Healthcare

Across the city’s premier hospitals, Fox School alumni are leading the charge on the future of healthcare in Philadelphia and beyond. At Temple University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Penn Medicine and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, four top executives with six Temple degrees between them are moving towards a healthier, more equitable society.

“Be bold and think differently. Anticipate the needs of patients and their families as they navigate an increasingly complex healthcare journey.” Karen Knudsen, EMBA ’19, CEO of the American Cancer Society Karen E. Knudsen, PhD, EMBA ’19, is passionate when talking about her role as CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the work […]

When the COVID-19 pandemic started two years ago, it exposed holes in the healthcare industry supply chain, and people experienced drastic effects. For example, lack of availability of hospital beds and personal protective equipment in the early days of the pandemic resulted in many, sadly avoidable, deaths. What can be done to minimize future disruptions? […]

In the current state of the world, it’s been tough for everyone to find comfort in trying to remember that they are not alone. It’s been even tougher to find motivation to make the most out of the situation.  A student professional organization at the Fox School of Business has sought to help students make […]

When most people use social media, they’re either chatting with friends or scrolling through feeds. Data mining is not usually top of mind—but for Jimmy Quan, it is.  Quan, a Fox School senior majoring in Statistical Science and Data Analytics (SSDA), spent his summer researching how social media users can weigh the tradeoffs between using […]

More than 70 medical doctors have honored the Fox School of Business by continuing their education in our graduate programs. They have used their degrees to improve patient outcomes, conduct valuable research and train other medical professionals for the benefit of the greater good.  In the months since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many […]

The Translational Research Center (TRC) has launched its plan for the 2020-2021 academic year.  TL Hill, professor of strategic management and the new managing director of the TRC, hosted a showcase on June 15 that shared plans for the future, as well as celebrated past successes, with faculty, staff, students and alumni of the Fox […]

Small businesses across the U.S. are dealing with the severe economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We checked in with four alumni small business owners to see how they’re managing the crisis. Partnering with charity Ivory Ella, co-founded by Richard Henne, BBA ’15, has a history of partnering with charitable organizations. The elephant-themed women’s clothing […]

Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010, doctors and patients around the country have faced the effects of extended healthcare coverage. The goal of the ACA is to expand affordable healthcare to more patients, but its impact has raised several issues for the medical field.  The ACA, also known as Obamacare, made […]