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	<title>Health Care Statistics 101</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:03:26 -0600</pubDate>
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        In a healthcare statistics class I had last year, the instructortold us that the United States ranked seventh in infantmortality and she asked us - the class - what we thought mightbe the reason for the US not being number one, having the bestavailable health care in the world and all. I raised my hand andtold her that it was likely that every other country that rankedahead of us had universal health care while the US did not andfactors like better pre-natal care and such were the reasons forthi...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In a healthcare statistics class I had last year, the instructortold us that the United States ranked seventh in infantmortality and she asked us - the class - what we thought mightbe the reason for the US not being number one, having the bestavailable health care in the world and all. I raised my hand andtold her that it was likely that every other country that rankedahead of us had universal health care while the US did not andfactors like better pre-natal care and such were the reasons forthis. The instructor, bless her, looked puzzled by this news asif this were the very first time she'd ever heard such a thing. Here's another more recent statistic: The United States nowranks twenty-third in over all life spans. Twenty two othercountries have citizens who live longer than us. Do you thinkthose countries might have universal health care for all theircitizens? As you read this, forty five million Americans have nohealth insurance at all. That's about twenty percent of ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Creative Writing Workshops on Wellness Retreats</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/994933-Creative-Writing-Workshops-on-Wellness-Retreats.html</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:48:58 -0600</pubDate>
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                Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding yoga and writing retreat at a secluded resort in Italy, Mexico or Tobago. Overcome day-to-day stresses and writers block with an exclusive wellness retreat, offering yoga classes, group wellness immersion sessions and guided writing to help you channel your inner voice. Struggling to keep to a writing schedule thanks to work and family distractions? Imagine how your writing could progress if given two weeks of your undivided attention. All activities on the...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[        Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding yoga and writing retreat at a secluded resort in Italy, Mexico or Tobago. Overcome day-to-day stresses and writers block with an exclusive wellness retreat, offering yoga classes, group wellness immersion sessions and guided writing to help you channel your inner voice. Struggling to keep to a writing schedule thanks to work and family distractions? Imagine how your writing could progress if given two weeks of your undivided attention. All activities on the writing retreat are designed to help all participants get the best out of their writing, from regular yoga exercises to help clear the mind, constructive group and one-to-one discussions with other participants and the experienced leaders, and of course plenty of time to devote to your writing.Enjoy a writing retreat in a beautiful secluded resortThe remote and beautiful locations in Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean lend themselves well to writing, with spectacular scenic backdrops and a wid...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Rubber band bracelets</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:46:48 -0600</pubDate>
	<category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category>
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        Those colorful loops of rubber should be quite familiar to youby now. Yes, we are talking about rubber band bracelets. Theyhave become ubiquitous in the last couple of years. You can seethem on the wrists of Tsunami aid workers, citizens campaigningfor a cause, and even the on wrists of school children. The rubber band bracelets have become the most-preferred and themost inexpensive way to show your support for a cause, or todonate to charity, or to raise awareness about an issue or adisease. Yo...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Those colorful loops of rubber should be quite familiar to youby now. Yes, we are talking about rubber band bracelets. Theyhave become ubiquitous in the last couple of years. You can seethem on the wrists of Tsunami aid workers, citizens campaigningfor a cause, and even the on wrists of school children. The rubber band bracelets have become the most-preferred and themost inexpensive way to show your support for a cause, or todonate to charity, or to raise awareness about an issue or adisease. You can see them used for extremely different purposes,such as to proclaim one's religious affiliation, or as a fashionstatement! The rubber band bracelet is the modern way of wearingyour heart on your sleeve, er wrist! What are rubber band bracelets? They are simply loops of solidrubber, worn on the wrist by stretching and sliding them overthe palm of one's hands. They come in any color imaginable --yellow, orange, blue, green, black, pink... Some aretranslucent, others glow in th...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Your Dog's Health; Why Dog Breath is No Laughing Matter</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/125902-Your-Dog-s-Health-Why-Dog-Breath-is-No-Laughing-Matter.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:49:22 -0600</pubDate>
