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Connected Health: A Review Of Technologies And Strategies To Improve Patient Care With Telemedicine And Telehealth

- Joseph Kvedar1,
- Molly Joel Coye2 and
- Wendy Everett3,*
+ Author Affiliations
- 1Joseph Kvedar is director of the Center for Connected Health at Partners HealthCare System, in Boston, Massachusetts.
- 2Molly Joel Coye is chief innovation officer at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health, UCLA Medical Center, in Los Angeles.
- 3Wendy Everett () is president of NEHI ( Continue reading...

1. The goal of this research is to discover the real nature of the problem and to suggest new possible solutions or new ideas.
This research example may be categorized under the exploratory research. Exploratory research is the research of a new topic or phenomena on which prior information is less or not available. As the example at hand aims to uncover the root cause of the problem, exploratory research may provide the ideal foundation for conducting research. The solutions required are supposed to be unique in nature; therefore, exploratory research might contribute towards identifying these new methods. Furthermore, Continue reading...

Abstract

The paper dwells on general equilibrium theory by putting into perspective various critical issues. The origin of the concept of general equilibrium theory is illuminated dating back to neoclassical period. Moreover, various models such as Walras model of pricing and modern equilibrium model is also put into consideration. Finally, the importance and application of general equilibrium has also been discussed at length. General equilibrium theory refers to a concept modeled around theoretical economics. The modern general equilibrium takes into consideration three important interpretations which should be taken into consideration. The idea of general equilibrium theory cannot be complete when Continue reading...

Spreading business worldwide is the necessity in today’s modern world. The business cannot be limited to one or two countries. But with the expansion of business the need to remain in the market is also necessary. There is a fast and vast competition among many companies worldwide. Only those companies can survive who provide the basic wants of consumers. But to expand the business globally is also difficult. The risk factor is always in the business. One has to calculate the loses if occurred. And along with the new invention in the markets, the competition for the induction Continue reading...

Chapter 3 Atoms and the Periodic Table

For centuries, many have tried to learn about the smallest particle. As far as 2500 years ago, Democritus and Leucippus created an idea for the atom and called it ‘atmos’ meaning indivisible. Various philosophers and scientists have proposed models for what and how the atom should be. The initial theory proposed by Dalton in 1803 states that atoms are indivisible and that all atoms of a particular material are identical. He also stated that atoms of different materials join to form compounds. J.J. Thompson proposed the initial model of the atom. It is called the plum pudding model. He Continue reading...

In the following essay, I would like to explain the key provisions of the doctrine of the separation of powers, as well as to demonstrate how that doctrine operates within the system of Australia`s public law.
- Separation of powers doctrine
Separation of powers is a political and legal theory, according to which the government should be divided between three independent branches: legislative, executive and judicial. The differentiation between these powers prevents possible abuse of power and the emergence of a despotic regime where no individual freedom is possible. Each of the three authorities performs its inherent tasks Continue reading...

1. The 80/20 rule applies to my product which is a car. This is because in the world, 80% of cars are owned by a 20% population. Although 80/20 rule applies in the case of a car, it does not apply in the case of a mobile phone. Ideally, the possession of a mobile phone is almost equal to the population in world.
2. List of phases of consumer decision process
- Problem recognition
The consumer grows a need of having a car following the changes in his or her income status and the need to be self-reliant and Continue reading...

The process of generating an action plan based on my values, awareness, goal-setting, reflection, and plan for my individual development in the context of my education, career, self- improvement, or relationship stimulates me. I have always been a creative and resilient individual that stays with a plan of action until I achieve my desired objective. My ability to tolerate stress normally makes me very resourceful in solving both challenging and new problems, but I am easily bored by the routine. The process of creating my personal development plan (PDP) started with numerous individual evaluations that helped me recognize who Continue reading...

