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Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory? A list of anti-inflammatory foods
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Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory? A list of anti-inflammatory foods

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A list of Anti-inflammatory foods to help aid in digestion and other bodily processes

Believe it or not, inflammation is one of the most common reasons behind minor aches and pains that we experience on a daily basis. Things such as headaches, sore joints, back pain and even toothache can all be attributed to inflammation as the main cause of concern and likely the culprit behind your discomfort. For that reason, I feel it is important to research and report on what healthy foods we can eat

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Lubbock’s business news includes big plant plans, Joyland loss, more
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Lubbock’s business news includes big plant plans, Joyland loss, more

Alana Edgin is a business reporter for the Avalanche-Journal, as seen Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Alana Edgin is a business reporter for the Avalanche-Journal, as seen Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Hello AJ readers!

One of the biggest stories this week was a sad one, as the potential saviors of Joyland Amusement Park backed out of the deal. The news broke on Tuesday, when the Dean family announced that the longtime park would not reopen for the 51st season.

“It is with a broken heart that we must announce that Joyland Amusement Park will not be reopening after all,” the post stated. “The local group of investors that originally agreed to purchase

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How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?
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How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?

In healthcare, there has been a large expansion in non-compete clauses. Many of our clients would like to find a way out of their non-compete clause when looking to leave their current employment.

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The first way to avoid breaching a non-compete clause is to have your attorney negotiate a contract without a non-compete clause before beginning your employment.

Sometimes, non-compete clauses are unavoidable. So what can you do in that

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Physician Contracting 101 – Rickard & Associates
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Physician Contracting 101 – Rickard & Associates

Physician contracts are often complicated and have unique terms. We help our clients understand the terms and negotiate their contracts.

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Many of our clients are physicians who are negotiating or renegotiating their employment contracts with their employers. Sometimes these are with health systems, hospitals, or small physician offices.

We also have clients come to us with issues after they negotiated their own contracts.

Physician contracts are unique, as they have

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Is Your Compliance Plan Protecting You?
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Is Your Compliance Plan Protecting You?

Healthcare compliance plans are essential to ensure your practice is following the law. Your compliance plan can keep your practice out of trouble.

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A recent enforcement action highlights the need for an effective and updated compliance plan.

A physician in Arkansas has been sentenced to 102 months of prison time and to pay over $4.63 million in restitution. Following release from prison, he will have three (3) years of supervised

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Healthcare Encryption Exceptions? – Rickard & Associates
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Healthcare Encryption Exceptions? – Rickard & Associates

We know that all emails and text messages that contain protected health information (PHI) should be encrypted.

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Are there any exceptions to the encryption rule?

Just one.

Patients can communicate with covered entities using unencrypted email and text messages, if the patients have been informed of the increased risk.

Patients can opt to have reminders sent via text messages or emails.

One issue that many healthcare providers have regarding encryption,

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Rolex stuns with ’emoji’ watch debut [Video]
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Rolex stuns with ’emoji’ watch debut [Video]

With a special model released today, Rolex is taking another step into the “hype watch” space — whether traditionalists like it or not.

Among a slew of other watches revealed today at the Watches and Wonders trade show (including a “celebration” oyster perpetual that watch fans abuzz) were three new Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 models that Rolex has called “time stamped with emotion.”

Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36

Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36

The three watches, made from yellow, white or “Everose” gold, feature a quirky jigsaw puzzle enamel face — with two very surprising complications. Instead of the day showing in the window by 12

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Do I Need an Emergency List?
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Do I Need an Emergency List?

We frequently have questions related to the practical and financial panic after a death in the family when accounts, passwords, and assets are unknown. Sometimes, a family knows an estate plan was done but they cannot find the plan and don’t even know the law firm that drafted the plan. An emergency list can help to avoid these issues.

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We often see people lose their spouse, and have no idea

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