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Health literacy is a huge problem

World of DTC Marketing

University of Connecticut, 2007.). When patients receive written health communication materials that don’t match their reading level, patient education is not effective. Last week, I helped a college-educated person understand the risks of prostate cancer as he had many questions and just wanted information “in plain English.”

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Our healthcare has failed us

World of DTC Marketing

The adult obesity rate passed 40 percent nationally for the first time according to the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a 26 percent jump from 2007–2008. Finally we need healthcare on wheels to visit the poor rural states where obesity is all too common and help educate them about the dangers they face.

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Female Providers, A Unique Perspective: Part 2

InCrowd

The idea of being able to dedicate a day or weekend “off” to attend conferences, specialist seminars, or continuing education webinars can sometimes feel insurmountable as it means the basics necessities that keep a family running (appointments, grocery shopping, meal prepping, laundry, cleaning house) would be left unfinished. Humphris, G.,

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Enhancing Patient Care: 4 Strategies for Life Sciences Companies

Salesforce

Develop patient-friendly educational materials and support programs Removing as many barriers as possible is critical to keeping patients aware, engaged, and motivated to participate in their therapies. Greg Hurst , a Salesforce solution consultant, was diagnosed with Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy in 2007.

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Revolutionise Your Reward Scheme for Key Account Managers

Clarity Engagement Solutions

These awards can include holidays, educational support, providing a company dinner or invitations to special company events. For example, offering educational support through mentoring can add great value to the individual and in turn, they become more of an asset to the organization.

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Revolutionise Your Reward Scheme for Key Account Managers

Clarity Engagement Solutions

These awards can include holidays, educational support, providing a company dinner or invitations to special company events. For example, offering educational support through mentoring can add great value to the individual and in turn, they become more of an asset to the organization.

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The Workforce Now Spans 5 Generations — How Can You Meet Everyone’s Needs?

Salesforce

share-price gain during the 2007-2009 downturn, while the broader stock market declined by 35%, according to an AARP study. share-price gain during the 2007-2009 downturn, while the broader stock market declined by 35%. Inclusive companies (with a diverse workforce across age, gender, race, sexuality, and ability), posted a 14.4%