The case study on Salt Lake City, the Olympics, and Bribery manifested a complex scenario, which demands a critical valuation. The case involved the perceived default by professional heads of the Salt Lake City Olympic Committee (SLCOC) and members from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who have the full understanding of the ethical and legal stipulations of their work. The analysis of the case requires exclusive consideration of all facets ranging from the activities, circumstances that led to the occurrences, the individuals involved and the required rules as well as the regulations governing the corporates. Therefore, the analysis would Continue reading...

Criticism of deviance base practices

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Abstract; 4

Introduction; 5
Concept & Nature Of Evidence - based Practice; 5
Investigation Scope; 6
Practice Implications & Observations; 6
Conclusion; 8
Abstract;
In this article, an analysis over the conduct of evidence-based practice is studied as a working strategy for relevant applied knowledge in the functional fields of learning and practice. The obvious concerns consist over the reliability and validity check of the evidence - based practice over the objection of the impact of the humanitarian aspect. Instead, we suggest that Praxis-based knowledge informed by different forms of knowledge is a better option, with a greater potential to Continue reading...

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Best Buy Co., Inc. is a global retailer in the technology and entertainment industry. The company offers products as well as services to its global clientele. The company currently operates in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and China. Best Buy Inc. has its headquarters in Minnesota, and the group has a portfolio of retail stores and websites under 11 different brand names. Best Buy is the largest consumer electronics retailer in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $16.53 billion. For the fiscal year 2009, the company reported revenues close to $45 billion.
The CEO of Continue reading...

Simon Sinek developed the Golden Circle Model after researching the activities and philosophies of some of the most successful companies and influential leaders. Sinek discovered a common thread in the way these companies conceptualized, acted and communicated their ideals and products. He realized that there was a stark difference between influential companies and the not-so-successful ones. According to Sinek, most companies believe that clients buy products and service only because of superior quality, fair prices and exquisite designs. This is erroneous thinking, according to Sinek, because influential companies are driven by a different philosophy – the ‘why’ question.
The ‘why’ Continue reading...

This article is about how two of the world’s largest parcel delivery and shipping companies are, in fact, owned by the same owners. The article talks about UPS and FedEx, two companies having a chunk of the market share offering the above-mentioned services. Based on the illustration shown herewith, UPS has a 25.9% share of the deferred market while FedEx is closely following at 21.8% share. In terms of overnight packages, FedEx leads all market players with a 42.2% share while UPS follows at 33.8%.
Figure 1 Market Share of FedEx and UPS
Taken together, these two companies Continue reading...

The quality and aggressiveness of the marketing and advertising strategies that a business, especially the startup ones, implements can spell the difference between a booming and steeply declining startup sales figures. Naturally, more innovative and aggressive marketing and advertising strategies would equate to significantly larger sales margins and vice versa for more lame, old school and outdated marketing strategies. Marketing and advertising strategies are so extremely important for startup businesses that it can be one of the primary indicators of the company’s success in future, aside of course from more innate factors such as the necessity index of Continue reading...

Abstract

There is a strong mutual relationship between substance abuse and psychology. This study has found that the problem of substance abuse is caused by psychological contexts in which an individual undergoes and, therefore, psychological interventions are necessary as ways to control it. In the study too, it has been found that substance abuse has accounted to many mental and other psychological problems to addicts. The research has reviewed literatures from various sources: online psychological periodicals, research articles, white papers, books and experts views from psychologists. In this regard, it has defined substance abuse and discussed ways in which psychology Continue reading...

Efficiency-wage theory states that the productivity of workers has a lot positive dependence on their wages. In a way, it explains the structural unemployment that is, to balance the supply and demand of labor, wages are set above the equilibrium wage. Labor union and other laws and regulations such as minimum-wage laws, also contributes to this phenomenon, and it also set on purpose to increase worker’s productivity. But this does not balance out the business cycle; the market does not clear and hence resulting into involuntary unemployment. There are several models that constitute this theory and explain its Continue reading...

