Healthcare & Wellness

Read about our impact, innovation, and expertise in the business of healthcare.

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Johnson School

Ethical Depth: The Cure for Today’s Medical Industry

A new Johnson School paper explores why doctors may fall prey to conflicts of interest and proposes a new approach called “deep professionalism.”

Image of Sunita Sah's new book, Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes.
Johnson School

New Book Explores the Act of Defiance

Sah has written, “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” a book that reveals why people need to develop more agency and change the world.

headshot of Raj Dave with the 10 Under 10 graphic identifier overlaid on the photo background next to him.
Johnson School

Entrepreneur and Investment Banker Raj Davé Believes in Helping Others

10 Under 10 honoree and investment banker turned healthcare entrepreneur Raj Davé is passionate about building innovative companies.

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Johnson School

What fuels our fear of missing out?

New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.

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Johnson School

Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Welcome Third Cohort

The Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows program welcomes 29 MBA students, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral fellows.

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Johnson School

Building New Healthcare Partnerships: A Q&A with Durward Rackleff, EMBA/MS ’23

Career Corner: Healthcare expert Durward Rackleff pivoted from leading large quality improvement programs to promoting healthcare transformation.

Image of Jamey Edwards '96 MBA '03 outside with trres
Johnson School

Jamey Edwards is on a Mission to Fix Healthcare

As a serial entrepreneur, Jamey Edwards ’96 MBA ’03 is mission driven to support health equity and resolve health disparities.

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Dyson School

Properly fitting face masks can help block particulate pollution

Research co-authored by Dyson Dean Jinhua Zhao provides new findings about the value of masks that fit snugly around the face and how human behavior affects their efficacy.

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Nolan School

Collaboration Reimagines Shopping Mall as Wellness Hub

Faculty and students joined community members, nonprofit leaders and Cayuga Health System representatives April 12-13 to explore a new vision for The Shops at Ithaca Mall focused on health equity.