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        bYour dogs health is important to you. You show her howimportant by keeping her well fed and groomed, making sure shegets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safetoys for her entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality ofhis food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are alwayslots of delicious treats in the cupboard. But if he has badbreath, you could be overlooking a serious problem with yourdogs health. Dog Breath is such a common condition that wemake jokes about it. ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[b&gt;Your dogs health is important to you. You show her howimportant by keeping her well fed and groomed, making sure shegets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safetoys for her entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality ofhis food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are alwayslots of delicious treats in the cupboard. But if he has badbreath, you could be overlooking a serious problem with yourdogs health. &quot;Dog Breath&quot; is such a common condition that wemake jokes about it. Sometimes we even tease our human &quot;friends&quot;using &quot;dog breath&quot; in play-ground style name-calling  althoughhopefully this is limited to teenage boys. And I know many petowners who comment that they love their dog or cat like a child,but just can't stand the smell of the animal's breath! Well,guess what? &quot;Dog Breath&quot; isn't normal.It's estimated that  percent of dogs and  percent of catsover the age of three suffer from the periodontal disease 'a serious deterioration of the...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>A Medical Cure found by Remote Viewing &amp; My last &quot;I bet you</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/154264-A-Medical-Cure-found-by-Remote-Viewing-My-last-I-bet-you.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:15:09 -0600</pubDate>
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        My Last I Bet You Can't Remote View it Bet!In December I was at the mid point of my TRV training with JoniDourif. Prior to training, I had studied the history of RV indepth and had followed PSI TECH's recommendations by readingSheldrake's The Presence of the Past. I was pleased to be ableto experience remote viewing during the training, just like itwas advertised. However, the day my wife lost her smallmedication bottle, and Joni said she could easily remote viewthe location, I laughed and doubt...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[My Last &quot;I Bet You Can't Remote View it&quot; Bet!In December I was at the mid point of my TRV training with JoniDourif. Prior to training, I had studied the history of RV indepth and had followed PSI TECH's recommendations by readingSheldrake's The Presence of the Past. I was pleased to be ableto experience remote viewing during the training, just like itwas advertised. However, the day my wife lost her smallmedication bottle, and Joni said she could easily &quot;remote view&quot;the location, I laughed and doubted her. In fact, I bet her thatshe could not do it! Finally, after enough laughter from me, Joni asked for pen andpaper. I gladly gave it to her as we had a bet on. I watched herbegin with two random four-digit numbers attached to &quot;the targetlocation of missing medication bottle.&quot; Joni quickly finished the initial stages and produced a sketchof a rectangular device, a transparent window of some sort andwhat appeared to be a piece of spongy material. Then I watchedin awe as s...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Deep Massage Therapist Outcall Waikiki Hawaii Wellness Clinic Approved</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/568459-Deep-Massage-Therapist-Outcall-Waikiki-Hawaii-Wellness-Clinic-Approved.html</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:43:17 -0600</pubDate>
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                Deep Massage Therapy Services In Hawaii Are They Wellness Educated In Healthy Diet Regimen and Healthy Life Styles Of The Rich and Famous.Wealthy or not massage therapy in Honolulu Hawaii embarks on a talented group of wellness specialist, healing therapist world wide join Hawaii natural doctors annually, the scope of massage in Waikiki Hawaii is therapeutic adjustments combined with a nutritional diet plans to enhance youre immunity, far beyond anyone's imagination.By the time youre vac...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[        Deep Massage Therapy Services In Hawaii Are They Wellness Educated In Healthy Diet Regimen and Healthy Life Styles Of The Rich and Famous.Wealthy or not massage therapy in Honolulu Hawaii embarks on a talented group of wellness specialist,&quot; healing therapist world wide join Hawaii natural doctors annually,&quot; the scope of massage in Waikiki Hawaii is therapeutic adjustments combined with a nutritional diet plans to enhance youre immunity,&quot; far beyond anyone's imagination.By the time youre vacation is set - you'll be ready to book a &lt;a rel&quot;nofollow&quot;  href&quot;http:www.waikikimassage.comDeep-Massage-Therapyindex.html&quot;&gt;deep massage therapist outcall in Waikiki &lt;a&gt;after reading this important article - Trust me me - the benefits mentioned will rebuild and restructure youre motivated mindset with potent and healing therapy,&quot; necessary to increase natural energy,&quot; t bring back vitality and serenity once experienced as a child.Reality check,&quot; Hollywood actors look for Hollywoo...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Medical Electional Astrology</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/514129-Medical-Electional-Astrology.html</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:30:28 -0600</pubDate>
