Pharma Pulse 1/13/25: Additional Security Measures for J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Health Plans Under Pressure & more

Additional Security Measures Taken for J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

San Francisco Police cancel time off requests to increase security at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference after the recent murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson.

Health Plans Under Pressure | Predictions for 2025

Michael Lutz, managing director of Avalere, shares his prediction for the year.

Power Companies Reach $16.4 Billion Deal as AI Drives Energy Use Up

Constellation Energy’s deal to buy Calpine is being driven by fast-rising demand for electricity in part by the technology industry’s investments in artificial intelligence.

GoodRx Offering Free Telehealth Appointments to Los Angeles Residents Affected by Wildfires

GoodRx announced it is offering free online healthcare provider visits to California residents impacted by the wildfires devastating Los Angeles County. Starting today, Angelenos can use the code LA-GOODRX-CARE to be seen by a licensed medical provider on GoodRx Care for a variety of conditions.

Jennifer Hawks Bland on LinkedIn

I had the opportunity to sit down with Pharmaceutical Executive’s CEO Mike Hennessy Jr. to participate in their “Profiles in Medicine” interview series. It was great to connect with Mike for a conversation on my career journey, the unique strengths of New York as a biotech hub, as well as what’s top of mind for NewYorkBIO and spotlight our work to advance research and development for the life science community. I am always thrilled to talk about the NY life sciences ecosystem!

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