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What We're Reading: Mental Health Day; Dropping Healthcare Stocks; Merck CEO Leaves Council
Employers Encourage Mental Health
More companies are trying to destigmatize mental illness and encourage workers to take off for their own mental health. According to The Wall Street Journal, initiatives offering free counseling, access to mental health professionals at the office, and flexible work arrangements are popping up at some big employers. Unfortunately, most workers with a mental illness keep it a secret at work, with a large majority of people not telling employers that they have depression even though the law protects them from losing their jobs.
Hedging Against Healthcare Stocks
Hedge funds are selling shares in healthcare stocks even as the stock market continues to climb. Since the beginning of the current quarter, healthcare stocks have underperformed, reported Reuters. The quarter began in July 1, shortly after Senate Republicans delayed a vote on a healthcare bill and ultimately did not pass a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Uncertainty over the future of healthcare may have dimmed investors’ enthusiasm for the sector.
Merck CEO Quits Presidential Council
A total of 3 CEOs left the presidential business council on Monday. The departures were kicked off by an announcement from Kenneth C. Frazier, the CEO of Merck, that he was leaving the business council, according to The New York Times. By the end of the day, Kevin Plank of Under Armor and Brian Krzanich of Intel had followed suit. The president responded to Frazier’s decision by tweeting at him that he should spend more time lowering “ripoff drug prices.”
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Early Involvement Critical in Treating Immunotherapy-Induced Overlap Syndrome
April 19th 2024A series of case studies reveals the importance of early diagnosis and involvement of special teams of clinicians when dealing with potential cases of overlap syndrome, which encompasses myocarditis, myasthenia gravis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor–related myositis.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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