Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 9, 2024

We need to consider quality, lead time, supplier reputation, warranty, maintenance, operational expenses, carriage, insurance, and many more aspects. In summary, evaluate all your suppliers’ quotations against the key areas of importance to your business such as quality, efficiency, or durability.

Price 59

Price Supplier Quality Procurement 59

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Containers enhance and modernize public sector applications with improved application quality, portability, security, scalability, and fault isolation. Take for example a web portal to submit unemployment insurance claims. Use of web applications has significantly improved accessibility and convenience for citizens.

Total Cost of Ownership 126

Total Cost of Ownership Efficiency Data TCO 126

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2024

Introduction Government authorities such as tax, unemployment insurance, and other finance agencies across the US and globally are seeking ways to innovate. This database stores structured data, such as unemployment insurance (UI) claimant and taxpayer records, and semi-structured and unstructured data such as PDF documents, all in one place.

Data 78

Data Government Government Insurance 78

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Thankfully, there are methods that encourage procurement simplification and SME participation while maintaining a balance between risk, quality, and standards. Specify Criteria and Reduce Complexity Higher insurance, bonding limits, and generic criteria in bid documents may exclude potentially qualified companies.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Solicitation Processes Once a government buyer has issued a solicitation, they must balance meeting the government’s needs with maintaining the interest of quality vendors. insurance, if travel expenses apply, etc.). This final table describes some situations that can impact to the quality, timeliness and cost of deliverables.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Buyers Budget Quality 52

GovLoop

JANUARY 13, 2023

To ensure that the data is worth looking at, an agency must follow strict data governance controls to confirm its quality. He believes that sharing information is actually an opportunity for improvement, as long as agencies respect Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other privacy constraints.

Data 59

Data Insurance Accountability Quality 59

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Covered California’s objectives are to increase the number of insured Californians, improve healthcare quality, lower costs, and reduce health disparities through an innovative, competitive marketplace that empowers consumers to choose the health plan and providers that give them the best value.

Innovation 72

Innovation Leadership Education Insurance 72

ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Strategic suppliers deliver additional benefits to your enterprise beyond typical operational aspects such as cost, quality and service. insurance, liabilities) and reputational risks (e.g., A critical supplier has value and cultural alignment as a transactional supplier , but not as much as a strategic supplier does.

Supplier 40

Supplier Supply Chain Balance Manufacturing 40

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

My eCISO includes recommendations from popular cyber frameworks such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and more. This helps users to shape a report that fits their organization’s needs.

Innovation 78

Innovation Data Education Evaluation 78

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

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. Session 2 The next two tertulias centered around specific practice areas, covering developments in insurance arbitration or construction.

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

But the agency is also aware that this is only the first step, and is working towards improving the data quality and availability in their open data portal. The new policy also institutionalizes the gender desk that provides support for women-led businesses and a direct contact person.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

an insurance). This idea could also be complemented by a requirement – at selection stage – for the contractor to provide a financial guarantee (e.g. This would first ensure the solvency of the contractor (which might also not be a large AI player, but a simple software reseller, or a company relying on AI provided by another subcontractor).

Public Procurement 59

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Evaluation 59

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

Cózar added an expert’s perspective to the discussion by explaining that classical construction arbitration cases have a specific limit of claims, such as delays and disruptions, additional scope and costs, liquidated damages, loss of profit, performance and warranty issues, indemnity, and insurance claims.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

Government Contracts & Global Trade

AUGUST 20, 2024

The quality, clarity, and conspicuousness of instruction, system state, action, and confirmation messaging become highly important. Ensuring proper user instruction and limiting an AI’s use through license terms, functional governors, and exception monitoring all need to be considered.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Distribution Import Data 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 24, 2024

panel explained, investors’ options to pursue claims under investment treaties are becoming ever more limited and other options must therefore be considered where there is regulatory risk (such as contractual mechanisms and political risk insurance).

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Demand Price Insurance 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Natural disasters, accidents, social events, changes in regulations, intellectual property infringement, quality issues, and attacks on cybersecurity are just a few examples. A 2018 study by the Business Continuity Institute and Zurich Insurance Company examined the financial impact of supply chain disruptions.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 40

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] 132] The cost is comprised of “maintenance, repair, housing, rent, and other related costs; e.g., property taxes, insurance, and depreciation.” [133]

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Extract Systems

JULY 23, 2024

The compromised PII and PHI might include names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, appointment details, health insurance information, medical record numbers, and health policy numbers.

Insurance 52

Insurance Data Media Quality 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

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

In March 2023, a new arbitration agreement entered into force, and its main features are the following: Diversity of arbitration institutions : FGV is no longer the only institution that can administer arbitrations within CCEE; CCEE is promoting competition between arbitration institutions aiming at higher quality of service-providers.

Insurance 40

Insurance Demand Corruption Supply Chain 40

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. The CIAM also has sectorial Working Groups with arbitrators, lawyers and business owners who study and recognize the commercial or user needs.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Insurance Corruption Transparency 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

The AI impact assessment must: state the intended purpose of the AI and its expected benefit; identify the potential risk using the AI and any mitigation measures beyond the minimum practices outlined in the memo; and evaluate the quality of the data used in the AI design and development.

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. Performance and Incentive Clauses Performance and incentive clauses in FEMA contracts are designed to encourage contractors to meet or exceed quality and service delivery expectations.

Contract 52

Contract Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

These efforts play a pivotal role in ensuring that veterans receive the quality care and support they deserve. We are proud to work hand-in-hand with the mission-driven employees in our federal agencies to deliver the highest quality of service and healthcare. It encompasses the very essence of what we do.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Thresholds 52

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Benefit programs like unemployment insurance are complicated and time-sensitive with weekly eligibility requirements. Demo of Amazon Connect for unemployment insurance. The chatbot handled routine but time-consuming questions like, What is unemployment insurance? How do I apply? How is my benefit rate calculated?

Insurance 52

Insurance Capacity Quality Integration 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

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Unlocking the full potential of ML algorithms depends on access to high-quality data, both in terms of diversity and volume. Grand-challenge.org is using a combination of AWS services that enable the safety, integrity, and scalability of the platform.

Data 52

Data Participation Demand Efficiency 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

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

Notable exports include Machinery and Equipment: High-value machinery, including industrial and electrical equipment, Pharmaceuticals: Medicinal and pharmaceutical products, Automobiles: Vehicles and automotive components, and Financial and Professional Services: Banking, insurance, and consultancy services.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Export Automotive Supplier 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.

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.

Transparency 52

Transparency Price Procurement Supply Chain 52

Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

For most contractors/subcontractors, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) will not apply unless the employer is a health plan, healthcare clearinghouse, healthcare provider, or a business associate thereto. [75] That means only certain individuals get to see it.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Government Contract Government 40

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs is reviewing a proposed rule that would update the security protections required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The SEC said the four charged companies have agreed to pay millions of dollars in fines. (

Data 64

Data Networking Contract Insurance 64

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