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        Electional and horary astrology are two areas of astrology thatdeserve more attention from students and professionals than theysometimes get.Related in interpretation but different in intent, horary andelectional astrology are two forms of astrological chartanalysis that are similar by analogy to the relationship betweendeductive and inductive reasoning.In horary astrology, a question is asked at a specific time anda chart is cast for that moment. Then the chart is interpretedaccording to the ru...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Electional and horary astrology are two areas of astrology thatdeserve more attention from students and professionals than theysometimes get.Related in interpretation but different in intent, horary andelectional astrology are two forms of astrological chartanalysis that are similar by analogy to the relationship betweendeductive and inductive reasoning.In horary astrology, a question is asked at a specific time anda chart is cast for that moment. Then the chart is interpretedaccording to the rules of horary interpretation to yield ananswer. In electional astrology, someone wants to choose an auspiciousor lucky time for an event in the future that can be planned,such as a marriage, signing real estate papers, or, in the caseof Ronald Reagan, a presidential swearing-in ceremony. Theastrologer begins by speculating with the client on a desirabletime in the future and then casts a chart for that time anddate. This chart is interpreted according to the guidelines forelect...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>PUBLIC RELATIONS VERSUS &quot;CONSUMER GENERATED MEDIA&quot; FROM BLOGGERS</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/410940-PUBLIC-RELATIONS-VERSUS-CONSUMER-GENERATED-MEDIA-FROM-BLOGGERS.html</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:10:26 -0600</pubDate>
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        With the rise of Blogs across the U.S., a new type ofinformation dissemination has grown to mammothproportions--consumer generated media produced by blogs. PewInternet &amp; American Life study reports that  of the million U.S. adults who use the internet say they have created ablog or web-based diary. That represents approximately  millionAmericans. Twenty-seven percent of internet users say they readblogs, totaling  million people. What most people don't knowis that search engine spidering technol...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[With the rise of Blogs across the U.S., a new type ofinformation dissemination has grown to mammothproportions--consumer generated media produced by blogs. PewInternet &amp; American Life study reports that  of the million U.S. adults who use the internet say they have created ablog or web-based diary. That represents approximately  millionAmericans. Twenty-seven percent of internet users say they readblogs, totaling  million people. What most people don't knowis that search engine spidering technology is attracted to websites whose content &quot;changes&quot; constantly. This means that blogcontent has a higher likelihood to find its way to the top ofsearch engine results as compared with static web site content.This is the primary reason for the POWER behind the growth ofthe blog as a media outlet.The birth of blog related consumer generated media has playedhavoc with the fundamental goals of public relations firms. Aslate as ten years ago, all a good PR firm had to do to c...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Grapes, Nuts, and Your Dogs Health -- Foods that Fido should</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/307444-Grapes-Nuts-and-Your-Dogs-Health-Foods-that-Fido-should.html</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:41:23 -0600</pubDate>
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         Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often gothimself into sticky situations...So begins a story in the latest report from the ASPCA on foodsthat may be toxic to dogs. It turns out that Magoo got into thepantry and snagged himself about a pound of raisins. He ate thewhole thing, of course.The ASPCA never mentions Magoo's fate. But they do tell us thatas little as a handful of raisins can impair a dogs health andhas been fatal for some. Ditto for the grape.Who Knew?Growing up, I regar...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ &quot;Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often gothimself into sticky situations...&quot;So begins a story in the latest report from the ASPCA on foodsthat may be toxic to dogs. It turns out that Magoo got into thepantry and snagged himself about a pound of raisins. He ate thewhole thing, of course.The ASPCA never mentions Magoo's fate. But they do tell us thatas little as a handful of raisins can impair a dogs health andhas been fatal for some. Ditto for the grape.Who Knew?Growing up, I regarded our family dogs as &quot;the first cycle ofthe dishwasher&quot;. They were good about waiting their turn forwhatever we left on our plates, and we weren't too concernedabout offering them &quot;people food&quot;. It never crossed our mindsthat our dogs health could be affected by a few measly tablescraps. What was safe for us, we figured, was safe for our pets.What's more, whenever I ate grapes, I liked to give one or twoto our German Shepherd &quot;Tiffany&quot;. The grapes always popped outof her mo...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Optimum Wellness Cleanse-Total Wellness Cleanse Scam</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/839013-Optimum-Wellness-Cleanse-Total-Wellness-Cleanse-Scam.html</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:06:45 -0600</pubDate>
