Sentences with phrase «important policy meeting»

It should come as no surprise that that are willing to cherry pick data in advance of the most important policy meeting of this decade.

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Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.

But he said moving to meet climate targets is becoming more affordable because while policy is still important the energy market is transforming so fast that «market forces have taken over», market forces around wind and solar power and batteries «are just accelerating regardless of what anyone else does» and decisions by companies like AGL Energy to close their Liddell coal power station «are being made on economic grounds».

Take away: The meeting, coming after a new leadership in the Communist Party was installed last month, and as China marks the 40th anniversary of» reform and opening up» policies, could prove to be much more important than previous ones.

In China, an important meeting that sets the direction of economic policies for 2018 is underway in Beijing.

The Fed now has several important economic readings to parse, including two monthly employment reports, before it makes up its mind on whether to tighten policy at its Dec. 15 - 16 meeting.

He delegates responsibility in ways that reveal his respect for persons and calls regular staff - meetings at which important decisions are made regarding layout and policy.

In October 2015, Mass Audubon was awarded Land Trust Accreditation by the Land Trust Alliance, providing important independent confirmation that Mass Audubon's policies, practices, and programs meet or exceed national standards for excellence, uphold public trust, and ensure that our conservation actions will have permanence.

Eight existing home visiting programs met the minimal legislative threshold for federal funding: Early Head Start, the Early Intervention Program, Family Check - up, Healthy Families America, Healthy Steps, Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, Nurse - Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers.40 In August 2011, the Coalition for Evidence - Based Policy built upon the government's review by evaluating the extent to which programs implemented with fidelity would produce important improvements in the lives of at - risk children and parents.41 Through this review, one program was given a strong rating (the Nurse - Family Partnership), two were given medium ratings (Early Intervention Program and Family Check - up), and all other programs were given a low rating.

Hospital policies and practices to support breastfeeding are important for improving breastfeeding rates and helping women meet their own breastfeeding goals.

Laws had a rare vantage point at the centre of Coalition government as he attended the Quad, met regularly with Clegg and his policy advisers, served on important Cabinet Committees, frequently brokering deals between the Coalition parties.

Each March, for as long as anyone can remember, the governor, the speaker of the Assembly and the majority leader of the Senate hold frequent, clandestine meetings to hammer out important policy decisions and

We're rolling out new workshops and webinars on topics like Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) and computational seismology, providing enhanced support for student and early - career members, and creating a strong network of advocates for geosciences — more important now than ever before — through our public policy programs in Washington, D.C. Membership is an introduction to a growing and global community preparing for our first joint meeting with the Latin American and Caribbean Seismological Commission in April 2018.

The lecture also pointed to a number of informal summits, ministerial meetings and other events that have taken place in Slovakia during the first half - term of its Presidency where important policy issues were discussed.

He called the Committee's attention to three important developments in the past decade: the emerging consensus that evidenced - based medicine should direct policy; the emerging consensus that evidence - based medicine should focus on health outcomes; and the Data Quality Act, which requires that data, used as the basis for recommendations, should be replicable, and should meet certain quality standards.

Under the new OCR rules, once federal officials determine that the distribution of any resource disadvantages a protected minority, the district must demonstrate that its policy is «necessary to meet an important educational goal» and that no «comparably effective alternative» is available.

If yes, a reviewer should proceed to the second question, which reads «Is the discipline policy necessary to meet an important educational goal?»

Schools would then have to justify their policies by proving to investigators that they were «necessary to meet an important educational goal» and that there was no «comparatively effective alternative policies or practices» that they could use instead.

If a country finds a way to meet the basic needs of women by taking loans that the whole society must pay, but the national constitution, and the various policies and services do not show the timely commitment for equity and equality, the chance to eradicate poverty and hunger will only be about the alleviation of these two major indicators of real development and sustainability It is then urgent and important not to fall in such a trap, which only comes to add to the financial and economic indebtedness of the society, and nations, to say the least, and to maintain the system of inequality and impoverishment as it basically exist..

The New Teacher Project (TNTP) wrote a companion guide, «MET Made Simple,» that outlined the most important findings and policy recommendations.

The final report from the MET project sought to answer important questions from practitioners and policy - makers about how to identify and foster great teaching.

If policies did result in disproportionality — and thus had an adverse impact on certain groups of students — schools would have to justify them by proving to the Department of Education that their policies were «necessary to meet an important educational goal» and that there's no «comparatively effective alternative policies or practices» that the schools could use instead.

