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business1 month ago

Merck Restructures Human Health to Accelerate Launches Across a Diversified Portfolio

Merck is reorganizing its Human Health unit into two business units—Oncology and Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases—to sharpen commercial execution for a broader portfolio. New leaders Jannie Oosthuizen (Oncology) and Brian Foard (Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases) will report to CEO Robert Davis, while Chirfi Guindo leads Strategic Access, Policy & Communications. The move aims to better advance Merck’s widening pipeline, with about 80 Phase 3 trials and more than 20 growth drivers anticipated in the coming years.

Clark County residents cross the river for scarce specialty care
health2 months ago

Clark County residents cross the river for scarce specialty care

Clark County faces a growing shortage of specialists, forcing many residents to seek complex care in Portland. The healthcare workforce isn’t expanding fast enough to meet demand, leading to frustrating referrals and lengthy travel, though some say the care is worth the trek. The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a potential shortfall of up to 5,500 specialists by 2036, prompting calls for better local access and stronger collaboration between primary care providers and specialists to improve timely, coordinated care.