Jane Chin, Ph.D.

OIG’s Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives

John Walsh probably isn’t going to be featuring these on his “Most Wanted” show, but these criminals are on OIG’s Most Wanted for defrauding the government (and tax payers like you and me) out of millions of dollars by submitting false claims for services or goods (motorized wheelchairs seem to be a popular vehicle). These [...]

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How Ear Infections in Toddlers Affect Speech Development

Indirectly, ear infections can lead to the congestion of inner ear canals that interfere with proper hearing. Because very young children and toddlers’ auditory structures aren’t configured yet the same way as adults, the fluid that accumulates aren’t always drained and ends up staying in the ear causing ear infections. This in turn simulates a [...]

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How Pharma Employees Rip Off Their Employers

Not sure if this adds up much to the costs of drugs, but it does bloat the overhead that is paid by pharma companies to keep its employees. For example, a pharma field manager wants to do a “ride along” with her subordinate. Sounds logical, yes? Only she wants to go to a state where [...]

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Pharma Advertising

From Nat Bourre: “Is it good for business to make clients look stupid online: A satirical take on pharma advertising from an agency insider.”

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Johnson&Johnson: Don’t Just Cite Your Credo, APPLY IT.

When I used to consult in the pharma world, I notice that J&J employers love their company credo. It makes a deep impression on them. They believe truly that they’re joining a company that takes pride in their history and reputation. There’s this feeling of “pedigree” for being part of the Johnson & Johnson family. [...]

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