Day: May 26, 2017

The Impact of Concierge Practice on the Face of the Healthcare Industry

Will Concierge Medical Impact Healthcare?
Will Concierge Medical Impact Healthcare?

Concierge service has long been a popular perk at upscale hotels. This high-end concept has made its way into the healthcare industry, where so-called “boutique medicine” has been raising questions about ethics and legality.

What Is Concierge Care?

With concierge care, patients pay an annual retainer fee ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. In return, they receive an elite level of service that can include same-day appointments, longer examination times and 24/7 access to their physician.

The business world views concierge service as a brilliant opportunity, but other reactions have been mixed. Some physicians and healthcare advocates fear the practice will shift resources to the wealthy at the expense of the underprivileged, while others claim that it’s a logical outgrowth of a socioeconomic structure that is already class-based.

The Legal View of Concierge Care

So far, the government has not been on the side of concierge care.

  • In 2003, the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services declared that concierge care agreements violate the state’s requirement prohibiting network healthcare providers from discriminating against any individuals. Carriers were put on notice that all such agreements “should be terminated immediately.”
  • The New York State Department of Health followed suit in 2004 with an official statement denouncing concierge medicine within HMOs.

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Is the Hospitality Industry Facing a Labor Shortage?

What’s the biggest challenge facing the hospitality industry today? According to experts at the recent Hospitality and Design Expo, there is a serious shortage of workers who have a “passion” for the business.

“Mediocrity of Service”

In his address to attendees at the Expo, held in early May at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Viceroy Hotel Group CEO Bill Walshe said the problem of recruiting talented employees keeps him “awake at night.” His company has been exploring ways to overcome what he refers to as the “mediocrity of service.”

The rise in high-end restaurants and bars has been a shot in the arm to hotel revenues, but it’s actually intensified the labor situation. Brad Wilson, president of Ace Hotels, explained that it’s difficult to find and retain qualified cooks.

The Eye of the Beholder

Hospitality industry leaders are also facing a challenge involving property upgrades. The normal seven-year design cycle is falling short with guests who are used to consumer goods such as electronics and automobiles being constantly updated.

As Wilson pointed out, things change so swiftly that once they are considered a trend, they’re already out of date. Walshe added that hotels need to “constantly surprise” guests in order to keep them coming back.

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Rocket Equipped Military Semis Have Serious Firepower

You can measure military firepower many ways. The miles of range, the pounds of explosives. For the new missile cradle launcher (MCL) by Jobaria Defense Systems in the United Arab Emirates, the key stat is 24 — the number of rockets it can shoot at once.

The MCL profiles as a roadbound military semi truck mover, so it’s not a tool for offroad driving or long-distance battles. When the need for serious firepower arises, however, this MCL packs a punch.

The Astonishing UAE Missile Launcher

Popular Mechanics offers a rundown of the MCL specs along with some video of it in action.

  • 4 rocket cradles with 60 rockets each
  • Uses TRB-122 122-mm rockets
  • Rocket range of up to 22 miles
  • Fires up to 240 rounds in under 2 minutes

Other missile launchers have larger rockets or longer range, but this one from Jobaria stands out with 6 times more rockets than others.

The MCL Is a Tank Hauler, Too

Jobaria used a tank hauler to enable the MCL to carry so much firepower. The US Army uses the same vehicle, an M1070 HET, as a military semi truck mover and Abrams tank hauler. Equipped with a 700-hp turbo diesel engine from Caterpillar, the M1070 is built by Oshkosh Defense.

Moving Heavy Equipment for Uncle Sam

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OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program May Address the Trash Room

Are you a small business owner wondering how you can improve workplace safety for your employees? Last year, in response to numerous requests, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiated a free on-site consultation program to help companies comply with appropriate standards.

OSHA’s program is completely voluntary, so you begin by initiating a request through their website. A consultant will then contact you to discuss your particular needs and set up an appointment.

How the Consultation Works

• Upon arrival, the consultant will hold an initial conference with you to discuss the process, explain his role and clarify your obligations.

• The two of you will then conduct a walk-through of your workplace, focusing on areas such as the trash room that may be of specific concern to you. In addition to addressing OSHA standards, the consultant will point out potential hazards that may be outside OSHA’s official scope.

• OSHA recommends that you encourage interaction with employees to get their perspective and engage them in the process.

• Finally, the consultant conducts a closing conference to review his findings, both positive and negative. He will also discuss possible solutions to any problems as well as an abatement period during which time you will implement any corrections.

• While the consultant is not a whistle-blower and will not report violations, you are expected to finalize agreed-upon improvements within the abatement period.

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