Sentences with phrase «impact on the medical care»

«Working together we believe we are making a significant impact on the medical care and well being of the animals we ultimately serve.»

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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.

Second, joint legal custody is where, although one parent may have full physical custody, both parents must agree on any decisions that impact the child, such as their education, medical care and spiritual matters.

Not only would this bill expand medical care for all New Yorkers, it would have a profound beneficial impact on the County budget.

One of many researchers lending support to the cause is genome scientist and Nobelist John Sulston of the University of Manchester, U.K., who warns that «gene patents can have a chilling impact on research, obstruct the development of new genetic tests, and interfere with medical care.»

To begin to fix the risk to patients seeking medical information online, London and Schenker recommend to clearly label hospital websites as advertisements; allocate resources to created balanced online informational tools; and focus future attention on not only the content of health care advertising but its impact.

With the national health care debate continuing to rage and the growing public concern about rising health insurance premiums, the actual impact of sedentary workplaces on medical insurance markets should be closely examined, according to the authors.

In an Arthritis Care & Research study, Susan Goodman, MD, of the Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical School, and her colleagues investigated the potential impact of weight on the likelihood that patients would achieve remission in the early years after an RA diagnosis.

In addition, a policy that was found to impact the availability of behavioral health treatment services in health centers was whether state Medicaid programs — the major source of insurance revenue for health centers — pay separately for behavioral services when they are rendered on the same day that medical care is provided, a policy known as same - day billing.

«Although we do not have data, it is understood that lack of routine obstetric care will have a significant negative impact on maternal and newborn outcomes,» says Lisa Jane Thomas, a WHO medical officer who worked in Liberia for the past six weeks.

«This bench to bedside research is very exciting and will have a major impact on the management of neurological diseases, particularly neuropathic pain,» said Akbar Panju, medical director of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, a clinician and professor of medicine.

For the new study, investigators led by Helmneh Sineshaw, M.D., MPH, at the American Cancer Society with collaborators from Dana - Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School, focused on the impact of access to care on black - white survival disparity.

«The Flint River water exposure particularly raised concerns about the potential health impact on children,» says lead author Hernan Gomez, M.D., a medical toxicologist and pediatrician at Michigan Medicine who is focused on pediatric care at Hurley Medical Center's Emergency Department inmedical toxicologist and pediatrician at Michigan Medicine who is focused on pediatric care at Hurley Medical Center's Emergency Department inMedical Center's Emergency Department in Flint.

This study, conducted by researchers in the Harvard Medical School Department of Health Care Policy, is the first to measure the early impact of the program on the experiences of patients enrolled in ACOs.

This annual award recognizes the contributions of individuals, corporations, and foundations that have made a significant impact on medical research, patient care, or public education in the fields of cancer immunology and immunotherapy.

«Strong evidence for the negative impact of medical illness and treatment on sexual functioning exists,» the authors note, «but concern for sexual matters remains largely on the margin of medical care, particularly for older women.»

«Given that aspirin is a cheap, off - patent drug with relatively few side effects, this will have a great impact on health care systems as well as patients,» study lead author Dr. Martine Frouws, of Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, said in a news release from the European Cancer Congress (ECC).

Doctors and insurance companies are encouraged (and often required) to follow their lead, so their decisions can have big impacts on how medical care is delivered and paid for.

This is not to say that there isn't a place for EMRs in medical practice; when designed properly, they can have a positive impact on patient care.

First, I use estimates that economists have developed of the social cost of crimes, which include tangible costs, such as lost productivity and medical care, as well as intangible costs, such as impact on quality of life; these estimates are extremely high for fatal crimes.

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This book examines the current state of elective placements of medical undergraduate students in developing countries and their impact on health care education at home.

Research Uncovers Veterinary Care Benefits from Human Healthcare Technology On November 15th, we released our first - ever Cost of Pet Care 2016 report, revealing how advances in veterinary medicine are impacting the cost of medical treatment for pets.

«With compassion, vision and unmatched dedication, he has made a tremendous impact not only on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in companion animals, but he has also reached into human medical care,» said Dr. Lance Perryman, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University

While the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association understands the issue of an overburdened shelter system and supports any action that promotes compassionate care of animals, including responsible breeding practices, the proposed Companion Animal and Consumer Protection ordinance under consideration by Cook County has a direct impact on the pets, the pet owners, consumers, and the small businesses in Cook County.

Despite significant efforts to improve health services (for example, improved medical care, vaccination development, surveillance programs), significant additional impacts on poverty levels and human health are expected.

