Not exact matches
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.
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.
While the Fed has laid out its framework for assessing financial stability
risks and mentioned specific metrics of leverage and private sector balance sheet
health, there is uncertainty with
regard to the threshold of those metrics that would trigger additional monetary tightening.
The Report also failed
to mention the IMF» s concern
regarding the significant
risks to long - term fiscal sustainability from the budgetary impact of population ageing and
health - care inflation.
29:18 — Trendspotter: The FDA Wants More Kids Eating Peanuts — Last month FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb released a statement
regarding a new qualified
health claim that early introduction of peanuts
to certain high -
risk infants may reduce
risk of peanut allergy.
Weight cutting doesn't refer
to shedding of normal muscle mass when the issue is discussed
regarding health risks, it refers
to the water weight cuts done during fight week.
Unfortunately, concerning bedsharing, many
health - county - regional - state - professionals apparently think all parents are equally unable
to make reasonable judgments for themselves as
regards whether they are able or not
to bedshare safely,
to weigh the relative
risks and benefits, and that therefore, it must be done for them, and with as much legal authority and veiled threats as they can present.
Epidemiologic research shows that human milk and breastfeeding of infants provide advantages with
regard to general
health, growth, and development, while significantly decreasing
risk for a large number of acute and chronic diseases.
By educating both the public and
health care professionals
regarding the
risks of exposure
to specific medications for mothers and babies, the center aims
to reduce the number of birth defects and dangerous exposures in breastfeeding as well as create healthy breastfeeding relationships.
There are no warnings given in the
Health Canada recommendation on the
risks of overdosing on vitamin D. Given the patterns of infant feeding during the first year of life of Canadian infants, no warnings are made
regarding the need
to cease using the supplements when mixed feedings of breast and formula occur or when mothers wean and begin
to use breastmilk substitutes exclusively.
Organizations and individuals involved in breastfeeding and infant and young child nutrition submitted suggestions and recommendations
regarding infant feeding practices
to ensure the best possible
health outcomes, growth and development, including avoiding the
risks of an inadequate supply of vitamin D for Canadian children.
I want
to know what the relative
risks are
regarding the life and long term
health to mother and child.
Further restrictions
regarding the use of domperidone for lactation do not appear warranted and
risk subjecting breastfeeding women
to further emotional trauma as well as not being in the interests of the long - term
health of them or their babies.»
Over the past several years, fluctuating advice
regarding the relative
risks associated with bed - sharing, and a certain amount of media scaremongering, has prompted NHS trusts
to remove bedsharing information from patient areas and introduce restrictive policies on what
health professionals can say
to parents about where their new baby might sleep.
Among their priorities: local funding support
to combat opioid drug addiction, state lobbying for tougher laws against drug dealers, greater education and outreach
regarding drug addiction and prevention, and better assessment tools for
health professionals and first responders
to help those at
risk of becoming addicts and those in danger of repeat overdoses.
A study of real - world exposure
to non-ionizing radiation from magnetic fields in pregnant women found a significantly higher rate of miscarriage, providing new evidence
regarding their potential
health risks.
In a related editorial, Tiffany Cossey, M.D., and Nicole R. Gonzales, M.D., of The University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston, write: «Although sICH may be an uncommon occurrence, the known
risk weighs heavily on the decision of clinicians
to administer tPA [intravenous tissue plasminogen activator], as well as on the decisions of patients and families
regarding treatment.
«The question reveals a tension between the goals of
health - behavior promotion and informed patient decision - making that has plagued researchers in several
health domains, most notably with
regard to women's often overly pessimistic perceptions of their breast cancer
risk,» Sweeny and Dillard wrote in «The Effects of Expectation Disconfirmation on Appraisal, Affect, and Behavioral Intentions,» published this month in the online edition of Risk Analysis: An International Jour
risk,» Sweeny and Dillard wrote in «The Effects of Expectation Disconfirmation on Appraisal, Affect, and Behavioral Intentions,» published this month in the online edition of
Risk Analysis: An International Jour
Risk Analysis: An International Journal.
The Commission makes five recommendations
regarding neural modification: first,
to prioritize existing strategies
to maintain or improve neural
health, such as diet, and adequate exercise and sleep;
to prioritize the treatment of neurological disorders;
to study neural modifiers and examine their prevalence, benefits and
risks;
to ensure equitable access so individuals of all socioeconomic levels can access the benefits of these advancements; and fifth,
to create guidance on the use of neural modifiers.
The constraints imposed on FDA [US Food and Drug Administration] with
regard to ensuring the absence of unreasonable
risk associated with the use of dietary supplements make it difficult for the
health of the American public
to be adequately protected.»
In such an environment a select few, often motivated by greed without
regard to responsible patient care, are able
to promote unproven, clearly illegal, and often expensive treatments that offer little hope, and, even worse, may pose significant
risks to the
health and safety of vulnerable patients.
We declared a pause
to this important research
to provide time
to explain the public -
health benefits cheap oakley of this work,
to describe the measures in place
to minimize possible
risks, and
to enable organizations and governments around the world
to review their policies (for example on biosafety, biosecurity, oversight, and communication)
regarding these experiments.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that it will allow the marketing of 23andMe Personal Genome Service Genetic
Health Risk (GHR) tests to give consumers information regarding their risk to certain disea
Risk (GHR) tests
to give consumers information
regarding their
risk to certain disea
risk to certain diseases.
Access
to accurate and useful data
regarding potential hazards and
risks is necessary for these programs
to effectively protect human
health and the environment, and provide for the responsible development and use of chemicals that are vital
to everyday life.
Finally, the extremely low cholesterol levels that I've personally seen in the blood labs and biomarkers of plant - based athletes who I've advised gives me a bad feeling about potential for long term
health risks, especially with
regards to the brain and nervous system.
