"By computerizing health records, we can avoid dangerous medical mistakes, reduce costs and improve care" – words of a lawyer, insurance executive or doctor? No, it’s a statement made by President Bush in his January 2004 State of the Union speech. The mid-1970s development of computer-generated electronic medical records (EMRs) is revolutionizing the age-old patient … [Read more...] about Electronic Medical Records Hold Promise: Technology Eliminates Paper Charts

CareMeridian, a leading provider of healthcare for the catastrophically ill and injured, recently opened its first facility in Nevada. CareMeridian specializes in providing rehabilitative nursing, medical management and rehabilitation care for adults and children who suffer from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, pulmonary and neuromuscular disorders and congenital … [Read more...] about CareMeridian Opens Las Vegas Facility: Long-Term Now Available in Nevada

With increased demands on employees to maintain the highest level of workplace productivity during this challenging economic environment, the mental health of workers becomes increasingly important. Behavioral health problems account for more than 20 percent of all disability claims in the United States, and depression exceeds other mental health disorders, heart disease, … [Read more...] about The High Cost of Feeling Low: Depression Impacts Workplace Productivity

The purpose of this article is to dispel a common myth: "My industry is totally unique. Marketing practices that work in another industry do not translate to mine." Sound familiar? Interviews with top marketers help dispel this myth and provide some great advice in the process. The following Nevada marketers shared their experiences: Dean Richard, director of sales, Harrah’s … [Read more...] about A Marketing Myth De-bunked

Location. Location. Location. In real estate, these are the three most important words. When it comes to storage space, location is also prime real estate. Las Vegas-based HyLoft USA, LLC is capitalizing on this need with its patented overhead storage system. A ventilated, ceiling-mounted wire shelf provides safe storage by utilizing otherwise wasted ceiling storage space. … [Read more...] about HyLoft USA, LLC: Overhead Storage Business is Looking Up

It’s always refreshing to learn about Nevada businesses that are not only enjoying healthy growth, but are surpassing all projections, while making a significant contribution to the community. One such company is Reno-based First Independent Bank of Nevada. Founded in September 1999 by Grant Markham and John Dedolph, First Independent Bank of Nevada has been growing at an … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank of Nevada: Bank’s Growth Exceeds Expectations

It has been said that companies pay employees just enough so they won’t quit, and employees put in just enough work so they won’t get fired. On any given day, the balance between these two forces is called "employment." However, some companies seem to try harder than others to make this arrangement more permanent – by paying attractive wages, providing competitive benefits, … [Read more...] about Best Companies to Work For: Creating Positive Workplace Environments

Despite setbacks caused by the Sept. 11 tragedies, the airline industry in America is strong, with people traveling more than ever. Passenger volume, security concerns and modernization have prompted aggressive construction and expansion at nearly all airports in the country, including those in Nevada. McCarran International Airport One of the top 10 busiest airports in the … [Read more...] about Up, Up and Away: New Airport Construction Taking Flight

The strategies of the nation’s industrial developers have changed, from simply placing big-box buildings on remote land parcels, to strategically determining how best to incorporate logistics, economics and leading-edge technology into industrial clients’ locations. DP Partners, Nevada’s largest private industrial developer and one of the top 10 in the nation, is not only a … [Read more...] about DP Partners: Marrying Logistics and Industrial Development

This is the fourth year Nevada Business Journal has featured the state’s "Best Companies to Work For" as a cover story. We are happy to publish information about companies doing their best to attract and retain employees, not only because it is useful information for our readers, but also because these companies can serve as examples of employers who are doing the right things. … [Read more...] about Best Companies to Work For: Giving Praise Where Praise is Due