Scientific Management at Merck: An interview with CFO Judy Lewent

Judy Lewent is the Chief Financial Officer for the Pharmaceutical company Merck Inc. She manages a tight ship with several employees, five hundred of them being on the financial team. The article is based in the 1990s, during the Clinton administration. The purpose of this analysis is to analyze the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and … Read more

Jonas Chapter 9 and 10 Analysis

Chapter 9: History of Change from 1900 to 2010: Incrementalism, explained the timeline of healthcare to widespread and larger hospitals as well as health insurance coverage across the United States. There are several developments and acts that were put in place prior to the 19th century that paved the way for new reforms. For example, … Read more

PBS Film: Critical Care Vs. The World

“This too shall pass”, these words stuck with me for several days after watching the PBS film: Critical Care vs. the World. This short phrase made me brainstorm on the facts given in the film and how I personally could help. However, the healthcare system is so large and intricate that it would take more … Read more

INTRO

Hi everyone! I am a MBA student here at ECU and currently pursuing a Health Care Administration certificate. I earned my undergrad in Speech and Hearing Sciences at ECU as well and later hope to own a speech therapy clinic. Some background information on me, I am from a small town called Franklinton, North Carolina. … Read more