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                Which means that in just a few weeks, as you adhere to our cleansing diet plan, your body will be cleansed of your extra fat, chemicals, and poisonous pollution it's got been subjected to more than the previous couple of weeks, months, as well as years. And with out using magic supplements or gimmicky detox formulas!Grab A Copy Click hereWhat that genuinely indicates to you is the fact that you won't need to suffer with the additional pounds and lethargy you have accumulated more than th...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[        Which means that in just a few weeks, as you adhere to our cleansing diet plan, your body will be cleansed of your extra fat, chemicals, and poisonous pollution it's got been subjected to more than the previous couple of weeks, months, as well as years. And with out using &quot;magic&quot; supplements or gimmicky detox formulas!&lt;a rel&quot;nofollow&quot;  href&quot;http:www.aibagn.comtotalwellnesscleanse&quot;&gt;Grab A Copy Click here&lt;a&gt;What that genuinely indicates to you is the fact that you won't need to suffer with the additional pounds and lethargy you have accumulated more than the years of &quot;being alive&quot;. No lengthier will you be a prisoner to addictive and emotional eating routines. No lengthier will you be left by yourself to determine how you can eat healthy and cleanse your body safely and effectively!In less than  days, your body along with your mind will be transformed and you'll be off to a flying begin to make this year your best  months ever!!!&lt;a rel&quot;nofollow&quot;  href&quot;http:ww...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Ultmate Health and Wellness Challenge - Herbalife vs Visalus</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/973276-The-Ultmate-Health-and-Wellness-Challenge-Herbalife-vs-Visalus.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:09:41 -0600</pubDate>
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                There are two big competitors in the health and wellness industry at the moment: Herbalife vs Visalus. Both are network marketing companies that aim to provide high quality nutritional supplements to their customer and independent reps. But which company wins in the battle of Herbalife vs. Visalus? Here, the benefits and downsides for network marketers is discussed in depth.Nutritional Value of Herbalife Vs VisalusAs far as nutrition is concerned, neither company has been proven to affec...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[        There are two big competitors in the health and wellness industry at the moment: Herbalife vs Visalus. Both are network marketing companies that aim to provide high quality nutritional supplements to their customer and independent reps. But which company wins in the battle of Herbalife vs. Visalus? Here, the benefits and downsides for network marketers is discussed in depth.Nutritional Value of Herbalife Vs VisalusAs far as nutrition is concerned, neither company has been proven to affect any particular area of the body for example, heart health. But both have been shown to improve overall health, and many people swear by both products.In their flagship products of meal replacement shakes Formula  by Herbalife and Body by Vi, Herbalife beats out Visalus in terms of nutritional value. Herbalife offers about  extra herbs, vitamins, and minerals that are meant to keep the body healthy.Taste Test of Herbalife Vs VisalusTaste is all relative, but a closer look at the op...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Chocolate and Your Dogs Health--What you should Know</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:23:04 -0600</pubDate>
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        Who can resist Chocolates for Valentine's Day? Your dogs healthdepends on it! resisting, that is. We humans get to indulgebecause most of us know when to stop. But your dog won't quitafter just a few. Give her a chance and she'll down the wholebox of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine's Day, you'reactually being kind to your best buddy if you eat all thechocolates yourself!Why is chocolate harmful to a dogs health? Chocolate, as youknow, is made with cocoa beans. And cocoa beans containmethylx...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Who can resist Chocolates for Valentine's Day? Your dogs healthdepends on it! resisting, that is. We humans get to indulgebecause most of us know when to stop. But your dog won't quitafter just a few. Give her a chance and she'll down the wholebox of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine's Day, you'reactually being kind to your best buddy if you eat all thechocolates yourself!Why is chocolate harmful to a dogs health? Chocolate, as youknow, is made with cocoa beans. And cocoa beans containmethylxanthine alkaloids in the form of theobromine andcaffeinea, which are toxic to dogs. Chocolate can also containhigh amounts of fat which can put your dogs health in jeopardyas well.How Much is Too Much? Though it's certain that dogs andchocolate don't mix, different dogs react differently to themethylxanthines. And reactions can vary according to the age,size and overall health of the dog. The smaller the dog thesmaller the dose needed to produce an effect. And of cours...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>FACTS ABOUT HE 50+ MARKET... Essential Information For Savvy</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/198142-FACTS-ABOUT-HE-50-MARKET-Essential-Information-For-Savvy.html</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:08:45 -0600</pubDate>
