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Mercy gets Most Wired recognition; Washington Regional honored
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Mercy gets Most Wired recognition; Washington Regional honored

Mercy gets Most Wired recognition Mercy is using technology and data to improve patient care and as a result, for the 19th time, has earned the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives Most Wired recognition. The survey of more than 38,000 organizations assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in health care organizations at all stages of development. Washington Regional honored US News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named the Washington Regional Medical Center as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for maternity care (uncomplicated pregnancy). US News evaluated nearly 650 hospitals…
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North Carolinians like to do their early holiday shopping online, new poll finds
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North Carolinians like to do their early holiday shopping online, new poll finds

More North Carolinians prefer doing their Thanksgiving holiday shopping online than in person, according to a High Point University Poll released this week.The poll involved 1,015 respondents and was done between Nov. 10 and Nov. 17.When asked specifically about shopping on Black Friday, 28% said they would, 52% said they would skip it and 19% were unsure.By comparison, when asked about Cyber ​​Monday shopping, 44% said they would, 30% said they would not and 26% said they were unsure.When asked about choosing between the two, more poll respondents said they would be shopping Cyber ​​Monday at…
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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.
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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.

Turns out hybrid cars offer more than just a way to save money at the pump. They’re also the most reliable vehicle category of 2023, according to a recent report. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit research and consumer advocacy organization, on Tuesday released rankings for the most reliable vehicle types, brands and models based on information from car owners on more than 300,000 vehicles. Predictions for 2023 models are based on overall reliability for the past three model years. Hybrid cars and midsize and large sedans were found to be among the most reliable vehicles based on models from 2000 to…
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What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?
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What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?

While an online will might seem like a quick and easy solution to your estate planning problems, they can lead to many issues and costs down the line. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Many online companies offer quick online wills. Some have software, others are quick downloadable templates. So why should you steer clear of online wills when doing your estate planning? A few reasons include:many times, online wills are not valid or enforceable. Unlike…
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud

NEW YORK — Elizabeth Holmes urged a US judge not to send her to prison, as the founder of Theranos Inc. prepares to be sentenced next week for defrauding investors in the blood testing start-up.In a Thursday night court filing, lawyers for Holmes asked that she received 18 months in home confinement, followed by community service, at her Nov. 18 sentencing before US District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California.The lawyers said prison time was unnecessary to deter future wrongdoing, calling the 38-year-old Holmes a “singular human with much to give” and not the robotic, emotionless “caricature”…
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