Podcasts about regulatory services

Enrique Velázquez, Director of Regulatory Services for the City of Minneapolis joins Adam and Jordana to talk about the dwindling homeless encampments in Minneapolis.

The new income tax does not bring in any policy changes, it removes a lot of redundant provisions and reduces compliances. The new IT code tries to keep it simple. Ganesh Raj, Partner, Tax and Regulatory Services explains how the new IT code could reduce litigation.

The Government is looking at overhauling its approach to conservation. The current Conservation Act hasn't been touched in 37 years. Proposed changes include charging for access to Department of Conservation land, simplifying rules to make protecting natural areas easier, and reducing red tape for tourism opportunities. Deputy Director-General Policy and Regulatory Services at Department of Conservation, Ruth Isaac tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the government has been looking at what is being done overseas to generate the revenue needed to maintain and support conservation areas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Vincent Cafiso, Director of Quality and Regulatory Services at Creo Consulting and former FDA investigator. Vincent brings 30 years of life sciences and regulatory expertise, offering a unique perspective on navigating FDA inspections, building robust quality systems, and managing innovation within the MedTech industry. They dive deep into the challenges faced by MedTech companies, particularly small startups, and how to balance regulatory requirements with creativity and innovation. Vincent also highlights the common pitfalls companies encounter with design controls and shares strategies to ensure R&D and production teams work in harmony.Key Timestamps:[00:01] – Introduction: Vincent Cafiso's background as an FDA investigator and transition into industry.[04:15] – Crayo Consulting's Scope: How Creo Consulting supports MedTech companies from launch strategy to compliance.[12:40] – Bridging R&D and Production: Overcoming challenges when R&D environments don't align with production standards.[19:50] – Top Trends in Quality Systems: Addressing documentation gaps and missing standards in design history files.[27:10] – Management's Role in Supporting Quality: The importance of management's involvement in enforcing quality controls and processes.[38:30] – From FDA to Industry: How Vincent's FDA background influences his approach to quality and compliance.[54:25] – Skip-Level Meetings and Breaking Silos: Enhancing collaboration and communication within large organizations.[1:06:00] – Final Takeaways and Advice: Building a culture of quality and fostering innovation while staying compliant.Key Quotes:“The regulations are written for tongue depressors and pacemakers—two very different devices. It's up to the companies to interpret how to apply those rules to their specific products.” – Vincent Cafiso“Documentation shouldn't just be a checkbox for submission. There's a lot more innovation happening that doesn't make it onto paper because companies don't realize its value.” – Vincent CafisoKey Takeaways:1. MedTech Trends:Alignment of R&D and Production: Ensure that testing environments and protocols in R&D align with the standards of production to avoid costly discrepancies and rework.Regulatory Understanding Across Teams: Companies need to educate teams on the specific regulatory standards that apply to their product types to avoid misinterpretation and gaps in compliance.Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Maintaining a startup-like collaborative culture, even as the company scales, is crucial for innovation and quality.2. Practical Tips for MedTech Professionals:Integrate Quality Early: Implement quality controls and validation processes at the R&D stage to avoid repeating tests or redesigns during production.Leverage Skip-Level Meetings: Encourage direct communication between upper management and employees for better understanding and faster issue resolution.Document Everything: Don't treat documentation as a formality. Capture all the engineering studies and real data to support design decisions and regulatory submissions.3. Questions for Future...

Yan Kugel is joined by Vincent F. Cafiso⁠, the Director of Quality and Regulatory Services at CREO Consultancy and a former FDA investigator. Vincent shares invaluable advice on things never to say to an FDA investigator based on his extensive experience and expertise in the field. Join us as we uncover essential strategies and best practices to navigate FDA inspections with professionalism, compliance, and a proactive mindset.

