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COVID-19, the New STD

COVID-19, the New STD

The Daily Californian, July 22, 2020

A new STD is afflicting the world. It infects the young and old, the rich and poor, people of all races and educations. It has challenged our nation’s health care system, wreaked havoc on our economy, infected more than 3.5 million Americans and resulted in more than 140,000 deaths — and it’s still spreading. We all know what this STD is: COVID-19. And yes, it is an STD, a “socially transmitted disease.”

Influenza Vaccine Supply Chain Lessons for Coronavirus

Influenza Vaccine Supply Chain Lessons for Coronavirus

Bloomberg Law, July 21, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains of medical supplies, which stoked public fear over shortages of essential medicines and medical supplies. As the world is focusing on the development of vaccines to combat the latest coronavirus, we shall not lose sight of the delivery of these vaccines, especially when there is a lack of a coordinated medical supply chain in the U.S.

How to Build a Coronavirus Vaccine Supply Chain

How to Build a Coronavirus Vaccine Supply Chain

Bloomberg Law, July 21, 2020

Behind the news about resurging coronavirus cases and the debate about wearing face coverings in the U.S., a global race is underway to develop Covid-19 vaccine to quell the pandemic. As of July 15, 2020, there were 163 vaccines against the coronavirus and 23 of them were undergoing human trials. Before this race ends, we must start thinking about the endgame. The underlying health risks have prompted the U.S. government to promise delivery of 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine by January 2021 under Operation Warp Speed.

Increasing Diversity And Profits? Investors Think Companies Can’t Do Both

Increasing Diversity And Profits? Investors Think Companies Can’t Do Both

Forbes, July 20, 2020

The pandemic has forced many struggling companies to focus on increasing their bottom line. At the same time, recent protests have strengthened the calls for greater diversity at work. And now, according to three studies, there’s evidence that investors don’t think that organizations can do both at the same time. According to three new studies, there’s a belief that a focus on diversity detracts from efforts to maximize shareholder value (it doesn’t).

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

Climate