quenches thirst almost instantly, but salt water doesn't. New research shows how cells in the gut and on the tongue help the brain keep just the right concentration of salt in our bodies.

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The Political Avenger: Chris Evans Takes on Trump, Tom Brady, Anxiety and Those Retirement Rumors

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The Political Avenger: Chris Evans Takes on Trump, Tom Brady, Anxiety and Those Retirement Rumors
Ahead of "Avengers: Endgame," the progressive Captain America actor and Twitter firebrand says he's ready to retire his Marvel hero for directing gigs, a new Apple show and the fight against the "dumb s**t" president: "I'd be disappointed in myself if I didn't speak up."

March 28, 2019 at 03:17AM
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[Question - Insurance] Laid off in NYC and need to purchase insurance

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Hey all,

Not sure this is the right place but I am trying to help a friend. I have done some googling and tried to figure this out on my own but I’m stuck. I have healthcare paid for by my employer so this is all new to me.

The company my friend works for is going under. She is being laid off soon and her benefits will obviously lapse. She is getting a severance check and will move to part-time work, which does not provide her with healthcare.

Given that she is only working 2-3 days a week (net $1580 a month), will she qualify for subsidized healthcare or will her annual salary from 2018 prevent her from receiving aid?

Thank you in advance! Also please let me know if this post is better suited elsewhere



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Male Birth Control Could Actually Happen. But Do Men Want It?

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Male Birth Control Could Actually Happen. But Do Men Want It?
Some 400 couples, in nine cities worldwide, have worked a contraceptive gel into their daily routines. It is one of the largest investigations into hormonal male contraception ever.

March 28, 2019 at 01:41AM
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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 3, 2019

[Discussion] Internet of Medical Things - The Future of Health IT

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The Internet of Things (IoT) basically takes the term 'Inter-Connectivity' to a whole different level. What it does is that it connects the various systems and machines all together through the means of sensors and other tracking devices in order to obtain meaningful information from these systems, the end result being a huge improvement in human productivity and efficiency.

Some examples of the work IoT does are:

- Giving reminders to complete tasks like those such as bill payment or the parking meter payments, etc.

- The lighting on the streets being enhanced by Smart Lighting through the use of sensors.

- Similar to smart lighting, it can be used for the automation of traffic signals.

- IoT enhanced 'Smart Automobiles' that can adapt to the dynamic environmental conditions.

- Assistance in Healthcare Sector through the use of remote administered medication and remote monitoring of patients.

But as the saying goes "With great power comes great responsibility" so does the burden of responsibility come on IoT. In retrospect IoT has one grave challenge and that is security of the devices. The IoT devices are specially designed to reduce power consumption with their limited connectivity, the disposable nature of these devices makes it a challenge for implementation of security measures such as encryption and other robust security options, even through all this, one security threat persists that is cyber attacks.

Now the question arises is that what is it's impact on you?

The new saying for the future is most probably going to be something like "Everything that can be connected, will be connected"But why on earth would you want so many connected devices talking to each other? One may ask. There are in fact many examples for what this might look like or what the potential value of this would be. Let's say for example you are in your can, on way to attend a meeting, now due to the presence of IoT, your car would have access to your calendar and will already know the best path to reach your destination. If the traffic is heavy your car will send a text to the other person and notify them that you will be late, or what if your alarm starts ringing to wake you and then notifies your coffee brewing machine to brew some strong coffee. What if your office equipment knew when it was running low on supplies and automatically re-ordered more? What if the wearable device you used in the workplace could tell you when and where you were most active and productive and shared that information with other devices that you used while working? There are many possibilities, while it would surely make things easier, in the long run, if you think about it, won't it make people more lazy too?

A huge sphere of influence captured by IoT is the Healthcare sector which is called as Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), a fast-paced industry that's growing at an impeccable rate, it's worth is estimated to reach 136 Billion Dollars by the start of the year 2021. There are about 4 million medical devices today that are being used to obtain healthcare information about a patient's body. A benefit of these Healthcare IoT Solutions would be to the elderly and aged population of the world. Think about it, IoMT can help seniors take their prescribed medication on time by reminding them and documenting at what time they took their medications or perhaps portable diagnostic devices can help identify and report the test findings without requiring to visit the doctor's office.

​Working of IoMt

Similar to IoT, the IoMT also has its challenges, these include problems such as: EHR Disintegration, Lack of Interoperability, Lack Of Specificity, Improper Data Security, Hardware Connectivity Fluctuation, Big Data Management, but for IoMT to really be impactful on the industry, the healthcare organizations would need to figure out a way to turn the insights into actions. The path to making this successful is the collective collaboration of administrators, vendors, and manufacturers of Hospitals and Clinics.



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Tom Cruise's Daughter Comes Out As A Top Scientology Recruiter

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Tom Cruise's Daughter Comes Out As A Top Scientology Recruiter
The daughter of the fringe religion's most famous member gushed about her "auditing adventure" and encouraged people to receive Scientology training.

March 27, 2019 at 06:50PM
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The Untold Story Behind The Mysterious Disappearance of Fan Bingbing, The World's Biggest Movie Star

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The Untold Story Behind The Mysterious Disappearance of Fan Bingbing, The World's Biggest Movie Star
She vanished without a trace last year. But it was what happened next that sent a shudder through the Chinese film industry.

March 27, 2019 at 06:50PM
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