Pharma Pulse 12/4/24: Predicting and Influencing Patient Behavior, FDA Blocks Flavored E-Cigs & more

Using AI to Predict and Influence Patient Behavior

In this part of his Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, Bill Grambley, CEO of AllazoHealth, explains how AI can be leveraged to create highly personalized patient engagement strategies, tailored to individual needs and preferences.

FDA Blocks Flavored E-Cigarettes, Sparking Legal Fight Over Risks to Minors

E-cigarette manufacturers claim the products aid in smoking cessation for adults without the risk of adolescent usage.

Amazon Announces Supercomputer, New Server Powered by Homegrown AI Chips

The company’s megacluster of chips for artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic will be among the world’s largest, it said, and its new giant server will lower the cost of AI as it seeks to build an alternative to Nvidia.

68% of Companies Rely on Manual Hiring Processes, Struggle to Scale Efficiently

Phenom released its State of High-Volume Hiring: 2025 Benchmarks Report, which analyzed 101 companies on their maturity and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology to hire frontline, hourly, seasonal and high-turnover roles across Retail, Hospitality & Travel, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, and Transportation & Distribution. While many have started adopting and implementing AI and automation to attract and hire best-fit candidates efficiently, the audit revealed only 32% demonstrated widespread adoption — indicating challenges in managing fluctuating workforce demands amid competitive labor markets.

Nicholas Saraceno on LinkedIn

Very excited to share that I'll be moderating a panel at Trade & Channel Strategies in Philadelphia that revolves around "Wall Street and Investment Insights — Analyze Market Dynamics and Key Investments in Life Sciences." You won't want to miss the insight that Joyce Lau and Shawn Pelc have to offer on the morning of Dec. 10.

I'll also be there for the remainder of the show covering some of the other sessions and conducting on-site video interviews on behalf of Pharmaceutical Commerce Magazine. Let's connect if you're attending!

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