Federal action to lower the cost of drugs

The pharmaceutical industry in the United States produces more groundbreaking medical treatments than it does in any other nation. Particularly noteworthy are advances in the treatment of previously incurable cancers and debilitating genetic disorders. Yet these laudable successes increasingly have been overshadowed by a growing crisis in the affordability of prescription-brand drugs, particularly the cutting-edge … Read more

Tactical vs. strategic HR: Why businesses need both

When you hear the words “human resources,” what are the first things that come to mind? Employee paperwork, payroll processing, employee handbooks; or Creating a strong company culture, salary structure analysis, succession planning Answer A: These are your typical HR tasks – things that every business needs to do to keep its people employed and … Read more

Less time on logistics, more time on fun: There’s an app for that

Karri Zaremba’s equation for success is part military precision, part entrepreneurial creativity. She’s chief operating officer of her fifth startup, Venuetize, and the mobile platform integration company is attracting high-profile clients such as the Miami Dolphins and the PGA Tour. She sharpened her leadership skills during her time as a U.S. Naval Academy student and … Read more

Clearwater cybersafety nonprofit protects, informs children

In today’s digitally-oriented age, times have changed. Patrick Craven, director of the Clearwater-based Center for Cyber Safety and Education, is all too aware of that fact. “When we were growing up,” he says, “the stranger we were warned of wore a trench coat in a dark alley. But today, that dark alley is the internet.” … Read more