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The Basics of the Net Neutrality Debate

  Department of Telecommunication   has approved net neutrality rules in India that ban blocking, throttling and zero-rating internet data with some exception for critical IoT services and specialized services. The Report which is submitted by TRAI to the Department of Telecommunication is now implemented by the Government. As The Wire reports, the new rules prevent "any form of discrimination of interference" with data, including "blocking, degrading, slowing down, or granting preferential speeds or treatment to any content." But they don't apply to "Critical IoT services" or "Specialized services", including autonomous vehicles and remote surgery operations - which The Wire says TRAI head R.S Sharma compares to ambulances that can legally disobey traffic rules, or in this case, get prioritized status to maintain services quality. All the Internet Service providers (ISP's) needs to renew their licenses with new guidelines according to t

Why Sleep Is So Powerful For Mental Health

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  In this fast-paced western society we are constantly connected and available 247, we have information flowing into us on a daily basis and there's an increasing expectation for us to respond instantly. Given all of this, there a growing need for us to be operating or functioning in terms of our mental health not just at 'normal' or 'acceptable' levels, but 'optimal' levels. Optimal means we are functioning at the highest levels mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, such that we're able to cope well with the demands of life. If we are operating at sub-optimal level, it's much harder for us to perform even the basic of life's functions. So how do we ensure our health and wellbeing levels are what they should be? One key contributory factor for long-term mental health and wellness is to ensure we have 7-9 hours of good quality  sleep  per night. Repair Sleep repairs the body. This has a positive knock-on effect to how you function co

7 Essential Principles For Growing Your Medical Coding & Billing Business in 2018

  In the U.S., medical coding is the creation of medical codes that identify with specific diagnosis and services in the healthcare industry. These codes are identified through medical documentation. These codes are used to determine the details of billing, and the efficient use of coding leads to accurate billing. This finally results in the determination of insurance claims. A significant component, therefore of the medical coding and billing business is the efficiency of the medical claims billing service. According to the Medical Billing Guide, "Medical records specialist earn a median pay of $35,900 per year, which isn't bad for a profession that requires little education or training." Irrelevant to the industry, there are some business fundamentals that every entrepreneur takes into account. However, market research indicates factors that are specific to each industry. The medical billing and coding industry is one that comes with its specifications. As the healthca