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4 types of construction apps for mobile devices
September / October 2013
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 538
Abstract: Once merely the means of passing the time with an amusing game or keeping up with your messages, tablet and smart phone apps can now legitimately serve construction companies in many ways. This article describes four types of mobile apps to consider for areas such as project management, bidding and estimating, accounting and bookkeeping, and equipment management.
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Can silence stifle an infringement claim?
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 538
Abstract: They say silence is golden. But in one recent case, a patentee’s silence after sending a demand letter had a marked impact on the resulting decision handed down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The court agreed with the lower court’s finding that equitable estoppel barred the patentee’s infringement claims. This article shows that patentees that discover infringement must do more than simply send a demand letter. If they fail to take further action, they could end up forfeiting their claims down the road. Radio Systems Corp. v. Lalor, No. 2012-1233, March 6, 2013 (Fed. Cir.)
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The Y factor: Working effectively with your youngest attorneys
Fall 2011
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 538
Abstract: Generation Y, or “Millennials,” are now entering the workforce in full strength. But, while new associates of every generation share certain characteristics, Millennials tend to have different attitudes regarding work ethic, firm loyalty and authority. This article offers tips for making the most of their strengths.
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Reducing hospital readmissions is a CMS priority
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 538
Abstract: It’s estimated that a large percentage of hospital readmissions of elderly patients are “potentially preventable.” As a result, CMS has launched initiatives to reduce readmission rates and the associated costs. This article discusses increased CMS authority to cut payments to hospitals that have high readmission rates for a variety of conditions. It describes two broad approaches for reducing the rates and lists strategies that have helped several hospitals.
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Lean companies are healthy borrowers – Characteristics of efficient supply chain management
July / August 2009
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 538
Abstract: In a downturned economy, operating inefficiencies can push shaky companies over the edge. But healthy supply chain management can help avoid inefficiencies. Characteristics of a strong system include centralized purchasing, shared information, preferred vendors, tight shipping policies and lean inventory practices.
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Understanding the nuances of PQRI
Spring 2009
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: The Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) is a program designed to improve the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries. In general, the quality measures consist of “a unique denominator (eligible case) and numerator (clinical action) that permit the calculation of the percentage of a defined population that receive a particular process of care or achieve a particular outcome,” according to the CMS 2009 PQRI Implementation Guide. This article explains the nuances of this important Medicare-related program.
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How the latest USPAP revisions affect business appraisals
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 538
Abstract: One of the first sets of comprehensive business valuation standards was the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), published in the late 1980s by the Washington, D.C.-based Appraisal Foundation. Today, USPAP is widely considered to comprise the generally accepted standards for professional appraisal practice in the United States, particularly in the federal courts. This brief article notes some recent changes to the standards, including clarification of the question of appraiser advocacy and guidance on record-keeping, signature and certification requirements in assignments involving multiple appraisers.