These ratings or rankings have proven to be of little value in predicting future underperformance or identifying malfeasance.

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But if docs are still paid for a minute of time and an episode of care and not held accountable for the care they deliver, using the data will be of little value.

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We expect one or more lawsuits to be filed over this matter, with a class-action suit likely, though (and be sure to note this is not legal advice) most owners would be better served accepting the proposed gift-card settlement than becoming involved in a long-term suit that might ultimately prove to be of little value.

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You'd be astonished how little of the value of a defined benefit builds up in the first 25 years of your career.

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Apparently Mr Milburn wanted to participate but Mr Blair thought his presence would jeopardise Mr Brown's engagement, without which little of lasting value will be achieved.

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Less probable, but just as irrelevant, is the assertion that East Timor, which is desperately poor and produces little of international value other than coffee, would not be a viable country.

ECONOMIST: Let East Timor vote

No side gets everything it puts on the table, and tradeoffs must be made depending on priorities: give a little in one area to get back something of value in another.

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The value of their estates tends to be concentrated heavily in land, buildings and machinery, with little cash left to heirs, who have to sell the business, or chunks of it, to pay the tax.

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It is tempting to seek commercial vehicles that hold the promise of generating revenue, but it would be unwise to take on such a venture in this economy if it offers little value with respect to its mission.

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