Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

The U.S. Pharmaceutical Industry—Explained

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What is the market share of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry? How does the U.S. pharmaceuticals market compare to single-payer systems? The U.S. is the largest market for pharmaceuticals, capturing the dominant market share in the world. In the U.S., Medicare is legally prohibited from negotiating prices with pharmaceutical companies. In contrast, single-payer systems like that in the UK have more leverage to choose a subset of drugs to support and squeeze prices down. Keep reading to learn about the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, its history, and its drug approval process.

Fail Forward: Overcoming Major Setbacks in Life

What do you do when you encounter setbacks in life? Do you lose hope and give up? Or do you persevere until the end? Everyone meets with opposition and setbacks in life. Unsuccessful people allow these setbacks to defeat them. They use opposition as an excuse to throw in the towel and say it just can’t be done, whether it’s buying a house, starting a business, or getting a promotion. Don’t let these setbacks paralyze you—use them to move forward. Here’s how.

Peter Drucker: Contribution Equals Results

What unique contribution do you offer to your organization? How does your contribution improve the performance of the business? Your job as an executive is to determine your contribution to the organization’s performance and results and to maximize it. According to management consultant Peter Drucker, contribution should be focused outward—that is, on what you can offer, as opposed to what you can get. In his book The Effective Executive, Drucker outlines several ways in which you can focus your contribution outwardly.

How to Find the Ideal Employee: 5 Tips for Recruiters

How do you find an ideal employee to fit the position that you need filled? What traits and talents would your ideal employee have? It’s not easy to find the ideal fit for a job, especially during the hiring process. While you can’t change the way people present themselves, you can clearly define the talents that describe the ideal worker for the position you’re trying to fill. Think about the following tips as you’re creating your ideal employee profile.

String Theory, Explained: Beyond Four Dimensions

What is string theory? What conundrum does string theory attempt to resolve? In physics, string theory states that the fundamental building blocks of the universe are one-dimensional strings as opposed to point-like particles. String theory attempts to solve one of the toughest stumbling blocks of physics—that is the difficulty of uniting the uncertainty principle with the predictions of general relativity. Keep reading to learn about string theory, explained in simple terms.

A Look Into the History of Health Insurance in America

What is the history of the health insurance industry in America? How did the early health insurance policies work? Health insurance as we know it today didn’t really exist until the beginning of the twentieth century. The earliest health insurance policies compensated people for income lost while they were sick. Some employers also paid for doctors to be on retainer to care for employees, since long illness absences were a problem. In this article, we’ll take a look at the history of health insurance in America and how it got to where it is today.

Absolute Time: Newton’s Oversight

What is absolute time? How does the location of the observer affect the speed of time? Originally coined by Isaac Newton, the concept of absolute time refers to the idea that time flows without regard for anything external, progressing at a consistent speed throughout the universe. As it turned out, Newton was wrong. Albert Einstein established that time is relative, that is, it moves at different speeds for different observers. Keep reading to understand why time is not absolute, but relative.

What Is an Action Mindset? A Prerequisite for Success

What does it mean to have an action mindset? Do you consider yourself an action-oriented person? As the name suggests, an action mindset is a mindset that is geared towards taking action. People who have an action-oriented mindset don’t wait for the stars to align or for the muse to pay a visit. They take action even in suboptimal circumstances because non-action kills momentum. Here are five mindsets that all action-oriented people have in common.

Peter Drucker on Executive Decision-Making

How should executives make decisions? What are some things you can do to streamline your decision-making process? Executives’ decisions significantly affect the entire organization and its performance. Therefore, effectiveness in this area is a must. Management consultant Peter Drucker advocates a five-step approach to executive decision-making. In this article, we’ll first introduce Drucker’s decision-making steps and compare them to other executive decision-making approaches.

First, Break All the Rules: Book Overview

Is Marcus Buckingham’s First Break All the Rules book worth reading? What are its key takeaways? In his book First, Break All The Rules, Marcus Buckingham simply and clearly lays out proven management best practices. Then, he teaches how to hire the right people, create a productive working environment, and guide employees to success. Here is a brief overview of First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham.