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Unexpected uncertainty can breed paranoia

In times of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to paranoia, Yale University researchers suggest in a new study published in the journal eLife. “When our world changes unexpectedly, we want to blame that volatility on somebody, to make sense of it, and perhaps neutralize… Read More »

Becca Kufrin Disagrees With Garrett Yrigoyen’s “Tone-Deaf” Instagram Post in Support of the Police Force

Becca Kufrin and her fiancé, Garrett Yrigoyen, received backlash after he posted an Instagram in support of the police force. On her podcast, Becca later claimed that she doesn’t agree with Garrett’s opinions. In light of the George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests, Bachelor Nation members who identify as people of color are speaking… Read More »

Apervita’s NCQA approval helps health plans speed VBC analysis

Value-based care platform provider Apervita says it is the first company to be certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for electronic clinical quality measures using a clinical quality language-based engine. The company’s newly certified CQL-based engine—based on HL7 logic standards that support both eCQMs and clinical decision support—can be adopted by healthcare organizations… Read More »

How to Navigate Your Community Reopening? Remember the Four C’s

When the country was largely under lockdown, at least the rules were mostly clear. Essential workers ventured out; everyone else sheltered in. Bars and restaurants were closed except for dining out; hair salons and spas were shuttered. Outings were limited to the supermarket or the drugstore. Now states are lifting restrictions, but detailed guidance about… Read More »