I have always wanted to be a journalist; the kind of journalist that has major impact on politics and economics. well, that did not happen and I took the medical route instead. so, you can imagine how much fun it is to host a great journalist. Adam Feuerstein, national biotech columnist, STAT, provides a look into the complexity of reporting on biotech and health care advancements, the shift in STAT’s editorial focus to COVID-19 coverage from a science and biotech perspective, and other topics. Keep in mind that Adam is a Patriots fan, which is a huge plus.
Dr Nabhan and Mr Feuerstein have no relevant financial disclosures. More about Adam Feuerstein.
This podcast is produced by the Journal of Clinical Pathways.
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