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        FONT SIZEToday's -plus adults are more fit, bettereducated and financially secure than any previous generations ofmature men and women.scriptFinance Today's -plus adults account for: More than trillion in income Over  of discretionary spending power- . times average per capita  of personal wealth infinancial institutions  of all discretionary income -, per household In addition, the -plus: Own over  of the financial assets in America Control nearly  trillion in net worth of U.S. households - of ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[FONT SIZE&gt;Today's -plus adults are more fit, bettereducated and financially secure than any previous generations ofmature men and women.&lt;script&gt;Finance Today's -plus adults account for: More than trillion in income Over  of discretionary spending power- . times average per capita  of personal wealth infinancial institutions  of all discretionary income -, per household In addition, the -plus: Own over  of the financial assets in America Control nearly  trillion in net worth of U.S. households - of the total Represent  million credit card users,owning almost  of the credit cards in the U.S. Automotive The -plus purchase  of all new cars, totalingmore than  billion -plus adults purchase  of all luxury cars Fitness &amp; Exercise  million -plus adults exercise at leastthree times per week Fitness activity participation isrising most rapidly among those over  From  to ,the number of -plus health club membe...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Outsource Medical Billing services- Should a Physician Outsource</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/599166-Outsource-Medical-Billing-services-Should-a-Physician-Outsource.html</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:08:57 -0600</pubDate>
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        Should a physician outsource medical billing services? This is a very difficult decision for any physician andpartially boils down to this or her own personal ideology andcomfort level. Hospital-based physicians will almost always bebetter off outsourcing because of the office related expensesthat they would not otherwise incur. As the owner of medicalbilling service you may think I'm naturally biased towardsoutsourcing. I can assure you that this is not the case.Physicians who are overly contro...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Should a physician outsource medical billing services? This is a very difficult decision for any physician andpartially boils down to this or her own personal ideology andcomfort level. Hospital-based physicians will almost always bebetter off outsourcing because of the office related expensesthat they would not otherwise incur. As the owner of medicalbilling service you may think I'm naturally biased towardsoutsourcing. I can assure you that this is not the case.Physicians who are overly controlling, uncomfortable ormis-trusting toward billing services are nearly impossible toadminister. I don't want anything to do with those types ofphysicians but I completely respect and understand their pointof view. Setting all ideology aside I would like to delve intothe pros and cons of this difficult and complicated decision. . I am a physician who is very interested in the businessaspect of medicine and I do not mind spending my valuable timemanaging the medical billing aspe...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why Proper Coding is so Important to Medical Billing</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/457479-Why-Proper-Coding-is-so-Important-to-Medical-Billing.html</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:22:02 -0600</pubDate>
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        Why Proper Coding is so Important to Medical BillingCorrect coding is the essence of proper medical billing. Withoutcorrect coding, claims would never be paid. There are severalways to ensure your medical billing claims always get sent withaccurate information.One way to ensure your practice has correct medical billing isto make sure you personnel are properly trained. Hiring thecorrect staff members can be key. A perfect coder would be onethat has specific medical coding experience. This could ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Why Proper Coding is so Important to Medical BillingCorrect coding is the essence of proper medical billing. Withoutcorrect coding, claims would never be paid. There are severalways to ensure your medical billing claims always get sent withaccurate information.One way to ensure your practice has correct medical billing isto make sure you personnel are properly trained. Hiring thecorrect staff members can be key. A perfect coder would be onethat has specific medical coding experience. This could bethrough a medical organization such as the American Associationof Medical Billers. Another great organization is theAssociation of Registered Professionals. After they complete themedical billing training, the staff members can sit for certaincertification exams. The best medical billing personnel are theones that are certified.Another way to ensure proper coding in medical billing is tokeep your coding books up to date. ICD- and CPT codes changefrequently. New diagnoses are ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>What's in your Electronic Medical Record?</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:31:42 -0600</pubDate>
