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House Passes Bill Making It Illegal For Companies to Sue...

13 September 2016

Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it illegal for companies to put “gag clauses” in their contracts that block or penalize customers for posting negative online reviews. It’s expected to move through the Senate soon.

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New Data Show More Hospitals than Ever Making...

13 September 2016

To help individuals manage their health, beginning in 2011, the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs called on health care providers to enable patients to electronically view, download, and transmit their health information to a destination of the patient’s choice. In 2015, the Shared Nationwide Interoperability Roadmap [PDF – 2.6 MB] reaffirmed […]

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This Is Why Your Credit Card Transactions Take So Long...

13 September 2016

When you swipe a credit or debit card at the store, your done with the transaction instantly. So why can’t your account statement keep up? If you’ve wondered why it takes so long for purchases to show up on your credit card statement or withdraw from a bank, it’s because of a long, complicated process behind the scenes.

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How to Survive a Mountain Lion Attack

13 September 2016

Mountain lions—also known as cougars, pumas, catamounts, or Florida panthers—have razor sharp claws, can weigh over 200 pounds, and can run at speeds of up to 50 mph. These aren’t your normal neighborhood kitty cats. Here’s what you should do if you encounter one in the wild.

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