Patients with Alzheimer's disease, Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, and autism are particularly susceptible
to seizures, 12 and the focus of much research at the Waisman Center of Developmental Disabilities has been on the myriad ways drugs, diet and genetic manipulation can affect amyloid beta levels, seizure threshold and behavioral phenotypes.13 In an editorial entitled «Concocting the Right Diet for Brain
Health» published December 2011 in Translational Medicine, Dr. Westmark expressed concern about the
risks of soy: «The prevailing view is soy is healthy, but much remains
to be learned
regarding its effects on brain development and function.»
The Mediterranean diet has become
regarded as highly beneficial
to overall
health, maintaining ideal weight and a reduced
risk of cancer plus many other chronic disease conditions.
For individuals with no history of thyroid problems, however, routine dietary intake of cruciferous vegetables along the guidelines of several ounces per day, 3 - 4 days per week should not be
regarded as posing a
health risk to the thyroid based on published research in this area.
Finally, the Subcommittee would review the literature with
regard to dairy food consumption, bone
health, and
risk of osteoporosis, and incorporating this into the activity patterns.
The Utah Department of
Health sought in 2016 to include a question regarding sexual orientation in an annual joint federal - state survey on health risks, known as the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and conducted in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Preve
Health sought in 2016
to include a question
regarding sexual orientation in an annual joint federal - state survey on
health risks, known as the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and conducted in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Preve
health risks, known as the Youth
Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and conducted in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pet ownership has been reported
to increase a person's sense of well - being, decrease depression, improve physical activity, and provide social support, all
risk factors that can be mitigated in
regards to cardiovascular
health.
On whole, I believe the conclusion of the NAIA sums it up best with
regards to the
health benefits and
risks associated with spay / neuter: «An objective reading of the veterinary medical literature reveals a complex situation with respect
to the long - term
health risks and benefits associated with spay / neuter in dogs.
Studies are underway right now that will most likely demonstrate that immunity
to rabies vaccination is good for at least 5 or 7 years; however, for now we must certainly follow the law with
regard to this vaccination, given the public
health risk of rabies.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Adopters understand and agree that there are no guarantees
regarding the
health or temperament of the dog and agree
to assume
risk of loss, injury, and damage
to other people, pets or property.
«All breeds need regular professional cleanings, but with
regard to the top breeds at
risk, professional dental cleanings and compliance with at - home care of the
health of teeth and gums is especially crucial,» said Jeffrey Klausner, DVM, MS, DACVIM, senior vice president and chief medical officer for Banfield.
We have
to take an alcohol breath test, sign a statement
regarding our
health, lack of vertigo and declare that we climb the bridge at our own
risk.
«The study provides no scientific information
regarding the detection of any
health risk linked
to NK603 corn, whether it was treated with Roundup or not,» said the 66 - member HCB, set up in 2009
to provide an independent view in such areas.
Among the
risks the continent faces are reductions in food security and agricultural productivity, particularly
regarding subsistence agriculture, increased water stress and, as a result of these and the potential for increased exposure
to disease and other
health risks, increased
risks to human
health.»
While in the public
health realm, Australia's political decisiveness has led the world on regulating the tobacco industry and minimising
health risks, in
regards to climate change, political influence has created doubt that likely enhances the
risks of future extremes.
Due
to the terminal's unprecedented
risks to the
health, safety, local economies and natural resources of Northwest communities, the Washington State Department of Ecology and Whatcom County planned
to consider the project's broad impacts in the environmental impact statement, including coal dust around the terminal, rail traffic and coal dust along rail lines and waterways in Montana, Idaho and Washington; and the effects of burning coal overseas on the Northwest, particularly
regarding climate pollution and mercury contamination.
This occurs because the
health care provider has a duty
to his or her patients
to communicate information
to enable a patient
to make an intelligent and informed choice after a full and frank disclosure of the material
risks and benefits
regarding a proposed course of medical treatment.
It was undisputed that the request was justified from a public policy perspective, as concern had been expressed
regarding risks to public
health in the area, arising from operations at the nearby firing range, decommissioned nuclear reactor and nuclear processing facilities.
Furthermore, when a covered entity can not practicably obtain an individual's agreement before disclosing protected
health information
to a relative or
to a person involved in the individual's care and is making decisions about such disclosures consistent with the exercise of professional judgment
regarding the individual's best interest, covered entities must take into account whether such a disclosure is likely
to put the individual at
risk of serious harm.
In addition, we clarify the NPRM's provision
regarding disclosure of protected
health information
to persons who may have been exposed
to a communicable disease or who may otherwise be at
risk of contracting or spreading a disease or condition.
Ideally, you would want
to talk an independent agent like True Blue
regarding this type of coverage simply because non-independent agents (or «captive») for some of the bigger names aren't as likely
to have a policy that suits someone with diabetes or other high
risk health classifications and are solely limited
to one company's product.
Up -
to - date information
regarding required vaccinations,
health risks, travel restrictions, and weather conditions specific
to the destination country.
These samples are tested for various types of
health issues that could pose a
risk to the life insurance company, at which point a determination
regarding coverage — as well as a premium quote — are then determined.
Health classification — insurers also use various health classifications to determine the applicant's level of risk, and it is important for applicants to provide accurate information in this r
Health classification — insurers also use various
health classifications to determine the applicant's level of risk, and it is important for applicants to provide accurate information in this r
health classifications
to determine the applicant's level of
risk, and it is important for applicants
to provide accurate information in this
regard.
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Participate in screening individuals» medical histories and current
health status
to identify major
health risk factors; administer fitness testing procedures (American College of Sports Medicine) and counsel individuals
regarding test results and use of exercise equipment; assist with fitness - related educational programs.