US Business
Hundreds of Companies, CEOs Band Together on Voting Access
Amazon, Netflix and others signed a new statement to defend voting access in the latest corporate response to a wave of voting bills under consideration across the U.S.
Month: April 2021
Health Care
Freeman Welcomes New Oncologist
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System welcomes Regine Leconte, MD, to Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute. A physician since 1992, she was drawn to oncology and hematology because she saw hope in these fields. “In my […]
US Business
How Amazon Strong-Arms Partners Using Its Power Across Multiple Businesses
A heavyweight in retail, cloud computing, digital advertising, streaming and smart speakers, the tech giant compels vendors in one market to engage with it in others. “Most businesses can’t afford to say no.”
US Business
Coding to Hide Health Prices from Web Searches Is Barred by Regulators
The guidance regarding insurers’ required posting of healthcare prices came after The Wall Street Journal revealed hospitals used such codes on their price pages.
US Business
Toshiba’s CEO Steps Down Under Pressure From Shareholders
Nobuaki Kurumatani resigned a week after the company said it had received an acquisition offer from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
US Business
Mexico’s Televisa to Merge Content Business With Univision
The tie-up aims to expand streaming video services in underserved Spanish-speaking markets with SoftBank as an investor.
US Business
U.S. Seeks to Pause J&J Shot After Rare Blood-Clot Cases
The FDA and CDC are reviewing data involving six reported cases of blood clots, and the drugmaker said it would delay its European rollout. The White House Covid-19 coordinator said the pause won’t have a major effect on vaccination efforts.
Health Care
Pediatricians Call Attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month
(Joplin, MO) – April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month, recognizing the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Although accidents do happen when children play, […]
US Business
Covid-19 Vaccine Issues Present New Challenge for J&J
A potential link between its Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots is the latest issue for one of the most storied names in healthcare.
Events
Third Thursday Event to Resume After Pandemic Halt
(Joplin, MO) – After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations of putting large events on hold last year, the Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will host its first Third Thursday event of the […]