This week on The Core Report: Weekend Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anita Rastogi, Partner at PwC, and Samir Kanabar, Partner at EY. They talk about GST implementation, The complexities of GST, The impact of targeted online gaming regulations, The role of automation and technology in improving tax compliance, the need for new tax slabs and much more.About Anita Rastogi Anita Rastogi is a Partner/Principal - GST & Indirect Taxes at Pricewaterhouse Co & LLP. Ethics Leader - All India (Tax & Regulatory Services). She's also an advisor to the Network Leadership Development Programme at PwC Global.About Samir KanabarSamir Kanabar has been advising large MNCs, various funds (PE, HF, VC) and real estate developers to structure their investments/projects from tax and regulatory perspectives. Mr Kanabar specialises in International taxation and transfer pricing.For more of our coverage check out thecore.in--Support the Core Report--Join and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube

During Andreas Krannich's tenure working in the Bundesliga – Germany's top soccer league – two decades ago, sports wagering was pretty much limited to pre-match betting. With apologies to Bob Dylan, the times they have a changed with the boom around in-play and microbetting. What hasn't changed is the potential for the manipulation of matches, and efforts by sports leagues and organizations to provide a product where integrity of competition is front and centre. Krannich is one of the good guys trying to protect that integrity in his role as the Executive Vice President, Integrity, Rights Protection and Regulatory Services for Sportradar. Krannich joined us from his Munich office on the latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show, just days after Sportradar's integrity services department released its Betting Corruption and Match-Fixing in 2023 report. Highlights of the report include the detection of 1,329 suspicious matches in 11 different sports across 105 countries, with soccer leading the way (880 cases). Europe had the highest number of suspicious matches with 667, up from 630 in 2022. North America, despite an increase to 35 suspicious matches in 2023 from 24 the previous year, continued to trail Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. On the podcast, Krannich points to the diligence of North American sports leagues when it comes to monitoring suspicious betting activity. The Sportradar EVP also delves into the helping hand artificial intelligence has lent in tracking some 850,000 sporting events last year while acknowledging the ongoing need for human brainpower to complement AI in trying to prevent and detect risks to integrity in sport. Krannich addresses his company's work with organizations around the world, including the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, to educate athletes and other sport stakeholders on red flags around match fixing. And, he weighed in on the ongoing presence of organized crime in the world of sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The headline in the NZ Herald read "Auckland has a dog problem, and my staff are left cleaning up the mess". So said the Director of Regulatory Services at Auckland Council in a very frank opinion piece. Craig Hobbs joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to explain. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The restructuring of of power at Minneapolis City Hall in 2021 turned out to be a bigger deal than people realized at the time. Now the unelected (judicially appointed) Minneapolis Charter Commission seems ready to give voters another ballot question that would concentrate power in the mayor's office: reducing the number of city department heads subject to a confirmation vote. Potentially affected departments include directors of Public Works, Planning, Civil Rights, Health, Regulatory Services. Josh Martin joins me to talk about why certain members of the Charter Commission feel this change is necessary. We also talk about why we think it's a terrible idea that voters should be giving attention to early, before it sneaks up as a question on your 2024 ballot. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://twitter.com/wedgelive Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Our series of interviews with local government councillors continues, with an engaging chat with Cllr David Smith, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Engagement and Regulatory Services at West Northants Council. David talks about his varied career as a serial entrepreneur and for the past few years in politics, with a spell in France as wine maker and elite cycling along the way.

According to a new report from Auckland Council, dog attacks are on the rise. Data shows that aggressive or 'unwanted' dog behaviour has increased by 59 percent from last year, while dog attacks have increased by 28 percent. Auckland Council's Craig Hobbs says there's been a significant uptick in aggressive dog behaviour since Covid-19, as owners and pets have had to adjust to time apart. "People have adopted animals through Covid, they're no longer at home, they're working and the dogs are left to their own devices. We had a big explosion of animals through Covid." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could your FIFA office sweepstake be illegal? The Department of Internal Affairs says prize money can't exceed $500 and sweepstake organisers shouldn't profit from entries. Illegal gambling operations could land a person an up-to-$20,000 fine. Regulatory Services Manager, John Sneyd says it's taken seriously. "Office sweepstakes can be fun, but we've just got to make sure we keep it within the boundaries that keep it as a fun activity." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we meet Massimo Salerno, Director of Treasury, Risk and Regulatory Services at Cecabank, and discuss their unique position within the Iberian region as both a market participant and a service provider to over 40 regulated financial entities. As a partner of Regis-TR and the Six Group, we also discuss the synergies and opportunities our partnership has provided with co-host Nick Bruce and regular guest Chris Mason.  We also discuss the EMIR Refit readiness of companies faced with capturing new lifecycle event data, and we put Massimo to the test against an AI version and see who has the best advice for market participants.

