Financially, the most influential
segment of the industry of healthcare, the medical coder is responsible for the billing process.
Not exact matches
It will be up to you as a business owner to not only understand the regulations
of your particular
segment of the
industry but also keep up with the ever - changing regulations as your business matures.
According to the Specialty Food Association, a trade group, the ready - to - drink coffee and tea
industry saw a 262 percent increase in revenue from 2013 to 2015 — the largest increase
of any specialty food or beverage
segment.
At the time, many investors forgot why the upstream and downstream
segments of the
industry were ever united, threatening the raison d'etre
of Big Oil.
One
of the fastest growing
segments of the $ 8 trillion global food and agricultural market is the multi-billion dollar egg
industry.
On a full - year basis, 2013 same - store sales growth
of 1.1 % in the Canadian
segment was below our original target range
of 2 % to 4 %; we believe this was due to ongoing challenging economic conditions and increased competitive intensity in our
industry.
(Competition in the full - size
segment is so brutally competitive that
industry heavyweights like Toyota and Nissan have struggled to gain any type
of market traction.
Disruptive innovation: In an
industry ruled by low prices, proved that the
segment of U.S. consumers prepared to pay more for local, responsible, organic, fresh, or natural grocery products is much more than a niche when there's a perceived personal benefit.
According to Nokia chairman Jorma Ollila, the board
of directors spent months looking, inside the company and out, for someone who could inject «oxygen» into management and «gear up» Nokia to be a top player in «all
industry segments.»
From its beginning in 1967 as a producer
of bed blankets, the company has grown to sell its products on three continents via seven market
segments covering a broad range
of client
industries.
But while Koch has superseded even his wildest dreams, the Boston Beer Company represents just a small
segment of the broader beer
industry.
«If this is true, it will be a real challenge for the polling
industry to figure out how do we account for what seems to be an anti-establishment
segment of the population who won't talk to pollsters,» he continued.
Mobile apps like CrisisGo are now part
of a fast - growing
segment within this
industry.
In the more tech - heavy
segments of the
industry, startups like pet toy and treat subscription service BarkBox, services platform Rover, direct - to - consumer pet pharmaceutical company Vets First Choice, and smart - collar maker Whistle Labs are some
of the dominant companies.
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.
Beneficial effect
of lower effective tax rate in light
of pricing and benefit design assumptions associated with the 2017 temporary suspension
of the non-deductible health insurance
industry fee; excludes Individual Commercial
segment impact
The Healthcare Reform Law, including The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act
of 2010, could have a material adverse effect on Humana's results
of operations, including restricting revenue, enrollment and premium growth in certain products and market
segments, restricting the company's ability to expand into new markets, increasing the company's medical and operating costs by, among other things, requiring a minimum benefit ratio on insured products, lowering the company's Medicare payment rates and increasing the company's expenses associated with a non-deductible health insurance
industry fee and other assessments; the company's financial position, including the company's ability to maintain the value
of its goodwill; and the company's cash flows.
This analysis, in conjunction with an examination
of unsuccessful companies and the reasons behind their failure, should provide a good idea
of just what key assets and skills are needed to be successful within a given
industry and market
segment.
It's interesting to think about the ways he'll take his deep knowledge
of the fast food
industry, and apply it to selling «mock meat» burgers and chicken strips — presumably to a
segment of the population unfamiliar with vegan alternatives to popular meat dishes.
The company arguably saved the PC
segment of the multi-billion-dollar
industry once before and appears to be trying to do it again.
Unlike most other
segments of the mHealth
industry, weight - control apps tend to be marketed directly to consumers, either at very low cost, via an ad - supported model, or through partnerships with hardware product vendors.
Finally, in spite
of the first name, Baker is a woman, one
of the few who have risen to prominence in one
of the most male - dominated
segments of the high - tech
industry.
Marketplaces for services are one
of the fastest - growing
segments of the
industry.
Many large financial services firms were on track to comply by the rule's April 10 effective date, but facing pressure from certain
segments of the financial
industry, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum directing the Labor Department to consider revising or even rescinding the rule entirely.
