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Slow Food, Slow Medicine: What Italy Can Teach America About Health

Health Populi

Obesity, diabesity, food deserts and food swamps co-exist across America, factors that cost the U.S. economy over $327 billion a year just in the costs of diagnosed diabetes. In addition, America’s overweight and obesity epidemic results in lost worker productivity, mental health and sleep challenges, and lower quality of life for millions of Americans.

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MGMA18: When it comes to leadership, Simon Sinek gives failing grade to politicians and healthcare executives

FierceHealthIT

Simon Sinek, the author and lecturer, knows a lot about business and leadership. And he says the country’s political leaders and many healthcare executives have something in common: They are doing a lousy job.

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I will travel the world looking for the best technology for the NHS : Matt Hancock

Lloyd Price

In the middle of last year’s election campaign, Matt Hancock’s sister had a very nasty accident that left her struggling for life in intensive care. Later, when she had recovered, she went to see her GP to get the all-clear to have her driving licence restored. The doctor asked why she had lost her licence in the first place. “The GP had no idea that she’d been through this experience,” said Hancock.

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The Pharma company of 2025 probably doesn’t look like a company that makes Medicines; it looks more like a Healthcare company

Lloyd Price

The march of the millennials is gathering pace as they close in on being the largest adult sector of the population and a primary focus for healthcare. The pharmaceutical industry has mainlined its marketing on the baby boomer generation, which has engaged with medical advances like no other, but now needs to grab the attention of a new breed of health consumers who don’t always play by the rules.

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

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