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The Potential For Human Augmentation

The Horizons Tracker

The ability of technology to augment humanity is not a new one, but with the release of generative AI in 2022, there were renewed calls for tech to help humanity rather than replace it. Augmenting humans Some technologies are still new and not clear in how they’re used, and not many people are using them.

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Examining Disparities and Opportunities in Older Adults’ Engagement with Patient Portals

The Horizons Tracker

Equitable access “This change makes access to secure portals even more important for older adults who want to see their doctors and other health care providers virtually. It also makes the disparities we found in our poll even more troubling,” the researchers explain.

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Healing Our Workplaces through Cultures of Connection

Michael Lee Stallard

Train, resource, and empower leaders and managers to promote connection in the workplace and implement programs that foster connection. We provide keynote speeches, and half-day and one-day interactive workshops and training on creating a culture of connection.

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Why The Health Care Reform Debate Makes Me Sick

The Recovering Engineer

As I look at the health care reform debate, I see a number of these behaviors in the way the discussion(s) is (are) proceeding. I am not a doctor, pharmacist, attorney, drug company executive or any other person who has deep insights into the intricacies of our health care system. And, frankly, it makes me sick.

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Why The Health Care Reform Debate Makes Me Sick

The Recovering Engineer

As I look at the health care reform debate, I see a number of these behaviors in the way the discussion(s) is (are) proceeding. I am not a doctor, pharmacist, attorney, drug company executive or any other person who has deep insights into the intricacies of our health care system. And, frankly, it makes me sick.

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How to Win in Africa

Leading Blog

And technology? High volumes—low margins—cost-effective—technology driven. Training for entry-level and frontline employees is essential. They say business leaders tend to “underestimate Africa’s size and potential as a market, and overestimate the challenges of doing business there.”. Africa is the next growth market.

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Are cell phones a HIPAA violation?

HR Digest

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has also put in some suggestions, especially for healthcare facilities. With technology, life itself has been made simple. HIPAA is an acronym for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. What is HIPPA about?

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