Foundation Course – Fundamentals of Networking

[Your University Name Here]
[Your Department]

Contents2

Introduction..3

Pricing4

Discussion of Design Considerations5
VLANs 6
Protocols Involved in Constructing a VLAN Based Switched Network7
Cisco VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP).8
Classless Sub-Netting.9
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)9
Router on a Stick.9
Network Diagram for the Gaming Competition10
Three Layer Hierarchical Model11
Bandwidth Requirements for a Gaming Network..11
Conclusion12

References13

Introduction
This paper includes the monetary quotation that will require to setup a network for playing Online and LAN games. All the state of the art technology used in the gaming industry is present in the quotes at the current market price. This Continue reading...

Jack Welch was the CEO and President of GE for many years. During his tenure, he transformed GE from a marginally profitable company, to one that enjoyed either a number one or number two position in each of its market segments. Welch was able to do this by using differentiation in both the way that each strategic business unit was operated, and also in the way that he used differentiation to manage GE’s employees.
After Welch retired, he wrote many books that outlined his business and management philosophies, and how he had ruled the GE Empire successfully, and Continue reading...

Introduction

In this paper we will operate the data collected by the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) which incorporates random telephone surveys in the United States. In 2005 there following surveys were performed:
- Early Childhood Program Participation Survey. This survey was related to educational programs and nonparental care arrangements of preschool children.
- After-School Programs and Activities Survey. This survey was about care of middle-school children during the afterschool hours.
- Adult Education Survey. In this survey data were collected about adult educational activities.
Thus, there were three populations of interest: children younger than 6 years, school-age children Continue reading...

Salt intake control is a major issue globally. This needs to be addressed because of the associated consequences especially the high blood pressure. The main view of the paper is the review of the contrasting model of control which is the medical model and public health model of control. High salt intake comes from various sources. One of the main sources noted to be relevant in America is that of the intake from processed and restaurants foods.
The medical model is based on stating the amount of salt the patient needs based on the health condition of such patient. Continue reading...

Introduction

Networks have, in a lot of ways, affected a lot of aspects of human life. Since the boom of the internet era, for example, many people have started to exhibit shifting preferences and habits when it comes to making social interactions. As more and more social media platforms got invented, the number of people using such tools to interact and be a part of a larger network has demonstrated a steady and continuous increase. The thing with networks is that they tend to have vague and ambiguous definitions. Some people may perceive them as a mere system of connections Continue reading...

International arbitration allows international business persons from different legal backgrounds to amicably solve their grievances. Parties to a contractual agreement or in an international relationship seek an impartial party who carries out the adjudicatory process. The resolution by the arbitrators is usually binding and carries a provision of arbitration in future contractual disputes. International Arbitration has over the last half century gained popularity because of the expeditious nature of the method. Businesses and international traders prefer international arbitration to the domestic legal process. A dispute would usually be handled under the judicial system under which the dispute occurred. Resolving Continue reading...

According to Sacks, the subtext that is provided over the epidemic of childlessness in the lives of most executives is that men are to blame. According to the women, men are to blame because according to them, men refuse to be left at home and be the primary caretaker of the kids. This would mean that, for a woman who wants to concentrate on her career, she would have to shelve her need to have kids and concentrate on her work first because if she had kids she would have to stay at home to take care of them, Continue reading...

Personal AHA’s about Information Technology

Although the efforts of organizations and technological establishments are to provide quality reciprocity, to service and evade disservice and care for consumers regularly, womenfolk and menfolk throughout the society endeavor to increase the safety and quality of organizations. My AHA visions are important to most organization within the science but primarily the technology and information systems industry. I can foresee the future of technology due to its energy and use of best practices of aiding individuals through their daily lives increasing their sense of self worthiness. Statistically, research has shown that certain types of information technology, such as computer Continue reading...