En la edición AM, conversamos con Sebastián Cerda, economista y gerente de Estudios de Econsult y con Miguel Mena, senior manager de Risk and Regulatory Services de PwC Chile.

En la edición AM, conversamos con Sebastián Cerda, economista y gerente de Estudios de Econsult y con Miguel Mena, senior manager de Risk and Regulatory Services de PwC Chile.

Aucklanders that are still out of their homes could be waiting years before they can safely live in them again. Hundreds of furious Muriwai residents were left frustrated at a meeting with council staff yesterday, because they couldn't say when they could return. The residents have been out for three weeks already. Auckland Council Director of Regulatory Services Craig Hobbs told Heather du-Plessis Allan that it could be a matter of months before they can return, or a wait of up to two years to make sure it's safe. Auckland Emergency Management says it's transitioning from response to recovery, as the National State of Emergency ends for the city. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aucklanders that are still out of their homes could be waiting years before they can safely live in them again. Hundreds of furious Muriwai residents were left frustrated at a meeting with council staff yesterday, because they couldn't say when they could return. The residents have been out for three weeks already. Auckland Council director of regulatory services Craig Hobbs told Heather du-Plessis Allan that it could be a matter of months before they can return, or a wait of up to two years to make sure it's safe. Auckland Emergency Management says it's transitioning from response to recovery, as the National State of Emergency ends for the city. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guidelines have changed for long-term care facilities with the recent update of State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP. In today's episode, we'll discuss some of those Federal Tag changes relating to opioids and substance use disorder. We're joined by Pam Meador, Director of Regulatory Services for the West Virginia Health Care Association.Related links: View the video recordingDownload the presentation slidesAppendix PP of State Operations Manual  Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia  This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-111022-CC-A 

Like many other communities across the country, the City of Lethbridge is seeing an increase in individuals experiencing homelessness. Without adequate shelters, transitional and permanent supportive housing in the city, an increase in encampments is being identified throughout the city.  Many questions, ideas, concerns, and comments have been provided over the last several months regarding the solution to encampments and homelessness. Homelessness is a complex social issue, which requires collaboration from stakeholders across the city, the province and the country. Although affordable housing and homelessness supports are the responsibility of the Provincial Government, Lethbridge City Council recently authorized additional funding allocations to provide more services, outreach support and resources to help the vulnerable population in the city.  The speaker will explain the complexity of this issue, the jurisdiction of housing, what the city is currently doing and what the public can do to be part of the solution. Speaker:   Mike Fox - Director of Community Services             Mike Fox is the Director of Community Services for the City of Lethbridge, and has been in his role since March 2021. His portfolio includes Community Social Development, ENMAX Centre, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Recreation and Culture, Regulatory Services, Lethbridge Transit, Indigenous Relations and three special Government Bodies – Lethbridge Police Services (governed by the Police Commission), and the Galt Museum & Archives and the Lethbridge Public Library (each governed by their respective Board of Directors). With more than 20 years of leadership in local government, Mike's dynamic and diverse career has led him to municipalities across the Country before making Lethbridge his home.

CMS will begin surveying against Phase 3 of Requirements of Participation for Nursing Homes on October 24, 2022. With around 180 pages of guidance, revisions, and updates affecting 52 F-tags, many providers are feeling anxious about the new guidance. Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management for HealthCap talks with Crystal Bowens, the Associate VP of Regulatory Services for AHCA/NCAL about the updates, and what providers can do to prepare. Crystal reminds us that AHCA/NCAL members can always reach out to them at for specific questions.

Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the staffing rating methodology for its Five-Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes. What are the changes and how do they affect nursing homes' ratings on CMS's Care Compare website? We'll break it down in today's webinar discussion.We're joined by guest speaker Pam Meador, Director of Regulatory Services with the West Virginia Healthcare Association. This webinar included a slideshow presentation. Click here to watch a video recording of this episode.Download the presentation slides here.  Check out our other interviews by visiting qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia.  This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does nwot constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-082522-CC-A

In recent years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rolled out a Five-Star Quality Rating System aiming to help consumers, families, and caregivers compare nursing homes. These ratings and the data behind the ratings can be found on CMS's Nursing Home Care Compare website. In today's podcast, we discuss the engine behind the rating system with Pam Meador, Director of Regulatory Services with the West Virginia Healthcare Association. This webinar included a visual PowerPoint presentation. To watch a video recording of this episode, visit https://youtu.be/V66P-L0kitk. You can check out our other interviews by visiting qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia.  This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-051222-CC-2.

Wellingtonians were shocked to find out that there has been no fluoride added to the city's water supply for weeks. Last night, Wellington Water sent an email to the mayor and councillors informing them that fluoridation had been stopped because of health and safety issues. But councillors are furious they've been left in the dark for more than a month.  Charles Barker, Director of Regulatory Services at Wellington Water joined Andrew Dickens. LISTEN ABOVE 

Erik Mettler is Assistant Commissioner for Partnerships and Policy within the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In this role, he serves as advisor to the Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs on the full range of ORA's activities including partnerships, implementation of new laws and regulations, and overall strategic planning and prioritization. He is responsible for providing long-range strategic direction for ORA policies and programs including the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Michael Rogers is Assistant Commissioner for human and animal food (HAF) operations at FDA's ORA, focusing on inspection- and compliance-related issues in the human and animal food programs and overseeing the program directors for east and west HAF operations, as well as state cooperative programs. Mr. Rogers joined FDA in 1991 as a Field Investigator in the Baltimore District. He then became a Supervisory Investigator at the Northern Virginia Resident Post, a Branch Director at FDA headquarters, the Director of the Division of Field Investigations, and later the Director of FDA's Latin American Office. Travis Waller is the Director of Regulatory Services for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, where he has served since 2014. He oversees five regulatory program areas including retail and manufactured foods; weights and measures; dairy inspection; egg; and poultry grading and inspection, bedding, quilted clothing, and upholstered furniture. Mr. Waller has worked in retail food safety for the past 21 years in both industry and government. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Erik, Michael, and Travis [17:14] about: Division of labor between FDA and states for surveillance inspections Memorializing the Domestic Mutual Reliance (DMR) relationship between FDA and Utah with a formal agreement Details about the Non-Contract Inspection (NCI) program and how states qualify for it How DMR enables better coordination between FDA, states, and localities on recalls and outbreaks Coordinating consumer complaints and corrective actions Lessons learned on building out an integrated food safety system through an integrated workforce under DMR agreements Identifying best practices state-by-state Innovation in DMR agreements throughout the COVID pandemic Benefits of formal DMR agreements between FDA and states News and Resources: FDA Releases Report on Salmonella in CEA Leafy Greens [3:14] Related story:  Is CEA being Oversold? FDA Announces New Egg Regulatory Program Standards [9:28] FDA Allows Certain Rule Exemptions for Supply Chain Crisis [11:53] Europe to Ban Titanium Dioxide in Food from Mid-2022 [13:06] Titanium Dioxide Podcasts: 99% Invisible Podcast: Their Dark Materials Chemistry World – Titanium Dioxide and just because … 99% Invisible: Rock Paper Scissors Bus Register for the Food Safety Summit: May 9–12; Early Bird ends March 31 Podcast listeners get an EXTRA 10%! Use the code FSMPodcast. Register before March 31 and get 10% in addition to the Early Bird discount. After March 31, get 10% off published rates. We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com!      

