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Changes to Vaccine Contracts Could Save Lives Worldwide
Changes to Vaccine Contracts Could Save Lives Worldwide
By retooling the way vaccines are paid for, health organizations could incentivize pharmaceutical companies to get more doses to poorer…
Texas McCombs
Feb 11
Startups Lose Innovative Edge Under Corporate Funding
Startups Lose Innovative Edge Under Corporate Funding
When an established tech company invests in a startup, innovation suffers.
Texas McCombs
Feb 23
How to Strengthen Your Network
How to Strengthen Your Network
A communication expert’s advice for connecting with new people in our virtual times.
Texas McCombs
Feb 22
COVID-19 Under a Business Microscope
COVID-19 Under a Business Microscope
As the globe continues to tackle a historic health threat, Texas McCombs researchers are studying business, drug approvals, and more.
Texas McCombs
Jan 29
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Innovation
8 Business Lessons We Learned in 2020
8 Business Lessons We Learned in 2020
Facebook can more quickly warn of fake news; how the FDA can speed up drug approvals; and why we should pick up the phone more often.
Texas McCombs
Dec 14, 2020
Communicating Emotion Effectively in a Virtual World
Communicating Emotion Effectively in a Virtual World
Keeping close ties at work is increasingly important — and difficult. But research shows it’s possible even in a virtual workplace.
Texas McCombs
Aug 13, 2020
Planning to Innovate? Prepare to Litigate
Planning to Innovate? Prepare to Litigate
Before expanding into new technologies, a company needs the legal firepower to protect itself.
Texas McCombs
Jul 6, 2020
New Era Requires New Approach to Drug Approvals
New Era Requires New Approach to Drug Approvals
With a coming flood of new drugs to fight COVID-19, a study suggests innovative ways for the FDA to speed up the approval process.
Texas McCombs
Jun 19, 2020
Students Who Flex Their Brains Do Better in School
Students Who Flex Their Brains Do Better in School
Teaching high schoolers a simple technique improves their academic performance, research shows.
Texas McCombs
Feb 26, 2020
Health Care
Picking a Physician? Don’t Rely on Online Reviews
Picking a Physician? Don’t Rely on Online Reviews
If you have a chronic disease, relying on review websites for choosing a doctor could be hazardous to your health.
Texas McCombs
Nov 5, 2020
Facing COVID-19, Some Businesses Should Reopen Before Others
Facing COVID-19, Some Businesses Should Reopen Before Others
During a pandemic, research shows not all locations ought to be treated the same.
Texas McCombs
Aug 5, 2020
Portals to Wellness
Portals to Wellness
Patients who engage with health systems’ online portals spend less time in the hospital, greatly cutting medical costs, researchers find.
Texas McCombs
Jun 3, 2020
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