While the government claims to provide pricing for drugs and procedures, those listings only highlight what Medicare and Medicaid are willing to reimburse, not what those services actually cost. Hospitals, doctors and insurance companies provide patients with an itemized bill for care – but only AFTER the fact. The Healthcare Transparency Index, issued today by change:healthcare, is the first to provide healthcare consumers with ongoing trends data about actual healthcare costs – offering insight into critical opportunities for cost savings.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/changehealthcare/46792/
Intermopro, Intermeat and Intercool names that dont ring a bell with most
consumers. Nevertheless, they are very important. These three trade fairs of
the food industry showcase the latest developments in dairy, frozen food
cold meat and meat production. The market for bio-products continues to grow
non-stop. At the same time transparency regarding the origin of foodstuffs
becomes ever more important, not only for the consumer but even more so for
the producer.
Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFMI) is providing shoppers with a new level of transparency about how farm animals are raised by now offering beef, pork and chicken certified under 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating system (bit.ly/fawOft).
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/wholefoods/46970/
SC Johnson, a Family Company, will introduce its family standard of transparency on November 25 with the release of its new ad entitled “Honesty.” The ad emphasizes the company’s commitment to disclosing the ingredients in its products and is part of SC Johnson’s ongoing campaign focused on the family values of the company.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/scjohnson/47414/
Employees and consumers are gaining greater influence over corporations' behavior thanks to a surge in e-commerce and social sharing, according to Sodexo's 2015 Workplace Trends Report, released today. A new form of public accountability, dubbed "Rateocracy," is putting unprecedented pressure on companies to act transparently, highlighting one of the major shifts in how the workplace is changing in response to technology and cultural expectations.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of nine notable implications accompanying this new era of Rateocracy, including the need for constant real-time reputation management and the new role of the CEO, which is to communicate an honest and aspirational vision that connects employees and consumers. Transparency is particularly important in addressing public relations challenges that are increasingly being amplified through social channels.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7065233-sodexo-workplace-trends-report/
(Minneapolis) January 24, 2019 – For more than 150 years, Cargill has been on an unwavering mission to nourish the world. But as the global population grows and consumer values shift, food and agriculture systems must also evolve.
“Innovation in all its forms—technology, digitalization and R&D—provides the means to address some of the greatest challenges facing the global food system,” said David MacLennan, Cargill chairman and CEO. “Whether it’s achieving zero hunger, delivering on consumer preferences, creating safer workplaces, offering transparency in our food system or helping farmers prosper, Cargill believes technology can unlock solutions.”
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8480151-cargill-innovation-technology/
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world fueled by an economically progressive administration, an emerging IT sector, a burgeoning middle-class, and an ever-increasing base of skilled workers. In addition, with the demonetisation drive and the recent introduction of RERA and now GST, we believe, will all work favourably to bring about the much needed transparency in the sector and will benefit both customers and developers in the long run.
In the backdrop of the recent regulatory changes, we believe that the real estate sector in India is showing great promise and is poised for tremendous growth over the coming years.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8152451-godrej-india-time-to-shine-real-estate/
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has celebrated the XXXV World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in San Diego. From May 30th until today, more than 1,400 delegates have participated in the only and largest international event dedicated to the nut and dried fruit industry that this year’s edition has broken previous records of attendance.
The INC Congress featured a stimulating three-day program to exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences. Attendees had over 16 sessions, among round tables, seminars and keynote speakers’ presentations ranging in topics from market dynamics, crops and production forecasts, agricultural and water resources, new findings in health and nutrition, and product innovations.
Steve Junqueiro, Co-president and COO of Save Mart Supermarkets, shared his vision on the future of American supermarkets. He outlined a market featured by a more digital consumer driven by food transparency, convenience, connectivity, emotional connection and local and sustainable supply.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7849351-inc-world-nut-dried-fruit-congress/
FAIR Health has launched a groundbreaking website, YouCanPlanForThis.org, aimed at transforming how people in New York State engage in healthcare planning. A next-generation transparency tool, the free site gives New Yorkers unprecedented access to accurate medical and dental costs and comprehensive educational resources, so they can plan financially for a procedure or episode of care. A national, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information, FAIR Health developed YouCanPlanForThis.org by building on its existing, award-winning consumer website and mobile app, with the support of the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth).
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8087151-fair-health-youcanplanforthis-healthcare-planning/
https://youtu.be/E1ReIOsNCR8 Not only do privacy policies create a stronger relationship between website owners and their visitors, but in most cases, they are now legally required. These informative written documents increase transparency from the site to online consumers about what the site does and doesn’t do with the visitors’ personal information.
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has celebrated the XXXV World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in San Diego. From May 30th until today, more than 1,400 delegates have participated in the only and largest international event dedicated to the nut and dried fruit industry that this year’s edition has broken previous records of attendance.
The INC Congress featured a stimulating three-day program to exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences. Attendees had over 16 sessions, among round tables, seminars and keynote speakers’ presentations ranging in topics from market dynamics, crops and production forecasts, agricultural and water resources, new findings in health and nutrition, and product innovations.
Steve Junqueiro, Co-president and COO of Save Mart Supermarkets, shared his vision on the future of American supermarkets. He outlined a market featured by a more digital consumer driven by food transparency, convenience, connectivity, emotional connection and local and sustainable supply.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7849351-inc-world-nut-dried-fruit-congress/
