Sentences with phrase «on earlier reductions»

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Early tests have shown that Cedar's solution can be a useful tool — on average, providers saw a 22 % increase in collections, a 33 % reduction in accounts receivable days, a 62 % increase in self - serve payments, and 90 % patient satisfaction.

After some early, desultory efforts, Martin found his footing and reeled out a handful of budgets built around themes such as deficit fighting, education, innovation and tax reduction that set the country on sound fiscal footing and gave it political direction and policy focus for the better part of a decade.

FRANKFURT, April 20 - PSA Group wants 3,700 job cuts at Opel in Germany by 2020 and a process of contract buyouts and early retirement has already resulted in a reduction of about 2,000 positions, Opel's works council chief said on Friday.

Past achievements include building the case for deficit reduction in the 1980s and early 1990s, for consolidation of the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans in the late 1990s, a series of shadow federal budgets and fiscal accountability reports in that began in the 2000s, and work on marginal effective tax rates on personal incomes and business investment, which has laid the foundation for such key changes as sales tax reform, elimination of capital taxes, and corporate income tax rate reductions.

Early in the year, investors bought on the hope of potential infrastructure spending, tax cuts and a reduction of regulations across a wide swath of industries.

Depending on your full retirement age and how early you claim, the reduction could shave off as much as 30 percent.

Tuition reduction in our Early Childhood program is available on a limited basis for families that qualify.

bmj.i553.full PRESS RELEASE European Parliament votes for big reductions in sugar in baby foods and prohibitions on labelling at too early an age.

Although some SIDS experts and policy - makers endorse pacifier use recommendations that are similar to those of the AAP, 272,273 concerns about possible deleterious effects of pacifier use have prevented others from making a recommendation for pacifier use as a risk reduction strategy.274 Although several observational studies275, — , 277 have found a correlation between pacifiers and reduced breastfeeding duration, the results of well - designed randomized clinical trials indicated that pacifiers do not seem to cause shortened breastfeeding duration for term and preterm infants.278, 279 The authors of 1 study reported a small deleterious effect of early pacifier introduction (2 — 5 days after birth) on exclusive breastfeeding at 1 month of age and on overall breastfeeding duration (defined as any breastfeeding), but early pacifier use did not adversely affect exclusive breastfeeding duration.

We have been taking money from them for a long time, and I think the debate over the reduction in taxes in fact for millionaires, starting on January first, will be a significant part of the early debate next year.»

On that generous assumption, the Coalition government achieved a reduction in net administration costs of 27 per cent in real terms between 2011 - 12 and 2014 - 15, which is much better than we observed over comparable periods in the three decades covered by our earlier analysis.

Last week, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Daniel Donovan, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Borough President James Oddo and Councilman Steven Matteo sent a joint letter to FEMA and the Army Corps, «urging early collaboration on seawall - related flood insurance reductions to maximize potential savings for homeowners.»

The NPP, in a bleak analysis of the power sector on Wednesday said Ghana could experience up to 700 megawatts of power shortage early in 2017 resulting from factors ranging from the a drop in gas supply to a reduction in power imported.

But many of the cuts announced in earlier years by former chancellor George Osborne, including a four - year freeze on many in - work benefits and reductions in the universal credit, are yet to bite.

Her political biography mentioned favorite points; her early condemnation and call for resignation by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, her efforts at toll reductions by the MTA on the Verazzano - Narrows Bridge, her lawsuit against the Port Authority over its tolls on bridges from Staten Island to New Jersey and especially her lawsuit against Mayor de Blasio seeking to prohibit the City's destruction of records related to the IDNYC program.

The legislative session ended with a thud earlier this month, as lawmakers settled on a budget plan that didn't have the dramatic policy changes and spending reductions Paterson was looking for to put the state on a more sound fiscal footing after he leaves office — and presumably politics — at the end of this year.

According to McMahon, one of the key reforms of Tier 6 was to end early retirement for public employees, in which workers could retire as young as 55 after 30 years on the job and not see a reduction in their pensions.

