Sentences with phrase «opportunities for changing conditions»

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What was once an apparently invincible business is swept under by changing times and market conditions — and the dogged determination to keep doing what's worked in the past rather than find new opportunities for a different future.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

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.

In fact, Buber goes on to say, changed conditions «sometimes allow [us] to make amends for lost opportunities in a quite different situation, in a quite different form, and it is significant that this new situation is more contradictory and the new form more difficult to realize than the old, and that each fresh attempt demands an even greater exertion to fulfill the task for such is the hard but not ungracious way of life itself.»

The flood and the subsequent new start for the world are thus used as an opportunity to switch from the theoretic «golden age» to the conditions actually obtaining; and one of the saddest features of this change is the degradation of relations between humans and animals from their first created beauty.

From fighting deforestation and climate change to building economic opportunities and better working conditions for rural people, the Rainforest Alliance is working to solve urgent environmental and social challenges.

Throughout 2017, ongoing clinical trials in regenerative medicine using cord blood have offered hope to families facing life - changing medical conditions, such as cerebral palsy and autism.1 For some of these families, banking their baby's cord blood with ViaCord gave them the opportunity to participate in this groundbreaking research.

«It's a beautiful model and has huge opportunity,» said Sharen Duke, executive director at the Alliance for Positive Change, which focuses on patients with HIV and other chronic conditions.

Changing environmental conditions open unprecedented opportunities for industrial development that has the potential to compromise wildlife habitat.

With the reference cell census data in hand, the research team is excited to conduct additional studies, including ones involving models or human patients with gastrointestinal conditions — Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal cancers, forms of food allergy, etc. — aimed at identifying changes in gene expression and epithelial structure and function that could reveal new insights and opportunities for therapeutic development.

Another thing I love about the maker - centered business model that Ten Thousand Villages takes is how they really focus on not only fair wages and good working conditions for their workers / makers, but also really focusing on creating a sustainable, long - term opportunity that's going to ultimately change an entire community.

Improving educational opportunities for all will mean moving forward with the School's ambitious agenda to change the methods by which practitioners are trained, while simultaneously deepening understanding of the conditions necessary for learning.

Changing the common sense beliefs of teachers about heterogeneous grouping effects on the learning of struggling students requires those providing leadership to bring relevant evidence to the attention of their colleagues in accessible and convincing ways, to encourage actual trials with heterogeneous groupings under conditions which include opportunities for practice, feedback and coaching and to help teachers generate «the kind of assessment information that will make the impact of tracking and detracking more visible» (Riehl, 2000).

«It's an opportunity for us to perform driver changes under race conditions and to work through race strategies with the engineering team.

She then goes on to write about a new era «in which trading conditions have changed and new possibilities are emerging for those who are alert to opportunity» — this, in reflection on Fine's comments about «an increasingly sophisticated author space,» several years now into the indie movement's development.

«We are not constrained by any set proportions for our asset category allocations, which allows us to actively select securities we believe present the best opportunities as market conditions change.

As rates change, there are opportunities for people to evaluate their current mortgage to see if there are other mortgage products, or conditions, that would allow them to put more of their payment into the equity of their home, as opposed to the interest they pay.

Baths are also a good opportunity to check your dog for any changes in appearance of condition.

Since overweight pets are at a high risk for heart disease (and other serious medical conditions), the annual wellness exam is the optimum opportunity for your veterinarian to monitor any changes in your pet's weight.

we were going sport fishing and that was the perfect opportunity for deep crystal waters... sun was out, conditions were a lil choppy due to the wind but everything was perfect, it was time to change clothes, jump into the water and shoot!

It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the changing social, economic and political conditions that affected women's lives and work over the last century — which is rather fitting as we approach the centenary in 2018 of votes for women.»

As we turn to 2018, great opportunities are available for those who are willing to adapt to the evolving needs of the profession and the changing conditions of the marketplace.

These days, a combination of various economic conditions and lifestyle factors are prompting many women lawyers to make changes in their careers and to find better opportunities for themselves.

Winter Weather Can Mean More Accidents As winter descends upon most of the United States, driving conditions change for the worse, creating more opportunity for accidents.

• Review medical records and determine if they are complete and accurate • Ascertain that medical records are in support of individual risk adjustment score accuracy • Provide education to providers regarding Medicare coding guidelines, focusing on revenue enhancement opportunities • Develop plans and materials to support education and system changes, to meet both practice and revenue goals • Synthesize data and questions in a bid to communicate a cohesive educational training program • Punch in codes for medical services rendered, ensuring the accuracy of each enter in the database • Review medication list to verify if there is a correlating condition and if conditions are still being treated • Review all specialist and hospital consults and lab or pathology reports for new and more specific conditions

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-- Duties & Responsibilities Provide support to other staff and coordinate all care efforts while acting as primary point of contact to patients Perform frequent patient evaluations, including initial and on - going examinations, monitoring and tracking of vital signs, executing various minor procedures, and both administering and tracking medication use per physician orders for an extensive variety of conditions Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary through accurate communication Communicate effectively with other medical staff, family members and interested parties to facilitate the efficient treatment of patients as well as ensure the timely information flow Collaborate in the development of treatment plans, providing guidance from point of admission through discharge while utilizing initial and on - going assessments to provide correct medical direction Deliver emotional and informational support to patient, their families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions, participating actively in all continuing education opportunities Utilize and employ knowledge from clinical rotations in MedSurgical, Telemetry, GI, Emergency Room, Post-Partum, Nursery, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Family Practice and Urgent Care settings Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws in the administration of care, the operation and utilization of all medical equipment and procedures, and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner