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This can be very reassuring to the victim and allow additional information to be obtained . The total contribution of productivity in the last two years offset not only the negative effects of total cost inflation , but also the effects of selling price decreases . He then provided the following new information . GE 's Catalyst cardiovascular information system is designed to provide cardiologists with complete access to cardiac patient information in just minutes , helping to increase the productivity of cardiology departments and improve the care of patients . Globalization has greatly diversified our portfolio , and operations outside the U.S. contributed 35 % of total 1999 earnings . It reviewed the activities and independence of GE 's independent auditors and the activities of GE 's internal audit staff .