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Clark on Connections: We Are the Sum of Our Experiences

By Susan Clark – Just as there are what I like to call Clonnections between people, there are also likely Clonnections between previous jobs or responsibilities that you had no idea would apply to what you’re doing now. At least, that is what’s happening to me at DirectTrust.





A Break in the Medical Affordability Crisis Clouds

By David R. Burda – As a journalist, I’m more of a bad news person than a good news person. I teeter on the line between skepticism and cynicism. I’m happier reporting on conflict than I am reporting on resolution. But every dog has its day, and one of those days came for me recently when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an updated report on…


FDA Promotes Clinical Trial Innovation

By Hilary Marston MD MPH & Kevin Bugin PhD – Breakthroughs in science and technology are advancing innovation in more areas of medicine, providing novel treatment options for patients. The scientific community has a deepening understanding of disease and human biology, and of the enormous potential afforded through new technologies.


Do Apps Protect Female Health Data?

By Matthew Fisher – mHealth applications focused on women’s health are drawing a fair amount of attention when it comes to privacy practices. These FemTech applications are designed to help individuals personally track different aspects of their health. How does FemTech approach privacy?