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        In the age of the internet and rapid developments of informationtechnology, the way we view, edit, and exchange documents ischanging and becoming more and more advanced. The medical worldis no exception to this as medical records are now becomingknown as electronic medical records or EMRs. If you are one whois somewhat unfamiliar with electronic medical records, thenthis article is for you. Read on to learn more about medicalrecords, what is contained in them, and some advantages tohaving all me...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In the age of the internet and rapid developments of informationtechnology, the way we view, edit, and exchange documents ischanging and becoming more and more advanced. The medical worldis no exception to this as medical records are now becomingknown as electronic medical records or EMR's. If you are one whois somewhat unfamiliar with electronic medical records, thenthis article is for you. Read on to learn more about medicalrecords, what is contained in them, and some advantages tohaving all medical records be stored electronically.What is a medicalrecord?A medical record is very important in the medical field as it isa reference to each patient with valuable information about thepatient. It includes such basic things as the patients name,address and date of birth. The medical record is essentially ahistory of each patient and contains documentation regarding thepatient's former symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. Medicalrecords were usually kept independently with e...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why Baby Boomers Influence Health and Wellness Sector</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:52:26 -0600</pubDate>
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                Why do baby boomers have such a strong influence on the MLM industry, especially the health and wellness sector? Two reasons: their financial clout, and their numbers. In the United States and Canada alone, their population is in excess of  million. And according to a CBS news report, this generation accounts for some one trillion dollars in annual income.Understandably the marketevery market segment really responds to their every whim. When they were younger, the baby boomer generation ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[        Why do baby boomers have such a strong influence on the MLM industry, especially the health and wellness sector? Two reasons: their financial clout, and their numbers. In the United States and Canada alone, their population is in excess of  million. And according to a CBS news report, this generation accounts for some one trillion dollars in annual income.Understandably the market'every market segment really responds to their every whim. When they were younger, the baby boomer generation influenced everything that factories produced, from playthings to foods and much more. More schools were built in their days than at any other time before or after.Several colleges even redefined curriculum for the sake of baby boomers. And in music and fashion, the mark they left still remains. Just listen to most adverts and tell me what time period the music is set in. Such has been the influence of the baby boomer generation on our national life.At the moment, they are mostly in their...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Integrative Health and Wellness Career Training Options</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/843952-Integrative-Health-and-Wellness-Career-Training-Options.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:53:30 -0600</pubDate>
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                There are a variety of possibilities when it comes to integrative health and wellness career training options. Students who make the decision to pursue a higher education will receive the educational preparation that will be necessary for admission into the workforce. Accredited integrative health and wellness schools provide the appropriate career preparation for those who need the skills to enter the career they long for. Students can obtain further knowledge about the options availabl...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[        There are a variety of possibilities when it comes to integrative health and wellness career training options. Students who make the decision to pursue a higher education will receive the educational preparation that will be necessary for admission into the workforce. Accredited integrative health and wellness schools provide the appropriate career preparation for those who need the skills to enter the career they long for. Students can obtain further knowledge about the options available by contacting various programs and asking for more program information.Accredited instruction program that offer training in areas of complimentary medicine can provide students the skills that will be needed for the career that they wish to pursue. Enrollment in a learning program will teach students to treat and prevent a variety of illnesses and ailments by utilizing natural methods. When looking to study in this field, students can decide on the amount of preparation that suits their per...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Medical Malpractice Problem Is Bigger Than You Think!</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/502671-The-Medical-Malpractice-Problem-Is-Bigger-Than-You-Think.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:39:21 -0600</pubDate>
