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COVID-19 Showcased Failed Global Cooperation

Bill of Health

However, the deep wounds of the pandemic remain, compelling those concerned about this pandemic and future health emergencies to account for catastrophic failures by those in power. Public health emergencies aren’t entirely preventable. Solidarity operates at two intersecting levels.

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The Case for Procurement Transparency

Bill of Health

Global health activists and civil society organizations who worked transnationally to curtail what came to be referred to as “vaccine apartheid” faced a pharmaceutical industry that globally relied on secrecy, capital-friendly trade laws, and brute economic force to shirk considerations of human rights.

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California Enters Insulin Manufacturing: Can We Expect to See a California Effect?

Bill of Health

Initiatives like CalRx , which provide state intervention in drug manufacturing and distribution, can have far-reaching consequences for public health and access to medicines. environmental and consumer regulatory standards) have spread to other states. State interventions can increase competition and reduce prices.

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Pharma & Influencer Marketing: Can They Coexist Ethically?

HIT Consultant

Mike Szczesny, Owner & VP of EDCO Awards & Specialties Influencer marketing in the pharmaceutical industry is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on multiple sides. Their role extends beyond simple promotion—influencing public opinions, driving awareness, and ultimately facilitating a positive impact on public health.

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Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Expected to Reach $7.5B by 2033

HIT Consultant

The research report on the drug discovery outsourcing market states that the pharmaceutical industry is expanding thoroughly with new extensions and high-end research programs. As COVID-19 pandemic garnered the pharmaceutical industry, new viruses and their penetration in developed nations are also increasing drug consumption.

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Mitigating Serious Fall Risks and Associated Costs and Injuries with AI-Driven Motion Sensor Technology

HIT Consultant

Concerning Times for Seniors The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers falls to be a public health concern, and with good reason. An AI/ML-Powered Solution At a time when fall prevention is emerging as a leading public health concern, AI/ML-enabled technologies offer a promising solution.

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The Cost of Prescription Drugs, Doctors and Patient Access – A View from HIMSS19

Health Populi

But electronic prescribing alone doesn’t solve the Holy Grail challenge for both the pharmaceutical industry and providers: medication adherence. That includes access to needed prescription drugs like insulin which treats one of the most significant public health epidemics in America.

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