Sentences with phrase «concern over its operations»

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DuPont Co. had to sell most of its global research and development operations to placate EU concerns over its merger with Dow Chemical Co. last year.

They also capped the space cultivators can have at 100,000 square feet over concerns that operations larger than that might divert some product to the black market.

Italy just reached a «bad bank» deal with European officials, allowing banks to offload bad loans, but there is still some concern over the likely success of the cleanup operation.

Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.

The shadow banking industry plays a critical role in meeting rising credit demand in the United States, and although it's been argued that shadow banking's disintermediation can increase economic efficiency, its operation outside of traditional banking regulations raises concerns over the systemic risk it may pose to the financial system.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

«Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said his government had no warning that there should be concerns about this operation, despite five government warnings over the previous two years.

As mentioned above, students showed special concern over the ongoing nationalist movement in Balochistan, demanding an immediate halt to all military and paramilitary operations in the province.

While it is up to the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission to determine whether plants are licensed to operate, the state licenses the facilities» use of river water for operations, and can theoretically put a halt to operations by withholding or limiting permission on the basis of concerns over water quality.

He is now moving over to help head up Goldsmith's media operation as The Sun reports that insiders have expressed concerns that the «lacklustre» campaign lacks «direction» and «bite»».

Despite a $ 26 million slash to proposed county - funded capital projects, a new revised agreement forking over operations of Rye Playland to the management company Standard Amusements is still warranting concerns.

While it is up to the N.R.C. to determine whether plants are licensed to operate, the state licenses the facilities» use of river water for operations and can theoretically put a halt to operations by withholding or limiting permission on the basis of concerns over water quality.

Much like the City of Plattsburgh, whose Common Council last month imposed a moratorium on new commercial cryptocurrency mining operations due to concerns over energy consumption and fire suppression, the Village of Rouses Point is allocated a comparatively small amount of cheap hydropower each month, around 13,844 kilowatts.

The override and extensions come at a time of concern over lengthy transit contract disputes, which could interfere with continued operations.

The U.S. Defense Department has added thousands of automated aircraft added to its fleet over the past decade to support operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan as concerns of drone accuracy persist

I've got ta tell you, the board over in Houston has been getting a little concerned about the cost of this operation out here.

Today's Emergency Order, the fourth from DOT in less than a year, was issued in response to recent derailments involving trains carrying crude oil from the Bakken region and out of concerns over proper classification that are currently under investigation as part of Operation Classification, also known as the «Bakken Blitz.»

Organized veterinary medicine, that reaped great profits for the drug companies selling antibiotics, vaccines and a host of other drugs, never voiced concern over the proliferation of cruel factory farms, so - called concentrated animal feeding operations that now blight rural America, helped put family farms out of business and now pose significant environmental and public health risks.

The stock's decline was hastened by Wall Street analysts downgrades in mid-September, due to concerns over the outlook for Sony's over major electronics operations, including its flat TV, mobile phone and digital camera businesses.

A slowing economy and falling energy demand, plus concerns over air pollution, spur Beijing to halt new coal mines and close hundreds of existing operations.

We're glad to see the concerns over environmental false - flag operations is getting through to the highest levels in Ottawa.

Justice Doherty noted that there were no material facts supporting the students» allegation that the Diocese knew or should have known of the ongoing abuse; there were no material facts supporting a direct relationship between the Diocese and the school or the students; there was no allegation that the Diocese founded, controlled or was involved in the operation of the school in any way; and there was no allegation that the Diocese had any power over the headmasters in so far as running the school was concerned.

In the context of a waiver for operations over people, the primary concern is the risk posed to exposed people on the ground below where the drone is flying.

But firms also choose to build their own operations due to concerns over a potential loss of control in relation to the non-core activities.

Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, orders, and any other questions or concerns they may have.

Midwest Steel Blanking (Lombard, IL) 07/2004 — 08/2008 Director of Operations • Oversaw daily operations and management of 40 employees including 2 project managers • Served as an advisor to the President on all critical and strategic issues • Led presentations to banks, governmental agencies, potential investors, and large volume customers • Oversaw production, maintenance, quality control, and all other dealings with all outside vendors • Negotiated all insurance policies and contracts concerning account receivables and insurance related claims • Developed the ISO 9000 quality manual and OSHA safety awareness programs, training, and documentation • Trained future managers of the company in professional skills, managerial decision making, and business communications • Designed and implemented a new inventory control systems for managing raw - material and finished - goods • Ensured cost control limiting the direct expenses incurred and indirect impacts such as inefficiencies, downtime, and waste • Over a 3 year period, reduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training programs

Director of Business — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit and train staff of 30 in hospital policies, procedures, best practices, and corporate branding Design and implement staff development, recognition, and disciplinary policies and procedures Oversee admissions, utilization review, PB X, imaging center, billing, collections, and wound center registrations Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and schedules Author and present financial reports concerning revenue, expenses, and outstanding collections Identify performance indicators and benchmarks for integration into reporting systems Conduct surveys regarding patient / staff satisfaction, benchmarks, accreditation, and employee benefits Maintain a 99 % patient satisfaction score through attentive and professional standards of care Negotiate contracts and claims with insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer sources Increase revenue by 30 % through effective contract renegotiation with suppliers, carriers, and other parties Implement policies, procedures, and equipment to cut hospital costs while enhancing patient care Utilize strong management experience to drive operations in an efficient and professional manner Develop and implement billing controls, cash processing measures, lockboxes, and other financial processes Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits ensuring compliance with industry and legal standards Recruit physicians through successful marketing, networking, and other tactics Implement automated Chargemaster financial application (Craneware) and maintain patient accounts Responsible for HCAHPS and the yearly Quality Assurance Plan Appeal claims when appropriate resulting in $ 400,000 reimbursement from PPO insurance over the last year Build and strengthen professional relationship with community leaders, coworkers, and industry figures Consistently promoted for excellence in financial management, team leadership, and dedication to mission Develop working knowledge of hospital operations from patient admission to senior level strategic planning Represent company with poise, integrity, and positivity

It provides details on the phased lifting of the indexation freeze on Medicare rebates and says the allocation of $ 44.5 million over four years for the ongoing operation of the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) appears to address stakeholder (particularly Australian Medical Association) concerns over the faster process of removing items from the MBS.

Three main themes were driven home by the various delegates: concerns over the Property Transfer Tax, the need to standardize the process for the identification and remediation of properties used in drug operations (both legal and illegal) and promotion of BCREA's Quality of Life initiative, including its emphasis on protecting property rights.

Real estate companies and associations across the country are becoming more aware of the safety concerns of real estate reps.. Also, Michael Clarke takes over the helm of Coldwell Banker's Canadian operations.