Monthly Archives: January 2009

The New White House Web Site

Whatever your political persuasion or leanings, the past few days have been pretty exciting for America.  Here in Washington, where 9 out of 10 voters voted for Barack Obama, there is a positive giddiness with people wanting to wish one … Continue reading

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Ups and Downs of Health IT

There was an interesting article this weekend in the New York Times by Robert Pear "Privacy Issue Complicates Push to Link Medical Data" regarding the goal of the incoming Obama Administration to create jobs and great security from medical error … Continue reading

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Interesting Article on Pharma and Social Media

Heads up on an article in CQ Politics called "Anti-Viral Markting" by CQ columnist Mark Stencel.   "…pharma’s growing interest in online also relates to the distinctly stringent way direct-to-consumer marketing messages for prescription drugs are regulated, especially on U.S. … Continue reading

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Weekly Roundup 01/16/09

It is very exciting here in Washington.  The Inauguration of President-Elect Obama will take place on Tuesday and the Mall is being converted.  The city is giddy.  It will be a four-day weekend for many. And here is a bit … Continue reading

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Sanofi Pasteur Puts Up YouTube Channel

In August, another pharmaceutical company began the YouTube adventure.  Sanofi Pasteur has a channel called SanofiPasteurTV.   The company joins GSKVision, AbbottChannel, and JNJHealth.   The Sanofi Pasteur channel only has 4 subscribers, which is probably a result of a lack … Continue reading

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