Category: Health

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China’s 2026 Two Sessions: 6 Key Takeaways

China’s 2026 priorities, highlighted at the “Two Sessions,” focus on sustainable growth, structural reforms and technological innovation, boosting domestic demand, industrial modernization, human capital development and securing a stable global environment....

March 11, 2026
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A Perfect Storm or a Window of Opportunity? Navigating Rare Disease Policy at a Critical Crossroads

The UK’s first-ever quality standard for rare diseases, published by NICE, promises improved diagnosis, equitable care and treatment access. However, fragile supply chains and looming trade uncertainties pose significant challenges to achieving these ambitions....

March 2, 2026
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Health Trends in AI

While on a recent visit to Dubai, I was able to make a stop at dubaieye 103.8 radio to discuss ChatGPT Health. The health-focused agent allows users to upload personal medical records for analysis, a move Open AI made after seeing the high volume of medical questions it gets already. ...

February 13, 2026 / Evan Kraus
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Five Priorities for Health Care Leaders in 2026 

Health care leaders face an era of rapid innovation, political upheaval and evolving patient expectations in 2026. Navigating these challenges requires agile strategies: embracing ambitious incrementalism, harnessing AI, updating operations, forging diverse partnerships and prioritizing robust measurement....

January 29, 2026 / Mathew Shearman
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Cybersecurity in Health Care: From Legal Risk to Strategic Resilience 

Cybersecurity and data privacy loom large for health care, with rising legal, regulatory and reputational risks. Proactive resilience, transparency and strong leadership are now essential for protecting patient trust and organizational reputation....

January 29, 2026 / Vusi Moyo
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The AI Reputation Reckoning: Why Health Care Communicators Can’t Afford to Look Away

AI-generated content is rapidly transforming health care reputations. Explore why health care communicators must proactively manage their “AI reputation” or risk losing trust, control and credibility in an increasingly AI-driven information landscape. ...

December 12, 2025 / Michael O'Brien
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Youth at the Heart of Global Health 

Global mental health and governance are at a crossroads, with young people facing unprecedented challenges yet often excluded from key decisions. Centering youth and empowering them as leaders and equal stakeholders is essential for shaping resilient policies, revitalizing multilateralism and securing a healthier, more inclusive future....

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Health Corporate and Public Affairs Expert Yuko Kidoguchi Joins APCO as Director in Tokyo

Yuko Kidoguchi, award-winning health industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, joined APCO as a director in the firm’s Tokyo office, Seiko Indo, managing director of APCO’s Tokyo office, announced today.  ...

July 22, 2025
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Health Care Strategist Michael O’Brien Joins APCO as Senior Director in Washington, D.C. 

Michael O’Brien, nationally recognized communications strategist with nearly 30 years of experience advising health care companies, joined APCO as a senior director, Mathew Shearman, global chair of APCO’s Health practice, announced today. ...

July 16, 2025
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Reimagining Reputation: How Health Systems Can Protect Their Future by Putting People First  

The health care industry has long been seen as a pillar of stability in uncertain times. Yet, recent months have shattered this illusion, revealing that even the most essential institutions are vulnerable. For hospitals and health systems, the challenge is reimagining what it means to secure the future of care.  ...

July 15, 2025 / Randi Jones