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Meet India’s Self-Made Biologics Brewmaster Billionaire

Forbes Healthcare

Thwarted in her ambition to become a brewmaster, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw channeled her frustrations into building a knockoff drug powerhouse and has become one of the worlds most successful female entrepreneurs.

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The Problem with Pragmatic Trials

Sensible Medicine

Today we talk about the environment and procedures of a trial and how it affects translation of the results to patients. Think of two extremes: one trial requires that patients stay on their assigned strategy with no deviations; the other trial allows oodles of physician discretion and crossover. The latter trial is called pragmatic. Keep in mind though that pragmatism is not dichotomous, all trials have degrees of pragmatism.

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3 Ways The $41 Billion Agentic AI Market Is Reshaping The Future Of Work

Forbes Healthcare

With AI agents, workflows are delegated, not just automated; healthcare moves from fragmented to intelligent; and enterprise operations shift from reactive to proactive.

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Honoring Memorial Day: A Tribute to Healthcare Heroes

We Care Online

As Memorial Day approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate a long weekend filled with barbecues, beach trips, and quality time with loved ones. However, it’s essential to remember the true significance of this holiday to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day serves as a poignant reminder of the selfless sacrifices made by the courageous men and women of our armed forces in defense of our nati

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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How Parents Can Support Incoming Students With Mental Health Concerns

Forbes Healthcare

Many parents seek ways to support incoming students who have a history of serious mental health concerns. Providing such vital support doesn't have to be daunting.

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What The DOGE Revelations Should Mean For Government Reform

Forbes Healthcare

We need the U.S. government. But we cant afford the bureaucratic weight thats holding it back. The answer lies in intentional design.

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$4.4 Million Settlement Agreed to Resolve WellNow Urgent Care Data Breach Litigation

The HIPAA Journal

WellNow Urgent Care (formerly Five Star Urgent Care), a network of walk-in urgent care clinics in New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, has agreed to settle a class action data breach lawsuit for $4.4 million. The lawsuit was filed in response to a cyberattack and data breach detected on or around April 25, 2023, when ransomware was used to encrypt files.

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OpenAI’s $6.5 Billion Hardware Acquisition And HealthBench Work Will Accelerate Healthcare AI Capabilities

Forbes Healthcare

Expanding the hardware ecosystem along with LLMs tuned for healthcare could have massive implications for the field.

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Strategies for Improving Patient Safety Amid Budget Constraints

Performance Health

As budgets grow tighter and staffing becomes increasingly strained, improving patient safety is essential to both care quality and financial sustainability. For healthcare organizations navigating budget cuts, shrinking resources, and workforce shortages, the question isnt whether to invest in safety, but how to do it smarter. The answer lies in strategic, cost-smart care that aligns operational efficiency with safer outcomes, improving quality while protecting the bottom line.

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The Hidden Link Between Tariffs, Vaccines, Chronic Disease

Forbes Healthcare

Why do smart people make bad decisions? From politicians to physicians, a hidden bias distorts judgment even when lives are on the line.

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AB 1460: Controversial proposal boosts healthcare profits at CA patients’ expense

Patients Rising

A controversial state legislative proposal could boost corporate profits at the expense of Californias most vulnerable patients. Assembly Bill 1460, which recently passed the State Assembly, is facing growing opposition […] The post AB 1460: Controversial proposal boosts healthcare profits at CA patients’ expense appeared first on Patients Rising.

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Essential Soft Skills Every Phlebotomy Technician Should Master

Northwest Career College

Do you have what it takes to be a good Phlebotomy Technician? Drawing blood isn’t simple; being a competent phlebotomy technician isn’t just technical know-how. Imagine a trypanophobia patienthow can you calm them? Soft skills of patience, communication, and empathy are as helpful as being able to draw blood from them. Discover what critical soft skills can be the key to your future career.

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Building Bridges Not Walls Workshop Open to the Public

Emerging RN Leader

I am proud to partner with the Kentucky Organization of Nurse Leaders to present our new popular virtual workshop on Building Bridges, Not Walls on July 30th from 9:30a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This workshop is open to both KONL Members and Non-Members. It is also an excellent opportunity for team training, and we are happy […] The post Building Bridges Not Walls Workshop Open to the Public appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Validation: Here’s How These Skills Can Transform Your Relationships

Forbes Healthcare

Psychologist Caroline Fleck, PhD, discussed her new book entitled "Validation" that was inspired by her experience using dialectical behavior therapy to treat patients.

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U.S. Prescriptions Meds Pricey For Government And Households

Forbes Healthcare

Compared to the U.S.'s $1,200, spending on prescription drugs was below $500 per person in many OECD countries. Will Trump's "most favored nation" order bring costs down?

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New Trump Administration Actions Vs. Harvard Further Threaten Science

Forbes Healthcare

The Trump Administration's attempt to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll international students is the latest action against the university to negatively affect science.

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