Sat.Jun 11, 2022

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Simple solutions for social connections

KevinMD

When Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa acquired the company that makes Lovot, a pet-sized robot for emotional support, it spoke about more than a financial investment in robotics. The news was tied to love, companionship, and healing. It also revealed the global loneliness and social isolation pandemic. The use of assistive robots is gaining popularity in Japan.

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The cost of cosmetic procedures resulting in short-term disabilities

KevinMD

In a viral video shared on Twitter in 2021, we see a line of women waiting to board a flight from Santo Domingo to Atlanta. Airline staff in safety vests stand around the women, all of whom are sitting—in wheelchairs. These women had recently undergone the popular Brazilian butt lift or “BBL” surgery, where fat. Read more…. The cost of cosmetic procedures resulting in short-term disabilities originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Thoughts of a retired physician [PODCAST]

KevinMD

“COVID-19 melted down the world at a very inopportune time in history. Just as medicine was getting a handle on previously intractable conditions, from sophisticated diabetes management to less invasive surgical procedures, a new threat that devastates our population with few good treatments overwhelms health care. Medical workers come to the rescue, … Read more… Thoughts of a retired physician [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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How the EHR is like a growing blob

KevinMD

I’m not sure about you, but May 27 cannot come soon enough for me. Finally, after three years, we will get the next installment of Stranger Things and another round of monsters, friendships, and 80s memories. For those of us Gen X-ers who grew up when all that retro fashion and music wasn’t retro, it’s. Read more…. How the EHR is like a growing blob originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.