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The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) recommends to Congress that the regulation and modernization of clinical tests be managed under the auspices of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee, CMS, and Congress

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

American Medical Association, Education, Congress, Labour, Ranking, Committee, AACC, Communication, Diagnosis, Children's Hospital Association, CLIA, Clinical Laboratory, Medical laboratory, Medicare, FDA, CMS, Health, Food, Medical device

Specifically, ADLM supports modernizing the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), through which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulates laboratory developed tests.

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Specifically, ADLM supports modernizing the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), through which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulates laboratory developed tests.
Additional FDA oversight would be duplicative, costly — and could force many clinical labs to stop performing these essential tests.
"As an alternative, ADLM suggests updating CLIA's standards through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC).
"Once changes are made through the regulatory process, ADLM proposes that Congress evaluate and update the underlying statute that governs CLIA.

TEAMSTERS COMMEND WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT FOR UPHOLDING RULING AGAINST AMAZON FLEX

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Freedom, Tax, Labour, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Amazon, Prime Now, Insurance, Supreme court, Fraud, Online shopping

MADISON, Wis., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Joint Council 39 is commending the Supreme Court of Wisconsin for dismissing a challenge to a state appeals court ruling that found Amazon Flex drivers are employees – not independent contractors – and are therefore owed unemployment insurance benefits.

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MADISON, Wis., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Joint Council 39 is commending the Supreme Court of Wisconsin for dismissing a challenge to a state appeals court ruling that found Amazon Flex drivers are employees – not independent contractors – and are therefore owed unemployment insurance benefits.
"This decision is a victory for workers and a long overdue indictment of sham business models like the Amazon Flex Program," said Bill Carroll, President of Teamsters Joint Council 39.
"The only 'innovation' that Amazon came up with by implementing this program is a new way to rip people off.
Teamsters Joint Council 39 represents more than 18,000 workers at four local unions throughout Wisconsin.

TRC Companies Recognized by Climate Change Business Journal for Developing Climate Adaptation Strategies

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Climate change, Labour, Implementation, TRC, Climate, Workforce, LWD, Engineering, Commonwealth, Weather

WINDSOR, Conn., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, received an award from Climate Change Business Journal ® (CCBJ) for Advancing Best Practice in the area of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience.

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TRC was recognized for working with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to prepare for climate change.
WINDSOR, Conn., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, received an award from Climate Change Business Journal ® (CCBJ) for Advancing Best Practice in the area of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience.
TRC won the Advancing Best Practices award for evaluating operational risks related to climate change and developing climate adaptation strategies for The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) .
At the completion of the project, TRC produced a Climate Adaptation Strategy Roadmap and Implementation Tracker—a living document that prioritizes adaptation strategies based on LWD's most immediate and consequential climate-related risks.

GenScript Biotech Receives EcoVadis Bronze Medal for Outstanding Sustainability Performance

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Environment, Biotechnology, Ethics, Labour, ESG, Research, Social responsibility, Nature, Human, Broken windows theory, Sustainable procurement, Bronze medal, Management

This prestigious recognition places GenScript in the top 35% of over 130,000 companies assessed for their commitment to sustainable practices.

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This prestigious recognition places GenScript in the top 35% of over 130,000 companies assessed for their commitment to sustainable practices.
EcoVadis evaluates companies based on a rigorous assessment process, examining their sustainability management systems across key criteria such as Environment, Labor & Human rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
GenScript's strong performance in these areas has earned it the coveted Bronze Medal, signifying excellence in sustainability practices.
The EcoVadis Bronze Medal underscores GenScript's dedication to responsible business practices and positions it as a role model for sustainable excellence.

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Selects SOSi to Improve Access to Language Interpretation Services

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

SOSI, Washington State, Labour, Communication, Software, Private investigator

RESTON, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOSi announced today it was awarded a three-year contract by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to deliver a software and management solution that enables seamless communication between health care/vocational providers and injured workers/crime victims with limited English proficiency.

