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This allows them to focus on the activities and initiatives that will have the greatest, positive impact on the organization as a whole.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

ROI can fluctuate over time as management balances long - term strategic initiatives with short - term impacts.

As indicated earlier, PBO does not include the impact of the March 2011 Budget initiatives.

The initiative, targeted to support not only community members impacted by the hurricane's destruction, but JetBlue crewmembers and customers as well, is being rolled out over the next 100 - plus days.

We typically focus on initiatives and activities that can have the greatest impact given the specific nature of our operations, such as our wind and solar farms to generate electricity and our frustration - free packaging initiatives, but we also have innumerable large and small initiatives underway at any point in time, as we seek to constantly invent across the company.

As an example of our firm's commitment to citizenship and community engagement, Goldman Sachs Gives continued to expand its reach in 2017, through initiatives such as the second annual Analyst Impact Fund, a competition whereby teams of analysts from the firm vied to win a Goldman Sachs Gives grant to the nonprofit of their choicAs an example of our firm's commitment to citizenship and community engagement, Goldman Sachs Gives continued to expand its reach in 2017, through initiatives such as the second annual Analyst Impact Fund, a competition whereby teams of analysts from the firm vied to win a Goldman Sachs Gives grant to the nonprofit of their choicas the second annual Analyst Impact Fund, a competition whereby teams of analysts from the firm vied to win a Goldman Sachs Gives grant to the nonprofit of their choice.

You'll learn how email marketing, PPC, customer testimonials, copywriting, headlines, and calls to action impact your online marketing initiative, as well as best practices for implementing each.

Excluding the impact of currency, the increase in Adjusted EBITDA reflected incremental gains from cost savings initiatives (2) that were partly offset by a combination of factors that included higher input costs, lower net sales as well as business investments in Rest of World markets.

It is crucial for investors to understand what these changes are and how they will impact China's economy — so that they can identify the opportunities that will arise as a result of these initiatives.

In addition, we highlight global best practices such as policies, programs and breakthrough initiatives that jumpstart the growth of high - impact female entrepreneurs.

For example, in a recent analysis published in an edition of International Studies in Catholic Education dedicated to the question of whether there can be such a thing as a Catholic curriculum, Therese D'Orsa argues from the Australian experience that «attempts to give meaning to the concept of a Catholic curriculum... have ranged across a spectrum familiar to those who lead in Catholic schools» and that such initiatives have had a «limited impact».

Through her responsibilities in the FAMU Cooperative Extension Program, Taylor has made a major impact on the organic farming community in North Florida through growing initiatives such as the various growers» markets in the Tallahassee community, bio-fuels awareness and development, and many sustainable agriculture initiatives to support limited - resource farmers and their families.

«Today, packaging is increasingly tied to strategic initiatives and outcomes that impact brand reputation and ROI, but many brands still view packaging as simply a series of tactical steps and technical decisions.

«Initiatives such as the Courtauld Commitment, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the grocery sector, along with high profile food recalls, mean that suppliers and retailers are giving increasing priority to driving out waste, reducing risk and optimising performance,» points out Alan Mutch.

Those offers were also described as «opportunistic» and not reflective of «medium and long - term prospects», while the company insisted that «recent initiatives to diversify into higher margin products» were beginning to have a «material positive impact».

Efforts are underway by various certification bodies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and global food companies to develop the production around poorest regions of the world, such as Africa, and to measure the actual impacts that the various initiatives, standards.

Issues members identified are critical to address when developing a clean label strategy included: • The cost of clean label initiatives • The complexity of clean label initiatives • The consumer's view on clean label • The communications required internally and externally • The collaboration required with internal partners as well as vendor partners • The concern for companies over brand integrity and CSR • The potential impact, both negative and positive, on corporate earnings

The Basque Culinary World Prize was launched in 2016 as an initiative that would bring to life examples of the ways in which gastronomy can make an impact on society, by showcasing the work of entrepreneurial men and women who strive for excellence and who are, most importantly, strongly committed to their societies.

This is why we established the Basque Culinary World Prize in conjunction with the local Government, as an award for chefs who undertake initiatives that have an impact on society, especially those who show how gastronomy can be a force for change».

Downs, Ayotte and Hoyer will also discuss the importance of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. and the confectionery industry's impact, as well as industrywide leadership initiatives and the NCA member companies» community involvement.

As a natural products manufacturer NOW is keenly aware of our potential impact on the environment, and we're committed to responsible stewardship of our planet through the reduction of our carbon footprint and other sustainability initiatives.

Kathy brings her experience in business operations, finance, and as a former Head of School, and has ushered in new initiatives, expanded staff, and launched a financial assistance fund that will extend the reach and impact of Challenge Success.

As we move forward, we will measure each idea, decision, program, and initiative against these Core Values and determine how they will impact our three primary areas of impact: our members, the IBCLC profession, and the world.

In India — where the Maggi Noodles controversy continues to rage — and the law forbids promotion of any products for babies under 2 years, Nestlé is boasting about its new Maternity Protection Policy, describing its Start Healthy Stay Healthy campaign as «a science - based educational initiative by Nestlé which, in partnership with doctors, focuses on the lifelong impact of breastfeeding and the first 1,000 days of life.»

