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Don't put all your eggs in one basket or so the saying goes.
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia Cartoonist and author Scott Adams of "Dilbert" fame is credited with having said that some of the "nutty methods" for predicting the future include reading tarot cards and tea leaves. Or, "you can put well-researched facts into sophisticated computer models more commonly referred to as 'a complete waste of time."
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SAN FRANCISCO "It's not buying a car it's the driving that makes the difference."
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A Hispanic 13-year old girl with abdominal pain is accompanied by her father, who offers to act as a translator. An Asian woman says she has severe pain, but her facial expression and body language appear calm and serene. An African-American woman is experiencing pressure across her chest, but only tells you that she has a feeling of dread.
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A patient complaining of shortness of breath may "look good," but the history and pulse oximetry reading may tell a different story, warns Angela Westergard, RN, manager of emergency services at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI.
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UCare's diabetes disease management program that rewards Medicare Advantage members for receiving their recommended examinations and tests has resulted in a decrease in hospitalization and emergency room visits.
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In today's litigious society, it's important for case managers to understand the laws and regulations that affect their practice and to protect themselves against lawsuits and allegations of fraud and abuse.
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The number of child sexual abuse cases could be dramatically cut by educating adults on how to prevent it from happening, says Nancy Chandler, ACSW, executive director of the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy in Atlanta.