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As the prime awardee on this contract, SOSi will introduce a secure, mobile friendly, web-based scheduling platform for requesting, canceling, editing, and verifying interpretation assignments around the clock, for approximately 22,000 average appointments per month.
SOSi will manage the exchange between L&I, workers and victims the agency serves, insurers, providers, and interpreters, ensuring the provision of on-demand and scheduled language interpretation services through in-person, video, and over-the-phone communication in numerous languages.
The platform will capture the execution and completion of services and enable interpreters to submit invoices through SOSi to the insurers.
"The quality and accessibility of our industry-leading language services will enhance Washington State L&I's assistance programs and ultimately benefit the state's workers and crime victims."

KCU awarded a total of $16 million to build Center for Population Health and Equity

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The foundation awarded KCU a $5 million grant to assist in the construction and capital improvements of buildings that will house the Center on both campuses.

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The foundation awarded KCU a $5 million grant to assist in the construction and capital improvements of buildings that will house the Center on both campuses.
"KCU's Center for Population Health and Equity is exactly the commitment our communities require to explore the root causes and systems that create inequitable outcomes and create solutions to build more equitable and just communities."
"I am certain that now is the time for a concerted focus on population health and equity.
KCU will anchor population health and health equity in curricula across all its academic programs in osteopathic medicine, biomedical sciences, clinical psychology and dental medicine.

OUT NOW New Book by Michael Ashcroft 'Red Queen? The Unauthorised Biography of Angela Rayner'

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

After becoming a care worker, she was a trade union representative before entering the House of Commons in 2015 as the Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne.

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After becoming a care worker, she was a trade union representative before entering the House of Commons in 2015 as the Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne.
She served as the shadow Secretary of State for Education for four years from 2016 and was elected deputy leader of the Labour Party in April 2020.
Michael Ashcroft's new book follows the journey of a politician who has quickly become an outspoken and charismatic presence in British public life.
Lord Ashcroft is an award-winning author who has written twenty-seven other books, largely on politics and bravery.

Crowell & Moring Partner Sadina Montani Running for D.C. Bar President-Elect

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Monday, March 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is proud to announce that Sadina Montani has been nominated by the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations to become president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2024-2025 term.

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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is proud to announce that Sadina Montani has been nominated by the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations to become president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2024-2025 term.
"All of us at Crowell are extremely proud of this recognition of Sadina's long and deep record of leadership and service in the Washington, D.C. bar," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
"The latest expression of trust from the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations advances the opportunity for Sadina to follow in a long tradition of D.C. Bar leadership by Crowell partners.
Montani has held numerous voluntary leadership positions with bar organizations, legal services providers and community nonprofits.

Apprenticeship Programs to Forge New Paths in UAE Education Sector

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Employment, Growth, University, Learning, Apprenticeship, Private sector, Student, Curriculum, Future, Labour, Workforce, Higher, Inclusive, HCT, Nursing

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As global education trends evolve, there's a noticeable shift towards a more integrated approach, blending academic learning with practical, real-world experience. This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market. According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students. Here in the Middle East, as the UAE propels forward, it embraces innovative strategies to equip its youth with the skills necessary for tomorrow's challenges, ensuring that the nation remains at the forefront of educational excellence and economic advancement, ready to meet the demands of an ever-evolving global marketplace.

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This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market.
According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students .
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), UAE's largest Federal Higher Education Institute, through its applied educational model transformation aptly named "Shaping the Future" is adopting apprenticeship-based programs to enhance its educational offerings.
The first 4-month apprenticeship period commenced in September 2023, with students registered to undertake the hands-on training as part of their education requirement.

Apprenticeship Programs to Forge New Paths in UAE Education Sector

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Employment, Growth, University, Learning, Apprenticeship, Private sector, Student, Curriculum, Future, Labour, Workforce, Higher, Inclusive, HCT, Nursing

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As global education trends evolve, there's a noticeable shift towards a more integrated approach, blending academic learning with practical, real-world experience. This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market. According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students. Here in the Middle East, as the UAE propels forward, it embraces innovative strategies to equip its youth with the skills necessary for tomorrow's challenges, ensuring that the nation remains at the forefront of educational excellence and economic advancement, ready to meet the demands of an ever-evolving global marketplace.

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This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market.
According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students .
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), UAE's largest Federal Higher Education Institute, through its applied educational model transformation aptly named "Shaping the Future" is adopting apprenticeship-based programs to enhance its educational offerings.
The first 4-month apprenticeship period commenced in September 2023, with students registered to undertake the hands-on training as part of their education requirement.