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Globally, there are about 350 million people, or 8% of the population, with a rare disease, yet only 5% of these diseases have an approved therapy. It’s a dilemma that is historically overlooked, largely because it’s hard to make a profit from a treatment that affects so few people. How do we empower patients with rare diseases when a lack of treatment options and awareness can result in significant health complications? [...]
Right now in the United States, at least 50 million women are entering menopause, and a recent survey has shown a majority of them face a lack of care, treatment, and support from their existing providers, and a sense of isolation. What can leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, etc. do to give the female workforce the tools to thrive during this important health journey? [...]
At the culmination of my HBS experience, I hope to be trilingual, understanding the nuances of business, science, and medicine so that I can help shape a more equitable and accessible health care system. [...]
What is the role of a physician in the 21st century? According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the number of medical students graduating from dual MD/MBA programs has grown significantly from 2003 to 2018. Why is this trend happening, and what does it mean for the medical profession? For patients? For society? [...]
Over the years, women working in healthcare have been asked why “women’s health” solutions are not just “health solutions.” We’ve been asked if we really need to build separate care paths for women. We’ve been told the market for women’s health is too “niche.” [...]
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