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OHA’s can contribute by helping managers to manage sickness absence more effectively. The nurse may be involved in helping to train line managers and supervisors in how to best use the OH service, in how to refer staff, what type of information will be required, what to expect from occupational health. By developing transparent referral… Continue reading Occupational Health: Core Areas of Knowledge and Competence, Part 2

The United States is facing the largest shortage of healthcare practitioners in our country’s history which is compounded by an ever increasing geriatric population. In 2005 there existed one geriatrician for every 5,000 US residents over 65 and only nine of the 145 medical schools trained geriatricians. By 2020 the industry is estimated to be… Continue reading Rebuilding the Tower of Babel – A CEO’s Perspective on Health Information Exchanges

Why are Americans so worked up about health care reform? Statements such as “don’t touch my Medicare” or “everyone should have access to state of the art health care irrespective of cost” are in my opinion uninformed and visceral responses that indicate a poor understanding of our health care system’s history, its current and future… Continue reading Health Care Reform – Why Are People So Worked Up?

I believe Americans need a new way of thinking about health. Look where our current perspectives on the subject have gotten us – we are last among the world’s 17 most industrialized nations in all the key indicators of health. It’s hard to believe but true: we’re last in life expectancy; we have the highest… Continue reading There Are Two Kinds of People in the US – Those Who View Health As Static and Those Who Don’t

In the last few months we’ve seen a lot of Health Care Reform rules and regulations being introduced by the Health and Human Services Department. Every time that happens, the media gets hold of it and all kinds of articles are written in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the TV network… Continue reading Health Care Reform – Busting The 3 Biggest Myths OfObamaCare

PTV stands for Internet Protocol Television which is simply the delivery of TV content over the internet. It is different from the common channels where the same content is delivered using satellite, cable and terrestrial formats. IPTV offers users the ability to stream continuously and they can start playing any content instantly. It is a… Continue reading Why IPTV And Things That Should Matter When Looking For A Service Provider

IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is a method of distributing television content over broadband that enables a more customised and interactive user experience. IPTV will mean a fundamental change in viewing habits. Viewers will be able to watch what they want, when they want to. Interactive TV services will be a key differentiator for the multitude… Continue reading Interactive TV Services for IPTV

Is IPTV technology everything it’s supposed to be, or is it just another example of technological hype? Here are 10 all-important facts and advantages relating to IPTV. Maybe this information can assist your decision as to whether you are ready for the IPTV revolution. 1. Internet protocol television or IPTV, is a progressively popular technology… Continue reading IPTV – 10 Important Facts

As technology continues to roll out one development after another, industries are doing their best to go with the flow – or even to stay ahead of the competition. In the world of sports, the biggest advancement is how it has embraced the concept of IPTV or Internet Protocol Television. IPTV refers to television services… Continue reading IPTV Sports: How Sports Broadcasting Is Changing in the Internet Age

PTV is defined as Internet Protocol television which is a system, where services for digital television are delivered through broadband IP link with the use of data communications. There are established organizations offering IPTV consulting to assist vendors and operators to safely enter the complex world of IPTV. They offer services that can help reduce… Continue reading Delve Into the Complicated World of IPTV – Hire IPTV Consulting Firms