Galliford Try in new bid to rid delayed scheme of legionella
07 Dec
Educational Resources

Galliford Try in new bid to rid delayed scheme of legionella

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Galliford Try has retaken control of the water system at a delayed south coast care project in an attempt to solve a stubborn legionella problem. Due to have been completed in 2023, Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) was handed over to the NHS in December last year, after Galliford Try thought it had fixed the issue. But fresh traces of legionella bacteria were detected in its water supply earlier this year and Galliford Try has now fitted a new, larger water pump, which it believes may resolve the fault. It has also formally accepted the system back under its control to carry out further remedial work. Sophie Cox, leader of Worthing Borough Council, said: “We understand how frustrating the delays are for everyone involved in this project ─ the NHS, the GP surgeries relocating and patients, as well as...
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Why Is Inventory Control Important for Business Success?
16 Sep
Business News

Why Is Inventory Control Important for Business Success?

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Business Inventory control is essential for your business’s success since it directly affects both customer satisfaction and your bottom line. By managing stock levels effectively, you can prevent costly stockouts that frustrate customers and guarantee product availability. Furthermore, it helps minimize excess inventory, which ties up cash and increases storage costs. Comprehending these dynamics can lead to improved operational efficiency and profitability, but there are several strategies to contemplate for effective management.Key TakeawaysInventory control ensures product availability, reducing stockouts and enhancing customer satisfaction, which is critical for repeat business.Effective inventory management optimizes cash flow by reducing excess stock and minimizing holding costs, freeing up capital for growth.Accurate demand forecasting aligns stock levels with customer needs, reducing the risks of overstocking and stockouts, thus protecting profit margins.Technology in inventory management, like real-time tracking and data analytics,...
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‘It’s Out of Control’: UnitedHealth Group and Peers Charged Americans 1000% More for Drugs
22 Jan
Health News

‘It’s Out of Control’: UnitedHealth Group and Peers Charged Americans 1000% More for Drugs

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UnitedHealth Group, the American insurance giant recently in the spotlight due to the tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has landed in yet another controversy—this time involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A newly released government report has uncovered that UnitedHealth Group, along with other major healthcare companies, has been charging exorbitant markups on prescription drugs, sometimes exceeding 1,000%, even for generic brands.Profiting from Sky-High MarkupsAccording to a recent report from the FTC, UnitedHealth Group's online pharmacy, OptumRx, together with CVS's Caremark Rx and Express Scripts, imposed markups of thousands of per cent on various specialty generic medications sold through their affiliated pharmacies. Many other drugs reportedly saw price increases of several hundred per cent, further inflating costs for consumers. With that finding, FTC stated that the 'Big 3' pharmacy benefit management (PBM) organisations collectively generated...
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