Thu.Jan 11, 2018

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Technological advancement and futuristic design to revolutionize water purification market

New Age Healthcare

India, apart from other challenges, is facing the grave issue of providing the nearly 1.2 billion inhabitants with access to safe drinking water. Various water sources contain large amounts of contaminants such as industrial effluents, sewage, agriculture and urban waste. Also, the infrastructure needed to deliver drinking water both in urban and rural areas is either non-existent or needs substantial upgrades to meet demand.

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Joint Task Force Proposes Ways to Reform Language in Diabetes Care

Insulin Nation

Representatives from both the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) recently convened to identify ways to improve language and communication about diabetes in both clinical and educational settings. The joint task force reviewed existing literature about the impact of language on disease outcomes, suggested ways to reform language, and identified opportunities for further scholarship on the subject.

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Technological advancement and futuristic design to revolutionize water purification market

New Age Healthcare

India, apart from other challenges, is facing the grave issue of providing the nearly 1.2 billion inhabitants with access to safe drinking water. Various water sources contain large amounts of contaminants such as industrial effluents, sewage, agriculture and urban waste. Also, the infrastructure needed to deliver drinking water both in urban and rural areas is either non-existent or needs substantial upgrades to meet demand.

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Painting for a Cure

Insulin Nation

“There’s always room for art~ it’s what I do…” These words belong to Amber Hall, a Florida teen with Type 1 diabetes who has found a novel way to raise money for diabetes research. Hall has been painting since five years old, when she first began to add acrylic and watercolor to her drawings; she has been living with T1D since age eight. Now, at 15, she’s combining these two experiences.

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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.

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Studies: ACA Has No Effect on Hours Worked [UPDATE]

ACA Times

Shortly after the passage the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some economists predicted that the law would cause employers to slash workweeks to less than 30 hours to avoid having to offer health insurance to full-time employees. Critics of the health law said it would negatively affect workweeks for several reasons. They said employers would reduce work hours for many of their employees to less than 30 to avoid the requirement to offer health insurance coverage.