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Medical Devices Are Ubiquitous, Vital, And Often Unsecure

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on December 26, 2019 · Hundreds of health devices, including heart monitors, CT machines and anesthesia devices are all open targets

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Why Your Health Insurer Doesn’t Care About Your Big Bills

MARSHALL ALLEN, NPR, Pro Publica

Posted on May 28, 2018 · Patients may think their insurers are fighting on their behalf for the best prices. But saving patients money is often not their top priority. Just ask Michael Frank about his hip surgery.

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Puerto Rico’s Medical Manufacturers Worry Federal Tax Plan Could Kill Storm Recovery

Greg Allen, NPR

Posted on November 27, 2017 · Drug companies and medical device makers in Puerto Rico are still struggling with power and staffing shortages. One device manufacturer says the future of his industry on the island is uncertain

Tags Hurricane Irma Hurricane Maria medical devices pharmaceuticals Puerto Rico tax overhaul

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Posted on January 23, 2023 · On Monday's show: Now that TikTok has been banned from government-issued devices in Texas, we discuss what sort of threat the social media app may pose.

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Elon Musk, free speech, democracy, and the power of social media. Plus, another new season announcement on the Houston performing arts scene!

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on April 28, 2022 · Experts discuss what will happen when Elon Musk takes over Twitter, the changes coming to the platform, and what will be the impact on free speech. And, we get a preview of Main Theater's 47th season, including productions for children and families through their Theater for Youth series.

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What is the impact – and future – of Facebook and other digital technologies?

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Posted on November 29, 2021 · Today, experts discuss the impact of social media, new digital technologies and digital activism. Plus, what do we know so far about the new omicron variant of the coronavirus?

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