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We’re at SXSW. Many others are at SXSW. Read us first. But, in the meantime, here’s what some other people are saying.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
- The cool kids at SXSW aren’t into biotech. Here’s why. – Forbes
- Big Pharma’s big bet on electroceuticals. – IEEE Spectrum
- During SXSW, virtual reality wants to prove it’s here to stay. – Voice of America
- Why the Tricorder XPrize is behind schedule. – IEEE Spectrum
- Cocoon Cam checks your baby’s heart rate and temperature without a wearable. – Wearable
LIFE SCIENCES
Here’s a preview of Valeant’s “watershed” moment on Tuesday, when it reports fourth-quarter earnings. – Financial Times
Unfortunately, this didn’t make me feel any better about the do-it-yourself CRISPR community. – STAT
A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Proskauer Rose is building up its IP practice to cater to the life sciences. – Boston Business Journal
India’s ban on codeine-based cough syrups have had an immediate impact on the Pfizer and Abbott business units. – Reuters
PAYERS-PROVIDERS
One of many great points in this piece discussing retail clinics and increases in healthcare spending: “Something that boosts convenience at a slight cost is considered bad in health care whereas it would be considered great in every other sector of the economy.” – The Health Care Blog
Here’s the back story on Harken Health, a UnitedHealth company trying an alternative approach to insurance: it offers unlimited access to primary care, without copays, if they visit a health center owned by Harken. – Star Tribune
TECHNOLOGY
An interesting back story on the issue of cybersecurity: the challenges for cyber insurance. – Xconomy
POLITICS
The topic of healthcare ebbs and flows in the national presidential debates and town halls. Here’s a look at how the candidates and their supporters are talking medicine in campaign speeches. – Forbes
A LITTLE BIT EXTRA
A compilation of Donald Trump’s thoughts on the tech industry, including: “Twitter will soon be irrelevant if lowlifes are so easily able to hack into accounts.” – VentureBeat
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