He continued in this «tough and tender» (his words again) vein when discussing the deficit reduction plan, landing the Lib Dems headlong into the government's strategy, rather than shying away and blaming all the unpopular cuts — as some Lib Dem politicians tend to do — on the Tories, resurrected as the «Nasty Party» by Vince Cable earlier today.

I believe it's only fair that these long - suffering residents receive some data to back the promised noise reduction, and the assurance that these new gun ranges will be prioritized early on in the construction process,» said Senator Klein.

Schumer earlier this week characterized the cuts as a «punch to the gut,» vowing that the reductions would not pass «on my watch.»

He added: If I had upwards of # 2 billion (a year) to spend on any policy, I would direct it into early - years education and childcare, not a reduction in tuition fees.»

«Early evidence on the potential value of e-cigarettes for cessation or reduction of cigarette smoking has been mixed,» said lead author Brian A. Primack, M.D., Ph.D., director of Pitt's Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health, and dean of Pitt's Honors College.

Our earlier studies on poultry litter demonstrated that up to 70 percent reduction in antibiotics called ionophores can be achieved after 150 days of composting.

In keeping with earlier studies, the older adults performed less well than the younger ones on the memory test, and showed significant reductions in the slow brain waves associated with deep sleep.

Currently, Dr. Ocal is trying to find the best combination of available drugs that generates the largest reduction in tumor growth early on.

The latest vaccine experiments aim to build on the modest success of a trial in Thailand in 2009, when an earlier vaccine showed a 31 percent reduction in infections.

An initial clinical trial of simvastatin in people with early - stage MS showed reductions in brain lesions, suggesting an effect on the underlying disease process.

«Although the vast majority of cases prevented by the vaccine would not have progressed to cervical cancer, given the burden of cervical dysplasia on the emotional and physical well - being of girls as well as on the health - care system, these early reductions are nevertheless of great importance,» says Dr. Lévesque.

They found that early - life stress reduces the levels of these nutrients in mouse pups, but supplementation prevented the reduction of methionine levels and even prevented some of the lasting negative effects of early - life stress on later learning and memory in adult offspring.

«Based on our findings, clinicians should watch closely for early reductions in adherence and low initial weight loss,» continued Dr. Unick.

«For example, based on infestation data of wood packaging material entering New Zealand from the early 1990s, when infestation rates were higher, ISPM 15 has achieved closer to a 97 percent reduction in the number of insect stowaways.»

Both government and industry are focused on identifying actions to encourage early adopters of FCEVs, by conducting coordinated technical and market analysis and leveraging other alternative fueling infrastructure to enable cost reductions and economies of scale.

Also as compared to more consistent reductions in use of specialty drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, the review found that cost sharing - still at modest levels during the period of these earlier studies — had a lesser impact on patients» use of cancer specialty drugs.

I have ordered several tests on an early - access basis and plan to make this test a standard tool for helping me to decide which of my patients may benefit from screening at an earlier age, breast MRIs, and other risk reduction measures.

At its meeting on Thursday, the California Air Resources Board adopted a regulation that will implement Governor Schwarzenegger's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (earlier post) calling for at least a 10 % reduction from... Read more →

Many scientists concede that without drastic emissions reductions by 2020, we are on the path toward a 4C rise as early as mid-century, with catastrophic consequences, including the loss of the world's coral reefs; the disappearance of major mountain glaciers; the total loss of the Arctic summer sea - ice, most of the Greenland ice - sheet and the break - up of West Antarctica; acidification and overheating of the oceans; the collapse of the Amazon rainforest; and the loss of Arctic permafrost; to name just a few.

While on the Ellen Degeneres Show in 2011, the comedian revealed she was diagnosed with an early form of the disease called DCIS after she underwent a breast reduction (because she was «tired of knocking over stuff»).

However, even after accounting for factors such as age, education and gender, those who had held grimmer views on aging decades earlier experienced significantly greater size reductions than more - optimistic respondents, the researchers found.

While the International Journal of Biomedical Science study found that it was «reasonable» to describe maca as having beneficial effects and allowing for a «substantial reduction of menopausal discomfort» on a small sample of early - postmenopausal women, the study also stated there was a definite placebo effect, so «further, more complex» research was needed.

