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Breaking Through at JPM 2026: Your Essential Playbook

JPM 2026 is around the corner — are you ready to stand out? From January 12–15, thousands of biotech executives, investors, analysts, and media will converge in San Francisco for the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM) — the industry’s…

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5 Questions with Michelle Toscas, Managing Director at H+C

Perspective

With a lengthy career focused on healthcare communications, including roles at some of the world’s largest agencies, Michelle Toscas knows what it takes to lead with impact. An integrated communications leader with deep experience partnering…

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5 Questions with MedtechWOMEN Executive Director Yvonne Bokelman

Perspective

Interested in connecting with the H+C team at Medtech Vision on Tuesday, September 9? We'd love to meet you there. Email us at hello@healthandcommerce.com to set up a time. You can also register now to join the event in person in Menlo Park,…

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5 Questions with Karrie Hawbaker, Executive Vice President of IMC at H+C

Leadership

Meet Karrie! A lifelong storyteller with a strategic mind, Karrie brings deep expertise in brand strategy and healthcare marketing to her role as EVP of Integrated Marketing Communications, helping clients break through the noise with messaging…

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5 Questions with Nicole Beckstrand, Chief Client Officer at H+C

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With over three decades of experience in healthcare communications, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for innovation to her role as Chief Client Officer at H+C. From her early days in boutique agencies to in-house roles and now…

How to Successfully Work from Anywhere: Agency Digital Nomad Tips

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I’ve spent the last few months traveling around the U.S. to meet up with family, friends, H+C coworkers and clients. Here are a few travel productivity tips I’ve gathered along the way to make the most of your digital nomad (or remote office)…

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Giving Creative Feedback Like a Pro: 10 Tips for Healthcare Marketing and Communications Professionals

Perspective

As a healthcare marketer, odds are you're used to precise measurements, strict regulations, and a world where accuracy reigns supreme. But when it comes to branding or creative – whether it's a new corporate identity, creative campaign,website,…

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Your Guide to Career Fair Success: Tips for Early Career Professionals

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Exactly one year ago, I was a senior at Temple University trying to wrap my mind around approaching my graduation date – and the even more daunting reality that I was still on the hunt for my “perfect” PR job. As I prepared for the Klein…

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H+C’s Recommended Reads: A Curated List for Your 2025 Bookshelf

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At H+C, we’re not just communications and marketing buffs; we’re also a team of passionate readers. Because, after all, storytelling is at the heart of marketing and communications – and all great storytellers start as great readers. Our…