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Ever wondered why US healthcare costs are astronomically high, yet quality often lags? In this lesson, we delve into the paradox of healthcare spending in the United States, examining the intricate power dynamics between patients, providers, and payers. We'll explore the "principal agent problem" and the "healthcare hassle map," revealing the complex incentives that drive up costs and impact care coordination. Additionally, we'll consider how social service spending contributes to a broader understanding of total national expenditures.Uploaded 19-08-25🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the paradox of high healthcare spending and lower quality in the US.• Identify the power dynamics and conflicting incentives among patients, providers, and payers.• Explain key concepts like the "principal agent problem" and the "healthcare hassle map."• Analyze how social service spending influences the perception of overall US healthcare expenditures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What lessons can be learned from one of the most significant cyberattacks in medical history? In this lesson, we delve into the WannaCry ransomware attack of May 2017, specifically examining its far-reaching and devastating impact on the UK National Health Service. We'll explore how this malicious software encrypted critical data, demanded ransom, and caused widespread disruption, leading to cancelled appointments and hospital shutdowns, ultimately highlighting the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures and timely software updates in the medical field.Uploaded 22-08-25🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the nature of ransomware and its operational mechanisms.• Analyze the specific impact of the WannaCry ransomware attack on the UK National Health Service.• Identify key cybersecurity vulnerabilities and preventative measures that could have mitigated the attack.• Recognize the importance of an effective cybersecurity response plan and regular software updates in medical organizations.• Differentiate between the responsibilities of software manufacturers and healthcare organizations in maintaining cybersecurity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding when to seek professional help for your child's extreme behavior can be challenging. In this lesson, Dr. Alan Kazdin discusses how to identify when behavioral issues go beyond typical childhood challenges and may require professional intervention. Learn about key warning signs such as impairment, danger, unusual behaviors, drastic changes, stress reactions, and unmanageability at home or school. Dr. Kazdin provides guidance on when to trust your intuition and seek professional opinions for the well-being of your child. Uploaded 06-08-25🎯 Learning Objectives: • Identify key warning signs that indicate the need for professional help. • Understand the importance of trusting your intuition when considering professional intervention. • Learn about the impact of severe behavioral issues on a child's daily functioning and safety. • Recognize when extreme and unusual behaviors warrant an evaluation from a mental health professional. • Explore guidelines for distinguishing temporary behavioral changes from more serious problems. 📚 About the Course Everyday Parenting gives you access to a toolkit of behavior-change techniques that will make your typical day in the home easier as you develop the behaviors you would like to see in your child. The lessons provide step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to improve your course of action with both children and adolescents. Among many techniques, you will learn how even simple modifications to tone of voice and phrasing can lead to more compliance. The course will also shed light on many parenting misconceptions and ineffective strategies that are routinely used. The key to the course is practice. It is not enough to know the strategies; you have to do them to reap the rewards. Using the techniques on a temporary basis will lead to permanent change. Chances are your parenting is perfectly fine and working the way you would like. But if you have any frustrations with your child or would like improve your effectiveness in changing your child’s behavior, these videos will be a very useful guide. 📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyEGNxBvNdOVlianDYgWuc9&si=WvX4JltzYzj7faKi 🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/everyday-parenting 🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/everyday-parenting-abcs-child-rearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering (BENG 100)Uploaded 18-11-08In this lecture, Professor Saltzman continues his discussion of tissue engineering, and its role in facilitating healing, tissue regeneration, organ replacement, drug delivery and as model for studying human physiology. Specific examples from current research by scientists at Yale are used to illustrate some of these points and to highlight the current progress in the field. Some examples are generating neo-tissues from hydrogel scaffold seeded with cells, healing spinal cords and controlling mechanical properties of newly grown blood vessels with external conditions.00:00 - Chapter 1. Introduction02:28 - Chapter 2. Tissue Engineering for Replacement of Diseased Tissues13:30 - Chapter 3. Synthetic Materials in Tissue Engineering23:13 - Chapter 4. In Vitro Cultivation of Replacement Blood Vessels32:19 - Chapter 5. Tissue Engineering in Control of Drug Delivery39:54 - Chapter 6. Summary and ConclusionComplete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/coursesThis course was recorded in Spring 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lesson, we explore how to clarify and personalize your job hunt using the "two triangles" framework. This powerful method helps you articulate both what you truly desire from a new role and the unique skills and experiences you're excited to contribute. We'll also dive into the "yearning octopus" exercise, a valuable tool for uncovering your deepest motivations and ensuring your job search aligns with your authentic self. This structured approach helps you develop a compelling personal pitch for networking and interviews.Uploaded 03-10-25🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the "two triangles" framework for structuring your job search priorities.• Clearly articulate what you want from your next role and what unique value you bring.• Develop a hierarchy of personal stories to support your key job search elements and contributions.• Utilize the "yearning octopus" exercise to uncover your core yearnings and authentic motivations.• Refine your job search priorities by identifying and challenging external expectations.📚 About the Course: Navigating a career move can feel overwhelming in today’s dynamic job market. The Hunt offers a practical, structured framework to help you make your next job search intentional, effective, and purpose-driven. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking a new direction, or looking to advance, this course equips you with the tools to clarify your goals, sharpen your pitch, and connect authentically with others. Drawing on strategies tested with hundreds of students and professionals, the course emphasizes how to combine self-reflection, networking tactics, and storytelling to land opportunities that align with your values and strengths. By the end, you’ll walk away with a personalized one-page Hunt Dashboard to guide your ongoing career journey. 🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-job-hunt 🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices