SPORTS FORWARD
The U.S. Chamber Foundation's second annual SPORTS FORWARD summit will explore the future of women in sports.
Health and Wellness
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May 16, 2018
Americans consume more opioids than any other country. In 2016, doctors prescribed enough opioids to fill a bottle for every American adult.
July 13, 2017
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The good old UPC barcode has been around for nearly a half century, but savvy consumers are pushing hard for advancements in the way we track supply chains and deliver product information. The ubiquity of web-connected mobile devices with high-quality cameras enables mobile app developers to leverage the barcode in fresh ways. They can now provide consumers with digital food transparency, creating profound effects on the food industry.
October 17, 2016
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Foundation to host HEALTH FORWARD, the 5th annual Health Care Summit, on Oct. 18. HEALTH FORWARD will feature industry leaders discussing new innovations in the health care space.
October 13, 2016
Regulations should be updated to reflect the changes in the health care industry.
October 23, 2015
We’re producing more data than ever before, and the world of health care may be the source of the largest data explosion.Access to data has the potential to allow for major advancements in the treatment and prevention of disease, and there is a clamor in the private sector for more access to gove
CEO Leadership Series with Steward Health
Achieving Value for Patients and Employers:
Creating a Health Care System for the 21st Century
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted a CEO Leadership Series featuring Ralph de la Torre, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steward Health Care System, one of the nation’s leading integrated health care systems and Medicare providers.
February 6, 2015
AUSTIN - "What is our moonshot?" Austin's medical technologists realize that their city is on the precipice of being a leader in the healthcare space. A new medical center is opening up. An innovation district is coming along. Capital is appearing and talent is plenty.
October 27, 2014
This post first appeared on FreeEnterprise.com.
October 22, 2014
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted the third annual Health Care Summit, focused on advancing delivery system reform.