And in your case, there are so many fast - growing companies that represent different
segments of the technology
industries.
So while tech advances that make the whole process
of turning babies into adults more fun come along occasionally, we hardly tend to think
of the
industry segments serving families — companies making strollers, toys, breast pumps, etc. — as the most innovative ones out there.
Gives an overview
of the main subsegments within the global fintech
industry, and discusses which categories have had to adapt to survive, which have reaped benefits from their original game plans, and which new
segments have come to the fore in the past twelve months.
For instance, if your top customers (as a factor
of engagement) are those with 10 to 15 employees or are from a particular
industry segment, go deeper within that
segment, rather than going wide at this stage.
For business players in the entertainment
industry, it means the continuation
of a
segmented television market.
And thanks to the ubiquity
of smartphones, mobile gaming is expected to become the fastest - growing
segment of the
industry in coming years, says Newzoo's Wijman.
Fitness - savvy entrepreneurs who find ways to meet the need
of this growing
segment will stand to develop relationships with new consumers in an
industry that requires minimal overhead.
Hogan and his team then hunkered down to slice that vision into a series
of 90 - day action plans — such as ramping up sales to the robotics
segment of the automotive
industry and expanding into burgeoning markets such as China.
It would be more important to have a break - down
of different
industry segments within each
of the states.
It's a rapidly growing
segment of mortgages across our
industry,» said Fite.
At Sybase, Chen slashed expenses and began focusing on pursuing niche
segments of the database market rather than competing with bigger software makers Oracle Corp and IBM across all
segments of the mammoth
industry.
With the rapid expansion
of international platforms such Lending Club, Prosper, Funding Circle, Harmoney and Lufax, there is concern that these
industry powerhouses may come into the Canadian market and dominate
segments of the financial
industry.
In doing so, the complaint continues, DOL's «actions have endangered the livelihood
of tens
of thousands
of hard - working individuals and thousands
of small businesses in an important
segment of the insurance
industry.»
In terms
of the indirect effects, a study indicated that 50,000 jobs were lost in the fabricated metals
industry segment, and overall some 197,000 jobs were lost, which is more jobs than were involved in the making
of steel.
In this
segment from
Industry Focus, the cast dives into the deal terms for shareholders before offering a glimpse behind the curtains
of the «New T - Mobile».
It's hard to see how the
industry and movement could scale and serve a large
segment of the potential market with just small spaces.
His coverage includes companies operating in the railroad, airline, aerospace, trucking and logistics
segments of the North American transportation
industry.
One
of the fastest - growing
segments of the shadow banking
industry is peer - to - peer (P2P) lending, with popular lenders such as LendingClub.com and Prosper.com.
«I expect the car rental
industry to stay very competitive in the short term in both corporate and leisure
segments,» said Doyle Gunnell, global project manager
of ground transportation at Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
Finally, Natural Resource Partners gained the most
of these three stocks, and its emphasis on an out -
of - favor
segment of the natural resources
industry is the primary reason.
used by professionals in all
segments of the
industry, the Directory is the essential at - your - fingertips guide to the province's insurers and reinsurers, brokers, adjusters and more.
As for other
industries, I've observed before that infrastructure projects on the scale
of those being discussed would actually have to be implemented with foreign labor (as many
of the largest U.S. construction projects have been in recent years), since heavy construction workers represent a rather small
segment of the U.S. labor force.
His commitment to SkyWest's people, coupled with his management
of partner carrier relationships, financial planning and internal controls have helped ensure SkyWest is best positioned in one
of the most highly competitive
segments of the
industry.
Dr Haley has also run an engineering consulting business, serving customers across a range
of industry segments, including transport and logistics, defence, and health.
The Index looks at the results
of three leading indicators to gauge confidence in the commercial construction
industry — backlog levels, new business opportunities and revenue forecasts — generating a composite index on a scale
of 0 to 100 that serves as an indicator
of health for the contractor
segment on a quarterly basis.
As the coworking
industry continues to expand, so do efforts on the part
of coworking spaces to differentiate themselves and target niche market
segments with specialized services.