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Supporting Aphasia Patients Through Attention to Psychosocial Needs
Lost in the purely physiological treatment of patients with aphasia, typically the adverse effect of a head injury or stroke, are the condition’s psychosocial implications. Inattention to a patient’s psychosocial well-being can lead to depression and a prolonged recovery. However, a more in-depth look at both aphasia treatment and communication can help patients feel fulfilled…
Segway Jobcast: Sales Administrator
Segway is hiring a Sales Administrator based in their Redmond WA. Office. This is an entry-level position that will be working directly for the Director of Business Growth. You will be in charge of Operational assistance in the core mission of business growth and customer satisfaction as well as Sales event planning. This position…
How to Prevent Physician Burnout
Though we live in an age where modern medicine and the technology surrounding its delivery are more advanced than ever before, that innovation has come at a price – physicians are experiencing tremendous burnout. Whether from excessive clerical work, elevated standards, pressure to perform and more, physicians are faltering and failing to achieve recovery and…
People, Process, Service: Entrepreneurship is My Jam
Dr. Cortney Baker is an award-winning entrepreneur, the host of the podcast “Women in Business: Inspirational Stories of Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Cortney,” a TEDx speaker and a nationally recognized authority on women’s leadership. Baker is also the CEO of KidsCare Home Health, a multi-million-dollar healthcare organization with 12 locations across Texas, Colorado and Idaho….
Should Medical Professionals Wear Eye Protection to Prevent Radiation Exposure?
Your eyes are two of your body’s most valuable and sensitive organs, yet, when working with radiation, it’s still not standard practice to protect the eyes as well as current technology allows. While attention to eye safety and the use of leaded eyewear are starting to come to the forefront of medical thinking, improvements can…
National Standing CT Conference Set to Take Place in Manchester
On March 19, CurveBeam will again proudly serve as the primary sponsor for “Bipedalism: Defining Humanity and Foot & Ankle Surgery,” the National Standing CT Conference. The event, which provides a one-day course aimed at surgeons, podiatrists, specialist physiotherapists and radiologists interested in the latest weight bearing imaging technology for the foot and ankle, is…
Professor Callie Babbitt on the Intersection Between Sustainability and the Bottom Line
Dr. Callie Babbitt, an associate professor in the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Department of Sustainability and the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, joined MarketScale’s Daniel Litwin for a conversation regarding both Babbitt’s CES 2020 panel and wider themes in the world of sustainability. Babbitt highlighted the parallels between her focus on sustainability and manufacturers’ focus on…
Making Bright Ideas Work: The Keys to Successfully Outsourcing Product
No one is an expert at everything, which is why hiring a product development team to get your medical product off the ground can determine whether it will ultimately sink or swim. Product development team expert at Sunrise Labs, Laurin Noel, joins Making Bright Ides Work to discuss what components lead to a successful…
The Marking Minute: Understanding the True Nature of PVC
PVC, polyvinyl chloride, is a common plastic most widely known for its use in piping and plumping. But unfortunately, this type of vinyl has gotten an undeserving bad rap. Though once made using heavy metals like lead, today’s American made PVC does not contain these harmful pollutants. In fact, PVC is a safe and…
Uncovering the Surprises and Themes of CES 2020
CES 2020 is underway in Las Vegas, Nevada this week. The ‘Global Stage for Innovation’ runs from Jan. 7-10, bringing together some of the most innovative brands across a wide swath of industries. The event is among the largest trade shows in the world annually, with an attendance greater than 175,000. Additionally, more than 4,500…
Tips to Improve Patient Payment Compliance in Orthopedic Practices
Though quality of care is the highest priority for your orthopedic practice, you need timely and adequate patient payment compliance to continue to provide that care. As deductibles rise, unexpected bills crop up after traumatic events and out-of-pocket costs hinder patients’ ability to pay, financial instability can result. Fortunately, patient education and up-front costs can…
The Future of Interoperability as 2020 Dawns
The ability for the health care industry to effectively utilize separate information systems in a way that integrates those systems and allows for the exchange and cooperative use of critical data, is more important than ever, and interoperability will only continue to gain momentum as we move into 2020 and beyond. With that in mind,…