Improved housing, sanitation, utilities, medical care, international trade connections and general productivity will all greatly reduce the impacts of a more hostile climate on the lives of developing world citizens.

They appear to capture the reality that near - term health impacts seem to typically be considered more important to citizens than longer - term impacts of any sort, consistent with the vastly greater sums spent on medical care and research than on long - term environmental protection, and within the realm of air quality consistent with an emphasis on SO2 and NOx reductions.

We also consult with medical specialists and life care planners to determine the extent of injury and its impact on your life moving forward.

But Brain & Injury law has a history of taking on and winning medical malpractice cases where clients have sustained a significant impact upon there livelihood or need significant care.

If you have been impacted by any instance of medical malpractice - whether it was related to an error made in surgery, an erroneous prescription, or an injury incurred by a rough handling during routine care, the law office of Altman & Altman LLP is standing by to aggressively advocate on your behalf.

Moreover, the kind and quality of medical and therapeutic care that the injured person will receive will have a huge impact on the extent of his or her physical and emotional recovery.

Finally, our health care attorneys are also monitoring the impact of the federal Affordable Care Act («ACA») on the state level and the impact on our pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device cliecare attorneys are also monitoring the impact of the federal Affordable Care Act («ACA») on the state level and the impact on our pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device clieCare Act («ACA») on the state level and the impact on our pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device clients.

Medical malpractice cases often come down to a so - called «battle of the experts» between the plaintiff and the defense, with expert witnesses from both sides offering opinions on the defendant's actions, whether they were in line with the standard of care and whether the defendant caused the plaintiff's injuries, as well as the impact of the plaintiff's underlying condition.

The costs of medical care, housekeeping and the impact on your ability to earn a living can be enormous.

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As a result the trial record in this proceeding is incomplete and unbalanced on crucial issues including: (1) the widespread suicidal ideation initially experienced by persons with disabilities responding to their disabilities; [8](2) relevant exploitation and abuse to which people with disabilities and the elderly are subjected; [9](3) prejudice faced by persons with disabilities in society at large and in the medical community; [10](4) the impact the lack of palliative care and support services has on suicidal ideation; [11](5) the impaired agency of persons with disabilities in dependent circumstances; [12](6) evidence of clinicians about the impact resulting from a state sanctioned paradigm shift legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia («AS / E»); [13] and (7) the impact on the judgment of doctors of functioning in an environment of increasing health costs and budget constraints.

Additionally, the impact of the costs of extended medical care in treating such injuries combined with the trauma that goes along with such ordeals can have a significant and adverse impact on a person.

Omar and / or David: Would either of you care to comment on the impact this SCC ruling may have on the future litigation of medical malpractice cases arising from a systemic quality control problem occuring in a hospital.

Our Phoenix personal injury lawyer will consult with your doctor so that the cost of the medical care required by your recovery and the injury's expected impact on your life will be fully accounted for in your demand for compensation.

These partnerships, inspired by medical / legal partnerships in the United States and in Australia, have legal staff working proactively with front - line primary health care providers to red - flag simmering legal problems that could impact adversely on patient health.

No - fault auto insurance law could have a major impact on hospitals Michigan lawmakers are considering making changes to the state's no - fault auto insurance law in order to address the issues concerning expensive insurance coverage and the cost of medical care.

Also, if anyone gets hospitalized due to a medical emergency, your insurer will take care of the expenses while there will be a direct impact on the sum assured.

Additionally, medical laboratory technician jobs offer an opportunity to have a significant impact on patient care, without actually interacting with patients.

The Affordable Care Act is a complex piece of legislation and, as evidenced from the examples above, its impact on medical sales is difficult to define in broad terms.

for medical and allied health care professionals to impacting health care practice at the systems level and focusing on prevention opportunities.

Despite changes and concerns brought on by the Affordable Care Act, the new healthcare law does not seem to have negatively impacted the earnings of medical sales professionals.

Mr. Balasa presented «How Expanding Roles for NPs and PAs Are Impacting Reimbursement and Delegation in Medical Offices» on October 18, 2016, at the Annual Conference of the Professional Association for Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM).

The CMS rule has had an enormous impact on the U.S. health care system and the medical assisting profession.

We are looking for Medical Assistants who recognize the impact intractable pain has on quality of life, and reflect an attentive, personalized approach to patient care.

Benefits to becoming a registered Medical Assistant may include enhanced self - worth, improved job satisfaction, increased knowledge, and the ability to make a positive impact on patient care.