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View Transcript  00:00:00:15 – 00:00:35:29Tom HaederleHospital admission rates for people who come to the emergency department are much higher if that person is also dealing with a behavioral health condition. But many patients with behavioral health issues don’t necessarily need to be admitted as an inpatient. It may not be the best course of treatment for them, and it also costs much more. That’s why Maryland-based Sheppard Pratt has been road testing mobile behavioral health services, and the experiment is paying off. 00:00:36:01 – 00:01:12:22Tom HaederleWelcome to Advancing Health, a podcast from the American Hospital Association. I’m Tom Haederle with…

Patriot Software serves millions of American businesses and has been in business since 1986, making it one of the best payroll service providers for small businesses. Because the platform only allows businesses with up to 500 employees, it is limited to the small business space. It also only services United States-based businesses, making it a better option for domestic rather than global businesses.  Overall, its payroll software offers the ability to pay contractors and employees with unlimited payroll runs, multiple pay rates, and multiple pay frequencies. In doing so, it offers tools for managing all aspects of figuring and finalizing…

What’s on deck:But first, there appears to be a flag in the play.If this was forwarded to you, please sign up here.The Big StoryFalse start Jenna Ardell/Getty, José A. Bernat Bacete/Getty, Tyler Le/BI The attempt to launch a new sports streamer has raised some thorny questions for the media industry.Venu Sports, a joint venture between Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery, was dealt a major blow when a court blocked the company’s launch on the eve of the start of football season. But the issue isn’t unique to Venu and could ultimately call into question the way media companies bundle…

How consumers shop and who they shop with are changing, and brands are taking notice. Traditionally, retail spaces have been associated with social interaction and shared experiences, bustling with family outings and friends mingling. However, the rise of digital technology (enabling customers to purchase products on their own with ease and speed) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have changed consumer expectations and needs, creating a huge demand for environments that offer the comfort of solo shopping. Embracing Solitude in Retail Design What makes people shop in stores today? The answer may be shopping alone. Many retailers are looking…

FRANCE, PARIS – JULY 15: Ralph Lauren boutique window in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. [+] People dressed as the U.S. Olympic Team wear in Paris, France on July 15, 2024. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty Images Much of the attention in the luxury market has been on China’s economic slowdown, with most luxury brands reporting declining sales there, with the exception of Hermes. But cracks are beginning to show in the U.S. luxury market, too: Latest reports suggest LVMH, Tapestry, Capri Holdings and Ralph Lauren are all experiencing slowdowns in North America, not as sharp…

Hundreds of Boeing 787 Dreamliners will need to be inspected following the crash, which injured dozens of passengers.The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Tuesday that it would issue an airworthiness directive for certain 787 jets.The regulations apply to more than 700 Dreamliners worldwide, about 65 percent of the 1,138 Dreamliners delivered, with 158 of the planes subject to inspections registered in the United States.Airlines have been ordered to inspect pilots’ seats, especially for missing or damaged switch caps and switch cover assemblies.The directive comes after a Boeing 787 operated by Chilean airline LATAM suddenly fell 400ft during a…

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the countries in which the new mpox strain was recorded. The article has been updated.The highly contagious and severe MPOX strain is spreading across the continent after causing a major outbreak in Central Africa.A surge in cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 12 other African countries prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency for the second time in two years last week, a day after Swedish authorities announced their first confirmed cases of the MPOX virus in the country.The new variant has not yet reached…

Rapid Eye CTO Realty (NYSE: CTO) has narrowed its geographic footprint by acquiring a portfolio of three outdoor shopping centers in North Carolina and Florida for $137.5 million and selling one site in Utah for $18 million, the company announced Wednesday. Following the closing of the transaction, the company’s real estate portfolio was accreted approximately 19% by square foot and 14% by annual base rent compared to June 30, 2024. Year-to-date, CTO has completed $230 million of acquisitions, including structured investments, and $38 million of divestitures. CTO Realty (CTO) has acquired Carolina Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina, Millenia Crossing in…

Louisiana State Tigers wide receiver Malik Neighbors (8) catches a pass as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) defends at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, November 4, 2023. Alabama defeated Louisiana State, 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr. – USA TODAY SportsESPN’s Football Power Index now includes projections for every game on LSU’s 2024 football schedule, and here’s how we expect the Tigers to perform this fall.This season, many people across the country have been praising the Tigers. The Tigers have won 10 games for the second consecutive year. [autotag]Garrett Nussmeyer[/autotag], [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag]The LSU Tigers are looking to…

Stripe, the financial infrastructure platform for businesses, today announced a partnership with Stan, Australia’s leading local streaming service, to power online payments and subscription billing. Founded in 2015, the company is known for providing Australians with thousands of hours of unlimited, ad-free entertainment, including exclusive premieres, originals, movies, kids’ programming, and sports. With this partnership, Stan will leverage Stripe to complement its efforts to further grow its subscriber base by increasing authorization rates and reducing involuntary churn. “We continue to build a great user experience that our customers value,” said John Hogan, Chief Technology Officer at Stan. “Stripe’s strong expertise…