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        Give or take a few thousand, approximately , people in theUnited States die each and every year at the hands of medicalprofessionals.Medical malpractice is rampant in this country and it isn'treceiving the kind of press it deserves.Consider this. If you run the numbers, , deaths a year isthe equivalent of three fully packed jumbo jets nose diving intothe ground with no survivors, every week.How long would it take for you to realize you need to find abetter form of transportation? And yet, patien...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Give or take a few thousand, approximately , people in theUnited States die each and every year at the hands of medical&quot;professionals.&quot;Medical malpractice is rampant in this country and it isn'treceiving the kind of press it deserves.Consider this. If you run the numbers, , deaths a year isthe equivalent of three fully packed jumbo jets nose diving intothe ground with no survivors, every week.How long would it take for you to realize you need to find abetter form of transportation? And yet, patients are beingadmitted to hospitals and treated in doctor's offices with outever considering their odds of coming out alive. It staggers theimagination. Medical malpractice is such an epidemic that if it were some newkind of new flu virus, the center for disease control in Atlantawould be screaming to the high heavens. But still, the American public is being led into precariousmedical situations like sheep being led to slaughter.The statistics have been confirmed by n...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Want to Play Hardball with the News Media?</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        There comes a time in the life of almost every company when itshonesty, its integrity and its health are threatened by attacksfrom the news media.Frequently, these attacks are well deserved. Example: Enron.All too often, these attacks are engineered by antagonistsusually plaintiff attorneys or issue-oriented activiststhrough all-too-willing news reporters who are hell-bent onwinning this years Pulitzer.When that time comes for you and your company, you will have todecide: Do I want to play hardb...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There comes a time in the life of almost every company when itshonesty, its integrity and its health are threatened by attacksfrom the news media.Frequently, these attacks are well deserved. Example: Enron.All too often, these attacks are engineered by antagonistsusually plaintiff attorneys or issue-oriented activiststhrough all-too-willing news reporters who are hell-bent onwinning this year's Pulitzer.When that time comes for you and your company, you will have todecide: Do I want to play hardball with the news media?Before you even consider that question, you must take aninventory. You must have three things in your corner before youeven consider taking on the media.First, you must have persuasive evidence of your innocence.In the Court of Public Opinion, you are guilty until proveninnocent. If you plan to take on the news media, you must beprepared to present evidence that sways the public in your favor.'Persuasive' is not the same as 'conclusive.'Indeed, logic ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Finding Medical Malpractice Lawyers</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:07:53 -0600</pubDate>
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        Finding effective medical malpractice lawyers to handle yourcase completely and thoroughly may seem like a difficult thingto do. Many of the lawyers that you come across, will not seemthat high in quality. Or, you may be shocked to learn that theyhave many cases on their plate and may not have enough time totake care of your needs as well. So, finding a medicalmalpractice lawyers that are good quality may seem, well,difficult. But, there are some things that you will need toconsider when looking...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Finding effective medical malpractice lawyers to handle yourcase completely and thoroughly may seem like a difficult thingto do. Many of the lawyers that you come across, will not seemthat high in quality. Or, you may be shocked to learn that theyhave many cases on their plate and may not have enough time totake care of your needs as well. So, finding a medicalmalpractice lawyers that are good quality may seem, well,difficult. But, there are some things that you will need toconsider when looking into any of the options that you comeacross. Here are some things to consider about the medical malpracticelawyers that you find:  First, find out just how much time they will dedicate to yourspecific needs for the lawsuit that you have in front of you.  Next, find out just how they can help you with your case. Whatare their plans? What will they do to prove your case and willbe decided in your favor?  Do they provide you with an approach that you are comfortablewith? Medic...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Belgium Spa –twenty centuries of treatment, wellness and history</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:44:20 -0600</pubDate>
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                Most of us are familiar with the word spa; some of us have even travelled to and benefited from the advantages of spa treatment, yet few know the etymology of this word and the evolution of spa in time. A widespread misconception related to its increasing popularity is the fact that many consider it to be a recent trend. Actually the spa-treatment bathing using healing waters has been used for thousands of years throughout the world.The first spas appeared and prospered around natural ho...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[        Most of us are familiar with the word spa; some of us have even travelled to and benefited from the advantages of spa treatment, yet few know the etymology of this word and the evolution of spa in time. A widespread misconception related to its increasing popularity is the fact that many consider it to be a recent trend. Actually the spa-treatment bathing using healing waters has been used for thousands of years throughout the world.The first spas appeared and prospered around natural hot springs. Some of the first to be discovered springs in Europe are the ones situated in the Valley of Ardennes Mountains. The &quot;mother&quot; of all the spas in the world is the beautiful Belgian town Spa located in the eastern part of Wallonia region, often referred to as &quot;the pearl of Ardennes&quot;. The source of the name town is the Wallon word espa that stands for spring or fountain. Over time, the elegant town in southern Belgium has become a general term referring to any site that has thermal ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Dental And Medical Collection Legal Guidelines</title>
