Risk Management in Major Acquisition Programs

The “Problems Behind the Problems:” Systems Engineering and Program Management Risk Factors in Acquisition Programs

Prevalence of major coronary heart disease risk factors in Iran

Background and aims: Coronary heart diseases (CHDs) contribute to mortality, morbidity, disability, productivity and quality of life. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of major risk factors for CHD in the provinces of Iran. Methods: This study reported pre-existing data and was of secondary, descriptive type. Prevalence of non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors was def...

Risk Management Plan in Large Urban Projects

One of the risks distinguishes urban projects from other projects is to purchase of property obstacles. The matter is of more significance in large projects. Issues with regard to possessing property obstacles, lack of accurate layout drawings for underground facilities and following probable changes in designs make it vital to have specific studies on risk management of such projects. So thi...

Reduced-risk Pest Management Programs for Eastern Tree Fruits

A 4-year research project was initiated during the 2002 growing season to evaluate, on a regional scale, pest management systems based on reduced-risk tactics that previous research and experience had indicated would be effective, sustainable, economically viable, and lead to enhanced biological control. The participating states are: Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania,...

Financial and risk considerations for successful disease management programs.

Results for disease management [DM] programs have not been as positive as hoped because of clinical issues, lack of access to capital, and administrative issues. The financial experience of DM programs can be quite volatile. Financial projections that are protocol-based, rather than experience-based, may understate the revenue required and the range of possible costs for a DM program by underst...