The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements. Thankfully, there are methods that encourage procurement simplification and SME participation while maintaining a balance between risk, quality, and standards.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

Professor Garro started the discussion by highlighting that the biggest deficiencies in cost efficiency often come from the lack of experience of lawyers and arbitrators and that hearing the perspectives of all involved in construction cases can improve efficiency. The conclusion is that AI itself is not a problem.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mr. Ives noted that the use of legal instructions replacing expert analysis poses a risk to the quality and independence of the expert’s opinion and their testimony’s usefulness to the tribunal. The Length and Costs of International Arbitration Proceedings,” addressed issues relating to the efficiency and cost of the arbitration process.

Ethics 52

Ethics Insurance Participation Import 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Add to that the complexity associated with social determinants of health (SDOH) and environmental issues like air quality data, that impact the health of individuals or large groups.

Data 69

Data Integration Integrity Accountability 69

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The state government’s vision for public procurement is to have “a more transparent, all-inclusive, efficient, and effective procurement process that supports the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially women businesses,” says Odewale. To realize that vision, in 2021, EKBPP joined OCP’s Lift accelerator program.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

an insurance). Furthermore, a considerably more efficient private sector – thanks to adequate AI adoption – would naturally result in a stronger case for outsourcing those public tasks which could benefit from such advantage, with all the known risks related to loss of control by the public sector.

Public Procurement 59

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Evaluation 59

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A lack of clarity will be reflected in the quality of the solicitation document, the evaluation criteria and the bid submissions. The implied outcome is that we are seeking to insure value for taxpayer dollars. Gather Requirements This is the most crucial planning step as the need is to clearly state what is being solicited.

Procurement 52

Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Further, the interest payments are also higher than the FY2024 budget for medicaid, the children’s health insurance program (“CHIP”), and health insurance subsidies ($678 billion). [99] These are the costs of labor being fully or partially idle, or experiencing degraded efficiency. trillion), and medicare ($896 billion).

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In 2017, AWS India became the first global CSP in India to receive full empanelment for its cloud service offerings after the AWS Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) Region completed MeitY’s STQC (Standardization Testing and Quality Certification) audit.

E-auction 83

E-auction Government Government E-procurement 83

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 9, 2023

The CIAM currently has 11 Working Groups for sectors such as Construction, Digital Economy, Energy, Tourism and Hotels, Experts, Insurance, Banking and more. Finally, the deadline for rendering the award is three months from the filing of the statement of claim.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Insurance Corruption Transparency 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This shift in ownership and governance is underpinned by the principle of data as a product (DaaP), where data is treated as a valuable, high-quality asset, just like any physical product an organization offers. This includes defining product requirements, managing product lifecycles, and ensuring product quality and consistency.

Data 75

Data Management Quality Supply Chain 75

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Porangaba noted that technological development is key, and that investments in smart grids may increase efficiency of energy distribution. Insurance : Disputes emerging from changes in the criteria for insuring certain assets along the away. In 2023, Brazil reached 94% of renewable production in its electrical matrix.

Insurance 40

Insurance Demand Corruption Supply Chain 40

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

Finally, agencies are instructed to harmonize AI management requirements across agencies to create efficiencies and opportunities for sharing resources. At a minimum, this will include shared templates and formats, sharing best practices, sharing technical resources, and highlighting examples of successful AI use within the agency.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Impact Assessment Procurement Innovation 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

When disaster strikes, FEMA is there to lead the charge in providing disaster assistance, especially when losses are not covered by insurance. These initiatives ensure that communities are ready to respond efficiently when disaster strikes.

Contract 52

Contract Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

During the panel, they will discuss how generative AI is revolutionizing federal procurement for their respective agencies by offering new capabilities to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and drive efficiency across the entire procurement lifecycle. It encompasses the very essence of what we do.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Even getting a patients lab report, interpreting it, summarizing it in an easy way to understand for the patient takes time that can be cut down, said Dr. Raj Behal, One Medicals Chief Quality Officer. Amazon Q Business is HIPAA ( Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ) eligible.

Data 52

Data Insurance Integration Integrity 52

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Benefit programs like unemployment insurance are complicated and time-sensitive with weekly eligibility requirements. Agents, supervisors, and administrators also have access to an array of AI-driven tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and better understand customer pain points. Demo of Amazon Connect for unemployment insurance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Capacity Quality Integrity 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the healthcare sector, AI is set to impact efficiency across the value chain, from automating administrative tasks to improving more accurate diagnostics. Unlocking the full potential of ML algorithms depends on access to high-quality data, both in terms of diversity and volume.

Data 52

Data Participation Demand Automotive 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Supreme Court case of Keenan v Shield Insurance Company Ltd [1988] IR 89 (McCarthy J) was cited, predating the adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law in this jurisdiction by the Arbitration Act 2010 , demonstrating the commitment of the courts in Ireland to upholding arbitral awards.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Retail Insurance Corruption 52

ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

This past November, the Trump administration announced that starting in 2021, it would require hospitals to publicly disclose the discounted prices they negotiate with insurance companies as part of a broader push to make healthcare markets more transparent to patients and increase competition. percent in 2017 to 7.2

Transparency 52

Transparency Price Procurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

This past November, the Trump administration announced that starting in 2021, it would require hospitals to publicly disclose the discounted prices they negotiate with insurance companies as part of a broader push to make healthcare markets more transparent to patients and increase competition. percent in 2017 to 7.2

Transparency 52

Transparency Price Procurement Supply Chain 52

WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Lynch previously served as acting deputy administrator and chief of staff at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and deputy administrator and director of the Center for Medicaid & Childrens Health Insurance Program Services during President Donald Trumps first term.

Insurance 52

Insurance Quality Collaboration Efficiency 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

Phase 2 Plans for More Efficient Agency Operations by April 14 Agencies must also submit a Phase 2 plan by April 14 that focus on the vision for more productive, efficient agency operations going forward. The report notes that the remaining 14 recommendations are critical to reducing EHR risks and delivering a quality system.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Efficiency Contract Electronics 52