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Sep 23, 1:53 PM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By AFP News 09/23/19 AT 1:23 PM Apple said Monday it would keep making its Mac Pro in the United States, after obtaining tariff exemptions for some components in the high-end computers.The California tech giant said it would keep production of the Mac Pro -- a computer costing some $6,000 -- in Austin, Texas, following reports it was considering moving the manufacturing the China.Apple said the decision came after the company obtained "a federal product exclusion" from tariffs "for certain necessary components" for the computers.The news comes despite comments from President Donald Trump in July that he would oppose waiving tariffs on components for Apple's devices, commenting in a tweet, "Make them in the USA, no Tariffs."Apple chief executive Tim Cook said in a statement Monday the company is "proud to be building (the new Mac Pro) in Austin" and added, "We thank … [Read more...] about Apple Will Produce New Mac Pro Computers In US

The past 18 months have been a busy time for the staffers investigating hospital mergers at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In December 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of an FTC preliminary injunction motion,[1] from which the FTC and Solicitor General in March 2012 filed a petition seeking review by the U.S. Supreme Court (the "Phoebe Transaction"). Also in March, the FTC ruled that the 2010 acquisition of control over a rival health system in the Toledo, Ohio, area would have anticompetitive effects and ordered divestiture;[2] the parties reportedly plan to appeal (the "ProMedica Transaction"). In April 2012, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction against two hospital systems in Rockford, Illinois,[3] prompting the parties to abandon their proposed transaction (the "OSF/Rockford Transaction").At issue in each of these challenges was … [Read more...] about Hospital Consolidations: Facing Competing Pressures to Merge and Remain Independent

COUNTY civic chiefs have backed proposals for a cross-Solent fire authority. As part of its response to plans to bring together the already combined authority of Hampshire, Southampton, and Portsmouth with the new addition of the the Isle of Wight, Hampshire County Council says the new force would lead to ‘clearer accountability’.It adds the new force could lead to an ‘enhanced cutting-edge delivery of services’ which would benefit residents and businesses across the region.It comes as part of the consultation into the proposals, which ends on October 26.If the new authority is approved, fire bosses say it would allow the mainland services to better support the IoW and also allow them to modernise services on the island with £3m upgrades.The 11 stations will be brought in line with mainland standards. Improvements will involve modernising the bases, which may include new tech.The response from the council, which is set to be signed off next week, adds: … [Read more...] about Plan to merge fire authorities wins backing from county council

On December 1, 2014, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a 429-page Proposed Rule setting forth significant changes that will affect the evolution of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and opening discussions that could improve the financial sustainability of Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs).The Proposed Rule shows CMS’s awareness of the challenges facing many MSSP ACOs and the likely need for further changes to improve MSSP ACOs’ return on investment through modifications to the financial methodology and additional tools to manage Medicare fee-for-service populations.  Most notably, CMS has proposed to allow MSSP ACOs to continue with MSSP’s one-sided risk track for a second three-year term, but at a lower maximum shared savings rate, and to add a modified two-sided risk track that offers greater potential financial rewards and, for the first time, prospective beneficiary assignment.  CMS has also … [Read more...] about CMS Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Proposed Rule to Extend One-Sided Risk Track While Incentivizing Performance-Based Risk

Merger mania in the legal space is not a new phenomenon. Many law firm leaders see a merger as a viable way to boost revenue, pick up new clients, and expand a regional or international footprint. As of last November, Altman Weil reported a record of 79 mergers in 2015, the largest number since they started keeping track. It seems like 2016 is off to an equally robust start.Law firm mergers are undoubtedly complex, high-profile and often international in scope. In addition to all the complex financial and business elements, as well as the cultural mix of the firms, law firm leaders – and marketers in particular – must carefully plan out how to notify various audiences of the intended tie-up. From support staff to the management committee to vendors, consultants and clients, each of these groups needs special attention.  Of course, firms will want to share their good news with the world. The best way to reach this massive audience with a big splash is via the legal, … [Read more...] about The Urge to Merge: A Marketer’s Checklist