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What exactly should federal policy be when it comes to integrated circuits?

What exactly should federal policy be when it comes to integrated circuits?

Federal News Network, October 20, 2022

Congress recently agreed to throw 10s of billions of dollars at the semiconductor industry. The idea was to expand production of vital circuits in the United States. My next guest has done extensive analysis of the chip industry and says there should be more to policy than only national security.  The Federal Drive with Tom Temin  spoke to assistant professor of management at Radford University,  Zach Collier.

Disaster Zone Podcast: The Future of the CDC

Disaster Zone Podcast: The Future of the CDC

Government Technology, October 18, 2022

One of the dynamics that played out during the COVID 19 Pandemic was how the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) responded to the pandemic and then at times was sidelined from being the lead federal agency—for various reasons.

The Lines are Insane at Disney World, and it’s All Your Fault

The Lines are Insane at Disney World, and it’s All Your Fault

Disney Dining, October 18, 2022

If you’re alive and well on planet earth right now, you have been, are, and will forever be, a victim of long lines. Like sunsets, roller coasters, birthday cake, family, spiritual growth, weddings, and funerals, long lines are simply a fixture of the human experience.

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

Climate