Dr. Reena Ducasia of Oracle told PTAC that value-based payment requires visibility, named ownership of next actions, and systems that close care loops; she recommended linking measures to workflow and funding operating capacity, not just enrollment in value models.

I’ve seen my fair share of companies soar to great heights, only to come crashing down due to unforeseen challenges. One of the most insidious threats to growing businesses is a phenomenon kn…

Under‑Secretary‑General Jean Pierre Lacroix told reporters that cash shortfalls have yielded operational cuts (he said 'minus 15% cash' led to 'minus 25% cuts' in capacity), warned of closed bases and reduced patrols, and reported recent fatalities — seven in Lebanon and six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed by a drone strike in Sudan.

The imminent fall of Aleppo highlights the shifting dynamics in Syria, driven by regional powers and international interventions.

OVP presented vendor‑specific projected remainders and proposed repurposings; nonprofit representatives including Urban League and Northside Youth asked for clearer appeal processes and more time to implement spend‑down plans before funds are reallocated.