Sentences with phrase «specific regard to technology»

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These actions ranged from requests for further information regarding the technology to an active debate regarding a specific use case.

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.

These actions have ranged from requests for further information regarding the technology to an active debate regarding a specific use case.

At the event, which was hosted by the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law in New Haven, Powell highlighted three specific areas where blockchain technology is affecting change in regard to the Federal Reserve's «broad public policy objectives»: the creation of real - time payment systems, use of blockchain technology for clearing and settlement services, and the issuance of digital currencies by central banks.

This can come in the form of a weekly podcast, interviews, original posts, reaction posts to current events regarding technology, or short documentaries that you create on specific subjects.

As suggested by many authors in the Handbook of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (AACTE Committee on Innovation and Technology, 2008), more research needs to examine the role of teacher preparation programs teachers» beliefs (Niess, 2008), and specific student and school contexts (McCrory, 2008) regarding the nature and development of TPACK.

The following issues regarding dissemination and integration of technology in teacher preparation are more specific to the culture of each content area.

The purpose of this action research was to determine the effects of using a mentor - supported model of professional development on mathematics teachers» attitudes and performance regarding specific technology in their classroom.

And though there are no specific details with regards to either option, it is likely that the Italian automaker will unveil concept versions of one or both technologies by next Spring.

In regards to Kyoto, what I always try to emphasize is that it is not so much about the specific emission cuts as it is about putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions so that the market will respond by developing the technologies to minimize (and / or sequester) those emissions.

However, ISO New England's estimates of future distributed solar and energy efficiency continue to have known deficiencies, including problematic assumptions regarding the discounting of state policy requirements, future technology costs trends for both solar and efficiency measures, disappearance of tax credits, and other state - specific incentives.

In those latter studies, based on the idea of CE as a policy option, other, more specific frames and their implications are moved into the focus of analysis: for example with regard to its role for society, its relevance for political conflict or its perception as a social technology.

In Israel, somewhere between the developed and developing world, issues regarding advanced vs. appropriate technology (what EF Schumacher called «technology with a human face») are common and involve conflicting worldviews, with some aspiring to the West and others arguing for technologies that better suit the specific Israeli context.

Assist the court in understanding the technology relevant to a case, and make recommendations regarding forensic issues specific to the dispute.

She also has experience throughout the patent process providing reliable insight to clients regarding business - critical decisions such as whether to patent an inventive concept, whether they have freedom to operate, the validity of granted patents, and determining the state of the art and any white space in a specific technology market.

Finally, if a potential client has the potential to be a recurring and significant source of income, then the client's specific up front requests regarding certain aspects of the case, including the staff assigned to work on their matters and the type of technologies used to handle their client documents, might be worth considering.

With regard to technology, the book makes no specific reference to BigLaw being behind the curve compared to NewLaw.

• Respond to telephone calls by following the company's specific procedures and protocols • Introduce self and company over the telephone and inquire into how a customer wants to be assisted • Listen to the customers» problems carefully and jot down any important points • Ask questions to determine details of problem and note down important information • Diagnose and resolve technical glitches in systems and run customers through appropriate steps to solve problems • Analyze problems and instruct callers on how to resolve them by walking them through each step • Provide walk - throughs to customers and inquire into any changes that transpire • Troubleshoot problems by applying advanced knowledge of software and hardware systems • Escalate complicated issues to the supervisor or appropriate departments and perform regular follow up • Create tickets in the system according to specified procedures and ensure that they are followed up on priority basis • Respond to inquiries regarding services and timelines through emails, tickets and over the telephone • Ascertain that all customer information is kept safe and confidential at all times • Create and maintain records of calls on each shift and use them for troubleshooting and reference purposes • Ascertain that irate customers are handled according to specific company protocols and supervisors» orders • Inform supervisors of any recurring problems in customers» accounts and ensure that they are resolved immediately • Keep abreast of changes and trends in system information and technology updates