They discovered that the evidence is inconclusive as to whether the initiative has an impact on breastfeeding rates.

«We are hopeful that the State will look favorably on the County's good faith allocation of money to undertake the two studies, as well as the potentially significant impacts of the new re-entry initiative, the new rehab beds at Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services, and other local alternatives - to - incarceration.»

As if to drive home the point, a Massachusetts Senate committee today released a lengthy report echoing many of these points and outlining ways lawmakers could blunt the impact of the ballot initiative if it passes this fall.

The «Buffalo & Erie County Public Library 2017 - 2021 Strategic Plan» has been developed as a System - plan and, as such, will impact services and initiatives on all levels and at all B&ECPL locations.

He can hold meetings, organise «eye catching initiatives», table written questions or even a Private Member's Bill, but does a couple of weeks, or even a matter of days if he gets voted out, alter his ability to have the same impact as he would have done?

Panels focused on current efforts to tackle climate change, ranging from local environmental initiatives to the global Paris climate agreement, as well as how divestment from fossil fuels can be a tool for climate justice and curbing the impacts of climate change.

Now, as CCEC Director, Justin spearheads this collective impact initiative to better align the learning system of Chautauqua County.

Horwood now serves as Director of Engagement and Impact at Development Initiatives.

Initiatives that help teenagers become resilient in everyday and online contexts will be important if we are to help them overcome the negative mental health impacts bullying may have, such as an increased risk of poor mental well - being and lower life satisfaction.»

The members of the initiative hope to improve early detection of cancer by making an impact in a variety of areas, including doing epidemiologic studies on risk factors, developing new and improved methods of diagnostic imaging, discovering and verifying new biomarkers as indicators of cancer, and developing new technologies to aid early detection.

There are already some schemes in Brazil to pay private land owners to set aside land to conserve the forest, preserve species and maintain healthy ecosystems, but these have been local - scale initiatives that have had little impact on maintaining and improving the conditions of the forest as a whole.

Obama, he said, elevated the role of science and technology advisers throughout the executive branch, put in place plans to mitigate and prepare the United States for the impacts of climate change, set up health research initiatives to tackle such priorities as cancer and brain research, worked with international partners on scientific issues and used the White House as a platform from which to herald science and education, particularly for children.

Online initiatives already have a big impact on politics: The Tea Party initially grew online, and the Occupy Wall Street movement began as a blog post.

The Roadmap is a series of initiatives designed to pursue major opportunities and gaps in biomedical research that no single NIH institute could tackle alone, but which the agency as a whole can address to make the biggest impact possible on the progress of medical research.

As part of her commitment to international development, Dr. Lopez - Correa funded the not for profit organization ODNS (Organisation pour le Développement avec des Nouvelles Solidarités) in 2012 and has been involved in several initiatives aiming at demonstrating the impact of genomics in developing countries.

The highly successful gastroesophageal initiative has two active PO1 grants as well as multiple RO1 and other high impact grants.

Listen as Moon Shot co-leader Scott Kopetz, M.D., Ph.D., explains how your generous gift can make an impact on Colorectal Cancer Moon Shot initiatives.

FET Flagships represent a new model for research and innovation in Europe: they are large scale, long term, science - driven and roadmap - based initiatives that are supposed to have the potential to bring transformational impact on science and technology, as well on economy and society at large.

«The UMI highlights the need for new imaging and omics technologies, such as those currently being developed at PNNL, to understand how microbes function and interact in complex environments and how they are impacted by climate change and other perturbations,» said Jansson, who also leads the Microbiomes in Transition initiative at PNNL.

This includes world class leaders with multi-physics and multi-scale expertise from the EMNs as well as leaders of other high - impact materials initiatives in clean energy applications.

In 2008 Unilever announced that it will make a shift to using sustainable palm oil, as soon as the first supplies become available.This major initiative is one that will have a significant impact, not just on climate change but also on the sustainability of the rainforest.Unilever's intention is to move to 100 % certified, sustainable palm oil by 2015, and we will also support an immediate moratorium on any further deforestation in Indonesia linked to palm oil cultivation.

For the past 7 years, she led media engagement and social impact initiatives supporting documentary film and is now bringing her expertise to narrative projects as Advisor on Impact & Social Innovation for Killer Content and their new creative studio venture Level Forward in partnership with filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Dimpact initiatives supporting documentary film and is now bringing her expertise to narrative projects as Advisor on Impact & Social Innovation for Killer Content and their new creative studio venture Level Forward in partnership with filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail DImpact & Social Innovation for Killer Content and their new creative studio venture Level Forward in partnership with filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Disney.

We are our piloting this new initiative with a handful of regions who are looking to explore how the culture that these regional teams create with their staff, as well as with their teaching corps, impacts the efficacy that they are trying to achieve.

Called Parents as Learning Partners, the initiative is having a positive impact on the attitudes of both parents and teachers toward family involvement in education, according to the study conducted by Denise D. Quigley, a senior education researcher from the Center for the Study...

Many corporate online learning initiatives often fail to make the anticipated impact - which is a waste of time as...