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USDA Announces More Than Million to Support Underserved Communities
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USDA Announces More Than $71 Million to Support Underserved Communities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2022 – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a more than $71 million investment to help underserved communities. Funding is made possible through two key USDA programs: USDA’s 2501 Program and the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program. These investments are part of USDA’s commitment to take aggressive action to advance equity for all, especially for farmers and producers in underserved communities. “This is a major step in the right direction as the Biden-Harris Administration continues to ensure underserved groups can more fully access and participate in federal programs and services,” said Agriculture Secretary…
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Rotmans, Worcester furniture seller since 1956, going out of business
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Rotmans, Worcester furniture seller since 1956, going out of business

Steve Rotman in one of the store’s showrooms on Tuesday, the day he announced his planned retirement.WORCESTER — Rotmans, the sprawling furniture store founded by Murray and Ida Rotman in 1956, is going out of business. The closing comes with the retirement of Steve Rotman, the CEO and son of the founders. The store announced Tuesday it would begin a going-out-of business sale Friday. More: ‘Fan-tastic’ era of service, smiles over 60 years coming to close at Rotmans in Worcester “We’ve had the honor of serving countless families in this region for over 60 years,” Rotman, 83, said in…
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Zoom Stock: Is It A Buy Right Now? Here’s What Earnings, ZM Stock Chart Show
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Zoom Stock: Is It A Buy Right Now? Here’s What Earnings, ZM Stock Chart Show

Yes, consumers flocked to Zoom Video Communications (ZM) during the coronavirus emergency. Profits soared for ZM stock, which outperformed the S&P 500, but that big run is long over. Can Zoom stock thrive once again as the company refocuses on corporate clients?XStanding in the way is Microsoft (MSFT) and its Teams communications tools for large companies and small businesses. “The video conferencing market is a two-headed race between Microsoft Teams and Zoom,” Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall said in a recent note to clients. Zoom recently rebranded its tools to Zoom Team Chat. It announced new integrations with…
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Innovative RPM Developments that will revolutionize Care Delivery
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Innovative RPM Developments that will revolutionize Care Delivery

The efficiency and effectiveness of Remote Physiological Monitoring (RPM) has allowed it to emerge as a popular practice in the healthcare industry. RPM has greatly increased the accessibility of healthcare, especially for chronic care patients. It has also allowed care providers to increase their revenue through the CPT reimbursement codes. The industry shift towards a patient-centric, Value-Based Model has allowed for sustained growth for RPM devices in the market. The current innovations in RPM devices have the opportunity to reshape the overall Patient experience.How COVID-19 is accelerating RPM growth The COVID-19 Pandemic has expedited the large-scale adoption of RPM.…
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Why Interoperability is Crucial in Healthcare Operations
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Why Interoperability is Crucial in Healthcare Operations

Healthcare Interoperability involves the use of many complex systems and information technology (IT) to exchange and interpret health-based data. It has been a key aspect of the extensive shift towards computerizing the healthcare industry. As of 2019, a fundamental level of interoperability has been achieved by roughly 75% of healthcare providers in the US. The ability to transfer data from one health system to another becomes quite challenging when acknowledging the differences in technological platforms. The main objective of Interoperability is to ensure a smooth exchange of data across various systems. Interoperability and COVID-19 The COVID-19 Pandemic has exposed the…
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Latino business owners come together to network with a purpose
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Latino business owners come together to network with a purpose

Local Hispanic business owners had the opportunity to get some helpful tips and tricks to get an extra step ahead of the competition. For business owners, every tip, every piece of critique, and every connection you make can be the difference in having success in the world of business.In South Magazine editor-in-chief and organiser, Ghisela Eljach, believes having opportunities to network plays a key role and knows that the Latino community in Greenville doesn’t have that chance. “As a Latino community, we don’t really have a networking event. We usually have celebrations, we usually have events, like parties and things…
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How Patient Rooming Checklists Streamline the Patient Care Journey
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How Patient Rooming Checklists Streamline the Patient Care Journey

Patient Rooming is the process where nurses greet and familiarize patients with their clinical surroundings before transitioning the responsibility of care to physicians or other health professionals. It is an integral part of the care journey as patients can address any pressing concerns before their doctor or specialist arrives. Despite this, many clinics fail to maximize the patient experience of the rooming process. Long wait times, inefficient use of staff, and the lack of centralized patient records are the primary issues that clinics face when rooming patients. Smart Rooming Checklists can prevent these issues by simplifying the rooming process for…
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The Evolution Of The Health Tech: Positive Change Through Interoperable Solutions
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The Evolution Of The Health Tech: Positive Change Through Interoperable Solutions

The American Healthcare Industry has experienced many large-scale changes in the past few decades. This timeframe has afforded us many drastic reforms in the industry such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or the widespread shift towards Value-Based Care. However, the most noteworthy and significant change is the gradual adoption of software solutions into the healthcare industry. The digitization of healthcare has brought numerous benefits to healthcare organizations that are able to streamline their day-to-day operations. More importantly, these solutions have made life easier for care providers and patients by simplifying the delivery of care. In order for these complex…
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