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Dear Appreciated Clients, Trusted Healthcare Partners, Invaluable Colleagues and Loyal Friends
Start READING: Dear Appreciated Clients, Trusted Healthcare Partners, Invaluable Colleagues and Loyal FriendsAs the founder of Atrómitos, a healthcare and human service consulting firm dedicated to creating healthier and more resilient communities that encompass fairness and inclusion, I have seen the impact federal policies have on our clients and partners. They are concerned about how potential changes in governmental programs will affect everything from funding and regulatory…
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The Importance of Data Equity and Integrity in Public Health Decision Making
Start READING: The Importance of Data Equity and Integrity in Public Health Decision MakingData plays a critical role in shaping decisions, policies, and strategies in today’s fast-paced public health world. However, not all data is created equal. Ensuring it is accurate, unbiased, and easily accessible is essential for making informed, fair, and effective decisions that truly benefit all communities. What is Data Equity and Data Integrity? Data equity,…
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A Key to Enhancing Mental Health in the Workplace: Emotional Intelligence
Start READING: A Key to Enhancing Mental Health in the Workplace: Emotional IntelligenceUnderstanding Emotional Intelligence In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business world, emotional intelligence (EI) is a vital skill for success. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Thanks to psychologist and author of “Emotional Intelligence,” Daniel Goldman, emotional intelligence has become…
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Bridging the Gap: Innovative Solutions to Combat Healthcare Staffing Challenges
Start READING: Bridging the Gap: Innovative Solutions to Combat Healthcare Staffing ChallengesIn today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, a significant challenge that looms large is the workforce shortage across the sector. This crisis has only been exacerbated by the retirement of baby boomers, the taxing demands placed on healthcare workers, and, not least, the systemic shocks introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst this turbulent scenario, a beacon…
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Rebuilding the Security Risk Assessment
Start READING: Rebuilding the Security Risk AssessmentWhat is the most important piece of advice I would give an organization regarding cybersecurity risk management? My first response was simple (perhaps too simple): Just do it.
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Benefit and Harm of Non-Profit Hospital Billing Practices
Start READING: Benefit and Harm of Non-Profit Hospital Billing PracticesIn a recent article, we raised the question of whether nonprofit hospitals are effectively “earning” their privileged tax status by returning a community benefit greater than, or at least equal to, the cost of their deferred taxes. We also discussed how the Affordable Care Act provided essential tools, the Community Health Needs Assessment and the…