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The company that changed the world
England’s East India Company (EIC) was established by a royal charter on one cold New Year’s Eve in 1600. It was established in order to take part in beneficial space trade, the monopoly on which Spain had till 1588. Firstly, the company conducted separate voyages to India. Few years later, in India were built first factories, and since that time Britain begun its ardent activity in the region. The company had a full monopoly for all the trade between Britain and Asia. The greatest impact this company had in Continue reading...

Art and architecture: Term paper

Introduction
The history of Chinese and Japanese architecture and design confirms a close connection between these two nations, their common Far-Eastern roots. At the same time, they have deep distinctions. Japanese architecture took a lot from Chinese traditions over centuries - therefore we cannot consider it separately.
In a number of aspects differences between them show that the Chinese architecture and interior design are essentially older than Japanese. Long before AD, Chinese culture and art had achieved an advanced stage of development in planning and constructive solutions.
As for the Japanese, they have been building lightly built houses for Continue reading...

Analysis And Evaluation of Nursing Theories and models

Introduction
In the analysis and evaluation of nursing theory and models, there are different aspects that one requires to put into considerations. A framework for the analysis and evaluation of nursing theories emphasize the most imperative features of grand theories and middle range theories and is apposite to the level of abstraction on these two categories of nursing theories (Fawcett, 2005). Framework for analysis and evaluation of nursing models was first published in 1993. On the other hand, framework for analysis and evaluation of nursing models was first published in 1980.

According to Fawcett (2000) the first step of Continue reading...

Ancient Greek Vessels

The ancient Greek applied bronze, stone, glass, ivory, silver, terracotta, and other materials to design fabrics and vases. To the people of Ancient Greek, bronze was the material of choice due to its inexpensive nature, strength, resilience, and lightweight. The Greek people fashioned weapons, tools, ornaments such as horse decorations and clothing from bronze. Greeks designed vessels and vases to enable meet their daily needs. The Greek manages to make various qualities of materials by use of precious metals they largely apply vanish due to melting and reuse. The vessels of antiquity are cheaper unlike the ones established with Continue reading...

General Electric (G.E) is an American corporation that is a leader in industrial diversified production of such goods as jet engines, plastics and medical imaging, power generation equipment and financial services. General Electric (G.E) highly diversified product line is meant to reduce the company’s business risk (Forbes).

General Electric has a number of strengths. Among the most notable ones include the following:

Industry reputation.
General Electrical is recognized strongly within the diversified industry. Considering the energy infrastructure industry as an example, G.E leads in the areas of development, enhancement and implementation of goods and technologies that focus on gas, oil, wind and water. Most precisely General Electrical is among the leading providers in Continue reading...

Introduction

Inequality in education is cruel and unjust it persists and cuts deep along individual and community memories. In many occasions, it is not an issue of the past, lingers not only in Australia but the entire parts of the world (Ramsay, 2001). Modern education standards are critical in fulfilling this gap and providing equal opportunity for all learners in life. Education plays a crucial role in modeling the learners from different backgrounds in order to create tomorrow’s socially just society. The current generations of the learners are the society leaders of the future. Therefore, it is important for Continue reading...

Improving Geriatric Nursing Care

Improving Geriatric Nursing Care
The U.S. population is aging with the proportion of adults aged 65 or older steadily increasing. Older adults have unique health care needs relating to the treatment and prevention of comorbid illnesses, disability, and cognitive decline. The health care system must be ready to meet these needs in order to provide the best care and increase the quality of life of seniors. Innovations are therefore much needed and nurses are in the position to lead efforts by obtaining further training and education, engaging in research, and advocating.

Innovations Needed in the Senior Care Industry

Accountable care. There must be accountable care organizations ( Continue reading...

The situation is Pepsi –a renowned beverage company recently penned down a sponsorship contract with Beyoncé worth a reported fifty million dollars. This mutual deal will see her become a close associate of the organization. It’s not the first time she has associated with the company as the two have previously worked together on various projects. Beyoncé is one of the most successful and influential personalities in the world. Many young and youthful Americans perceive her as their role model. Pepsi is one of the most profitable beverage companies in America and world over. However, recent scientific studies Continue reading...

