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Jordan Spieth Already Knows There's More To Life Than Winning the Masters at 21

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Tue, Apr 14, 2015 @ 01:10 PM

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Tags: Inspirational Individuals, 2015

What's the Deal with Meaningful Use & DD Providers?

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Fri, Apr 10, 2015 @ 08:54 AM

Meaningful Use. What’s the deal?

When it comes to DD providers shopping for a certified electronic record solution, we tend to think of it as a dangling carrot.

That money coming back to you seems so in reach as you're making your software decision - but the harsh reality is that most providers never receive reimbursement on their Certified EHRs and EMRs from CMS.  

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Tags: EHR, Medicaid, Meaningful Use

Delay in Christie’s “Return Home New Jersey” Considered Win for Disabled

Posted by Tony Conte on Tue, Apr 07, 2015 @ 02:41 PM

A Bergen County assemblywoman has agreed to hold off on controversial amendments to a bill that parents of adult children with developmental disabilities fear would do more harm than good. It's a small victory that many are celebrating.

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Tags: Advocacy

Microsoft Introduces a New Program to Hire People with Autism

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Mon, Apr 06, 2015 @ 08:57 AM

The need for more employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a hot topic these days and Microsoft is joining the conversation – in a very positive way.

Last week, the software giant announced a new pilot program with Specialisterne that is focused on hiring people with autism for full-time positions in their Redmond, Washington headquarters.

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Tags: Autism, Employment Services