A breakthrough cancer protocol involving fourteen of the first 15 prostate cancer patients  treated in a clinical trial of the gold nanoparticle-based, focal therapy showed no detectable signs of cancer a year after treatment, crossing a milestone in a decades long quest to develop a treatment that destroys tumors without the debilitating side effects of chemotherapy, invasive surgery and radiation. …

Technology giants like Google, Apple and Microsoft are moving into healthcare technology as opportunities emerge in a growing market. Healthcare organizations are going through a digital transformation with administrators under pressure to introduce innovative solutions into their hospital infrastructure. As Apple’s CEO Tim Cook stated when he introduced the Apple Watch, “healthcare is big for Apple’s future.” In addition to …

A recent report by the Association of Medical Colleges has highlighted how the changing population pyramid is set to create a significant earthquake across the healthcare industry.    The US population is set to grow by over 10%, with the population ages over 75 set to grow by 69%, creating a significant shift (and demand) in new and existing services. With growing, …

In selling to C-Suite executives in the healthcare industry it’s important that you’re calling on the relevant executive for your sales opportunity. The first thing salespeople need to do is “sit on the other side of the desk” and view their sales opportunity from the perspective of the client executive. To start, think about the day-to-day complexities that C-Suite executives …

Launched in 2001, Diversity Inc has highlighted the need for companies to diversify and look at new ways to attract and develop talent, promote supplier diversity and guarantee leadership accountability. We look at the top 10 healthcare companies which have made the list. Johnson & Johnson Taking the top spot, Johnson & Johnson has risen five places to become this year’s most …

In an exclusive interview, Chief Executive Officer, Sigal Atzmon, discusses her insights into the transformation of the healthcare industry. How does Medix Global seek to support the delivery of accessible and affordable healthcare? Medix Global provides a market leading healthcare management service that bridges accessibility gaps for our clients in the ever-evolving world of quality healthcare. Through the use of …

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan Chase have revealed that Dr Atul Gawande will become its healthcare venture’s new Chief Executive Officer, just under two weeks from Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett’s declaration of finding the right candidate. “We have an outstanding individual: character, culture, capability, heart, mind, the whole thing,” said Jamie Dimon, Chief Executive Officer, JP Morgan Chase. “The …

Biopharmaceutical company Sanofi has recently appointed Jean-Baptiste Chasseloup de Chatillon as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Committee, effective October 1st 2018. To ensure a smooth transition with Jérôme Contamine, the company’s current position holder, he will join the company in September. Contamine is set to retire after over nine years at the helm. Serving as …

Microsoft has recently revealed that it is set to approach the growing complexities across the healthcare industry through and advance its position with the appointment of two key figures to Microsoft Healthcare. Responsible for driving innovation and accelerating new health initiatives Jim Weinstein has been appointed to Vice President, Head of Innovation and Health Equity. Joshua Mandel will also become Chief Architect at …

Walmart has revealed that it has appointed Sean Slovenski to its healthcare team. Former Vice President of Innovation at healthcare giant Humana and President of Healthways, Slovenski will no doubt aim to provide stronger business ties between the retail business and Humana. Operating within the healthcare industry for over 20 years, Slovenski is a renowned figure in transforming businesses, driving …