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August 29, 2011
Report: Google co-founder knew about illegal pharmacy ads

Top officials at Google knew about ads for online black-market pharmacies displayed on the Internet search giant's website, according to published reports.

August 24, 2011
Report: Google settles with federal government over illegal pharmacy ad allegations

Google has settled with the federal government for $500 million over allegations that it displayed advertisements for black-market pharmacies, according to published reports.

June 30, 2011
Beiersdorf prohibited from making certain ad claims for Nivea product

The Federal Trade Commission announced on Wednesday that it has reached a settlement with Beiersdorf, the maker of Nivea, regarding advertising claims of its Nivea My Silhouette! skin cream.

June 23, 2011
WellPoint's new program helps patients choose ER alternatives for nonemergency issues

Locating retail health clinics and urgent care centers just got easier for patients seeking nonemergency care when their regular doctors are not available, thanks to an emergency room program and education campaign that incorporates Google Maps launched by WellPoint's affiliated health plans.

April 25, 2011
Are coupon ‘extremists’ bad for business?

Call it “the attack of the coupon-crazed shelf sweepers.” It’s the most aggressive form of bargain hunting by consumers willing to spend hours searching out coupon deals, to stock up with enough product to last their families for a year and to turn their homes into veritable warehouses.


February 18, 2011
BP kiosk uploads data to EHR

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Blood-pressure kiosks have become a ubiquitous site in retail pharmacies across the country, but like pharmacy automation and technology as a whole, they’re continuing to advance and offer new features.

December 10, 2010
Brand awareness resonates among young people

Take a quick glance at the top 10 list, and not knowing that these are the brands resonating with today’s children/young adults, you might mistake this for a list of the top 10 advertising campaigns. Or the top 10 social media campaigns. Or the top 10 Super Bowl commercials. Or the top 10 things you’ll most likely find in your teen’s room.

December 9, 2010
Harris Interactive: M&M first in brand equity among youth

Harris Interactive on Thursday released the 2010 results of the first annual "Youth EquiTrend" study, which asked 8-to-24-year-olds to rate brands on several key elements of brand equity, including familiarity, quality and purchase consideration.

July 20, 2010
Local Blue Cross Blue Shield offers ER alternatives to members

Looking to help inform consumers on how to best access emergency room alternatives and receive...

February 21, 2010
Google debuts shopping app

Google is helping shoppers gain product information with its new mobile application, Google Shopper....

April 9, 2009
CVS Caremark discusses role of HIT

Concerning the effort to shift the nation’s healthcare system away from paper records and handwritten...

March 15, 2009
Why private sector needs to lead on health reform

As the editor of the publication, I have both the blessing and the curse of...

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