	<link>http://votamichoacan.org/226855-Dental-And-Medical-Collection-Legal-Guidelines.html</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:49:52 -0600</pubDate>
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        Every medical and dental practice has to deal with patients whodo not pay. If it doesn't deal with such patients, the costswill simply be passed on to other patients - the practice maysimply suffer or fold.Yet the very real dental and medical collection laws issues meanyou should think carefully before reminding your patients to payup. In the end, you may very well be better off outsourcing yourmedical or dental accounts receivables to one of the new medicaland dental collection agencyaccounts p...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every medical and dental practice has to deal with patients whodo not pay. If it doesn't deal with such patients, the costswill simply be passed on to other patients - the practice maysimply suffer or fold.Yet the very real dental and medical collection laws issues meanyou should think carefully before reminding your patients to payup. In the end, you may very well be better off outsourcing yourmedical or dental accounts receivables to one of the new medicaland dental collection agencyaccounts payable processing centers.According to the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act FDCPA,your medical or dental billing notices fall under essentiallythe same regulations as a mega-bank's car loan collections.Real-World Medical and Dental Debt Collection Law QuandariesAnne, a secretary at Westville Orthopedic Associates, calls up apatient who just turned , to remind him of an outstandingcopayment. The patient's mother answers the telephone. ShouldAnne:. Take the issue of the c...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Medical Malpractice Cases Explained</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:18:28 -0600</pubDate>
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        Medical malpractice refers to the case where a doctor or medicalpractitioner caused harm or damage to a patient due tonegligence. This area of the personal injury law can eitherhappen in diagnosis, treatment or management of the disease orillness. It is more often the theme of newspaper columns andarticles. The most common victims of this case are movie actorsand actresses, TV personalities, and the like. The topic on medical malpractice cases always grabs theattention of the public. However, on...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Medical malpractice refers to the case where a doctor or medicalpractitioner caused harm or damage to a patient due tonegligence. This area of the personal injury law can eitherhappen in diagnosis, treatment or management of the disease orillness. It is more often the theme of newspaper columns andarticles. The most common victims of this case are movie actorsand actresses, TV personalities, and the like. The topic on medical malpractice cases always grabs theattention of the public. However, on a deeper sense, we mustknow that this kind of personal injury is a serious and complexarea of law. If you've been a victim of a medical malpractice,you may be entitled to proper compensation for all the damagesthat you've endured financially, physically, mentally andemotionally. However, to win a medical malpractice lawsuit isnormally a very difficult task due to several factors.First, the negligence of the doctor must cause damage or injuryto the patient. Second, the lawsuit mu...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Health, Health Care Insurance and Bankruptcy</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:55:50 -0600</pubDate>
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        pHealth, Health Care Insurance and BankruptcyImagine for a moment that your health has taken a turn for theworse. You need extensive medical attention and expensivetreatments. Would you be prepared to account for these medicalcosts? Or would you or a family member ultimately have to dealwith this financial burden?Surely, you would not want to suffer the consequences of payingbig medical bills on your own. This is why health insurance isso important. A Harvard study conducted in  found thatmedica...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[p&gt;Health, Health Care Insurance and BankruptcyImagine for a moment that your health has taken a turn for theworse. You need extensive medical attention and expensivetreatments. Would you be prepared to account for these medicalcosts? Or would you or a family member ultimately have to dealwith this financial burden?Surely, you would not want to suffer the consequences of payingbig medical bills on your own. This is why health insurance isso important. A Harvard study conducted in  found thatmedical bills caused half of all bankruptcies. Therefore, youshould make sure that you have some form of medical insurance.You should also make sure that your money is well-spent oninsurance that meets your needs.Insurance Provided by Employer You should feel lucky if you are in the minority of people whoreceive health insurance through your employer. According tobankrate.com, company health insurance is actually part of agroup insurance plan. Your employer pays for most of ...]]></content:encoded>
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