On this episode of our podcast, we're talking with the WV Healthcare Association's Pam Meador about the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in the long-term care setting.Pam serves as the Association's Director of Regulatory Services. In her role as Director of Regulatory Service, Pam's work focuses heavily on policy and survey review, as well as helping member facilities navigate challenges in the healthcare field.  Pam is a registered nurse and has worked in long-term care for over 30 years. Prior to working for the Healthcare Association, Pam worked for more than 10 years as a project coordinator at Quality Insights, where her work focused on quality improvement assistance to long-term care facilities.  

This interview features Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and CEO of EY. Carmine and JB discuss the COVID-19-era prevalence of remote work in the Capital Region. While this will likely not be maintained once the pandemic has subsided, data collected through external surveys as well as the Greater Washington Partnership (the Partnership) and EY Capital COVID-19 Snapshot shows greater levels of remote working will continue even after herd immunity is reached, relative to pre-COVID-19 levels.Hosted by JB Holston. Produced by  Jenna Klym, Ian Lutz, Nina Sharma, Justin Matheson-Turner. Learn from leaders doing the work across the Capital Region and beyond. These conversations will showcase innovation and business, as well as history and culture across our region, to bridge the gap between how we got here and where we are going.About our guest:Carmine Di Sibio is the Global Chairman and CEO of EY, one of the largest professional services organizations in the world with over 280,000 people in more than 150 countries. Prior to being elected to his current post, Carmine served as EY Global Managing Partner – Client Service, leading the execution of the global strategy in our four geographical areas and four service lines.Carmine has spearheaded our innovation efforts, including leading a US$1 billion investment in new technology solutions over a two-year timeframe announced in August 2018. He helped to create the Global Innovation team to redefine how EY uses technology to both transform existing services and create new solutions. As a leader of our acquisitions and alliances strategy, he has helped expand EY offerings in a wide range of new and emerging fields.Since joining EY in 1985, he has served as an Advisory and Assurance partner for many of our largest financial services accounts. He held several leadership positions, including Chair of the Global Financial Services Markets Executive and Regional Managing Partner for the Americas Financial Services Organization (FSO), where he started EY Risk Management and Regulatory Services.Carmine earned a BA in Chemistry from Colgate University as well as an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business. He is a practicing CPA.

Discover the world of counterfeit pest control products in this interview with Michael Weyman, Deputy Director for Clemson’s Regulatory Services.

Carlos Peña, PhD, MS, is Chief Regulatory Officer, leading the newly established Office of Regulatory Services at the Jacobs Institute. Prior to the JI, Carlos served as the Director of the Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices, at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He was also the Assistant Director of Emerging Technologies in the Executive Office of President Barack Obama (2012-2014). He joins us to discuss the FDA's medical device approval process, how the JI's newly established Office of Regulatory Affairs will benefit the Buffalo-Niagara region, and more.    'Can the FDA Keep Up?' is the chapter in the Jacobs Institute’s Future of Medicine report that challenges whether the agency can keep pace with medical innovation.   Visit our Future of Medicine web page. Learn more about the Jacobs Institute. To help further the future of medicine, please consider supporting us today.

Interview with the General Manager Legal & Regulatory Services at National Identity Management Commission, Hadiza Ali-Dagabana

Dan is joined on the Hope FM Breakfast show by Peter Haikin, Regulatory Services Manager at BCP Council. FIRST BROADCAST: 16/11/2020