Stress resistance has not been assessed however and so the biological relevance of this finding is currently unknown.32 Several IER trials (75 - 85 % ER on restricted days) in overweight / obese populations have reported reductions in various markers of oxidative stress 37, 41, which in one study was accompanied by a complementary increase in the anti-oxidant uric acid.37 In a direct comparison of IER (75 % ER for two days / week) and CER, both ER strategies displayed equal efficacy in reducing levels of fast - acting advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) after six months, which displayed a tendency to occur earlier (i.e. at three months) in the IER group.41 Levels of slow - acting (i.e. long term) AOPP tended to decrease in the IER group and increase in the CER group which the authors proposed may have resulted from IER - induced activation of autophagy, a key homeostatic cellular process in which dysfunctional or unnecessary cellular proteins are degraded and recycled.41 On the other hand, a follow - up study using similar IER / CER protocols demonstrated comparable reductions in AOPP in both groups after three months.48 Summary and Future Research Directioon restricted days) in overweight / obese populations have reported reductions in various markers of oxidative stress 37, 41, which in one study was accompanied by a complementary increase in the anti-oxidant uric acid.37 In a direct comparison of IER (75 % ER for two days / week) and CER, both ER strategies displayed equal efficacy in reducing levels of fast - acting advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) after six months, which displayed a tendency to occur earlier (i.e. at three months) in the IER group.41 Levels of slow - acting (i.e. long term) AOPP tended to decrease in the IER group and increase in the CER group which the authors proposed may have resulted from IER - induced activation of autophagy, a key homeostatic cellular process in which dysfunctional or unnecessary cellular proteins are degraded and recycled.41 On the other hand, a follow - up study using similar IER / CER protocols demonstrated comparable reductions in AOPP in both groups after three months.48 Summary and Future Research DirectioOn the other hand, a follow - up study using similar IER / CER protocols demonstrated comparable reductions in AOPP in both groups after three months.48 Summary and Future Research Directions

Lifelong reduction of risk, however, should start early and include a diet low in refined sugar and carbohydrates; rich in omega - 3 fatty acids (specifically DHA) and naturally occurring, stable saturated fats; rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients from low - glycemic vegetables and fruits; emphasis on whole, unprocessed foods, and inclusion of stress reduction and muscle - building physical activity.

As I mentioned earlier, the relaxation response has mostly been studied in terms of mindfulness meditation so here is a snapshot of what scientists are finding through highly credible, randomized controlled trials on mindfulness based stress reduction programs.

8 They go on to report, «A clinical study has shown that giving L. rhamnosus GG [a strain of probiotic] to pregnant women for 4 weeks before delivery, and then to the newborn infant, caused a significant reduction in the occurrence of early atopic disease.»

13.3 improve education, awareness raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning

As a further point of comparison I provide results from a study [xvii] of Project STAR that examined the impact on middle school test scores of exposure to class size reduction in the early grades.

Harkin's bill allows some funds to be used on class - size reduction in early grades, and focuses on performance of principals.

The pension factor represents years of service, the age factor allows for a possible reduction should a member choose to retire early, and the final average salary is derived from a member's highest three or five consecutive school year salaries, depending on when he or she enrolled.

Small classes have been found to enhance learning to a measurable extent, particularly in the early elementary years (see for example the reports on Class Size Reduction, < http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/cs/ >; a research summary Small Class Size Trumps Vouchers In Terms of Results, Costs, and Public Support by American Federation of Teachers at < http://www.aft.org/pdfs/teachers/vouchersvssmallclass0498.pdf >).

Although MTAS would like to see a reduction (and elimination in the early years) of standardized testing and time spent on test preparation in CPS, the high - stakes consequences of many standardized tests concern us equally as much.

By getting rid of the Common Core, we will get rid of the Common Core early childhood approach to learning that 500 of the country's most prominent early childhood professionals say harms young children due to the Common Core emphasis on didactic instruction and reduction in active learning through play and inquiry.