Abstract

The Nelson – Siegel – Svensson model is one of the preferred methods by which investors determine the value of bonds in the long run and thus make informed guesses as to the viability of each investment option. It is an accurate method of prediction when an investment portfolio needs to be set up. In this paper, by using the Nelson – Siegel – Svensson process, an attempt will be made to inform investors like to the best option for a fixed income portfolio. The paper would demonstrate how the process is to be used and applied to the data related to treasury Continue reading...

The article presents a detailed analysis of Regulatory Focus Theory. Its summary helps in the understanding of the theory’s concepts and possible application. The theory addresses ways in which people attempt the achievement of the presence of positive outcomes, and an absence of negative outcomes; the processes are promotion and prevention respectively. It shows people may exhibit differences in their chronic orientations. The article explores the regulatory perspective in reference to a multilayered model of personality (Manczak, Zapata-Gietl & McAdams, 169).
It arranges human behavior into domains such as; romantic relationships, economics, parenting and psychopathology. The study analyzes the Continue reading...

The American dream is the full definition what drives the American society since it was found. It involves many goals and objectives stated by the country’s greatest politicians and scholars. Americans strive to achieve their dreams, so that they become more successful and wealthier than their competitors worldwide. Although achieving and being successful is a challenging task, this dream has been instilled the minds of all Americans daily. However, the country has greatly influenced how other countries operate in different ways. Over the years, it has faced many drastic changes that have made it stronger and also raised Continue reading...

Relationship between sporting talent and the body sizes 3

Data collection and description 3
Data analysis 3
The model 3
The hypothesis statements 4
The model assumption 4
Regression Analysis: Wins versus Salary 4
Analysis of Correlation salaries of the players and the number of wins the clubs register 4
Checking the adequacy of the modeling 5
Residual analysis 5
Summary of Results 5
Discussion and Conclusions 5
Introduction
There is usually a very close relationship between salaries of players in every club and the number of wins the club register every season. According to Mullins (2006), the salaries of players are directly related to the number of Continue reading...

Executive Summary

The strategic perspective of an organization, and the direction in which it moves helps determine the strategic position of the organization, as well as its market competitiveness, survival and growth. In the case of TESCO, being a multinational retailer, its performance and branding are closely associated (Hammond, 2008). Apart from providing consumers with a wide range of products under one roof and becoming a one stop shop for all domestic needs of the consumers, TESCO also is actively a part of several community programs and social development. Moreover, leadership in terms of quality and customer retention has been attained Continue reading...

FedEx is made up of several divisions. The most significant division, and market leader in its segment is its FedEx Express unit. The FedEx Express unit is the world's number one express service carrier. FedEx Express delivers three and a half million packages every day to two hundred and twenty countries. FedEx owns a fleet of six hundred ninety airplanes, and fifty thousand motor vehicles and trailers. FedEx Office retail outlets and shops offer document-related and business services. These retail outlets also function as hubs for other FedEx units ("FedEx corporation competition," 2014). When FedEx is measured against all Continue reading...

Abstract

The use of affective technologies has been seen to be the solution to the development of intimate relationships between connected individuals in social networks. This will increase the way people interconnect. This development will give a way in which humans will eliminate loneliness and enhance the devices that can be used for connectedness. With this development, there will be optimized health and well-being of people because they are now able to communicate with one another. This proposal will focus on how automatic communications quantity communications have on perceived intimacy in environments which have been mediated. The research will take Continue reading...

IPAD Marketing Analysis

Introduction
The competitive nature of the business environment in view of a globalized economy and a tremendous surge in technological developments on a daily basis has made the playground cut throat to not only sustain but also grow the business.
The success of an organization lies in its undertaking to a thorough investigation of potential opportunities in meeting the needs of the customer wants in accordance with the current trends which make them own the product in view of the image created.
Apple’s iPad has been one product which shows what the company is all about in terms Continue reading...