In this episode, we talk to Minister Gordon Ramsay MLA, ACT Member for Ginninderra and Attorney-General; Minister for the Arts, Creative Industries and Cultural Events; Minister for Building Quality Improvement; Minister for Business and Regulatory Services; Minister for Seniors and Veterans, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - How to juggle multiple portfolios in ACT Legislative Assembly - The roles and responsibilities of the Attorney-General - How a background in the community sector can be beneficial for a career in politics - How a positive approach to politics can be more beneficial than a negative approach. - How direction from the federal government can be applied at a territory level - Relationships with federal and state governments - Current political projects in the ACT - How to ensure the dissemination of information on these projects is effective - The importance of listening to members of the community and understanding their concerns - The strengths and drawbacks of territory government taking on both state and municipal responsibilities - How the ACT has become a leader in many areas of policy for other states - The values of the Canberra community - The positives and negatives of the Hare-Clark system - The importance of a continuous campaign - The need for genuine political engagement - The importance of hope About Minister Ramsay: Minister Ramsay has lived in Canberra for over 20 years, having moved here in the 90s with his young family to lead Kippax Uniting Church. Before he became a Uniting Church Minister, he had been a commercial lawyer in Sydney. A long-term Latham resident, Gordon has always been mindful that while Canberra is a great city, there are people experiencing various kinds of disadvantage and he has made it his main focus in life to advocate for justice, inclusion and participation for the people of the community.  To do this, he established UnitingCare Kippax and grew it into one of Canberra's best known and respected community service bodies. Gordon was involved in ACTCOSS, the ACT Community Inclusion Board, the ACT Better Services Taskforce, and in 2012 he led the ACT Targeted Assistance Strategy. He was the Chair of Uniting, which is one of Australia's largest aged care service providers, and in 2014 he was very honoured to be a finalist in the ACT Local Hero category of the Australian of the Year awards. Gordon decided to stand as a representative for Ginninderra so that he could work even harder to make Canberra a place where everyone can belong, be valued and have the opportunity to participate fully. Minister Ramsay believes it is a great honour and privilege to be able to serve not only the people of Ginninderra as their local elected representative, but also the wider Canberra community as their Attorney-General, Minister for the Arts and Cultural Events, Minister for Building Quality Improvement, Minister for Business and Regulatory Services, and Minister for Seniors and Veterans.    That all keeps him pretty busy but in more relaxing moments, you will find him spending time with his wife, Lyndelle, their young adult kids, Joel and Justine, and their very, very old miniature Schnauzer-cross, Paddy. You can also find him - or more likely hear him - at the Brumbies, where he has been a season ticket holder for well over a decade. And Gordon also loves to cook - especially the recipes of that other Gordon Ramsay.

In today's episode we hear about eServices at the Library, discover 10 popular rides around the region, and learn about Council's Regulatory Services team and the Cochrane Artificial Reef.Local news highlights include the Bundaberg Regional Council's 2020 Budget, commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Childers Backpacker Hostel fire, funding for Surf Lifesaving Queensland in the Bundaberg Region and Bargara developments.

Mr. Arjun Juneja is the Whole Time Director of Mankind Pharma Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company in India. He is a prominent member of the management team of Mankind Pharma. He is an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is a 2nd generation business leader. He has taken the Company to the next level through his innovative ideas and openness towards change. He has experience of over a decade in the pharmaceutical industry. His major focus areas are Research and Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assessment, Information Technology, Regulatory Services, Finance, Legal, etc. He is a passionate professional who is always eager to achieve new heights and explore new business avenues. 

What happens if a brokerage firm doesn’t report trading information appropriately? At first, it might seem like it isn’t a big deal – just a data issue. But is vital. Accurate market data is at the foundation of FINRA’s efforts to ensure the integrity of our markets.On this episode of FINRA Unscripted, we are joined by Lizzie Hogan, senior vice president of Market Regulation Enforcement, to learn what her group does, how it fits under the broader Enforcement team umbrella and why market data cases matter.Resources mentioned in this episode:FINRA Enforcement Group StructureEpisode 9: Introducing FINRA’s New Enforcement TeamDisciplinary Actions Online

In this episode of Assurance in Action, Frank Kareth, Head of Regulatory Services for Intertek's Food Services group discusses the regulations and business practices around food labeling. Frank delves into how businesses and consumers alike can be more vigilant in validating accuracy in food labeling. Learn more about the regional regulations behind transparency of food labeling in this episode.Links:intertek.comFood Labeling and AdvertisingEU Regulation 1169-2011

The embattled South African Weather Services has failed to appear before the Environmental Committee to explain the appointment of Julia Mphafudi as Executive of Corporate and Regulatory Services. This follows an anonymous tip-off about alleged irregulaties. 18 months ago former CEO Linda Makuleni was fired, leaving behind allegations of corruption and tender fraud in the organisation. Our parliamentary correspondent Zalene Merrington is following the story.