Digital Money is Still Money
Electronic payment technology is becoming the de-facto option across numerous industries. On this episode of MarketScale’s Software and Technology podcast, Adi Ekshtain, Co-Founder of Amaryllis Payment Solutions, and Viko Bargig, Solutions Architect for Amaryllis, sat down with Sean Heath to discuss the challenges of developing the latest and greatest technologies. The world is moving…
Weight-Bearing CT’s Role in Assessing Pes Cavovarus
Dr. Alessio Bernasconi, MD, FEBOT and his colleagues at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London have produced critical and salient findings about the role of weight-bearing CT imaging (WBCT) in assessing pes cavovarus. Dr. Bernasconi recently shared these findings in a FOOTinnovate webinar, and his presentation is outlined below. Click here to watch the FOOTInnovate…
House Lifts Ban on Funding of NPI System – What it All Means
The House of Representatives recently voted to lift a ban prohibiting funding for a national patient identifier system (NPI) designed to improve patient matching1. So, what does that mean moving forward? Let’s dive into the implications of the House’s vote. What Will an NPI System Do? Now that the House has lifted the ban on…
Discussing Consumer Expectations in Healthcare
On this episode of I Don’t Care with Kevin Stevenson, we have a conversation with Mark Olney, Managing Director of Health and Public Service at Accenture. Mark discusses consumer expectations for healthcare and how they differ by generation. How are Millennials and Gen Z approaching healthcare differently than their parents? Can healthcare companies adjust…
Top 5 Highest Paying Jobs in 2020
With a growing job market, the search for the right career can get overwhelming. Here are the top 5 Highest paying jobs going into 2020 according to Glassdoor. Number 5: Enterprise Architect – Median base salary: $122,585 Number 4: Pharmacist – Median base salary: $126,438 Number 3: Dentist – Median base salary: $142,478 Number 2:…
Dispelling the Myths of What Makes a Quality Shoe Insert
The latest AliTalks podcast discussion examined the important factors that go into a quality shoe insert. Host Daniel Litwin was joined by Michelle Rocha, national retail marketing manager and product specialist at Bauerfeind. Rocha talked about the importance of the right insert to provide foot relief and alleviate knee and back pain. Rocha then…
Preventing Mold in the Workplace
Sam Reed authored this article. Reed is a content writer at PTAC4Less, an online retailer selling packaged terminal air conditioner units (PTAC units) since 2003. Mold is a naturally occurring organism that can be found anywhere, but it can cause a handful of problems if it is present in the workplace. Many people are allergic to mold,…
Navigating Today’s Space Economy
Ron Lopez, president and managing director Astroscale US, joined host Daniel Litwin on this episode of the MarketScale Sciences Podcast to discuss the growing problem of space debris and what to do about it. The space economy is an expanding trillion-dollar industry, and this mission is to keep that economy healthy. There are many…
How Telemedicine is Rescuing Emergency Rooms
Telemedicine is helping hospitals revolutionize their operations and help more people. In this excerpt from Business Casual, Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern discuss the numbers for one hospital in Charlotte, NC and evaluate the effect of telemedicine. Tune in to MarketScale Radio LIVE every Wednesday and Friday morning at 9 a.m. CT for Business…
Healing Environments in Healthcare
The latest episode of I Don’t Care with Kevin Stevenson tackled the topic of building and creating healing environments in healthcare. Special guest Dr. Susan Mazer, President, CEO & Co-Founder of Healing Healthcare Systems, joined the show to share her expertise on the topic. “If the environment is not positive, supportive, comforting, stress reducing, welcoming…then what is…
Special Delivery: UPS Dives Into Precision Logistics
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busiest retail week of the year. With the rise of e-commerce, shipping and logistics companies will be dealing with a deluge of orders. Amidst that backdrop, United Parcel Service is rolling out a new initiative. In early 2020, the company will begin UPS Premier, which will bring precision…
This Week’s Top Headlines in B2B
Here are the biggest headlines this week in B2B. We start with a 500 million-dollar deal! That’s the final figure on the agreement between AirBnb and the International Olympic Committee. AirBnb will provide housing in Olympic cities for the next five games, through 2029. The deal means cities will no longer have to spend millions…
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