Under this «disparate impact analysis,» once federal officials determine that the distribution of any resource disadvantages a protected minority, schools must not only «demonstrate that the policy or practice is necessary to meet an important educational goal,» but also show that there is no «comparably effective alternative policy or practice that would meet the school district's stated educational goal with less of a discriminatory effect.»

Regional Charter Leader meetings are the perfect way to reconnect with your colleagues and get important updates about the statewide policies and issues that will impact your school.

Many charter schools have hosted their current board member for a visit - an important chance for parents to meet their representatives and, perhaps more importantly, for board members to hear directly from the families that their policies impact.

The conference, themed «Diverse Perspectives, Deep Partnerships, One Profession,» offers attendees opportunities to showcase their programs, discuss important education policies and advocate for educator preparation in meetings with members of Congress.

Nevertheless, policy leaders should recognize that there are important elements to consider when starting new schools or changing school structures, which include a design and implementation plan; community involvement and support; a capable, supported school leader; and district leadership and help targeted at meeting each school's individual needs.

The report that came out of the meeting offers this conclusion: While public policy plays an important role in the future of CMOs, they can not wait for legislative solutions.

But I will argue here that it might be the most important topic in American education today and that we will not be able to meet the challenges that now face us until we rethink the way we approach education policy.

The Fellowship began as a 17 - member group that met monthly to discuss wins and challenges in our classrooms and schools; now, we count more than 665 as members focused on several important issues: Directly supporting current and aspiring black male educators through recruitment and retention efforts; advocating (and agitating) for policies and practices that support and empower black men; and connecting and professionally developing black male educators through our convenings.

(2) Is the discipline policy necessary to meet an important educational goal?

Additionally, policies that impose out - of - school suspensions or expulsions for truancy also raise concerns because a school would likely have difficulty demonstrating that excluding a student from attending school in response to the student's efforts to avoid school was necessary to meet an important educational goal.

If the policy is not necessary to meet an important educational goal, then the Departments would find that the school had engaged in discrimination.

If the policy is necessary to meet an important educational goal, then are there comparably effective alternative policies or practices that would meet the school's stated educational goal with less of a burden or adverse impact on the disproportionately affected racial group?

If the policy is necessary to meet an important educational goal, then the Departments would ask:

Some of these policies address important guarantees that customers state are really important to them — no plagiarism, free revisions, meeting deadlines, and following all customer specifications for an ordered product.

It's important to work with a Glen View Apartments renters insurance expert to make sure you get the coverage you need, and that all of your needs are met and that the policy handles your personal risk profile appropriately.

In order to fully protect your income and assets, it's important to find a landlord insurance policy that meets your needs and will cover you in the event of renter damage, vandalism or severe weather events.

If creditor protection is important to you, be sure your policy meets all the conditions so that it is exempt from seizure by your creditors.

SURPRISING FACT: That to grow family wealth for the good of all members, it's important to seek the advice of not only an investment manager but also an investment strategist who can customize asset allocation, maximize tax management in a portfolio, document investment policy statements, offer ongoing investment education to the family and lead regular meetings and ongoing communications with the family.

That is why it is important to know what your specific state requirements are before designing your LTC insurance policy, if you desire that it meet your specific State's Long - Term Care Partnership Program guidelines.

As a condo or co-op owner, it is important that you get an insurance policy that meets your unique needs.

It's just important that you get the right type of policy to meet your needs.

These policies would free businesses to produce, while meeting the most important goals of society (don't force pollution on others, etc..)

It's countdown time to the important meeting of the Federal Reserve and investors are anxious about a change in interest rate policy.

And, because of that, I believe it is critically important for this Commission to hold meetings like this to discuss the legal and policy implications of pursuing a course of action related to credit histories and the impact of such policies on Title VII.

There are many options and endorsements available on a renters insurance policy, so it's important to work with a provider who will take the time to understand your needs and create a personalized renters insurance policy that meets those needs.

IMPORTANT: Companies» policies are not exactly the same so be sure to adjust the reimbursement %, deductible, and annual claim limit to best meet your needs and budget.

When choosing a policy, it is important to check the type of product and the level of veterinary fees covered to ensure it will continue to meet your financial needs, now and in the future.

It is important to be clear on expectations, set aside time for regular one - on - one meetings with each employee, and maintain an open - door policy so that their concerns are always heard.