Congress is getting closer to enacting major tax legislation by the end of the year, but first the House and the Senate will have to reconcile key differences in their bills—a task that could prove difficult. John Gimigliano, principal in charge of the Federal Legislative and Regulatory Services group in KPMG LLP's Washington National Tax practice, joins Talking Tax host Allyson Versprille to discuss the disparities between the two proposals and the implications for the tax reform process. The resurgence of the alternative minimum tax in the Senate bill has been particularly controversial. Republicans swore they would do away with the tax, but the corporate and individual AMT resurfaced at the last minute as senators needed revenue Dec. 1 to convince GOP holdouts to vote for the bill. The podcast also features discussion of the approach taken in both bills on pass-throughs, effective dates, and the individual income brackets and tax rates. Not only are differences in these areas important in the context of passing tax legislation in the next few weeks, but they also make it difficult for businesses to plan, Gimigliano said. "I don't know if there's ever been a harder time to be a head of tax at a large company trying to plan for the future." This episode was recorded the morning of Dec. 5. The legislation is subject to change.

Date: October 20, 2011 Featuring: Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) Linda Cumming, PhD, Vice President for Research at the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) and Director of the National Public Health and Hospital Institute (NPHHI), NAPH’s research affiliate Steven R. Counsell, MD, Chief of Geriatrics and Medical Director for Senior Care, Wishard Health Services, Indianapolis; Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine; Director, Indiana University Geriatrics Caroline M. Jacobs, MPH, MSEd, Chief Patient Safety Officer/Senior Vice President, Patient Safety, Accreditation and Regulatory Services, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation   The usual way safety net hospitals wind up in the news in the US is when — faced with insufficient reimbursements and other reductions in funding — survival is questionable. The story angle becomes one of fiscal woes exacerbating and undermining the efforts of dedicated providers to deliver good care to mostly uninsured and underserved communities.This situation and the necessity to address it remain quite real. But it often obscures another picture that's emerging in this critical sector of US health care: the ways in which safety net and public hospitals are innovating their way to greater stability. Even with financial constraints, they are improving care for patients, becoming leaders in quality and safety, and acting as mentors to other health care organizations interested in population health. Denver Health, Contra Costa Health Services, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Stony Brook University Medical Center are just some of the names of places with visionary leaders and bold initiatives underway — so much so that they're gaining the attention of national policy leaders in search of new models of care to achieve health reform.WIHI host Madge Kaplan speaks with Bruce Siegel and Linda Cummings of the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, who describe a comprehensive agenda for change that’s underway to support the ambitions of their members. In addition, Caroline Jacobs of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation and Steve Counsell of the Indiana University School of Medicine and Wishard Health Services provide some rich examples of what’s being achieved at their hospitals on the front lines of care.The focus of this WIHI is especially timely as all of health care gears up to engage with greater numbers of low-income patients gaining insurance under health care reform. Who better to turn to for decades of experience but public and safety net hospitals?

CPS compliance specialists will discuss various issues around compounding of hazardous drugs and the physical plant challenges that are presented with this activity. Presented by: Chris Beebe, RPh, MBADivision Vice President, Medication Safety Robert Sobolik, R.Ph., MSMDirector of Compliance and Regulatory Services    

Jenny Rickard, Head of Regulatory Services at @SurreyHeath Borough Council gives a very informed talk at the #Mytchett, #FrimleyGreen and #Deepcut Society AGM about future development in the borough.